By Ray Hamill — The Corsairs returned to the football field with a bang this year, and they’re not done yet. On Sunday, it was announced that College of the Redwoods will […]
Corsairs to host a bowl game at the Redwood Bowl
NCS ROUNDUP — Cubs lose at Branson, as sickness takes huge toll on local teams
It was a rough week for three of the four H-DNL teams in the North Coast Section football playoffs on Friday and Saturday. St. Bernard’s, McKinleyville and South Fork all were missing […]
Corsairs fall to high-octane Golden Eagles, with bowl decisions on Sunday
The Corsairs fell short in their bid for a conference championship with an 82-34 loss at Feather River on Saturday, but they will play in a bowl game next week, although it […]
Warriors go down battling against top seeds in Division 4
The Warriors defense stepped up to the challenge of playing one of the best teams in the entire North Coast Section on Saturday afternoon, but they were unable to match that on […]
Panthers fall to the Mustangs to end memorable season
It was a season the Panthers won’t easily forget, and one they hope will lead to a more competitive future for their program. On Saturday afternoon, McKinleyville fell 42-7 to St. Vincent […]
Short-handed Crusaders fall to San Marin in NCS semis
A difficult task in the North Coast Section football playoffs got a whole lot more difficult for the Crusaders on Friday night. St. Bernard’s was missing several key starters because of sickness, […]
Defense lifts Panthers to youth football championship
Apparently defense does win championships. On Sunday, in Crescent City, the McKinleyville Single-A youth football team defeated Ferndale 19-12 for the Six Rivers Conference championship. And they won with some outstanding defense, […]
Classy Warriors are setting the standard in the H-DNL
By Ray Hamill — As they always seem to do, the Del Norte Warriors handled last week’s disrespectful seeding for the North Coast Section football playoffs with class. Instead of complaining about […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Ayers delivers big hit in championship game
Aidan Ayers was one of several Ferndale Mustangs to impress in Sunday’s Six Rivers Conference AAA championship game in Crescent City. The Mustangs defeated the Redwood Beasts 40-16 for the championship, which […]
Running game gives Crusaders hope against top seeds
By Ray Hamill — Two programs that have become familiar with each other in recent years will face off once again on Friday night, when St. Bernard’s travels to Novato to play […]
Resilient Mustangs close out perfect season with AA championship
All the hard work this season paid off for the Ferndale AA youth football team on Sunday. The Mustangs closed out a perfect season with a hard-fought 12-0 win over Eel River […]
Legendary coach inspires Mustangs on the way to AAA championship
It was a victory the Mustangs will savor for many reasons. On Sunday in Crescent City, the Ferndale AAA youth football team appeared in a third consecutive Six Rivers Conference championship game […]
Red-hot Corsairs now ranked just outside the Top 25
By Ray Hamill — The Corsairs are one of the hottest teams in all of California JC football and they’re getting some notice. After routing Gavilan 55-7 at the Redwood Bowl on […]
H-DNL teams prepare for top seeds in NCS semifinals
By Ray Hamill — Four local teams remain in the hunt for a North Coast Section championship as we head into this weekend’s semifinals. Three of them, however, will have to play […]
Several Hoopa players have college potential
By Ray Hamill — A large Hoopa senior class played their final game together on Saturday, as the Warriors bowed out of the North Coast Section playoffs. Hoopa fell 28-15 to top […]
Defense, special teams lift Crusaders to NCS semis
By Ray Hamill — If recent meetings between St. Bernard’s and San Marin in the North Coast Section football playoffs are any indication, you can expect a fun game on Friday night. […]
Hoopa coach believes Panthers have the tools to beat top seeds
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL is known for a physical brand of football, and that often catches opponents down south off guard in the North Coast Section playoffs. And one local […]
NCS FOOTBALL ROUNDUP — Four local teams advance after busy weekend
By Ray Hamill — Playing on the road against higher seeds doesn’t seem to bother the H-DNL teams when it comes to the North Coast Section football playoffs. Of the seven squads […]
Corsairs win big, stretch winning streak to seven
By Ray Hamill — Bring on Feather River. On Saturday afternoon, College of the Redwoods won a seventh straight game to go to 7-2 on the season and set up a much-anticipated […]
South Fork Cubs shut out Tomales in playoff opener
The South Fork Cubs booked themselves a place in next week’s North Coast Section semifinals with a 42-0 win at Tomales in the eight-man bracket on Friday night. The South Fork players […]
