By Ray Hamill — No home, no problem for the Eureka Loggers. They’re just glad they get to play this year. With high school football canceled for most Mendocino and Lake county […]
Loggers not worried about having no home field
H-DNL football and soccer teams to begin practice on Monday
By Ray Hamill — Most of the H-DNL football and soccer teams will return to practice on Monday, with the seasons for each expected to kick off in the coming weeks. The […]
Hoopa High School sports put on hold again
By Ray Hamill — Hoopa High School sports have been suspended again because of a rising number of COVID cases in the Hoopa Valley. The district made the decision earlier this week […]
With Albee Stadium unavailable, busy Loggers need to find new home
By Ray Hamill — For the Eureka Loggers, the real work is now just beginning, including finding a field to play and practice on. The news on Friday that all outdoor sports […]
Friday’s news was ‘bigger than wins and losses and championships’
By Ray Hamill — Are you ready for some football? Apparently the North Coast is. The news on Friday that the state has cleared the way for a return to all outdoor […]
Football, outdoor sports cleared to return under certain conditions
By Ray Hamill — High school football and other outdoor sports should be returning to the North Coast sooner than expected after Governor Gavin Newsom updated the state’s youth sports guidelines on […]
Former HSU star Cappa now a Super Bowl champion
By Ray Hamill — Former Humboldt State star Alex Cappa has joined the ranks of Super Bowl champions after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 on Sunday. Cappa, […]
Two Warriors set state records in weight lifting
By Ray Hamill — A pair of Del Norte Warriors have found a new way to stay motivated during the sports shutdown, while breaking some state records in the process. Last year, […]
Former Eureka Logger accepts Division-I football offer
By Ray Hamill — Yet another former Eureka Logger is heading to the Division-I ranks in college, with the news this week that Chase “Biscuit” Steubing has accepted a preferred walk-on spot […]
Strong California JC connection in NFL conference championships
By Ray Hamill — There’s a pretty good chance the California community college system will be well represented at this year’s Super Bowl. In fact, there’s a pretty good chance both quarterbacks […]
H-DNL open to discussing another option for football
By Ray Hamill — One of the key points of discussion to come out of Wednesday’s H-DNL meeting was in regard to the football season and one option in particular. Last week […]
Four possible scenarios for H-DNL football
By Ray Hamill — As the uncertainty surrounding high school sports in California continues, and the public outcry for a return to competition builds momentum, only one thing is certain when it […]
H-DNL eyes a return to some sports in two weeks
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL appears ready to move forward with a plan to begin competition in four different sports in the coming weeks. The league athletic directors met on Friday […]
Tom Brady praises the play of ‘hard-nosed’ Cappa
Alex Cappa’s season is officially over after he suffered a fractured ankle in last weekend’s NFL playoff game, but the former Humboldt State star received some high praise this week from legendary […]
NCS issues guidelines to member leagues
By Ray Hamill — The North Coast Section Executive Committee approved new guidelines for the sports calendar on Thursday, while giving member leagues the autonomy to set their own seasons. Among the […]
Hoopa Warriors name new football coach
By Ray Hamill — After more than a decade coaching youth and JV football in the Hoopa Valley, Floyd Billings is finally getting the opportunity to be head coach of the Warriors […]
EDITORIAL — The importance of CR football for local players
By Ray Hamill — Never underestimate the importance of a local community college football program. This past year, three former H-DNL offensive linemen played at the Division-I college level, and two of […]
Alex Cappa prepares for playoff run
By Ray Hamill — Former Humboldt State star Alex Cappa will begin his playoff journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday after what has been a breakout season for him. Praised […]
Matt Adkins to coach in New Year’s Eve bowl game
By Ray Hamill — The Adkins coaching tradition is alive and well. On New Year’s Eve, former Arcata High quarterback Matt Adkins will be on the sidelines for San Jose State, when […]
Former Lumberjack steps into NFL head coaching role
By Ray Hamill — For the second time this season, a pair of former Lumberjacks will face off against each other in the NFL. And this time, one of them will be […]
