By Ray Hamill — St. Bernard’s sophomore Demarte Prudhomme has been among the most impressive players on the North Coast over the second half of the season and capped a brilliant debut […]
VIDEO — Big night for Prudhomme on both sides of the ball
No denying St. Bernard’s history makers in entertaining clash
By Ray Hamill — The lions are kings of the jungle one more time. On Saturday night, the St. Bernard’s Crusaders capped a memorable campaign with a 34-20 win over the South […]
Warriors celebrate their season after state bowl loss
It was a disappointing ending for the Del Norte Warriors, but they still had plenty to celebrate on Saturday night. As head coach Nick White said afterwards, “our season was awesome.” It […]
STATE CHAMPIONS — Crusaders answer the call on historic night
By Ray Hamill — The St. Bernard’s Crusaders are state champions for the second time in five seasons after getting the better of South High by a score of 34-20 in the […]
A night to savor for the history makers and North Coast fans
By Ray Hamill — Here’s something we don’t say every day here on the North Coast, but local sports fans will have their choice of state championship games to go to on […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — Turnover battle will be key for Del Norte
By Ray Hamill — Whoever wins the turnover battle could very well be crowned state champions when Del Norte and El Monte play for the 5-AA title in Crescent City on Saturday […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — Crusaders just need to be themselves
By Ray Hamill — Don’t expect the Crusaders to do much different this weekend, as they prepare for an historic state championship showdown. Head coach Matt Tomlin and the St. Bernard’s program […]
Opportunity of a lifetime for one local official in state game
By Ray Hamill — Longtime local football official Ed Matthews will fulfill a lifetime ambition when he gets to officiate in Saturday’s state championship bowl game in Crescent City. The 48-year NorCal […]
Online tickets already sold out as excitement builds for Crescent City’s ‘Super Bowl’
By Ray Hamill — The excitement is building in Crescent City ahead of Saturday night’s state championship football game, with online tickets already sold out by Thursday evening. Fans can still buy […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — St. Bernard’s defense prepares for sizable challenge
By Ray Hamill — The Crusaders will have their hands full against a potent South High offense in Saturday night’s 6-AA state championship football game, but so too will the Spartans offense […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — Defense sets the tone for old-school Del Norte
By Ray Hamill — Expect to see some old-school football in Crescent City on Saturday night. This year’s Del Norte team wouldn’t have it any other way. The Warriors will welcome El […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — Two games, two contrasting styles of play
By Ray Hamill — Both St. Bernard’s and Del Norte will see mirror images of themselves when they play for a state championship in football this weekend. The Crusaders will play South […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — Warriors must contain state’s leading rusher
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte defense has not backed down from a variety of challenges this season, and it’s likely to face another tough one this weekend. On Saturday night, […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — St. Bernard’s players enjoy special bond
By Ray Hamill — According to head coach Matt Tomlin, this year’s St. Bernard’s football team is a “special group of kids.” On Saturday night, the Crusaders will certainly host a special […]
Del Norte Warriors to host state championship game
By Ray Hamill — After 48 hours of uncertainty, the Del Norte Warriors got the news they hoped for on Wednesday morning when they were informed they will get to host Saturday’s […]
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK — A week like no other for North Coast sports
By Ray Hamill — A pair of seniors played big roles for their respective teams over the weekend, and that earns them the nod for this week’s Humboldt Sports Athletes of the […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS — Everything you need to know for each game
UPDATED on Wednesday with info on where Del Norte game will be played By Ray Hamill — Two H-DNL teams will compete for a state championship in football this weekend, when St. […]
Warriors deserve better, should get to host state game
By Ray Hamill — Hopefully the powers inside the CIF will come to their senses this week. The fact that they haven’t done so already is concerning enough. On Monday, it came […]
Warriors insist field good to go amid concerns of switch
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors insist Mike Whalen Field is good to go for this weekend’s state championship football game amid speculation on Monday that there could be a switch […]
Big 4 now a force to be reckoned with in the state playoffs
By Ray Hamill — It was a night North Coast football fans will never forget. A night that reminded the rest of the Golden State that the H-DNL can hold its own […]
