By Ray Hamill — Louis Cosce suffered his first defeat as a pro fighter on Saturday afternoon, losing to Sasha Palatnikov in an entertaining welterweight showdown at UFC 255. Cosce became the […]
Cosce suffers first pro defeat at UFC 255
Humboldt’s history maker putting local MMA on the map
By Ray Hamill — If you want to watch Humboldt’s history maker on Saturday afternoon, here’s some advice for you — don’t be late. Let’s just say Louis Cosce has a habit […]
Hoopa coach says Cosce brothers were born for the MMA stage
By Ray Hamill — Former Hoopa High wrestling coach Mike Lee knew before anyone else just how special Orion and Louis Cosce were. As the brothers’ long-time mentor, Lee coached the two […]
Orion Cosce expected back in the new year
By Ray Hamill — Orion Cosce’s trainer has described his injury as not severe enough to keep him sidelined too long and says he expects him back in the cage early in […]
H-DNL forced to push back start of sports calendar
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL announced on Wednesday that it does not anticipate beginning the sports calendar until sometime in the new year at the earliest. The local high school league […]
Cosce enjoying the moment ahead of big UFC showdown
By Ray Hamill — Louis Cosce arrived in Las Vegas on Monday ahead of this weekend’s big UFC showdown, and is relaxed and confident, according to trainer Brian Wilson. “Louis doesn’t get […]
Even UFC fighters seem wary of The Monster
By Ray Hamill — Even at the UFC level, fighters are apparently wary of facing off against The Monster. Since earning a UFC contract after another dominating performance at the Dana White […]
Still no youth sport updates from state officials
By Ray Hamill — The frustration continues for local high school sports teams and athletes, who are still waiting on updated guidelines from state health officials. Governor Gavin Newsom has not updated […]
Hoopa Warriors announce multiple coaching hires
By Ray Hamill — The Hoopa Warriors will feature several new coaches this year, with three additions to the staff announced on Monday and two more expected in the coming weeks. New […]
Orion Cosce to fight at UFC 255 in November
By Ray Hamill — Orion Cosce will make his much anticipated return to the MMA octagon next month after being added to the UFC 255 card. Cosce will fight the experienced Nicolas […]
Encouraging sign as CIF resumes talks with health officials
By Ray Hamill — Local sports got a boost this week with the news that the California Interscholastic Federation has resumed talks with state health officials in regard to a possible return […]
What to expect from the H-DNL football schedule
By Ray Hamill — One week after being given the go-ahead from the North Coast Section, the H-DNL looks likely to kick off the prep football season in mid-February. The H-DNL still […]
NCS approves H-DNL calendar
By Ray Hamill — The North Coast Section approved the proposed H-DNL sports calendar for 2020/21 at its Board of Managers meeting on Friday morning. The league had proposed a three-season calendar […]
NCS to meet on Friday to decide on H-DNL season
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL schedule will be on the agenda at this week’s North Coast Section meeting. In August the league voted to hold three shortened sports seasons this school […]
What will Eureka’s decision this week mean for the rest of the H-DNL?
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka City Schools District voted this past week to extend distance learning through January 22, leaving local sports fans wondering just how that could affect the H-DNL […]
Cosce hints at big news coming soon
By Ray Hamill — Local MMA fans can expect to see the Cosce brothers back in the cage sooner rather than later. On Wednesday, younger brother Louis told his fans on social […]
H-DNL athletic directors to discuss scheduling next week
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt-Del Norte League will begin the process of putting together an all-local schedule for all sports next week, including football. The league ADs will meet to discuss […]
Cosce brothers ready to go at short notice
By Ray Hamill — Fresh off their recent success at the Dana White Contender Series in Las Vegas, Orion and Louis Cosce are ready to take a fight at short notice should […]
Five reasons the H-DNL football season will be memorable when it gets here
By Ray Hamill — Right now it may seem like a long way off, but when the 2020/21 local prep football season gets here it could go down as a memorable one […]
Five ways Tuesday’s fights impacted Humboldt County
By Ray Hamill — This past week was a big one for local MMA, with brothers Orion and Louis Cosce both winning their fights at the Dana White Contender Series and earning […]
