By Ray Hamill — All nine local high school varsity teams will be in action this weekend, along with seven of the eight JV teams and College of the Redwoods. And that […]
What’s next for all of the local football teams
JV FOOTBALL — Three local teams remain unbeaten, Cats go to 2-0
By Ray Hamill — The Ferndale Wildcats are off to an impressive start in JV football after improving to 2-0 on the season with a big win at Fort Bragg on Friday […]
Offensive line, back-ups step up for Hoopa in key win
Thanks in large part to the play of their offensive line, the Hoopa Warriors got their first win of the new football season on Saturday. It took them two overtime periods, but […]
After a switch in venue, Hoopa, South Fork meet in double-OT game
For the second straight weekend, the Hoopa Warriors had to travel for a scheduled home game. This time, however, the journey back home was more enjoyable. On Saturday afternoon, the Warriors got […]
Busy fall in store for local JV football teams
By Ray Hamill — It’s going to be a busy fall for local JV football, with eight of the nine H-DNL programs fielding teams. And all eight were in action on the […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Simoni steals the show on opening weekend
By Ray Hamill — After finishing the 2022 season strong, St. Bernard’s senior Wyatt Simoni picked up just where he left off in this year’s season-opener against Hoopa. The standout running back/defensive […]
College of the Redwoods to host open mat practice on Friday
By Ray Hamill — College wrestling returns to the North Coast this fall for the first time since 1991 with College of the Redwoods fielding a men’s team. And locals fans will […]
Large local class set to play a key role for CR football in 2023
By Ray Hamill — The Corsairs have found the perfect formula to create a buzz around their football team. They’ve built a successful team that includes a large group of local players. […]
Dominating Crusaders cruise to easy win on opening weekend
By Ray Hamill — Wyatt Simoni and the St. Bernard’s Crusaders got the new season off to an impressive start with a 47-6 win over Hoopa at Crusader Field on Saturday afternoon. […]
L4 Athlete of the Year Marshall hopes to wrestle locally for years
By Ray Hamill — Gerard Marshall is getting ready to make some history at College of the Redwoods, and after that he hopes to make some at Cal Poly Humboldt too. The […]
H-DNL football teams gets set for opening weekend
By Ray Hamill — Are you ready for some football? All nine local varsity teams will be in action over the next two days as the new high school season kicks off. […]
Nearby fires affect H-DNL opening-weekend schedule
By Ray Hamill — With the new high school football season set to begin this weekend, there has been a change of venue announced because of nearby wildfires and smoke conditions. A […]
Back playing again, Aguilar has high hopes for CR
By Ray Hamill — After a three-year break, Hoopa’s Carlos Aguilar is back playing football this fall and could be ready for a breakout collegiate campaign at College of the Redwoods. The […]
Big numbers expected to help Redwoods football in 2023
By Ray Hamill — College of the Redwoods football will begin official preseason practice on Aug. 7 with big expectations surrounding a team that pleasantly surprised on its return to competition in […]
Intriguing opening weekend scheduled for H-DNL football season
By Ray Hamill — Opening weekend in local school football is now just five weeks away, with all nine H-DNL programs preparing for what they all hope will be a successful fall. […]
Little 4 Boys Athlete of the Year — Hoopa’s three-sport star leads the way
By Ray Hamill — Hoopa’s Gerard Marshall leaves an impressive legacy with the Warriors after an outstanding senior year in three different sports. And that’s why he’s the 2023 Humboldt Sports Little […]
Little 4 Girls Athlete of the Year — Three-time MVP enjoys dominating year
By Ray Hamill — Officially she only won three league MVP awards this year, but in reality she was the best athlete in the Little 4 in four sports. And that’s why […]
Coach of the Year candidates exceed expectations
By Ray Hamill — It’s almost time to name the 2023 Humboldt Sports High School Coach of the Year and like with our other end-of-year award categories there is no shortage of […]
No shortage of worthy candidates for L4 Boys Athlete of the Year
By Ray Hamill — It was another fun sporting year in the Little 4, with several standouts in multiple sports, including our finalists for the 2023 Humboldt Sports Little 4 Boys Athlete […]
MVPs dominate list of L4 Girls Athlete of the Year finalists
By Ray Hamill — Our list of finalists for the 2023 Humboldt Sports Little 4 Girls Athlete of the Year includes five MVPs. All five finalists are coming off sensational seasons for […]
