By Ray Hamill — Three H-DNL teams are ranked in the top four within their North Coast Section divisions, according to MaxPreps. Both the Fortuna Huskies and the St. Bernard’s Crusaders are […]
NCS RANKINGS — Local teams standing tall in the section
JV ROUNDUP — Two of the hottest local teams set to face off
There is just one remaining undefeated JV football team in the H-DNL after another busy weekend of action for the league. The Ferndale Wildcats continued their impressive start to the new season […]
Warriors get set for home opener, look to bounce back
By Ray Hamill — It took them a few weeks longer than expected, but the Hoopa Warriors should finally get to host a game this week. The Warriors were originally scheduled to […]
Fired-up Arcata Tigers prove a point in statement win
The Arcata Tigers felt they had a point to prove on Saturday. One week after a disappointing shutout loss at Fortuna — a game in which the players showed no energy, according […]
What’s next for all of the local football teams
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 […]
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 […]
