By Ray Hamill — Two more H-DNL schools began some type of conditioning/practice for their student athletes last week, and it was a successful return for both. Following in the footsteps of […]
Successful return for Mack, St. Bernard’s athletes
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 […]
How the Big Ten’s decision might affect some local players
By Ray Hamill — The Big Ten’s big announcement on Wednesday that the conference will play football this fall could have a trickle down effect. The news brought a reaction from both […]
Impressive community showing in support of Panthers
The McKinleyville community showcased its support for local sports once again over the weekend, with an enthusiastic turnout for the third annual McKinleyville High baseball team’s golf tournament. And so too did […]
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 […]
McKinleyville Panthers get set to resume conditioning
By Ray Hamill — The McKinleyville Panthers will begin a conditioning program for their student athletes on Tuesday of next week, becoming the latest local high school to do so. Boys basketball […]
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 […]
EDITORIAL — H-DNL makes the right move for the H-DNL
By Ray Hamill — There are still some logistics to hammer out when it comes to the upcoming high school sports calendar, but the H-DNL appears to have made the best decision […]
H-DNL approves three-season model for 2020/21
By Ray Hamill — As was widely expected, the Humboldt-Del Norte League voted on Wednesday morning to approve a three-season sports model for the upcoming school year, breaking away from the state-wide […]
Petersen not surprised by MAC decision to postpone football
By Ray Hamill — Former McKinleyville standout Bryce Petersen says he’s looking to find the good in a tough situation after receiving the news on Saturday that the Mid-American Conference has suspended […]
H-DNL commissioner says league is still reviewing options
By Ray Hamill — Humboldt-Del Norte League commissioner Jack Lakin reached out to Humboldt Sports on Friday morning to clarify the up-to-date situation in regard to the upcoming school year sports calendar. […]
Local youth sports activities close to a return
By Ray Hamill — Local health officials announced on Wednesday that youth sports activities are close to returning with notable restrictions in place. The news comes just two days after the state […]
Big decision looming for H-DNL schools
By Ray Hamill — With a big decision looming in the coming weeks, the Humboldt-Del Norte League appears to be leaning toward a start date of December 14 for the 2020/21 prep […]
POLL RESULTS — H-DNL fans split over what’s best to do
By Ray Hamill — The only certainty in this time of uncertainty for local high school sports is that there is no one right answer. Last week, here at Humboldt Sports we […]
EDITORIAL — Should the H-DNL follow the Northern Section’s example?
By Ray Hamill — It’s been a crazy few days for local sports, with the news early on Monday that the CIF has decided to push back the fall sports seasons to the […]
Sears, Eichin continue to impress for Eagles
By Ray Hamill — A very good Humboldt Eagles 19U pitching staff appears to be getting even better. The local all-star American Legion club traveled to Oregon for a six-game road trip […]
H-DNL coaches react to CIF decision
By Ray Hamill — The upcoming year in prep sports is going to present some unique challenges for the H-DNL and high schools everywhere. On Monday morning, the California Interscholastic Federation announced […]
Important Dates — NCS releases calendar for 2020/21 sports
By Ray Hamill — Practice for football and the other fall season sports will begin on December 14, the North Coast Section announced on Monday. The NCS calendar for the year was […]
CIF pushes back high school sports seasons
By Ray Hamill — As expected, the California Interscholastic Federation announced on Monday morning that the fall high school sports seasons have been pushed back due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19 and […]
Mack baseball to hold fundraising golf tournament
The McKinleyville Panthers baseball program will hold its third annual golf tournament on September 12 at Beau Pre Golf Course. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Panthers, with all […]
