The Arcata Tigers moved clear at the top of the Big 5 standings with a come-from-behind 6-4 win over the McKinleyville Panthers on Wednesday. With the win, which was their 11th in […]
Big 5 lead on the line in pivotal midweek softball clash
By Ray Hamill — This week’s series between the Del Norte Warriors and the Eureka Loggers will go a long way towards deciding this year’s Big 5 championship in softball. The two […]
Charlie Lakin tournament dates announced
By Ray Hamill — The H-DN announced the dates of this year’s Charlie Lakin tournament on Tuesday. The annual league postseason tournament for softball and baseball will take place in the second […]
Three H-DN teams ranked No. 1 in their NCS divisions
By Ray Hamill — Following the league’s remarkable success in the playoffs in recent years, three of the 17 H-DN varsity baseball and softball teams are now ranked No. 1 in their […]
Daniels and Fraser shine in doubleheader split at Del Norte
An intriguing Big 5 just got a little more so on Saturday. With Arcata sweeping a doubleheader at home to Fortuna and McKinleyville and Del Norte splitting two games up in Crescent […]
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP — Warriors remain unbeaten in B5; Huskies get first league wins
The Fortuna Huskies ended a seven-game losing streak with a doubleheader sweep at Arcata on Saturday, winning game one 3-2 and taking game two 5-2. And they did it thanks to some […]
New coaches having an immediate impact in Big 5 baseball
By Ray Hamill — The Big 5 is doing something right. Despite the poor weather this spring and the difficulties most teams have faced in regard to their schedules and outdoor practice, […]
Mack girls look to bounce back after tough loss
By Ray Hamill — After coming up just short in an exciting showdown against Del Norte on Thursday, the McKinleyville Panthers will try to keep their Big 5 championship hopes alive when […]
Del Norte girls rally late in Big 5 thriller at McKinleyville
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors continued their unbeaten start to the Big 5 in thrilling fashion on Thursday, rallying late for a 4-3 win at McKinleyville. Khloe Smith hit […]
Panthers prevail in series opener with Del Norte
The McKinleyville Panthers took over sole possession of second place in the Big 5 with a 4-1 win over the Del Norte Warriors at McKinleyville High on Thursday. The win was the […]
Brooks, Hasselquist lead impressive field at H-DN meet
Eureka senior Ginny Brooks had her best two marks of the season in the hurdles races at the third H-DN track meet on Wednesday, as the Loggers edged Arcata for the team […]
Big day for Ray, Nunes and the Loggers at Fortuna
The Eureka boys showcased their depth once again at the third H-DN track meet of the season at Fortuna on Wednesday with a comfortable 38-point team victory. Individually, McKinleyville’s Derek Ray continued […]
Cervantes crowned H-DN champ after impressive stretch run
St. Bernard’s Esteban Cervantes has been crowned H-DN boys golf champion for 2023 after an exciting race for the championship that went down to the final round of action. Cervantes, an exchange […]
Panthers fall to Trinity in non-league showdown
The McKinleyville Panthers lost a non-league game against Trinity at Mack High on Tuesday, falling 9-4. The Panthers got off to a fast start and opened up a 3-1 lead in the […]
Warriors, Panthers are highly ranked despite moving up a division
By Ray Hamill — Two H-DN softball teams have been moved up a division by the North Coast Section this year, although that doesn’t appear to be affecting their rankings much. After […]
H-DN athletes compete at non-league Warrior Twilight meet
Del Norte freshman Deken Hanks had a big day on the track to lead the Warriors to a pair of team victories at the Warrior Twilight meet in Crescent City on Friday. […]
Big week in store for H-DN, as league play resumes
By Ray Hamill — The Big 5 and Little 4 teams return to league play this coming week, with some big matchups on tap in baseball and softball. Fresh off their spring […]
BASEBALL ROUNDUP — H-DN teams close out tourney play at Shasta
The four local teams competing at the Shasta tournament went undefeated on the final day of action on Thursday. The Eureka Loggers and Arcata Tigers capped an impressive showing in Redding as […]
Ballew strikes again, as Corsairs knock off No. 9 Butte
Former McKinleyville Panther Ashley Ballew is making a habit of getting clutch hits for College of the Redwoods this spring. Just a few days after tying a game against Mendocino with an […]
H-DN track and field athletes feature among NCS leaders
Two H-DN track and field athletes have posted the best marks in the North Coast Section in their respective events this spring, with seven of their peers also featuring among the section […]