Evan Fraser and the McKinleyville Panthers continued their unbeaten start to the Big 5 with a 3-1 win at Eureka in a pitchers’ duel on Wednesday. Fraser, who was outstanding in McKinleyville’s […]
Huskies move ahead in Big 5 softball; Panthers win big
There may be a new favorite in Big 5 softball. On Wednesday afternoon, the Huskies took over sole possession of top spot in the conference standings with an impressive 5-4 win over […]
Huskies win another close one at McKinleyville, take opening series
It looks like it could be an exciting spring in Big 5 softball. Five of the six games in the opening two series in conference play were decided by just one run, […]
BOYS COACH OF THE YEAR — Davis makes immediate impact with the smallest B5 school
By Ray Hamill — This was one of the toughest calls to make in our six end-of-season awards considering the quality of coaching here on the North Coast right now. But three […]
Panthers sweep the Huskies in conference-opening doubleheader
The McKinleyville Panthers showcased their championship credentials against the Huskies on Saturday with a dominating opening day in Big 5 baseball. In a doubleheader that was switched to McKinleyville because of the […]
Fortuna, McKinleyville girls share the spoils on opening day
If opening day in Big 5 softball was any indication, there’s going to be a lot of parity in the conference this year. At least between the four teams that were in […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — A big week for Kasso, Eagles and the Steelheads
By Ray Hamill — It was a good week for the Northern Humboldt Steelheads, the Mendocino College Eagles and one Ferndale senior in particular. Isaak Kasso turned in the performance of the […]
More schedule changes announced for Big 5 and Little 4 games
By Ray Hamill — Some more changes to the weekend schedule of Big 5 and Little 4 baseball games were announced on Friday morning. A Friday doubleheader between the South Fork and […]
Pesch, Ashby lead strong showing for Eureka girls at Fortuna
Eureka’s Emily Pesch and Sequoia Ashby and Arcata’s Bella DeCarli were all multiple winners at Wednesday’s league-opening track and field meet at Fortuna. Ashby led a one-two-three finish for the Eureka girls […]
Kasso shines in league-opening meet; Warriors edge the Tigers
Ferndale senior Isaak Kasso got the new league campaign off to a flying start in H-DNL track and field on Wednesday. Competing at Fortuna, Kasso was the big winner on the day, […]
Midweek Big 5 baseball and softball openers postponed again
By Ray Hamill — Four scheduled Big 5 openers in baseball and softball have been pushed back again because of the field conditions. All four games are originally scheduled to take place […]
Former H-DNL stars lead Eagles to doubleheader sweep over CR
By Ray Hamill — It was a successful return to the North Coast for some former H-DNL players on Tuesday, as the Mendocino College Eagles swept a softball doubleheader against College of […]
BASEBALL ROUNDUP — Wildcats remain unbeaten; Panthers fall to Ukiah
The Ferndale Wildcats posted their second one-run win over a Big 5 team on Tuesday, defeating Del Norte 3-2 at Ferndale. The victory keeps the impressive Wildcats undefeated on the season, as […]
Arcata boys, Eureka girls prevail in wet conditions at McKinleyville
The wet conditions didn’t prevent the H-DNL teams form competing at the annual early-season Panther Relays in track and field at McKinleyville High School on Saturday. And the rain didn’t dampen the […]
Kramer leads the way after three rounds of league play in boys golf
St. Bernard’s Jack Kramer took over sole possession of the league lead in H-DNL boys golf with a four-stroke victory in round three of league play on Monday. Competing at Del Norte, […]
BOYS PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS — H-DNL boys battle all the way
By Ray Hamill — There was no shortage of excitement on the local basketball courts this year, with lots of twists and turns along the way. And it was a memorable season […]
BOYS TEAM OF THE YEAR FINALISTS — Conference champs lead the way
By Ray Hamill — As usual, one of the most fascinating rivalries of the season was the Arcata and McKinleyville boys, with little to separate them for much of the season. They […]
BOYS COACH OF THE YEAR FINALISTS — Three worthy candidates
By Ray Hamill — A very competitive boys basketball season on the local courts has resulted in a competitive race for the 2023/24 Humboldt Sports Boys Coach of the Year. The quality […]
Corsairs continue to set multiple PRs at conference preview meet
Despite missing some key athletes, the College of the Redwoods track and field team continued to impress at the Cody Beaumont Invitational meet hosted by Shasta College over the weekend. And once […]
Big second inning lifts Mack girls past St. Bernard’s
By Ray Hamill — The McKinleyville bats came ready to play on Wednesday, as the Panthers comfortably got the better of St. Bernard’s in an early-season softball matchup at Mack High. The […]