By Ray Hamill — It may have been a disappointing weekend for St. Bernard’s sports, with both the football and girls soccer teams losing their North Coast Section playoff games in disappointing […]
Athletes and team of the week
Seniors close out strong, but Crusaders fall to Technology in NCS decider
The St. Bernard’s girls dominated the second half of their North Coast Section soccer championship showdown with Technology on Saturday afternoon, but came up just short, falling 1-0 at Rancho Cotate HS […]
After long delay, SB girls prepare for first NCS decider since 2003
By Ray Hamill — To say the St Bernard’s girls are eager to play Saturday’s North Coast Section championship game is a bit of an understatement. If 15 years between title games […]
AC Samoa girls (and boys) complete breakout season
By Ray Hamill — In the midst of what has been a disappointing era for local travel teams, at least one group of players are doing their best to keep the tradition […]
Stone prepares for bigger challenges on the soccer field
By Ray Hamill — Eureka’s Olivia Stone has never been one to back down from a challenge on the soccer field, and that was the case once again on Wednesday when she […]
Athletes and team of the week
It was a big weekend on the local soccer front with two of the Humboldt-Del Norte League teams clinching a North Coast Section title. In boys action, Fortuna won its second Division-I […]
St. Bernard’s must wait for shot at NCS title
By Ray Hamill — The St. Bernard’s girls soccer team will have to wait another few days for a shot at a North Coast Section championship. The Crusaders were scheduled to play […]
VIDEO – Eureka coach gets Gatorade shower after NCS win
VIDEO – Be wary of soccer players bringing gifts of Gatorade this time of the year. Watch as Eureka’s Keylei Carroll (12), Athena Miller (2) and Olivia Stone (14) give Loggers […]
A perfect end to a perfect season as Eureka girls crowned NCS champions
By Ray Hamill — This time around, the Eureka girls would not be denied. After losing last season’s North Coast Section championship on a penalty shootout, the Loggers made sure there would […]
Fortuna boys ‘show a lot of heart’ in NCS win
The Fortuna Huskies are the 2018 North Coast Section Division-I boys champions after a dramatic finish against an unlikely new rival on Saturday night. Playing at Husky Field, the home team had […]
History will be made when Eureka, Arcata meet on Saturday
By Ray Hamill — Say what you want about the quality of opponents and a diluted pool of teams in the North Coast Section, what the Eureka Loggers have achieved in girls […]
NCS Soccer — Tigers win big showdown at Husky Field
By Ray Hamill — There’s something to be said for peaking at the right time. After losing four times in four matchups to Fortuna this season, the Arcata Tigers finally got the […]
NCS Soccer Roundup – Big night for local teams
It was a good night for the Humboldt-Del Norte League in North Coast Section soccer on Wednesday, with four local teams advancing to the championship games. In boys action, Fortuna and Del […]
Redwoods teams get set for season finales
By Ray Hamill — Three College of the Redwoods teams will close out their seasons this week, with all three playing at home in the coming days. First up, the CR volleyball […]
NCS Soccer — Semifinal showdowns on tap Wednesday
By Ray Hamill — Five local soccer teams will be competing in four different games on Wednesday evening, as the North Coast Section playoffs reach the penultimate matchups of the season. In […]
Eagles impress at Santa Rosa, remain in contention for league crown
Humboldt’s premier 19U boys soccer travel team pulled off a pair of impressive ties over the weekend, with some of their best soccer of the season. Playing out of the Mendocino Soccer […]
NCS Soccer – Arcata girls top Roseland, set up rematch with Fortuna
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata girls are going to get another shot at Fortuna. The two league rivals both advanced in the quarterfinals of the North Coast Section Division-I soccer playoffs […]
Soccer Roundup – Six local teams advance in NCS playoffs
It was a busy day of action for the Humboldt-Del Norte League in the North Coast Section soccer playoffs on Saturday with eight local teams involved. In boys action, Fortuna defeated Oakland […]
Local travel team competing with the best in state
By Ray Hamill — It’s been an unusual journey for Humboldt County’s most prestigious travel team. So unusual, they don’t even play in their own county, or have a name that represents […]
Second-half goals lift Arcata past Willits in NCS soccer
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata boys scored two second-half goals for a deserved win in the North Coast Section soccer playoffs on Wednesday night, overcoming visiting Willits 2-0 at McKinleyville High […]
