By Ray Hamill — The final two of the four Big 5 and Little 4 titles in baseball and softball will be decided over the next three days as we get set […]
What’s at stake in the Big 5 and Little 4 in the final week
Ferndale sweeps high-scoring doubleheader to keep Lakin hopes alive
The Ferndale girls enjoyed one of their best days of the season with a big doubleheader sweep over South Fork in a pair of high-scoring softball games in Ferndale on Friday. The […]
Wildcats come from behind twice to sweep South Fork
The Wildcats will play for a first Little 4 title in baseball in 19 years next week after talking care of business with a couple of come-from-behind wins over South Fork on […]
Cubs get key division win as they get set for big conference showdown
Freshman pitcher Cody Wheeler got his second win of the spring on the mound on Thursday as the South Fork Cubs outclassed Laytonville 20-0 in five innings in a non-league baseball showdown. […]
South Fork girls continue playoff push with victory over D-5 team
The South Fork girls are beginning to find their groove at an opportune time. On Thursday afternoon, the Cubs won a non-league softball game against Laytonville, 11-1, which should give them some […]
Panthers can clinch Big 5 baseball championship this week
By Ray Hamill — While three of the four baseball and softball H-DNL conference championships look set to go down to the final week of action, the McKinleyville boys could clinch the […]
Manzi shines again as St. Bernard’s boys top the Cubs
Sophomore Michael Manzi had an outstanding day as the St. Bernard’s Crusaders swept a doubleheader at South Fork to remain tied with Ferndale atop the Little 4 standings. The Crusaders won game […]
Little 4 leaders sweep at South Fork on glorious day for softball
The St. Bernard’s girls remain on course for a first Little 4 championship in softball since 2016 with a doubleheader sweep at South Fork on Friday. The Crusaders took game one 12-1 […]
Four H-DNL teams ranked in the top three in NCS, including one at No. 1
By Ray Hamill — Three H-DNL baseball teams and three H-DNL softball teams are riding high in the latest Max Preps North Coast Section rankings, which were updated on Thursday. But no […]
Plenty of big games on tap, as Big 5 and Little 4 races heat up
By Ray Hamill — The stretch run of the season for Big 5 and Little 4 baseball and softball gets under way this week with several big games on tap. All four […]
Dates announced for 2024 Charles Lakin tournaments
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL has announced dates for this year’s Charles Lakin league tournaments in baseball and softball. The annual tournaments are an exciting part of the local high school […]
Stolpe, impressive freshmen lead Mack boys past the Cubs
Kolbey Stolpe is beginning to find his groove at the plate. The McKinleyville junior hit home runs in both of his at-bats on Wednesday to lead the Panthers to a 10-0 win […]
South Fork girls bounce back at Hoopa with a big day at the plate
They say hitting is contagious, and that was certainly the case for the South Fork girls in a Little 4 softball doubleheader at Hoopa on Friday. After dropping game one 10-8 and […]
Cubs starting to build momentum; McKinnon continues to shine
The South Fork Cubs kept their championship hopes alive with a much-needed doubleheader sweep at Hoopa in Little 4 baseball on Friday. But they had to overcome another outstanding pitching performance by […]
Freshman pitcher leads Cubs to much-needed win at Lower Lake
With an extra doubleheader on the schedule this week after last week’s postponements, South Fork head Chris Contreras almost canceled his team’s non-league baseball game at Lower Lake on Wednesday. He’s glad […]
Cubs, Wildcats split conference doubleheader in Miranda
The South Fork and Ferndale girls split a Little 4 doubleheader in softball in Miranda on Monday. The Cubs took the opener 11-7, before the Wildcats won game two 13-7. The games […]
Wildcats sweep at South Fork, set up crucial doubleheader at SB
The Ferndale Wildcats moved into a tie with St. Bernard’s atop the Little 4 baseball standings with a doubleheader sweep at South Fork on Monday. The high-flying Cats, who remain unbeaten on […]
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 […]
Warriors win tournament opener; Little 4 schedule updates
With a bye in conference play this week, the Del Norte Warriors are playing at the Hidden Valley baseball tournament. They opened tournament play on Thursday with a comfortable 9-1 win over […]
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 […]
