By Ray Hamill — Gio Magdaleno is looking forward to more than just joining an explosive and successful College of the Redwoods men’s basketball team this year. He’s also excited about reuniting […]
Reunited — former teammate joins loaded Corsairs
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 […]
Green Bay Packers sign Hanson to practice squad
By Ray Hamill — Former Eureka Logger Jake Hanson has been signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad ahead of the 2020 NFL season. Last week, the team trimmed its roster […]
A change of plan as Thrap opts to play baseball for CR
By Ray Hamill — Former St. Bernard’s multi-sport standout Lane Thrap has decided to put his college football career at Santa Rosa JC on hold for a year in the midst of […]
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 […]
NCAA cancels D-II and D-III fall championships
The NCAA announced on Wednesday that all fall Division-II and Division-III championships have been canceled because of the coronavirus. The decision affects several local student athletes who compete for various institutions at […]
Another CCAA award for former Arcata star
By Ray Hamill — Former Arcata standout Vanessa Holland was recently named to the California Collegiate Athletic Association Winter All-Academic team. Holland, who will be a senior at Chico State this fall, […]
Purify healthy again and ready for a fresh start at William Jessup
By Ray Hamill — If it’s been a challenging year for most student athletes here on the North Coast, it’s been even more so for Bobbie Purify. The former Eureka Logger, however, […]
Just like old times, Montana and Graham still connecting
By Ray Hamill — Two years after they lit up the North Coast while playing together on one of the greatest local high school football teams ever, former teammates Cruz Montana and […]
Montana enjoying life in Portland as a Pioneer
By Ray Hamill — Former Eureka Logger Cruz Montana recently got to see a waterfall for the first time ever. And he got to see a snow storm, for the first time […]
Hales the latest Logger to commit to play in college
By Ray Hamill — Yet another Eureka Logger has committed to play women’s college soccer after graduation, with Brynn Hales this week accepting an offer to play at Southern Oregon University in […]
Santsche commits to Azusa, reflects on Arcata family’s tragic loss
By Ray Hamill — After receiving interest from several different colleges, Arcata senior Hayden Santsche has revealed where he will play college football this fall. The inspirational team leader for the Tigers, […]
How wrestling helped prepare Scott for the next challenge
By Ray Hamill — Danika Scott says she owes a lot to the sport of wrestling and how it has helped her grow both on and off the mat. Despite only competing […]
Petersen poised to enjoy his final campaign with the Zips
By Ray Hamill — With his college football career winding down, Bryce Petersen seems determined to enjoy every moment as much as possible while he still can. The former McKinleyville Panther, who […]
Murphy named Banana Slugs Athlete of the Year
By Ray Hamill — Former Eureka High standout Kaylee Murphy has been named UC Santa Cruz’s Female Student Athlete of the Year after an outstanding winter on the basketball court. Murphy has […]
Eureka’s Garner ready for the next challenge
By Ray Hamill — Eureka’s Cahliel Garner has come a long way on the basketball court in recent years, and now he’s reaping the rewards. Garner recently announced that he will be […]
Another Corsairs star moving on to a four-year program
By Ray Hamill — After two outstanding, albeit shortened, seasons playing baseball at College of the Redwoods, sophomore Charles Morgan has found a new home at a four-year school. The San Diego […]
The day a former Big 5 pitcher faced Barry Bonds
By Ray Hamill — Gary Wilson has experienced a lot of baseball since the day he was cut from the Arcata High team as a freshman. And he has a lot of […]
Nelson ends weeks of speculation about his future
By Ray Hamill — Thomas Nelson announced on Wednesday that he is taking his talents to Flagler College in Florida, ending weeks of speculation on where he would play next. Many local […]
Top JC conference will be stacked with H-DNL talent
By Ray Hamill — One of the top community college football conferences in the state, and perhaps even in the nation, will be loaded with talent from the H-DNL this fall. The […]
