By Ray Hamill — There will be plenty of local interest in the upcoming NFL Draft and not just because it’s about the only sporting event we have to look forward to […]
Big week in store for Eureka’s Jake Hanson
Tigers duo in big demand as top programs come calling
By Ray Hamill — Arcata linebacker Hayden Santsche is in demand. And he’s not alone. Santsche, an inspirational leader at linebacker and tight end for the Tigers over the past two seasons, […]
College-bound Emmons credits coaches for elevating her game
By Ray Hamill — Huskies senior McKenzie Emmons is getting set to take her game to the collegiate level, and she says the coaching at Fortuna High helped prepare her for the […]
Eureka’s Reed leads impressive group of CR red-shirt players
By Ray Hamill — There should be plenty of competition for places on the College of the Redwoods men’s basketball team next season, and that should make the Corsairs even more competitive. […]
Former Panther Smith loving life at SOU
By Ray Hamill — For a program that has struggled in terms of wins and losses in recent years, the McKinleyville Panthers have a knack for producing a lot of college ready […]
Roll Tide! Busby-Dunphy gets full ride to Alabama
By Ray Hamill — From Eureka to Kansas to Alabama, it’s been an interesting journey for former Big 5 standout Alana Busby-Dunphy, who recently received a full ride scholarship to play basketball […]
VIDEO — Revisiting Thrap’s big season at St. Bernard’s
By Ray Hamill — No one provided better video highlights locally this past football season than St. Bernard’s senior Lane Thrap. The three-sport standout was particularly spectacular as a receiver, making numerous […]
Fortuna’s Carroll to play at Lewis & Clark
By Ray Hamill — Fortuna’s Charlotte Carroll is getting ready for the next chapter in her basketball career, announcing recently that she will play at Lewis & Clark University next year. And […]
Ferndale coach among the most underrated in the nation
By Ray Hamill — Ferndale’s Reggie Christiansen is gaining national attention as a baseball coach, with Baseball America this week naming him one of the most underrated head coaches in NCAA Division-I. […]
Five reasons 2021 should be a great year for H-DNL softball
By Ray Hamill — With the cancelation of the high school spring sports seasons, local fans were robbed of another potentially thrilling softball season. One year after the H-DNL remarkably won three […]
Another Panther commits to play at CR
By Ray Hamill — The offseason recruiting drive at College of the Redwoods continues in spite of the coronavirus shutdown, with the news that another local standout has verbally committed to play […]
‘Ultimate competitor’ Thrap commits to play for Bear Cubs
By Ray Hamill — Lane Thrap is following his long-time friend Trevor Bell to Santa Rosa JC, announcing his decision to play football for the Bear Cubs on Monday. Thrap, an outstanding […]
Canceled season inspires Mack senior to keep playing
By Ray Hamill — Another key member of last season’s historic McKinleyville treble winning softball team is taking her game to the collegiate level. Shortstop Lexi White recently verbally committed to play […]
Gutsy Antorious Bell overcomes the odds on the way to Shasta
By Ray Hamill — It hasn’t been an easy path for Antorious Bell, but the Eureka senior is taking his game to Shasta College after a breakout fall season on the football […]
Bell commits to play at Santa Rosa JC
By Ray Hamill — Eureka fans will have reason to root for Santa Rosa JC next season, with senior quarterback Trevor Bell recently deciding to take his talents down south. Bell, a […]
Cappa among most improved young Bucs
By Ray Hamill — These are exciting times for Alex Cappa. The former Humboldt State star, who was one of two Lumberjacks to be named to the D2Football.com all-decade team earlier this […]
Del Norte’s Cowan commits to CR
By Ray Hamill — The College of the Redwoods men’s soccer team secured the services of another local standout this week, with the news that Del Norte’s Sam Cowan will join the […]
Switch to offensive line paying off for Cory Johnson
By Ray Hamill — The North Coast’s recent penchant for producing outstanding Division-I college linemen appears set to continue with Fortuna’s Cory Johnson. The former Husky standout, who played a big part […]
Multi-talented Gomes makes difficult college decision
By Ray Hamill — Landon Gomes admits it was a difficult decision deciding whether to play football or baseball in college, but after much deliberation the Ferndale senior star has made up […]
Shasta coach excited about H-DNL players, as recruiting drive pays off
By Ray Hamill — A recent push to tap into the coastal talent is paying off for Shasta College football. Second-year head coach Bryon Hamilton is well aware of the pool of […]
