College of the Redwoods has hired Brandon Benvenuti as the new head coach of the men’s and women’s wrestling teams, the Corsairs announced on Thursday. The new men’s team is slated to […]
College of the Redwoods hires new wrestling coach
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — State champs and streaking Warriors stand out
By Ray Hamill — There were a lot of big stories in local sports this week, including a pair of Humboldt County youth wrestlers winning a state championship and an upset on […]
REWA wrestlers crowned state champions, as high schoolers lend a hand
It was a quite a weekend for a couple of local youth wrestlers, and one of them can thank a couple of high school standouts for helping him succeed. Competing at the […]
Three local wrestlers place at prestigious Reno Worlds
Three Institute of Combat wrestlers placed at the prestigious Reno Worlds tournament in Nevada over the weekend, including a pair of H-DN standouts. Hoopa High’s Gerard Marshall continued an outstanding year on […]
Eureka athletes getting excited about their new home
The wait is almost over. Later this year, the Eureka Loggers will finally open their new Jay Willard Gymnasium, which is expected to be competed during the summer. And several of the […]
H-DN wrestler qualifies for national tournament in Fargo
At least one local high school wrestler will make the trip from the North Coast to Fargo, North Dakota, for the 16U national tournament this summer, and H-DN fans will be hoping […]
Wildcats recognized for their sportsmanship during winter sports
By Ray Hamill — The Wildcats are winning on and off the fields of competition and earning the admiration of their peers. This week, Ferndale High School received the Winter H-DN 2023 […]
Local wrestler crowned state champ as REWA gets set for youth tournament
It was a good weekend for three local youth wrestlers at the USA Wrestling California folkstyle state championships, including 11-year-old Taylor Bell who was crowned state champion at 85 pounds. The Institute […]
COLLEGE WRESTLING — Medeiros places fifth at NCAA regionals
Former Fortuna Husky Adam Medeiros closed out an impressive season on the collegiate wrestling mats recently with a fifth-place finish at the NCAA Central Regional Tournament. The 2019 Fortuna graduate, who competes […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Wildcats and wrestlers enjoy a big week
By Ray Hamill — The last H-DN team still competing in basketball this season takes center stage this week, in more ways than one. The Ferndale Wildcats not only have reached the […]
Hannan, Marshall lead local charge at state wrestling championships
A memorable high school wrestling season came to an end on Saturday with another strong showing by the H-DN at the CIF state championships in Bakersfield. Fresh off his second straight North […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — A big week for Christiansen, Hampton and the H-DN wrestlers
By Ray Hamill — Three different sports are represented in this week’s honors, which as always are sponsored by College of the Redwoods athletics. Fresh off a big senior season on the […]
Hannan, Marshall retain NCS crowns on huge day for H-DN wrestlers
The H-DN had its best showing at the North Coast Section Wrestling Championships in more than two decades at James Logan High School on Saturday, with 14 boys placing. Leading the local […]
Seven H-DN girls place at NCS wrestling championships
The strength of girls wrestling in the Humboldt-Del Norte League was on full display on Saturday as seven locals representing four different high schools placed at the North Coast Section Championships. Competing […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Schaad, Poteet, CR men enjoy big weeks
By Ray Hamill — Consistency has been paying off for two local high school athletes this winter, as both enjoyed stellar weeks on their respective teams. And that makes them our Athletes […]
H-DN wrestlers set for big weekend at NCS championships
By Ray Hamill — The H-DN could be in for a big year at the North Coast Section wrestling championships at James Logan High School this weekend, with 16 local boys seeded […]
Schaad clinches fourth straight league crown for Del Norte
By Ray Hamill — Del Norte’s Adenne Schaad will leave a legacy on the local wrestling mats that will be hard to match. The standout senior closed out a very impressive run […]
Del Norte Warriors crowned H-DN wrestling champions
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte boys have been crowned H-DN champions in wrestling after a big day at the league meet in Fortuna on Saturday. The Warriors won four of […]
H-DN wrestling poised for very successful postseason
By Ray Hamill — The local high school wrestlers are getting ready for what will be a busy couple of weeks and what many H-DN coaches believe could be their best postseason […]
Warriors teams represent the H-DN well at NCS Dual Meet Championships
The H-DN was well represented at this year’s North Coast Section Dual Meet Championships, which were held at American Canyon High School on Saturday. League champion Del Norte received an automatic bid […]
