By Ray Hamill — Three H-DNL teams have been handed a top-three seed for the North Coast Section baseball playoffs, including No. 1 Ferndale. As expected, the Little 4 champion Wildcats received […]
Five H-DNL teams included in NCS baseball playoffs
Six local teams make the NCS softball playoffs
By Ray Hamill — Six H-DNL teams have been included in the North Coast Section softball playoffs after the brackets were announced on Saturday. And we could see an all-local clash in […]
ATHLETES AND TEAMS OF THE WEEK — Warriors, Panthers enjoy historic week
By Ray Hamill — It was a good week for the Del Norte Warriors and for a couple of their athletes in particular. And it was a good week for McKinleyville baseball. […]
Panthers prevail in Lakin decider, secure memorable double
By Ray Hamill — The McKinleyville Panthers secured their place in school history with a breakthrough championship on Friday night. Two weeks after winning the Big 5 conference, the Panthers completed an […]
Warriors complete historic double with Charles Lakin tourney win
By Ray Hamill — They had to battle all the way, but the Del Norte girls are Charles Lakin tournament champions for the first time in school history. Just two days after […]
U16 boys leading the way in busy spring for Sequoia FC teams
A busy spring season is beginning to wind down for the Sequoia FC teams, several of which will be back in action this weekend. Last weekend, the local travel soccer club’s U14 […]
Sanchez, Hayes lead Fortuna girls to Lakin semifinal victory
Junior Myra Hayes and sophomore Isabel Sanchez each played a key role in Fortuna’s 8-1 win over St. Bernard’s in Thursday night’s Charles Lakin softball tournament semifinal. Hayes had the hot bat […]
CR’s all-conference selection has ability to be ‘player of the year’
By Ray Hamill — According to her former coach, College of the Redwoods freshman Maeghan Hampton has the ability to become the Golden Valley Conference player of the year next spring. Hampton […]
Panthers continue to roll as they inch closer to historic double
The McKinleyville Panthers will have the opportunity to complete a Big 5 and Charles Lakin tournament championship double on Friday night. But standing in their way is the most successful team in […]
Huskies start fast, hold off Crusaders in tournament semifinal
The Fortuna Huskies advanced to the Charles Lakin softball tournament final with a comfortable 8-1 win over St. Bernard’s at the Arcata Sports Complex on Thursday night. The Huskies quickly took control […]
Loggers take care of business to set up big rematch in Lakin final
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Loggers will get the rematch they wanted. A 9-2 win over Ferndale in the first semifinal of the Charles Lakin baseball tournament in beautiful conditions at […]
Big 5 champs continue to roll in Lakin tournament semifinals
By Ray Hamill — One day after clinching a second straight Big 5 title in softball, the Del Norte Warriors moved within one win of accomplishing goal No. 2 for the season. […]
Sold out Rumble at the River fight night another big success
Rumble at the River IV provided local fight fans with an exciting night of action last the Bear River Casino Resort over the weekend, and plans are already in place for the […]
Warriors shut out the Tigers to secure second straight Big 5 title
The Del Norte Warriors made it official on Wednesday afternoon, sweeping a doubleheader against Arcata to secure an outright Big 5 championship in softball. After being forced to wait an additional four […]
Colegrove named all-state after oustanding debut campaign for Eagles
By Ray Hamill — It was a spring to remember for former Hoopa Warrior Tatianna Colegrove. The 2023 Hoopa graduate took her talents to Mendocino College and had an immediate impact playing […]
BASEBALL POWER RANKINGS — Can anyone stop the Panthers
By Ray Hamill — Not surprisingly the top four teams in our rankings are the last four teams still playing in this week’s Charles Lakin tournament. And not surprisingly, the McKinleyville Panthers […]
SOFTBALL POWER RANKINGS — No change at the top
By Ray Hamill — As we head into Thursday’s night’s Charles Lakin softball tournament semifinals, it’s time to update our Power Rankings. So who are the best teams here on the North […]
After taking their lumps, Steelheads 10Us now succeeding
Perseverance is paying off for one local youth baseball travel team. After playing up a division last year and competing against teams a year older than they were, the Northern Humboldt Steelheads […]
Huskies shut out the Wildcats in Lakin tournament opener
Isabel Sanchez and the Fortuna Huskies silenced the Ferndale bats on Tuesday night, as they advanced to the semifinals of the Charles Lakin tournament. The standout sophomore pitched a no-hitter and helped […]
Crusaders break late tie, top Huskies at Arcata Ball Park
The St. Bernard’s Crusaders have advanced to Thursday’s Charles Lakin tournament semifinals after a 4-3 win over Fortuna in opening-round action at the Arcata Ball Park on Tuesday. The St. Bernard’s boys […]
