By Ray Hamill — Six H-DNL athletes are currently ranked in the top 10 in the North Coast Section in their top track and field events, including one standout who is ranked […]
Several locals feature among the NCS leaders in track and field
Warriors overcome slow start, top the Panthers in key B5 game
A bases-clearing double by junior Tsinte Steinruck helped the Del Norte Warriors overcome a slow start on their way to a 10-3 win over the McKinleyville Panthers in a key softball showdown […]
H-DNL sophomore sets two new school records at league meet
By Ray Hamill — Del Norte sophomore Deken Hanks is enjoying a year in sports he will not easily forget. After setting a new school single-season record for most goals in boys […]
Arcata, Eureka girls continue to shine in Crescent City
Arcata freshman Bella DeCarli placed first in both the girls 400 meters and 800m to lead the Tigers to a team victory in the third H-DNL track and field meet of the […]
COLLEGE ROUNDUP — Jacks sweep Chico, CR falls to Mendo
The Cal Poly Humboldt softball team stretched its winning streak to five straight games with a four-game series sweep at home against Chico State early this week. On Monday, the Jacks defeated […]
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 […]
Mad River Youth Soccer League registration opens May 1
Registration for the fall Mad River Youth Soccer League season will open on May 1. Registration is open for players aged 4-17 and will run until June 15. Fees are $140 per […]
Big 5 leaders prevail against Daniels, Warriors in Crescent City
Senior Tenoch Tapia was a difference maker on Wednesday, as the McKinleyville Panthers came away from Del Norte with a key Big 5 victory in baseball. Tapia’s two-out, two-RBI single in the […]
Huskies hold off late Arcata rally to keep championship hopes alive
The Fortuna girls are making a habit of playing in close and exciting games this year. But that’s not always a good thing. On Wednesday, they traveled to Arcata for a Big […]
Tigers pull away late, get much-needed Big 5 victory vs. Fortuna
By Ray Hamill — The Tigers broke open a tight game at Arcata High School with four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning on the way to a much-needed 9-4 […]
Ferndale Wildcats hoping to end long championship drought
By Ray Hamill — It’s been an exciting season so far for the Ferndale Wildcats on the baseball fields, but that’s nothing to what they hope to achieve over the next 17 […]
Another H-DNL standout commits to play college ball
By Ray Hamill — Del Norte senior Breann Winingham is looking forward to a new chapter in her life, a new challenge on the volleyball court and better tacos. The multi-sport Warriors […]
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 […]
Big week keeps Hoopa girls in contention for another L4 crown
By Ray Hamill — Now that they’re finally playing games on a regular basis, the Hoopa Warriors are starting to build some momentum in softball. And that could be enough to see […]
Wildcats overcome late deficit to beat the Huskies at Fortuna
The Ferndale Wildcats overcame a late deficit on their way to their second win this season over the Fortuna Huskies on Monday, as they continue their impressive spring on the baseball fields. […]
SOFTBALL POWER RANKINGS — Who is the best team in the H-DNL?
By Ray Hamill — At the start of the season, most local observers thought Del Norte would be the team to beat in the H-DNL this season and there’s no real reason […]
BASEBALL POWER RANKINGS — Panthers the team to beat right now
By Ray Hamill — The next few weeks should be fun for local high school baseball, as the nine H-DNL varsity teams begin to build momentum. Both conferences remain in the balance […]
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 […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Panthers pitching continues to shine
By Ray Hamill — For the second straight week, a McKinleyville pitcher is one of our athletes of the week. The Panthers have arguably been the most impressive H-DNL baseball team this […]
All square again in the H-DNL, as Vigil moves into a tie with Kramer
The H-DNL boys golf season will come down to the final two rounds of action. Eureka’s Talon Vigil and St. Bernard’s Jack Kramer are tied atop the standings after Vigil posted a […]
