The Del Norte Warriors gave the Arcata Tigers all they could handle for much of the night and led by two points heading into the final quarter in Crescent City on Wednesday […]
Arcata girls win at Del Norte to keep pressure on Big 5 leaders
Six Wildcats receive end-of-season awards after historic year
The state championship Ferndale Wildcats have announced their end-of-season award winners. The Wildcats capped an incredible season by taking home a Division 7-AA championship in football last month, becoming just the third […]
State governor says there will be no ban on youth tackle football
In a move local football fans will welcome, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that he will not sign into law a ban on youth tackle football. A proposal to gradually […]
Humboldt Eagles seeking additional board members
By Ray Hamill — Humboldt Eagles baseball is looking for additional board members. The longtime local American Legion club will be back in action this summer. In the meantime, the Eagles are […]
Returning state qualifiers lead the way on the mats for the Huskies
By Ray Hamill — Fortuna senior Chloe Cox is hoping to make a little bit of history this winter. The Huskies grappler is one of two returning state qualifiers on this year’s […]
Free baseball/softball umpire clinic planned for this weekend
By Ray Hamill — A free training clinic for baseball and softball umpires will be held at College of the Redwoods on Saturday. The clinic, which is being hosted by the Humboldt […]
Panthers prevail at Eureka, go to 4-0 halfway through conference play
By Ray Hamill — At the halfway stage of conference play in boys basketball, one team has emerged as favorites in the Big 5. On Tuesday night, the McKinleyville Panthers won at […]
Lemke, Dunn lead Tigers past the Warriors to remain in contention
The Tigers kept their championship hopes alive with a comfortable 62-42 win over Del Norte in Big 5 boys basketball at Arcata High School on Tuesday night. The Tigers started strong and […]
SB girls win big against D-3 opponents, get set for key L4 showdown
The St. Bernard’s girls boosted their playoff hopes with arguably their most impressive win of the season on Tuesday. Playing on the road against Campolindo, a Division-3 team, the Crusaders won 59-28. […]
Record-setting Redwoods QB commits to popular four-year program
By Ray Hamill — After a record breaking career at College of the Redwoods, sophomore quarterback Max Hough announced on Tuesday that he will play for Division-II Colorado Mesa in the fall […]
MONDAY BASKETBALL — Huskies, Crusaders travel south for games
Three local varsity teams were in action on Monday, including the St. Bernard’s boys and girls, who swept a pair of non-league games at Sonoma Academy. The SB girls won 53-27, while […]
Neff, Redwoods men top Butte in overtime in thrilling GVC opener
By Ray Hamill — Trey Neff showed just why he’s the reigning conference MVP with a clutch performance in the Corsairs’ conference opener against Butte at College of the Redwoods in […]
Fast start lifts Crusaders past the Panthers in statement win
The St. Bernard’s boy stretched their winning streak to seven straight games with what could have been their most impressive win of the season on Saturday night. The Crusaders dominated the opening […]
Huskies sweep six games on a busy Saturday at Fortuna
Saturday was a good day for Fortuna basketball, as the Huskies swept all six games on a busy day at Fortuna High. The Fortuna varsity girls and boys both beat Kelseyville, with […]
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Cubs, Tigers and Huskies win
The South Fork and Arcata boys and the Fortuna girls all won non-league basketball games on Saturday afternoon. The Cubs beat Upper Lake 74-45 with some strong offense from throughout the roster, […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Giacone, Dunn step up for their teams
By Ray Hamill — Two H-DNL basketball players led their teams to big wins this week and that gets them the nod for our athletes of the week, sponsored as always by […]
Loggers win intense battle at Arcata, remain unbeaten in the B5
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Loggers moved one win clear at the top of the Big 5 standings with a 53-43 win in girls basketball at Arcata on Friday night. Reigning […]
BASKETBALL ROUNDUP — Another busy night of action for local teams
The St. Bernard’s girls are winning with defense. On Friday night, the Crusaders traveled to Hoopa and came away with a 52-39 win over the Warriors to go to 2-0 in the […]
Del Norte Warriors hold off the Huskies for first Big 5 victory
The Del Norte girls got their first conference win in a competitive girls basketball showdown on Friday night, beating the Huskies 58-54 at Fortuna. The victory lifts the Warriors to 1-2 in […]
Four-midable — Corsairs eye historic title ahead of GVC opener
By Ray Hamill — The College of the Redwoods men’s basketball team will begin its bid for an historic fourth consecutive Golden Valley Conference championship on Saturday when the Corsairs host Butte […]
