By Ray Hamill — The Fortuna Huskies could be the best positioned of the H-DNL wrestling squads to challenge Del Norte for a league title this season. The Huskies will compete in […]
Fortuna wrestlers building momentum early in the season
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — MVPs, state champs steal the show
By Ray Hamill — The Hoopa Warriors are off to a fast start on the basketball court and look like they could be legitimate Little 4 contenders this winter. Despite a small […]
Humboldt Crabs to join new league for 2024
The excitement surrounding the Humboldt Crabs should be greater than ever next summer as the longtime local summer collegiate team gets set for a new era in its 80th season. On Friday, […]
CR men stretch winning streak to eight, get set for big test
The Corsairs continued to roll in men’s basketball with an 82-71 win over Foothill on the opening day of the Santa Rosa tournament on Thursday. College of the Redwoods rallied from a […]
Big 4 MVPs, all-league selections named in football
By Ray Hamill — After a three-way tie for this year’s Big 4 conference championship in football, it was no surprise to see three different players named MVPs. As expected, St. Bernard’s […]
League champion Tigers sweep Little 4 MVP awards
By Ray Hamill — The future is bright for Arcata High football. On Thursday, the H-DNL announced this year’s all-league selections and MVPs in the Little 4 and of the 12 Tigers […]
BOYS BASKETBALL — Local teams shine at Logger Classic; Cubs win again
It was a good opening day for the local teams at the 2023 Logger Classic, with St. Bernard’s, McKinleyville and Eureka all winning their games. The Crusaders got the tournament off to […]
GIRLS BASKETBALL — Huskies, Panthers and Loggers all win
The McKinleyville Panthers bounced back from a non-tournament loss to St. Bernard’s on Tuesday with a 46-32 win over Irvington on the opening night at the Livermore tournament on Thursday. Also in […]
Redwood girls enjoy historic win at Jaycees tournament
Third time was the charm for a determined Redwood Elementary girls basketball team at this past weekend’s Jaycees tournament in Crescent City. Competing in the AAA bracket at the prestigious annual tournament, […]
Six Corsairs named All-Region after breakthrough bowl win
By Ray Hamill — Six College of the Redwoods football players have received All-Region recognition after a hugely successful season for the program. Earlier this month, the Corsairs ended a three-decade wait […]
Impressive Orleans girls return with a bang this season
By Ray Hamill — The Orleans community has reason to feel proud. After not fielding a team in several years, Orleans Elementary School returned to competition in girls basketball this year and […]
Cubs, Warriors both win openers at Gene Cotter Memorial Tourney
The South Fork boys tipped off the Gene Cotter Memorial Tournament with a comfortable 64-34 win over Round Valley in boys basketball in Miranda on Wednesday. Also in tournament action on Wednesday, […]
Huskies tie for first at weekend McKinleyville Invitational
The Fortuna boys tied for the championship at the weekend McKinleyville Invitational wrestling tournament as the new high school wrestling season begins to heat up. The Huskies did not have any individual […]
Former H-DNL athletes shine at historic Cal Poly Humboldt indoor meet
Three former H-DNL athletes enjoyed successful debuts for a new Cal Poly Humboldt team over the weekend, as the Jacks competed in indoor track and field for the first time ever. Head […]
Tournament play continues here on the North Coast this week
By Ray Hamill — The new Jay Willard Gymnasium will host a first Logger Classic in boys basketball, one of three local tournaments scheduled for this week. The 2023 Logger Classic will […]
Crusaders, Panthers facing different challenges early in the season
By Ray Hamill — Strong defense continues to keep the Crusaders in games. On Tuesday night, St. Bernard’s traveled to McKinleyville and came away with a 37-31 victory in girls basketball and […]
Lumberjacks place third at national tournament in Houston
The Cal Poly Humboldt men’s rugby team came up just short in its bid to retain the national championship the team won a year ago, but the Lumberjacks remain a force to […]
Corsairs cap amazing season with strong showing at state meet
Two former H-DNL wrestlers placed at the California Community College state championships over the weekend, as the College of the Redwoods men’s team capped an outstanding first season back on the mats. […]
Hoopa girls building momentum ahead of league play
By Ray Hamill — The Hoopa Warriors will carry plenty of momentum into this week’s Gene Cotter memorial tournament at South Fork as they continue an impressive pre-league schedule in girls basketball. […]
Longtime local football officials step down after 2023 season
The Nor-Cal Football Officials Association has announced the retirement of Jim Seaman and Monte Henry, who have stepped down after this season after long careers for both. Seaman’s last game officiating was […]
