By Ray Hamill — Whether or not the Eureka Loggers can challenge for a league title or a playoff spot this fall will depend on how quickly a young roster can come […]
Young Eureka team prepares for tough opening stretch
Local player chosen for USA Baseball Region team
One young Humboldt County player is turning some heads well beyond the Redwood Curtain after earning a place on the 2023 USA Baseball Northwest Region 13U team. Eureka 12-year-old Kaiwi Sharp will […]
Former Crabs player in elite company after breakout MLB season
Former Humboldt Crabs player James Outman is enjoying an outstanding breakout debut season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and he’s not done yet. The starting center fielder has displayed his power and […]
Experienced line helps set the tone for the Crusaders
By Ray Hamill — This year the Crusaders could be ready to challenge for a first Big 4 title since moving up to the larger schools conference five years ago. At the […]
Loggers coming together nicely on the volleyball court
Having to replace eight seniors from last year’s volleyball team doesn’t look like it’s going to be as big a problem as anticipated for the Eureka Loggers. Eureka got the new season […]
Herrera, Monroy battle for the jockey title in Ferndale
The battle for the belt buckle is heating up heading into the final weekend of horse racing action at the Humboldt County Fair. Both Hugo Herrera and Francisco Monroy are in the […]
Redwood Acres Raceway forced to cancel weekend action
For the second straight year, the Redwood Acres Raceway has been forced to cancel an event due to nearby wildfires. This weekend’s Fan Appreciation Night, one of the most popular events of […]
Nearby fires affect H-DNL opening-weekend schedule
By Ray Hamill — With the new high school football season set to begin this weekend, there has been a change of venue announced because of nearby wildfires and smoke conditions. A […]
Football building momentum again in Southern Humboldt
By Ray Hamill — Football is building momentum again in Southern Humboldt. This fall will not only see the South Fork Cubs return to 11-person football for the first half of the […]
Miller wins again, Krupa takes first Legends feature
It was business as usual for some drivers at the Redwood Acres Raceway last week, while another enjoyed a memorable night and a breakthrough victory. With the 2023 season beginning to wind […]
Ferndale horse races get under way this weekend
Horse racing returns to the North Coast this week with the first of six days of racing action on Friday. The Humboldt County Fair races, which will feature thoroughbreds and quarter horses, […]
Back playing again, Aguilar has high hopes for CR
By Ray Hamill — After a three-year break, Hoopa’s Carlos Aguilar is back playing football this fall and could be ready for a breakout collegiate campaign at College of the Redwoods. The […]
Arcata’s Bento-Jackson to play for Cal Poly Humboldt
Cal Poly Humboldt head men’s basketball coach Chris Tifft announced on Friday that Arcata graduate Brandon Bento-Jackson has committed his future to the team. The H-DNL standout was a four-year varsity starter […]
Exciting times for College of the Redwoods athletics
By Ray Hamill — Community support for College of the Redwoods athletics is alive and well. On Thursday night, the local community college held its annual fundraising dinner and auction with a […]
ATHLETES AND TEAMS OF THE WEEK — Resilience pays off for two young teams
By Ray Hamill — Last weekend’s Rumble in the Redwoods youth baseball tournament was a huge success with two local teams taking first place in their respective brackets. The tournament was hosted […]
Athlete of the Year Guilbert prepares for a new challenge
By Ray Hamill — When you’re the 2023 Humboldt Sports Big 5 Athlete of the Year, you’re probably going to have some options when it comes to playing in college. And that […]
Ferndale’s Whitley exceeding expectations in Indianapolis
By Ray Hamill — A move across the country is paying off for Humboldt County’s Daniel Whitley, who is fast making a name for himself in motor sports well beyond the Redwood […]
Giants edge the Steelheads in exciting Rumble championship
The Redwood Giants 12Us saved their best for last at the Rumble in the Redwoods tournament this past weekend, as a local youth baseball rivalry continues to build momentum. The tournament was […]
Strong defense lifts Steelheads to Rumble championship
The Northern Humboldt Steelheads 10Us won a couple of high-scoring games against one of their local rivals over the weekend on their way to winning the Rumble in the Redwoods tournament in […]
Six Rivers Basketball Officials Association seeking new assignor
The Six Rivers Basketball Officials Association (SRBOA) its looking for a new assignor for the upcoming 2023/24 high school season after Mike Harvey resigned from the position this offseason. Anyone interested in […]
