It was a mixed day for the two local teams still competing in the North Coast Section softball playoffs on Wednesday, with one of them advancing to play for a section championship […]
NCS SOFTBALL — Warriors advance to section final; Loggers bow out
New recruits bring versatility to Redwoods lineup
By Ray Hamill — The College of the Redwoods men’s soccer team got a boost this week with seven local players committing to play for the local community college at a couple […]
Cardinals shut out the Huskies in NCS Division-4 semifinal
The top seeds in the North Coast Section Division-4 softball bracket proved too hot for the Fortuna Huskies on Tuesday evening. Just four days after a thrilling walk-off win over Hoopa, the […]
Corsairs add four local recruits for women’s basketball
By Ray Hamill — The Corsairs have taken a big step towards putting the disappointment of last season behind them with the addition of four local players. Ferndale’s Kyla Albee, Eureka’s Moriah […]
Wallace chooses alternative route for his football career
By Ray Hamill — Jared Wallace is taking a unique approach to his football career. The Arcata senior recently signed a letter of commitment to play for Butte College after graduation, but […]
Hartwell cements her CR legacy with legendary performance
College of the Redwoods sophomore Hannah Hartwell closed out a sensational JC career with another outstanding performance at the California community college state track and field championships over the weekend. Hartwell placed […]
Valedictorians and friends epitomize Fortuna/Hoopa rivalry
By Ray Hamill — As one longtime local coach put it to me after Friday’s thrilling softball playoff showdown at Fortuna High, this was a great reminder of what high school sports […]
Dodgefathers take first at annual safe and sober dodgeball tourney
The third annual Eureka High Safe and Sober Dodgeball Tournament took place at Eureka High on Friday night. The event was a huge success with many EHS students joined by several community […]
Loss to Piedmont ends historic season for Fortuna
An historic season for the Fortuna Huskies came to an end on Saturday night, as the top seeds in the North Coast Section Division-4 bracket fell to Piedmont at Newburg Park. The […]
What a week for the H-DN, with seven teams still battling
By Ray Hamill — It has been a very impressive week for the H-DN in the North Coast Section baseball and softball playoffs, with seven of the 14 teams to qualify still […]
H-DN throwers shine at MOC, as three locals advance to state
The H-DN throwers continued to shine at the North Coast Section Meet of Champions at Dublin High School on Saturday, as three local athletes qualified for the CIF state meet. Eureka senior […]
Bring on Arcata — Del Norte boys upset No. 2 seeds in Alameda
After ending a six-year playoff win drought earlier in the week, the Del Norte Warriors made it two North Coast Section victories in just four days in an exciting showdown in Alameda […]
Tigers keep rolling, get set for B5 rival in NCS semis
By Ray Hamill — A young Arcata team has achieved more than most people expected this season, and now the Tigers find themselves two wins from a North Coast Section title. After being […]
Warriors shut out the Bruins, reach NCS semifinals
The Del Norte Warriors became the second Big 5 team to reach the North Coast Section Division-4 softball semifinals on Saturday after shutting out St. Patrick-St. Vincent 12-0 in five innings in […]
Wildcats rally late to set up all-local championship game
Ferndale and St. Bernard’s both successfully navigated their North Coast Section semifinals on Saturday to set up an all-Little 4 championship showdown next weekend. The No. 1 seeded Crusaders scored seven early […]
Crusaders make it eight straight playoff wins
The St. Bernard’s Crusaders will try to add to their record 14 North Coast Section baseball championships in next week’s Division-6 final after beating Point Arena 7-1 in Saturday’s semifinal. The Crusaders, […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Johnston, Hartwell and the Loggers enjoy big weeks
By Ray Hamill — Fortuna senior Libby Johnston didn’t;’t want to let her high school career end just yet, as she stepped up with a clutch performance in the North Coast Section […]
NCS SOFTBALL — Late rallies and a pair of walk-offs highlight Friday’s action
By Ray Hamill — Two of the three North Coast Section softball playoff games involving local teams on Friday ended on a walk-off, including an entertaining matchup between the Huskies and Hoopa […]
Crusaders honored for their sportsmanship in spring sports
The Big 5 schools apparently could learn a thing or two from some of the Little 4 schools. Last week, the St. Bernard’s Crusaders received the H-DN 2023 Spring Sportsmanship Award, following […]
Hoopa’s Bibancos twins commit to play for the Corsairs
By Ray Hamill — The Corsairs need to replace some big bats in the heart of their lineup this offseason, but this week they took a big step towards doing with that […]
