By Ray Hamill — One local American Legion player has been particularly impressive early in the season, while two young local wrestlers continue to make a name for themselves well beyond the […]
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK — Eagles pitcher rises to the occasion
Champions Cup returns to the North Coast to help local soccer
By Ray Hamill — A group of local soccer enthusiasts and players have found a fun way to help the game in the community. This weekend, they will host the second annual […]
Little League TOC begins this weekend ay Hiller Park
Get ready for a feast of Little League action in the coming days. McKinleyville Little League will play host to the 2023 District 26 Little League Tournament of Champions, which gets under […]
After CR turnaround, Ballew is ready for the next challenge
By Ray Hamill — After playing a pivotal role in a breakthrough season for College of the Redwoods softball, Ashley Ballew is taking her talents to a four-year program and will play […]
On the move again, Payne to play for Eastern Oregon
By Ray Hamill — It’s been a long and winding road for one member of the 2017 Fortuna state championship football team, but he believes he’s a better person because of it. […]
Eagles push the Crabs all the way in 15-inning showdown
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Crabs got a long look at some of the best young players in the area on Wednesday night, as the Humboldt Eagles 19Us pushed them all […]
Local youth wrestler clinches rare triple crown of state titles
Arcata youth wrestler Taylor Bell secured a rare triple crown of state titles after placing first at the California freestyle championships in Fresno over the weekend. Bell was one of several locals […]
Former teammates reunited at Crusaders triple signing
By Ray Hamill — One of the best local basketball players in recent years was back in the area on Tuesday as the Crusaders celebrated a trio of student-athletes taking their talents […]
Five H-DNL teams receive NCS Scholastic Championship awards
By Ray Hamill — Five H-DNL teams have received an NCS Scholastic Championship Team Award for the spring, including three from the one school. The awards are handed out to the teams […]
Crabs take one of three from the Knicks, get set for the Eagles
The Humboldt Crabs will welcome an old friend back to the ballpark on Wednesday night, as Merek Sears gets set for his season debut against his old club. The University of Houston […]
Restoring a tradition, Lumberjacks planning to add wrestling
The Lumberjacks are planning on bringing back men’s wrestling and could compete on the mats again as early as the 2024/25 school year, the university announced on Monday. According to a press […]
Modifieds highlight exciting night of action at Redwood Acres
The North State and Upstate Modifieds entertained fans at the Redwood Acres Raceway over the weekend, as they joined the late models, Legends, bombers, mini stocks and roadrunners on a busy night […]
Sensational Dugan gets first college win and save — on the same day
Nick Dugan is playing his best baseball at the business end of the season. The former St. Bernard’s standout helped Stanford to a pair of elimination-game victories in the regional playoffs on […]
Eagles rack up 39 runs in three-game weekend sweep
Head coach Matt Tomlin said this year’s Humboldt Eagles 19U team could be the best offensive lineup he’s ever seen with the local American Legion club, and so far they’ve lived up […]
Fortuna star named MVP of the Big 5 after historic year
By Ray Hamill — Fortuna’s Cody Collins has been named MVP of the Big 5 in baseball after leading the Fortuna Huskies to their first league title in 47 years. Collins edged […]
Colegrove named MVP of the Little 4; eight Warriors honored
By Ray Hamill — As expected, Hoopa senior Tatianna Colegrove has been named MVP of the Little 4 in softball after another big campaign for the dominating Warriors. Colegrove was instrumental in […]
Dimmick caps impressive senior year with MVP award
By Ray Hamill — A young St. Bernard’s team exceeded expectations this season on the way to a second straight North Coast Section championship, and the Crusaders did so in large part […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — It was a good week to be a Tiger
By Ray Hamill — They may have lost out in the race for both the Big 5 and Charlie Lakin Tournament this spring, but the Arcata Tigers saved their best for last […]
Morris named Big 5 MVP; five Warriors make all-league
By Ray Hamill — Kira Morris has been named MVP of the Big 5 in softball after closing out her high school career with another dominating campaign. The Eureka senior was not […]
Talented trio of teammates taking their talents to the next level
By Ray Hamill — After a breakthrough season in baseball for the Del Norte Warriors, three of their seniors have announced where they will be continuing their playing careers. Leadoff hitter Willie […]
