By Ray Hamill — It was a great end to the season for one local team and a great start to the season for one local athlete. And both feature in our […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Cats close out in style
Young Huskies cap incredible run with another championship
A group of young players have left quite a mark on the Eel River youth football program after winning the 2025 Six Rivers Conference AAA championship on Sunday. The young Huskies capped […]
Fortuna coach expecting a battle in NCS playoff opener
By Ray Hamill — One of the hottest teams in the H-DNL will kick off the North Coast Section playoffs with plenty of momentum on Friday night. The Fortuna Huskies, who have […]
Longtime local official honored, as another ends long career
Longtime H-DNL football official Chris Petersen has received a prestigious award, it was announced this week, while fellow official Rollin Trehearne has announced his retirement after 32 years of service here on […]
POWER RANKINGS — Cats top final rankings, lead wire to wire
By Ray Hamill — The Ferndale Wildcats were the best football team in the H-DNL in week one, and they remain the best heading into this year’s playoff openers. The Cats led […]
Young Cats dominate with perfect season, shut out six opponents
By Ray Hamill — As Ferndale coach Jim Cook said this week, these are “definitely good times” for Wildcats football. The school’s varsity team captured national attention with its remarkable year and […]
Tigers look to make more history after big NCS win at Fortuna
The Arcata Tigers have reached a North Coast Section championship game in boys soccer for the first time in school history after a semifinal win over a league rival on Wednesday night. […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Hagemann sisters both score in NCS decider
By Ray Hamill — Sisters Madison and Macie Hagemann both scored in Wednesday’s Division-1 North Coast Section girls championship game at Ferndale. The two goals helped lift the Ferndale Wildcats to a […]
Wildcats cap memorable year with NCS championship win
By Ray Hamill — A school that is better known for winning with a different shaped ball is quickly establishing itself as a force in the beautiful game. On Wednesday afternoon, Ferndale […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Aerial attack lifts Crusaders to Big 4 title
By Ray Hamill — You know you’ve had a good game passing the ball when you have two players finish with more than 100 yards receiving. On Saturday afternoon, the St. Bernard’s […]
COLLEGE BASKETBALL — CR teams both now 2-1; Jacks get set for openers
Both Cal Poly Humboldt basketball teams will tip off their seasons this week, while both College of the Redwoods teams will also be in action. New CPH men’s head coach DJ Broome […]
‘Heart’ of the Loggers named MVP of the Big 5 conference
By Ray Hamill — Tiarah Maualuga has been named MVP of the Big 5 in volleyball after leading the Eureka Loggers to their first conference championship in seven years. The junior standout […]
CPH women’s tournament opener decided on penalty kicks
The Lumberjacks remain in the chase for a California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament championship in women’s soccer after qualifying for this week’s semifinals. Barely. A scheduled quarterfinal at Cal State San Bernardino […]
Four local teams qualify for the NCS football playoffs
By Ray Hamill — As expected, four local teams have advanced to the North Coast Section football playoffs, including two who could face off in a huge semifinal showdown in two weeks. […]
Crusaders get back on track, secure co-championship in the B4
By Ray Hamill — The Crusaders knew what they had to do on Saturday and they delivered. One week after a disappointing loss at Fortuna, and one day after the Huskies beat […]
College of the Redwoods falls just short in conference title bid
By Ray Hamill — A rollercoaster of a season came to an end for College of the Redwoods on Saturday, as the local community college program saw a golden opportunity of winning […]
NCS SOCCER — Wildcats, Warriors and Huskies all moving on
Get ready for the rematch. On Saturday afternoon, the top-seeded Ferndale girls edged St. Bernard’s 1-0 in the North Coast Section Division-1 soccer playoffs to set up a championship showdown on Wednesday […]
Big second half lifts Panthers to season-ending victory at Hoopa
The McKinleyville Panthers will carry some momentum into the offseason after a 26-12 win at Hoopa on Friday night. With little more than pride on the line, the Panthers delivered in their […]
Hard work pays off for Little 4 MVP; All-League team announced
By Ray Hamill — It all came together on the volleyball court this season for Brittyn Ikeya. The St. Bernard’s junior was one of the most improved players in the H-DNL, and […]
Huskies take care of business, clinch at least a co-championship
Not too many teams will want to face the Huskies in the upcoming North Coast Section playoffs. After starting the season 0-3, including a lopsided 49-0 loss to rival and neighbors Ferndale, […]
