By Ray Hamill — As the Humboldt Eagles get set for tryouts on Monday, the county’s other American Legion baseball teams are taking a more cautious approach for now. Both the Northern […]
‘Eager’ 76ers, Giants not ready to return just yet
Maggie Stacy prepares for new opportunities at Cuesta
By Ray Hamill — Fortuna’s Maggie Stacy is driven to succeed, and now she’s taking that drive to the collegiate level. The outgoing senior, a standout in cross country and track and […]
Fortuna’s Taylor finds the perfect collegiate fit
By Ray Hamill — Fortuna senior Daeden Taylor has found what could be a perfect fit for his talents, after verbally committing to play football at Feather River College after graduation. Taylor, […]
Plenty of big winners at this year’s Logger ESPYs
By Ray Hamill — Miles Meynell, Sophia Chalmers and Josiah Graham were the big winners from this year’s Loggers ESPYs, which also included inspirational choices for Coach of the Year and Team […]
Eureka senior finds unique way to make college squad
By Ray Hamill — High school seniors all across the county have had to adapt this year as college recruiting and the college selection process has changed dramatically in the face of […]
HSU, Fortuna and Crabs legend Ken Dunaway passes away
Humboldt State and Fortuna High hall of famer Ken Dunaway has passed away at the age of 90 after a brief battle with cancer. A resident of Fortuna for more than 80 […]
Crabs make ‘heartbreaking’ decision, but leave the door slightly open
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Crabs announced on Thursday afternoon that the 2020 season has been suspended after a meeting of the club board of directors on Wednesday night. However, the […]
Busy Tomlin glad to be back with SB girls, adds assistant coaches
By Ray Hamill — New St. Bernard’s girls varsity basketball head coach Matt Tomlin has been busy filling out his staff after recently returning to the program. Tomlin, who coached the Crusaders […]
Local Legion baseball set to return on Monday
By Ray Hamill — Two months after the last live pitch was thrown on the North Coast, baseball is set to make a return in the coming days. On Tuesday night, the […]
Local standout named CCAA All-Star
By Ray Hamill — Former Fortuna High and College of the Redwoods standout Kokko Figueiredo has been honored by the California Collegiate Athletic Association after being named a conference all-star in baseball. […]
Loggers name their coaches of the year at annual school ESPYs
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Loggers’ softball season may have been canceled, but the team’s coaches certainly left their mark. On Wednesday, co-head coaches Katelyn Graeser-Fox and Sarah Fox were named […]
New date announced for HSU sports dinner and auction
By Ray Hamill — This year’s Humboldt State celebrity sports dinner and auction will now take place on Saturday October 17. The annual event, which raises scholarship funds for HSU student athletes, […]
EDITORIAL — Humboldt County needs the Crabs more than ever this year
By Ray Hamill — Dear Humboldt Crabs, please, please, please find a way to play this year, because Humboldt County needs you now more than ever. The board of the iconic North […]
Local players impacting HSU men’s soccer
By Ray Hamill — Even though they will not get to play a season this fall, there is a sizable contingent of local players currently impacting Humboldt State men’s soccer. The Jacks […]
CCAA cancels all fall sports after Tuesday announcement
By Ray Hamill — With the news on Tuesday that the California State University system intends to cancel all in-person classes for the fall, the California Collegiate Athletic Association has canceled all […]
Logger ESPYs continue with five more winners named
By Ray Hamill — The annual Logger ESPYs are continuing this week with five more individual winners announced on Monday and Tuesday. The annual awards, which honor senior student athletes and are […]
Eureka girls save the best for last
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka girls saved the best for last on the basketball court this past winter, pulling out a thrilling come-from-behind win over the Fortuna Huskies in the Dick […]
EDITORIAL — Is HSU missing the boat with Thomas Nelson?
By Ray Hamill — Thomas Nelson is playing the waiting game these days, along with the many, many schools that want him to come play for them. So too are local basketball […]
Logger ESPYS honor a night to remember for Eureka fans
By Ray Hamill — For those who were in attendance, it was certainly an occasion and atmosphere they won’t easily forget. On February 1, the Eureka boys traveled across town to play […]
Team Beasts stay busy preparing for a return to action
By Ray Hamill — At least one local AAU basketball program is hoping to see a return to action by next month, with the possibility of some big summer tournaments still on […]
