When the Crabs play the Lincoln Potters, the two clubs rarely disappoint. And that was the case once again on Friday night in the opening game of a weekend series in Lincoln, […]
Crabs deliver in extra innings, end the Potters’ long winning streak
From one championship team to another, Conant makes college decision
By Ray Hamill —If the past few years are any indication, Angelina Conant will bring a tenacity and determination like few other players to the college soccer fields. On Tuesday, after four […]
TEAM OF THE WEEK — Padres step up on way to TOC title
By Ray Hamill — It was a good week for one local team in particular. On Tuesday night, the Padres ended a seven-year wait for Redwood Empire Little League by winning the […]
Another record-setting day for Collenberg at Nike Nationals
The local high school track and field season ended a few weeks ago, but Arcata’s Skyler Collenberg is continuing to make waves. This week, Collenberg traveled to compete at the Nike Outdoor […]
Crabs drop series decider against Prune Packers, get set for Potters
The Healdsburg Prune Packers won Thursday’s rubber game against the Crabs, scoring four runs in the bottom of the first on the way to a 10-5 victory. The loss was the second […]
Padres end seven-year RELL wait for District 26 TOC title
By Ray Hamill — Playing on one of the biggest stages of their young careers, the Redwood Empire Little League Padres rose to the occasion this week. The young Padres won all […]
LEGION ROUNDUP — Tournament to cap busy week for local clubs
The local American legion baseball season is building momentum, with all of the local teams in action this week. On Tuesday evening, the Humboldt Eagles 19U team got the better of the […]
Crabs rally late to top the Prune Packers for first PEL victory
The Humboldt Crabs wasted little time putting Tuesday’s league-opening loss to the Healdsburg Prune Packers behind them. On Wednesday, the Crabs returned to winning ways with a thrilling 6-3 win at Healdsburg […]
Humboldt Sports Baseball Player of the Year finalists
By Ray Hamill — It was another fun year on the local high school baseball fields with lots of excitement, a breakthrough championship and a thrilling Charles Lakin tournament final. And with […]
Humboldt Sports Softball Player of the Year Finalists
By Ray Hamill — It’s almost time to announce the 2025 Humboldt Sports Softball Player of the Year. It was another exciting season on the H-DNL fields, with one team solidifying its […]
Del Norte All-Stars advance to third straight state tournament
The dynasty is alive and well. On Tuesday night, the Del Norte 12-year-old Little League All-Stars won an Oregon District 8 championship for the third straight year, defeating Central Point 11-1 in […]
Dobrec shines as Eagles host the SH 76ers in local Legion action
Former McKinleyville Panther Branson Dobrec pitched a six-inning complete game to lead the Humboldt Eagles 19U team to a 16-6 win over the Southern Humboldt 76ers in local American Legion action at […]
Crabs fall to the Healdsburg Prune Packers in PEL opener
The Humboldt Crabs kicked off the Pacific Empire League at Healdsburg on Tuesday night and suffered their first loss of the season. The host Prune Packers scored runs in four of the […]
Krupa takes the checkered flag in Upstate Bombers main event
The Upstate Bomber Series made its first appearance of the summer at the Redwood Acres Raceway on Saturday and it was a good night for Raquel Krupa. The second racing night of […]
Humboldt Crabs to open league play with challenging road trip
Buy Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Crabs will be hoping for a better start to league play this summer as they get set for what could be a pivotal week in their […]
McKinleyville, Eel River battle it out for District 26 Junior League title
Here we go again. For the fifth straight year, a group of young McKinleyville baseball players have advanced to the state playoffs. On Friday night, McKinleyville won a fifth straight game to […]
Crabs come out swinging, secure another series sweep
Scoring runs has not been a problem for the Humboldt Crabs through the opening two weeks of the season. And that continued to be the case on Sunday, as the local collegiate […]
ATHLETE AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Big week for Enyart, Mack All-Stars
By Ray Hamill — The summer baseball season is under way and building momentum, and that is reflected in our weekly awards this week. The first District 26 All-Star tournament took place […]
Crabs overcome early deficit, take series opener against the Express
The Humboldt Crabs maintained their unbeaten start to the season with their 10th win in 10 games on Friday night. The Crabs welcomed the Athletic Edge Express to the Arcata Ball Park […]
Coleman named MVP after leading Cubs to breakthrough title
By Ray Hamill — The future appears bright for the South Fork Cubs, who could dominate the Little 4 in softball for the next few years. This season, the South Fork players […]
