By Ray Hamill — The College of the Redwoods men’s basketball program recently said goodbye to a standout player, while welcoming another into the fold. Sophomore Brandon Lucas, who played a pivotal […]
Vallerga brings ‘craftiness,’ winning mentality to Redwoods
Coaching key as Jackson commits to play two sports for Redwoods
By Ray Hamill — One of the best multi-sport student-athletes in the H-DNL will continue to be a multi-sport athlete at the collegiate level. On Wednesday afternoon, Arcata senior Mayleah Jackson signed […]
Jacks to compete for another NCAA rowing title this weekend
The Cal Poly Humboldt women’s rowing team will compete for a fourth national championship this weekend. One of the most successful programs in Lumberjacks sports history will head to Lake Mercer in […]
Matadors hold on late to edge the Panthers in NCS semifinal
By Ray Hamill — After going further in the North Coast Section softball playoffs than any other H-DNL team, the McKinleyville Panthers saw their season end in a closely-fought and well-played showdown […]
Northern Humboldt Giants to hold tryouts this weekend
The Northern Humboldt Giants will hold tryouts for the upcoming summer season on Saturday and Sunday. The tryouts for the American Legion 17U team will take place at the Arcata High School […]
Arcata Tigers prevail, will play for a fourth NCS title in eight seasons
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers will play for a fourth North Coast Section championships in eight seasons this weekend. On Tuesday evening, the No. 2 seeded Tigers won their Division-5 […]
H-DNL releases inaugural league All-Sportsmanship Team
The H-DN Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is continuing to do its best to promote good sportsmanship among the league schools. This week, the league announced the inaugural HDN all-sportsmanship team, which […]
HCMTB riders close out 2025 season at NorCal championships
The Humboldt Composite Mountain Bike Team (HCMTB) recently closed out the 2025 season at the NorCal championship race. The event, which took place on May 17 and 18, was held at the […]
Giacone enjoys big day as Mt. SAC crowned JUCO state champs
Former Eureka Logger Jackson Giacone turned in one of his best performances of the year in the biggest game of the season on Monday. Giacone, who graduated from Eureka in 2022, finished […]
Record-breaking Collenberg headed to state championships
Just a few months after helping to lead the Arcata Tigers to an historic first-ever state championship in football, junior Skyler Collenberg will compete for another state title this week. On Saturday, […]
NCS SOFTBALL — Hoopa girls fall in extra innings; Cubs lose at Miramonte
The top two teams in this year’s Little 4 bowed out of the North Coast Section softball playoffs on Saturday. Barely. It took extra innings to separate Hoopa and St. Vincent de […]
Warriors go down battling, as seniors get set for next chapter
Their high schools may have ended a little sooner than hoped for, but several of the Del Norte seniors appear to have a bright future ahead of them. On Friday evening, the […]
Eureka teachers establishing local Murph workout tradition
A group of approximately 44 Eureka City School students participated in a CrossFit challenge to promote a healthy mindset and honor a fallen hero on Thursday. The Murph workout, as it is […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Late plays lift St. Bernard’s past Miramonte
The St. Bernard’s Crusaders won their North Coast Section Division-5 baseball quarterfinal in thrilling fashion on Friday evening, edging Miramonte 2-1 in eight innings. Junior Luke Brunton pitched all eight innings for […]
Florvilus signs letter of intent in front of friends and family at SB
By Ray Hamill — St. Bernard’s senior Laila Florvilus made it official on Thursday evening, signing her letter of intent to compete for Chico State after graduation. After announcing her commitment last […]
NCS BASEBALL — Tigers, Crusaders set up all-local D-5 semifinal
The last two local teams in this year’s North Coast Section baseball playoffs will face off in a Division-5 semifinal showdown at Arcata High on Tuesday evening. Both the Tigers and St. […]
NCS SOFTBALL — Sargent leads Panthers past Clear Lake; Warriors, Cats fall
By Ray Hamill — It was a day of mixed fortunes for the H-DNL’s No. 1 seeds in the North Coast Section softball playoffs on Friday. The McKinleyville Panthers comfortably took care […]
Del Norte Warriors succeeding on and off the wrestling mats
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors have been setting a very high standard on the wrestling mats in recent years, and now they’re setting a very high standard off them […]
ATHLETES AND TEAMS OF THE WEEK — Lakin winners and track stars shine
By Ray Hamill —A trio of local track and field standouts are honored this week after big weekends for all three in postseason competition. St. Bernard’s Laila Florvilus closed out her high […]
Lumberjacks freshman sets school record, places fifth in nation
Cal Poly Humboldt freshman Michael Payan enjoyed a huge day at the NCAA national track and field championships on Thursday. Competing in the CSU Pueblo ThunderBowl in Colorado, the outstanding freshman broke […]
