By Ray Hamill — Numbers are down slightly for the Corsairs in 2018, but in terms of quality and balance throughout the lineup, head coach Frank Borba is about as happy as […]
Corsairs feeling optimistic ahead of season opener
Soccer roundup – McKinleyville, HSU get set to host
The Panthers will host the 20th annual McKinleyville Invitational Soccer Tournament this weekend, with five local boys teams involved. The Mack tournament will feature teams from Arcata, Fortuna, Eureka, St. Bernard’s […]
Fortuna’s Daniel Holmes honored by NCS
By Ray Hamill – Head coach Daniel Holmes has built one of the most consistent local sports programs on and off the field in recent years, and now he’s being officially recognized […]
Young Huskies eye league challenge in 2018
By Ray Hamill — With just three seniors on a roster of 10, the Fortuna Huskies will feature a relatively young lineup this year. According to fourth-year head coach Lynsey Adams, however, […]
Lil Bombers clinch Summer Sizzler
The Lil Bombers baseball club enjoyed a successful weekend at the Medford Summer Sizzler tournament in Oregon. The 14U club, a part of the Humboldt B52s program, went 4-0 at the tourney […]
HSU’s Gardner signs with the 49ers
By Ray Hamill – Another former Humboldt State football player is going to get an opportunity to play in the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers have added running back Ja’Quan Gardner to […]
Warriors look to clean up mistakes
By Ray Hamill — Too many mistakes cost the Hoopa Valley Warriors in San Francisco over the weekend, as they fell 52-6 at Galileo High. Opening the season on the road against […]
Consistent Tigers appear ready to challenge again
By Ray Hamill — When it comes to Arcata High volleyball, consistency has been a key part of head coach Laurie Griffith’s 11-year tenure in charge of the team. The Tigers have […]
Five takeaways from week two in prep football
By Ray Hamill — Week two of the local prep football season is now in the books, and certain trends are beginning to unfold. Here then are five takeaways from week two […]
Eureka girls set lofty goals for 2018
By Ray Hamill — With just five players returning from last year, and a group of six sophomores on the roster, the Eureka High volleyball squad will have a young look to […]
Sunday’s horse racing handicap
Crusaders settle into familiar role, top Panthers
By Ray Hamill — If there was a little bit of an unknown quantity to the Crusaders at the outset of the 2018 season, just two weeks in there’s a very familiar […]
Loggers overcome mistakes, dominate Ukiah
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Loggers overcame a sloppy, penalty-filled first half with a big second-half performance on Friday night, overwhelming visiting Ukiah 41-13 at Albee Stadium. Playing their home opener, […]
Friday Night Football — Del Norte pounds Arcata, Huskies bounce back
A big defensive stand early in the game set the tone for the Del Norte Warriors who made it two straight wins to start the season on Friday night, with a comfortable […]
Saturday’s horse racing handicap
New home for Humboldt Outlaw Karts
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Outlaw Karts have found a new home. The purpose built go-kart track at the Redwood Acres will be officially unveiled this weekend, with a packed day […]
Friday’s horse racing handicap
Weekend football — Huskies look to rebound, Arcata hosts Del Norte, tough task for Hoopa
By Ray Hamill — The Fortuna Huskies will try to put the disappointment of last weekend’s season opening loss to Cardinal Newman behind them on Friday when they travel to Galt. In […]
Limiting Chase a priority for Panthers ahead of weekend clash
By Ray Hamill — The big question facing the McKinleyville Panthers this week as they get set to play a tough St. Bernard’s squad seems like an obvious one to head coach […]
Loggers D prepares for big-play Ukiah QB
By Ray Hamill – If week one is any indication, it’s going to be a good season for senior Zach Reed and the Eureka Loggers. Reed was instrumental in just about every aspect […]
