By Ray Hamill — There’s a reason the Hoopa Warriors are the most successful H-DNL team when it comes to North Coast Section softball — they seem to always bring their A […]
Warriors start fast, roll over San Domenico in NCS playoff opener
NCS BASEBALL — Arcata, SB boys march on; three HDN teams bow out
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers and St. Bernard’s Crusaders won their North Coast Section baseball playoff openers on Tuesday, but it was a tough day for the other H-DNL teams […]
Ferndale girls top top the Pirates for first NCS win in eight years
A determined Ferndale team is marching on in the North Coast section softball playoffs for the first time in eight years. The Wildcats, who are seeded No. 9 in the Division-6 bracket, […]
Fights to return in October after record-setting night at Bear River
Bear River Casino and Resort has announced the Rumble at the River fight night will return in October after a record-setting night earlier this month. Rumble at the River VI “Putasos Party” […]
Cal Poly Humboldt announces 2025 athletics hall of fame class
Cal Poly Humboldt athletics has announced the 2025 Lumberjacks Hall of Fame class. The class, which will be inducted at a ceremony on Oct. 3, includes Monte Cook (staff, 1988-2006), Alyssabeth DeJerez […]
Former HDN standouts make it to JC softball, baseball state tournaments
One former H-DNL athlete played for a state championship this past weekend, while another will do so next weekend. Former Del Norte Warrior Josephine Heuberger made it all the way to the […]
White wins thrilling legends event as racing returns to Redwood Acres
It was a good start to the new Redwood Acres Raceway season for Brandon White. The 78th season at the local raceway kicked off on Saturday night with a packed schedule of […]
Chris Tifft leaving the Lumberjacks to coach CCAA rival
By Ray Hamill — Cal Poly Humboldt men’s basketball head coach Chris Tifft is leaving the Lumberjacks to take over a rival program. Tifft has been hired as the new head coach […]
More questions than answers as NCS brackets are released
By Ray Hamill — Once again the new North Coast Section seedings system has left local fans scratching their heads in wonder. The 2025 playoff brackets and seeds for baseball and softball […]
Explosive Hanks, Florvilus lead H-DNL charge in NCS meets
The Humboldt-Del Norte League had six individual wins in two North Coast Section meets on Saturday, including two each for Del Norte’s Deken Hanks and St. Bernard’s Laila Florvilus. It was another […]
Former H-DNL athletes earn all-state honors at JC championships
Former South Fork Cub Chase McFarland was one of three local athletes to earn all-state honors at this weekend’s JUCO state track and field championships in San Mateo McFarland placed fifth in […]
After breakthrough championship, Gardner announces college choice
By Ray Hamill — McKinleyville’s first H-DNL champion in boys golf in 13 years is taking his talents to the college courses. On Wednesday, two days after competing at the North Coast […]
‘Resilient’ Huskies dig deep, answer the call late in Lakin decider
By Ray Hamill — It was a few years in the making, but the Fortuna Huskies are champions of the Charles Lakin softball tournament again. On Friday evening, the 2025 Huskies evoked […]
Panthers secure thrilling walk-off win in Charles Lakin final
By Ray Hamill — The Charles Lakin baseball tournament has given us plenty of great moments over the past decade, but perhaps none as memorable as we witnessed on Friday night. Playing […]
Fortuna Huskies end long wait for Lakin tournament title
By Ray Hamill — The Fortuna Huskies ended an eight-year wait for a Charles Lakin tournament championship on Friday. And they did it with an exciting come-from-behind victory over McKinleyville in the […]
Top NCS track athletes heading to Fortuna for Redwood Empire meet
By Ray Hamill — One of the largest sporting events the North Coast has seen in recent times will take place at Fortuna High School on Saturday. Just one week after the […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Track athletes set blistering pace
By Ray Hamill — A pair of outstanding tracks and field athletes take center stage in our weekly awards after big weekends for both at the H-DNL championships. Del Norte junior Deken […]
Panthers, Huskies to face off in Friday night championship game
The Fortuna Huskies and McKinleyville Panthers will face off for the Charles Lakin softball tournament championship on Friday evening after both won their semifinals on Thursday. The Panthers upset the odds against […]
Kelly leads Panthers past SB; Loggers knock off Big 5 champs
There will be repeat of last year’s final in the Charles Lakin baseball tournament after both Eureka and McKinleyville won their semifinals at Bellotti Field on Thursday. The Loggers got the day […]
Humboldt Bay Rowing Association to host learn to row event
The Humboldt Bay Rowing Association will host a free “Learn to Row” day on Saturday, June 7. The public is invited to participate in this event that will introduce newcomers to the […]
