By Ray Hamill — On to the state playoffs. On Friday night, the St. Bernard’s girls got back to winning ways to extend their season on the basketball court with a dominating […]
Crusaders respond with big win, advance to CIF state playoffs
Hard work and dedication pays off for dominating St. Bernard’s JVs
By Ray Hamill — The next generation of Crusaders appear well equipped to continue to keep their boys basketball program on a successful path. With the varsity team set to graduate eight […]
Big day for HDN wrestlers at state championships
The H-DNL wrestlers continued to make their presence felt at the CIF state championships on the second day of tournament action on Friday. Arcata freshman Taylor Bell and Del Norte brothers Thunder […]
Lumberjacks punch their ticket to CCAA men’s tournament
For the second consecutive season, the Cal Poly Humboldt men’s basketball team is headed to the CCAA Tournament. The Jacks secured a spot in next week’s tournament with a 93-82 victory over […]
Junior-laden Warriors excited about their prospects for next year
By Ray Hamill — Less than a week after their season ended, the Del Norte Warriors are already getting excited about their prospects for next year. The Warriors were one of the […]
Lewis brothers advance to state quarterfinals; Bell goes 1-1 on opening day
It was good opening day for the three H-DNL wrestlers competing at the state championships on Thursday. Del Norte brothers Thunder and Wyatt Lewis qualified for the prestigious tournament in Bakersfield, along […]
NCS BASKETBALL — Big weekend in store for three H-DNL teams
By Ray Hamill — The dates and times for this weekend’s North Coast Section basketball playoff games involving local teams have been finalized. Heading into the weekend action, two H-DNL teams are […]
RAK Attack — Huskies surprise H-DNL rivals for Random Acts of Kindness Day
Because kindness matters. A group of Fortuna student-athletes recently surprised a rival school to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day. Organized by the Huskies’ Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC), seven Fortuna student-athletes […]
Wildcats enjoy breakthrough season on the wrestling mats
By Ray Hamill — It was a successful winter on the wrestling mats for Ferndale High School in more ways than one. Not only did the Wildcats feature their biggest roster in […]
Bell hoping for podium finish at state wrestling championships
By Ray Hamill — Freshman Taylor Bell will close out an outstanding debut season on the high school wrestling mats at this week’s state championships in Bakersfield. The young Arcata standout is […]
Strong defense lifts Cats to another Section championship game
The Ferndale Wildcats will get the opportunity to play for a second straight North Coast Section championship and a third in five years after a dominating 54-27 win in their Division-6 semifinal […]
Competitive game gets away from CR women late; men fall to Sierra
By Ray Hamill — A competitive and back-and-forth game got away from the College of the Redwoods women in their playoff opener in basketball on Wednesday night. The CR women welcomed Hartnell […]
CR remains optimistic despite conference-opening losses
It was a tale of two very different games for the College of the Redwoods men in their conference openers against Lassen in baseball over the weekend. CR hosted the Cougars for […]
Hartnell women feature a familiar name to local basketball fans
By Ray Hamill — The Cotter name is synonymous with the game of basketball here on the North Coast, and it will be front and center once again on Wednesday night. Former […]
Loggers advance to NCS final, look to make some school history
The last remaining H-DNL boys team in the North Coast Section basketball playoffs will look to make some history this weekend. On Tuesday, the Loggers held on late to beat Redwood Christian […]
Crusaders come up short in NCS semi, but remain in the chase for state playoffs
By Ray Hamill — A late rally came up just short for the Crusaders in their North Coast Section Division-3 girls basketball semifinal against Miramonte at St. Bernard’s on Tuesday night. The […]
Hoopa coach excited about the future, as young players buy in
By Ray Hamill — The future of the Hoopa boys basketball program appears to be in good hands. The Warriors’ season ended last week in a North Coast Section Division-5 loss at […]
NFL receivers coach to serve as guest speaker at annual CPH fundraiser
The 40th annual Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics Auction will take place on Saturday, April 11. The annual fundraiser will be held at the Sapphire Palace inside Blue Lake Casino, beginning at 6 […]
Bell, Lewis brothers win NCS crowns, qualify for state meet
Three H-DNL wrestlers have been crowned North Coast Section champions and will advance to this week’s state championships. Del Norte brothers Thunder and Wyatt Lewis each secured a section title with big […]
Redwoods women to host playoff opener; men open on the road
Playoff college basketball returns to the North Coast on Wednesday evening after the College of the Redwoods women were handed a home game to tip off their postseason. The state brackets were […]
