By Ray Hamill — All eight H-DNL JV football teams were in action on opening weekend, including three all-local showdowns. And it was a good start to the new campaign for four […]
JV ROUNDUP — Loggers, Huskies, Cats and Crusaders start strong
POWER RANKINGS — Huskies still riding high, but plenty of movement elsewhere
By Ray Hamill — Week one never defines a season, but how a team reacts in week two often does. And that will be key for many of the H-DNL teams as […]
Lemke, Tigers too strong for new-look Loggers in season opener
By Ray Hamill — Luke Lemke and the Arcata Tigers picked up just where they left off last season and look ready to contend for a second straight Little 4 championship in […]
Early-season Mack tourney will serve as preview for competitive H-DNL
By Ray Hamill — Local fans will get a chance to check out several of the H-DNL boys soccer teams this weekend, as the McKinleyville Panthers get set to host their annual […]
PRESEASON POWER RANKINGS — Who’s No. 1 ahead of season openers?
By Ray Hamill — Are you ready for some football? Or how about some Preseason Power Rankings? The local high school season kicks off this weekend and we’ll know more about all […]
Reasons for optimism for all of the Little 4 teams and South Fork
By Ray Hamill — All four of the Little 4 football teams open the new football season next week and the big question heading into the new campaign is can anyone beat […]
The most important early-season games for all nine H-DNL teams
By Ray Hamill — The 2024 local high school football season kicks off later this month and all nine H-DNL varsity teams have reason to feel excited about the upcoming campaign. All […]
Former Tiger Henry receives prestigious award at Aurora
Former Arcata Tigers standout Avary Henry has been recognized by Aurora University after an impressive career playing golf for the school. An H-DNL champion during her time at Arcata High, Henry recently […]
The 2024 Humboldt Sports Big 5 Boys Athlete of the Year finalists
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors lead the way in our list of finalists for the 2024 Humboldt Sports Big 5 Boys Athlete of the Year. After a big year […]
The 2024 Humboldt Sports High School Coach of the Year finalists
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL is lucky to have some of the very best coaches in the entire North Coast Section, and just like with every other category in our end-of-year […]
‘Team-oriented’ Harper named Big 5 MVP after stellar season
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors set the standard in H-DNL softball this year and junior Carlee Harper set the standard for the Warriors. This week, it was announced that […]
Fraser named MVP of the Big 5 after dominating spring for Mack
By Ray Hamill — Anyone who watched Evan Fraser on the mound this season knows the McKinleyville senior was a force to be reckoned with as a pitcher. But it was what […]
College of the Redwoods to feature all-local, speedy roster in 2024
By Ray Hamill — In her first full year as head coach of the College of the Redwoods volleyball team, Kayla Costello is adding plenty of speed to a roster that will […]
STATE BOUND — Three H-DNL athletes qualify for CIF championships
Three local high school athletes have qualified for the CIF state track and field championships after a strong showing for the H-DNL at this weekend’s North Coast Section Meet of Champions. Competing […]
Stewart leads the way for H-DNL at NCS Division-I championships
Eureka’s Andrew Stewart closed out the 2024 boys golf season with his best showing of the spring at Monday’s North Coast Section Division-I championships. Playing at Tilden Park Golf Course in Berkeley, […]
Pascascio, Collins lead the Big 5 charge at NCS championships
Fortuna senior Russell Pascascio led the way for the Big 5 schools at Saturday’s North Coast Section Redwood Empire track and field championships, as the league had eight top-three finishes at the […]
Three H-DNL players named to Division-4 state team of the year
By Ray Hamill — Three H-DNL players have been included on the CalHiSports.com Division-4 all-state girls basketball team, which was released on Sunday. The trio includes St. Bernard’s junior Laila Florvilus, who […]
Loggers dominate the field at H-DNL track and field championships
By Ray Hamill — Senior Sequoia Ashby and junior Isabella Claussen led the way on Saturday as the Eureka Loggers cruised to a dominating team victory at the 2024 H-DNL track and […]
Hanks, Harrison lead the Warriors to team victory at McKinleyville
By Ray Hamill — Deken Hanks placed first in all four of his events at the H-DNL track and field championships on Saturday to lead the Del Norte Warriors to a team […]
Big 5 championship remains up in the air after postponements
By Ray Hamill — Put the celebrations on hold. The Del Norte Warriors will have to wait at least two more days before they can claim a second straight outright Big 5 […]
