It took a little longer than anticipated, but the Arcata Tigers finally got to play an official game on their new field on Monday after several setbacks dating back to last spring. […]
Tigers, Loggers split on opening day at new Arcata field
Morris leads the way in league-opening series sweep
Eureka’s Kira Morris was expected to be the most dangerous player in Big 5 softball this spring and she’s more than living up to the billing. The senior standout was outstanding once […]
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP — Loggers, Panthers win their Big 5 openers
The Eureka Loggers began the defense of their league title with a victory at Arcata on Wednesday, beating the Tigers 9-5. Also in action on opening day, the McKinleyville Panthers won a […]
BASEBALL ROUNDUP — Tigers win at Eureka; Panthers prevail against Fortuna
McKinleyville and Arcata got the Big 5 off to a winning start on Wednesday, as the two Northern Humboldt rivals moved into an early tie for the league lead. The Panthers defeated […]
POLL RESULTS — And the favorites in Big 5 softball are …
By Ray Hamill — Humboldt Sports fans have spoken and the Eureka Loggers are the favorites to win this year’s Big 5 in softball. In response to a poll we first published […]
POLL RESULTS — And the favorites in Big 5 baseball are …
By Ray Hamill — The results are in and we have a clear favorite for this year’s Big 5 in baseball. Last week, we asked our readers who they thought would win […]
BOYS PLAYER OF THE YEAR — McKinleyville’s Whitmer goes out in style
By Ray Hamill — It’s safe to say McKinleyville senior Cody Whitmer will remember his final season with the Panthers. It wasn’t all pretty — the Big 5 didn’t turn out the […]
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP — Hoopa girls sweep doubleheader at Arcata
The Hoopa Warriors got their first two wins of the season and set themselves up nicely for league play with a doubleheader sweep at Arcata on Saturday. The Hoopa girls, who improved […]
Change announced for key Big 5 league-opening series
The Arcata Tigers will finally get the opportunity to play a first official game at their new baseball field next Saturday after a switch in venues was announced for next week’s league-opening […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Unbeaten Huskies continue to roll
By Ray Hamill — The Fortuna Huskies have been the most dominant H-DN softball team so far this season, running out to a 6-0 start as they get set for league play […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Seniors step up in early-season action
By Ray Hamill — One local senior got her new season off to a flying start this week, while another continued his impressive run, and that makes both of them our athletes […]
FRIDAY BASEBALL ROUNDUP — Arcata Tigers win Fort Bragg tournament
They had to battle for it, but the Arcata Tigers took first place at the two-day Fort Bragg tournament this week, defeating the host school 7-4 in Friday’s championship game. Earlier in […]
The future appears bright for Arcata Tigers softball
By Ray Hamill — Whether or not the Arcata girls are ready to challenge for a league title in 2023 remains to be seen, but the future certainly appears bright for this […]
Tigers golf tournament to help offset costs of new facilities
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers will host their second annual baseball/softball golf tournament at Baywood Golf & Country Club next month. The annual fundraiser will help offset costs for both […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Wildcats and wrestlers enjoy a big week
By Ray Hamill — The last H-DN team still competing in basketball this season takes center stage this week, in more ways than one. The Ferndale Wildcats not only have reached the […]
Arcata Tigers have a new field and a new-look team
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers will open the new baseball season on their new field next week, but the bigger question is can a young roster defend the Big 5 […]
Arcata girls fall to quick Summit Shasta team in NorCals
A rollercoaster season for the Arcata Tigers came to an end on Tuesday night, as they fell 53-36 to Summit Shasta in the opening round of the state playoffs at Arcata High. […]
Team meeting sparks impressive playoff run for Tigers
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers have found their groove at an opportune time. After struggling to find consistency for much of the winter and failing to qualify for this year’s […]
Honors continue to mount for history-making Redwoods men
By Ray Hamill — As they get set for their playoff opener this weekend, the history-making College of the Redwoods men dominated the Golden Valley Conference basketball end-of-season awards. Not only did […]
Schaad clinches fourth straight league crown for Del Norte
By Ray Hamill — Del Norte’s Adenne Schaad will leave a legacy on the local wrestling mats that will be hard to match. The standout senior closed out a very impressive run […]
