By Ray Hamill — College of the Redwoods has begun team practices on a restricted basis, with the softball team returning to the field on Tuesday and the other 10 teams all […]
Corsairs begin restricted team practices
Purify healthy again and ready for a fresh start at William Jessup
By Ray Hamill — If it’s been a challenging year for most student athletes here on the North Coast, it’s been even more so for Bobbie Purify. The former Eureka Logger, however, […]
CCCAA issues statement in support of Black Lives Matter movement
On Thursday the California Community College Athletics Association issued a statement in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The statement was issued by the CCCAA Board of Directors, who said they […]
Could football return to CR any time soon?
By Ray Hamill — Just two days after the decision was made to suspend the school’s football program, College of the Redwoods Athletic Director Bob Brown is hopeful the team will return […]
Good news for JC sports as plans move forward for fall competition
By Ray Hamill — The California Community College Athletic Association took a big step towards a return to sports on Friday after voting unanimously to go ahead with plans for fall sports, […]
Corsairs left in shock after program suspensions
By Ray Hamill — Much like the local sports community, the College of the Redwoods athletic department was left in shock this week after the school administration made the decision to suspend […]
EDITORIAL — CR’s decision will have a lasting impact on local football
By Ray Hamill — The fall sports season will never be the same again on the North Coast. College football is now officially dead here. The news on Thursday morning that College […]
Another Corsairs star moving on to a four-year program
By Ray Hamill — After two outstanding, albeit shortened, seasons playing baseball at College of the Redwoods, sophomore Charles Morgan has found a new home at a four-year school. The San Diego […]
Some CR players find out team was cut on social media after news leaked
By Ray Hamill — Some College of the Redwoods football players found out on social media that the school’s football team had been cut after news of the decision leaked early Thursday […]
Nelson ends weeks of speculation about his future
By Ray Hamill — Thomas Nelson announced on Wednesday that he is taking his talents to Flagler College in Florida, ending weeks of speculation on where he would play next. Many local […]
CR adds another local standout in soccer
By Ray Hamill — Recruiting this spring has been far from ideal for the College of the Redwoods teams, and there remains uncertainty whether the fall seasons will even be played. But that […]
Uncertainty surrounds CR fall sports after this week’s decision
By Ray Hamill — College of the Redwoods athletics could remain suspended through the fall seasons after the school announced on Tuesday it will continue with mostly online classes for the fall […]
Proud day for CR athletics as graduation rates continue to rise
By Ray Hamill — Saturday was a proud day for College of the Redwoods athletics, albeit in somewhat difficult circumstances. Although there was no ceremony on campus due to COVID-19, Saturday’s 2020 […]
Local standout named CCAA All-Star
By Ray Hamill — Former Fortuna High and College of the Redwoods standout Kokko Figueiredo has been honored by the California Collegiate Athletic Association after being named a conference all-star in baseball. […]
EDITORIAL — Is HSU missing the boat with Thomas Nelson?
By Ray Hamill — Thomas Nelson is playing the waiting game these days, along with the many, many schools that want him to come play for them. So too are local basketball […]
Fortuna, CR enjoy fruitful relationship in soccer
By Ray Hamill — When Geovanney Ramirez recently committed to play soccer at College of the Redwoods, he became the latest in a long, long line of former Fortuna players to take […]
Stubbs moving on from CR, commits to Keelhaulers
By Ray Hamill — Playing basketball on the North Coast has whetted AJ Stubbs’ appetite for more success. After winning league championships on two different teams in two of the past three […]
Redwoods building strong Hoopa connection
By Ray Hamill — College of the Redwoods is building a strong Hoopa connection, as the Corsairs close in on their largest contingent of local players in several years. Head coach Frank […]
CR softball recruiting on track despite setbacks
By Ray Hamill — Recruiting this spring has been a challenge to say the least for college teams across the nation, but College of the Redwoods softball coach Maggie White has been […]
Towles twins, Cruz commit to play at CR
By Ray Hamill — Ferndale High’s Towles twins, Bekah and Elizabeth, have committed to play at College of the Redwoods after graduation, benefitting a pair of teams at the local community college. […]
