By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors packed quite a punch in the offensive backfield last season, and they’re expected to do so again this year. Senior running back Levi Cox […]
Returning Big 4 MVP named on prestigious Cal-Hi Sports list
Former Big 4 standout leads Siskiyous to dramatic victory with a miracle finish
OJ Calleja enjoyed a memorable debut with College of the Siskiyous on Saturday. The former Del Norte quarterback was one of six H-DNL players to feature in the JC showdown between Siskiyous […]
Several H-DNL players to feature as JC football returns to California
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL will be well represented when JC football makes a welcome return to California on Saturday. In what will be the first non-Division-I college football game played […]
Two Warriors set state records in weight lifting
By Ray Hamill — A pair of Del Norte Warriors have found a new way to stay motivated during the sports shutdown, while breaking some state records in the process. Last year, […]
Warriors remaining positive while they play the waiting game
By Ray Hamill — It’s been a frustrating and inconsistent offseason for the defending Big 4 football champions, but the players are remaining positive and hope to resume some type of conditioning […]
Warriors celebrate their season after state bowl loss
It was a disappointing ending for the Del Norte Warriors, but they still had plenty to celebrate on Saturday night. As head coach Nick White said afterwards, “our season was awesome.” It […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — Turnover battle will be key for Del Norte
By Ray Hamill — Whoever wins the turnover battle could very well be crowned state champions when Del Norte and El Monte play for the 5-AA title in Crescent City on Saturday […]
Online tickets already sold out as excitement builds for Crescent City’s ‘Super Bowl’
By Ray Hamill — The excitement is building in Crescent City ahead of Saturday night’s state championship football game, with online tickets already sold out by Thursday evening. Fans can still buy […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — Defense sets the tone for old-school Del Norte
By Ray Hamill — Expect to see some old-school football in Crescent City on Saturday night. This year’s Del Norte team wouldn’t have it any other way. The Warriors will welcome El […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — Two games, two contrasting styles of play
By Ray Hamill — Both St. Bernard’s and Del Norte will see mirror images of themselves when they play for a state championship in football this weekend. The Crusaders will play South […]
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP — Warriors must contain state’s leading rusher
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte defense has not backed down from a variety of challenges this season, and it’s likely to face another tough one this weekend. On Saturday night, […]
Del Norte Warriors to host state championship game
By Ray Hamill — After 48 hours of uncertainty, the Del Norte Warriors got the news they hoped for on Wednesday morning when they were informed they will get to host Saturday’s […]
Warriors deserve better, should get to host state game
By Ray Hamill — Hopefully the powers inside the CIF will come to their senses this week. The fact that they haven’t done so already is concerning enough. On Monday, it came […]
Big 4 now a force to be reckoned with in the state playoffs
By Ray Hamill — It was a night North Coast football fans will never forget. A night that reminded the rest of the Golden State that the H-DNL can hold its own […]
Defense carries Warriors all the way to state championship
On a night of bizarre twists and turns, there was one constant for the Warriors, as there has been all year long. Defense. And that was the difference in a very entertaining […]
Del Norte players mentally focused ahead of big showdown
By Ray Hamill — The Warriors are not done yet. Having already made history and set the standard for Del Norte High football by winning a first-ever North Coast Section championship, the […]
Warriors find the will to win in thrilling NCS battle
The Del Norte Warriors continued to make history on Saturday night, and they’re not done yet. Playing in a first-ever NCS football championship game, the Warriors pulled out a thrilling 14-13 win […]
NCS PLAYOFFS — Del Norte prepares for battle of top defenses
By Ray Hamill — Saturday’s NCS Division-5 championship game between Del Norte and Encinal will likely be decided on defense. The Warriors, who are the No. 2 seeds in the bracket, will […]
Del Norte coaches put players in position to make history
By Ray Hamill — If the Warriors are the H-DNL’s version of the Star Trek Enterprise, boldly going where no other Del Norte football team has gone before, then their Captain Kirk […]
VIDEO — ‘Rinse and repeat,’ Del Norte wears down Mariners
By Ray Hamill — It’s no secret what the Del Norte Warriors do. They just do it so well, few teams can stop them. In fact, only one has managed to do […]
