By Ray Hamill — One of the top community college football conferences in the state, and perhaps even in the nation, will be loaded with talent from the H-DNL this fall. The […]
Top JC conference will be stacked with H-DNL talent
Five reasons we can’t wait for some local football
By Ray Hamill — There are only 128 days to go to the new prep football season, and the way things have gone recently it will probably be one of the most […]
Warriors ready to step up their rivalry with Eureka
By Ray Hamill — Del Norte and Eureka will play each other twice in football this fall for the first time since the 2013 season. The Warriors released their schedule this week, […]
Slayton and Cox Cooley join Hagler as Big 4 MVPs
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL released the Big 4 all-league selections for football on Monday, with three players who played for a state championship this past weekend named MVPs. Del Norte […]
North Coast could be in line to host a state game, or two
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors and St. Bernard’s Crusaders are hoping to make history in more ways than one this weekend. The two H-DNL teams will play for a […]
Hanson, Ducks in contention for college football playoffs
By Ray Hamill — Local football fans may have added reason to pay attention to this year’s college football playoffs. Former Eureka standout Jake Hanson and the Oregon Ducks are ranked No. […]
VIDEO — Kobe Mitchell’s first-half TDs
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors ran over the Eureka Loggers on their way to a Big 4 championship on Friday night, winning 48-19 in Crescent City. The home team […]
WEEKEND FOOTBALL — Playoffs already under way for many H-DNL teams
By Ray Hamill — For at least three of the nine North Coast teams, the playoffs are essentially already under way. Eureka and Fortuna both have to win this weekend to make […]
SB line prepares for latest test against much improved Fortuna
By Ray Hamill — For any offense in football it all begins with the offensive line, and that has been the foundation for St. Bernard’s success this season. The high-flying Crusaders are […]
Do or die time for Loggers at Del Norte
By Ray Hamill — The NCS playoffs might be kicking off a week later than expected, but for the Eureka Loggers they’re really beginning a week early. The Loggers travel to Del […]
RADIO — Both Big 4 games to be broadcast this weekend
UPDATED – Fortuna and Del Norte will kick off at 7 p.m. and not 7:30 p.m. By Ray Hamill — For fans unable to make either of the Big 4 games this […]
VIDEO — Robinson to Santsche highlights
By Ray Hamill — With Arcata’s top two receivers both sidelined through injury this weekend, the Tigers turned to senior Hayden Santsche, and he didn’t disappoint. Santsche, who has been enjoying a […]
VIDEO — Smith to Hostler highlights
By Ray Hamill — Hoopa quarterback John Smith has been on fire since returning from injury three weeks ago, throwing for 12 touchdowns in three league games. And his favorite target in […]
PREP FOOTBALL — Homecoming games highlight busy weekend
By Ray Hamill — Three local football teams will celebrate homecoming this weekend, with five games on tap. The St. Bernard’s Crusaders will get a busy weekend started with a rare Friday […]
Another tough test in store for Loggers at Chico
By Ray Hamill — The Loggers will be tested in their final pre-league game at Chico this weekend, and head coach Jason White wouldn’t want it any other way. The Eureka program […]
VIDEO — First TD for Gorge as Arcata back-ups shine
By Ray Hamill — Apparently Arcata’s back-ups are pretty good too. In what was a rout of close rivals McKinleyville at the Redwood Bowl on Friday night, the Tigers got plenty of […]
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP — SB suffers first loss; Warriors, Huskies cruise
The St. Bernard’s Crusaders suffered their first loss of the season at Templeton on a busy Friday night of action for local teams. The Crusaders wore down in the second half against […]
High-flying Cats firing on all cylinders
The Wildcats have found a perfect balance on offense, and it’s overwhelming the rest of the Little 4. On Friday night, they were at it again, getting the better of the Warriors […]
Arcata O-Line paves the way in win over Mack
Kien Mazzotti’s got some good friends looking out for him. Namely his offensive line, which was outstanding once again against the McKinleyville Panthers at the Redwood Bowl on Friday night. The Tigers […]
Mid-season shoutouts and second-half predictions
By Ray Hamill — Believe it or not, we’re halfway through the local prep football season already, with plenty of early surprises and no doubt plenty more to come. And what better […]
