By Ray Hamill — This weekend’s game between the Eureka Loggers and Del Norte Warriors has been pushed back a day. The all-Big 4 matchup will now take place on Saturday night […]
Weekend rivalry game switched to Saturday
H-DNL issues guidelines for spectators
By Ray Hamill — With a limited number of fans permitted to attend the upcoming games, the H-DNL has issued guidelines for spectators as the league soccer and football seasons get set […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Champions and perfection highlight big week
By Ray Hamill — A big week for local sports was highlighted by a couple of championship events and a little slice of perfection. In boys tennis, Arcata’s Yasko Massias capped a […]
All youth sports cleared to return after settlement
By Ray Hamill — Get ready for a busy few months in local high school sports. On Thursday morning, “Let Them Play CA” officials announced that they have reached a settlement with […]
Kentucky bill offers lifeline for students and athletes
By Ray Hamill — The Kentucky State Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation that would allow students remain in school for an extra year after the disruption caused by the pandemic. And […]
Is the H-DNL in danger of overloading the spring schedule?
By Ray Hamill — Coaches and athletic directors around the H-DNL have been working overtime these past few weeks trying to come up with the best schedule possible for all sports, as […]
Double boost for youth sports, as judge rules in favor of a return
By Ray Hamill — The Governor’s big announcement wasn’t the only victory for the “Let Them Play CA” movement on Friday. Just hours after the updated state guidelines for youth sports were […]
North Coast moves closer to a return to baseball and softball
By Ray Hamill — The North Coast could get the go-ahead for a return to competitive baseball and softball within the next couple of weeks, with Humboldt County now on the verge […]
Announcement on high school sports now expected by the weekend
By Ray Hamill — It has been widely reported today that California Governor Gavin Newsom and state health officials are expected to issue an announcement on high school sports before the weekend. […]
CIF says athletes can now compete in more than one sport at the same time
By Ray Hamill — The California Interscholastic Federation announced on Wednesday morning that student athletes in California will now be permitted to play more than one sport within the same season, as […]
Call goes out for local athletes to help in new ‘Let Them Play’ move
By Ray Hamill — Local student athletes are being encouraged to lend their voices to the “Let Them Play CA” movement, as they step up their campaign to bring an immediate and […]
California governor says he is ‘very hopeful’ for compromise on youth sports
By Ray Hamill — California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Wednesday that he is very hopeful of a compromise in regard to youth sports in the state, which have been mostly shut […]
Schedules finalized as H-DNL gets set to return from 330-day shutdown
By Ray Hamill — A 330-day shutdown for local high school sports will finally come to an end on Thursday, when the H-DNL resumes competition in girls golf. Girls golf is one […]
H-DNL athletes show widespread support for a return to play
By Ray Hamill — The message from all across the H-DNL was loud and clear on Friday afternoon. They want to play! Well over 100 student athletes, coaches, parents and fans showed […]
NCS and county health officials give H-DNL the green light
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL has received official approval from both Humboldt County health officials and the North Coast Section to begin competing in some sports as of Monday. Based on […]
Rain or shine, local supporters prepare for second ‘Let Them Play’ rally
By Ray Hamill — The “Let Them Play, CA” movement continues to put pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom this week, asking for an immediate and full return to youth sports. A number […]
State health officials clear youth sports to begin under tier system
By Ray Hamill — It wasn’t the news many frustrated high school athletes were hoping for on Tuesday, but some youth sports have been given the all-clear to return by state officials. […]
H-DNL’s proposed return date cast into doubt by state health officials
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL’s proposed return date for some high school sports has been cast into doubt, as state health officials refuse to confirm youth sports competition will be allowed […]
How returning sports will work and the challenges ahead
By Ray Hamill — With the H-DNL approving a return to action for four sports on Wednesday, you can expect each of them to look a little different and face some unique […]
H-DNL approves return to competition on Feb. 1
By Ray Hamill — Local high school sports moved one step closer to a Feb. 1 return on Wednesday afternoon, when the H-DNL voted 10-1 to move ahead with the first part […]
