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 […]
Call goes out for local athletes to help in new ‘Let Them Play’ move
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 […]
H-DNL eyes a return to some sports in two weeks
By Ray Hamill — The H-DNL appears ready to move forward with a plan to begin competition in four different sports in the coming weeks. The league athletic directors met on Friday […]
Athletes from across the H-DNL show up at local ‘Let Them Play’ rally
By Ray Hamill — A crowd of close to 100 student athletes, coaches and fans showed up outside the Ferndale City Hall on Friday afternoon to showcase their support for the “Let […]
Spring sports should be a priority for the H-DNL
By Ray Hamill — Whatever the H-DNL decides to do in regard to the sports calendar in the coming weeks, priority should be given to the spring sports. The league athletic directors […]
High school basketball thriving in most states
By Ray Hamill — High school basketball is now under way in 33 states, with nine more and the District of Columbia slated to tip off by Feb. 1. Once again, however, […]
H-DNL meeting pushed back to Friday
By Ray Hamill — This week’s scheduled H-DNL athletic directors meeting has been pushed back from Wednesday to Friday. The league ADs are expected to discuss the sports calendar and what options […]
What now for the H-DNL and what sort of calendar can we expect?
By Ray Hamill — As we gear up for a possible return to competitive high school sports in the coming weeks there is still plenty of uncertainty. And not just in terms […]
Eureka coach confident season will go ahead
By Ray Hamill — At least one local coach is confident his team’s season will go ahead this year despite the uncertainty surrounding the high school sports calendar. Eureka High cross country […]
CIF issues statement, still hoping for Jan 25 return
By Ray Hamill — The California Interscholastic Federation issued a statement this week addressing a potential return to competition later this month. The state high school sports governing body is asking people […]
Plenty for H-DNL to discuss at January meetings
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt-Del Norte League will have plenty to discuss in the coming weeks, as local high school sports hope for a return in late January. According to the […]
Still no youth sport updates from state officials
By Ray Hamill — The frustration continues for local high school sports teams and athletes, who are still waiting on updated guidelines from state health officials. Governor Gavin Newsom has not updated […]
