The Hoopa Warriors came into this season having beaten a Big 5 school just once in the past two decades. In their opening three games this year, however, they have already beaten […]
Warriors continue to roll with another victory over B5 school
H-DNL SOFTBALL — How each team has fared so far this season
By Ray Hamill — Just five of the nine H-DNL varsity softball teams have managed to get games in early in the new season. With conference play set to begin in early […]
Hard work pays off as Liam Dyer named Little 4 boys MVP
By Ray Hamill — Two days after winning a NorCal championship on a history-making St. Bernard’s team, junior Liam Dyer has been named conference MVP of the Little 4 in boys basketball. […]
Laila Florvilus named MVP of the Little 4 for the third straight year
By Ray Hamill — It has been a remarkable run for St. Bernard’s senior Laila Florvilus as she gets set for the next step in her impressive career. The Crusaders standout, who […]
Warriors hope to compete in L4 after impressive start to season
By Ray Hamill — The Hoopa Warriors are optimistic they can turn the corner on the baseball fields this spring after struggling to compete in the Little 4 in recent years. And […]
After just two years of competition, Hoopa senior commits to college program
By Ray Hamill — Any time a local student-athlete gets the opportunity to continue their playing careers in college is impressive. But doing so after just two seasons competing in a sport […]
Former WNBA star inspires Hoopa senior to reach career milestone
By Ray Hamill — It was a senior season Hoopa’s Ivy Lamebear will cherish for many reasons. The Warriors standout recently closed out an impressive four-year varsity career on the basketball courts […]
Plenty of history on the line in weekend NCS championships
By Ray Hamill — Two H-DNL teams remain in the chase for a North Coast Section basketball title as we head towards the weekend championship games. The Ferndale girls and St. Bernard’s […]
NCS BASKETBALL — Four H-DNL teams remain in the chase
By Ray Hamill — Four H-DNL teams are still alive in the chase for a North Coast Section championship in basketball after Saturday’s playoff action. Three teams played their quarterfinals on Saturday […]
Three locals advance to state; Warriors place third at NCS championships
It was a good day at the North Coast Section wrestling championships for the H-DNL teams at James Logan High School on Saturday, with 18 boys and three girls placing in the […]
NCS PLAYOFFS — Eight teams remain in contention for section crowns
By Ray Hamill — With the opening rounds of the North Coast Section basketball playoffs over, eight of the 13 local schools to qualify remain in contention, including six girls programs. And […]
NCS BASKETBALL — Panthers, Warriors march on, as HDN girls impress
By Ray Hamill — Playing against a school five times their size, the McKinleyville Panthers rose to the challenge with a gutsy and composed performance in their North Coast Section playoff opener […]
NCS BOYS — Warriors win on an otherwise disappointing night for HDN teams
After a 12-day layoff between games, the Del Norte Warriors won their North Coast Section playoff opener on Tuesday night, but other than that it was a disappointing night for the H-DNL […]
Del Norte boys, Arcata girls crowned H-DNL champions
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte boys and Arcata girls were crowned league champions at Saturday’s H-DNL Wrestling Championship at Arcata High School. The Warriors claimed five of the 14 individual […]
Three H-DNL teams receive a top seed for the NCS playoffs
By Ray Hamill — The North Coast Section basketball playoff brackets were announced on Sunday, with 13 of the 18 H-DNL varsity programs qualifying, including seven girls teams. Three local teams have […]
Humboldt Sports Dick Niclai All-Tournament Teams and MVPs
By Ray Hamill — There truly is no other sporting event on the North Coast that captures the imagination of the local community quite like the Dick Niclai tournament. And that was […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Arcata, Hoopa face off in first Niclai semifinal
Tigers take care of business to qualify for another Niclai final
By Ray Hamill — The most successful boys program in Dick Niclai tournament history will get a chance to add to its tally of championships on Friday night. The Arcata Tigers are […]
Wildcats top the Warriors in Niclai opener, get set for the B5 champs
The Ferndale Wildcats had a point to prove in Tuesday night’s Dick Niclai tournament opener at Hoopa. After losing to the Warriors in the final week of the Little 4 schedule and […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — Dick Niclai tournament action from Ferndale
By Ray Hamill — Dick Niclai tournament week is one of the most anticipated of the year in local sports and it rarely disappoints. The action got under way with a pair […]
