By Ray Hamill — The Panthers began to turn the corner last year. The question heading into the 2026 high school football season, however, is whether they can continue to build on […]
Panthers looking to build on breakthrough 2025 season
Opening weekend features several intriguing matchups
By Ray Hamill — The new high school football season is now just around the corner, with opening weekend set for the end of the month. This year will feature a new […]
H-DNL football to feature a new-look schedule this fall
By Ray Hamill — Get ready for a new-look H-DNL this fall. With the new high school football season fast approaching, the league’s 11-player programs will play a new-look schedule in 2026. […]
2026 Humboldt Sports Big 5 Girls Athlete of the Year Finalists
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors lead the way with three girls in our list of finalists for the 2026 Humboldt Sports Big 5 Girls Athlete of the Year. All […]
2026 Humboldt Sports High School Coach of the Year Finalists
By Ray Hamill — Coaches play an integral role in H-DNL sports, providing an all-important platform for the student-athletes to perform, succeed and grow as athletes and people. That continued to be […]
2026 Humboldt Sports High School Team of the Year Finalists
By Ray Hamill — The third category in our end-of-year high school awards is our Team of the Year, and once again there are several worthy candidates after an exciting year in […]
Kelly tosses a no-hitter as Crabs get back to winning ways
McKinleyville’s Jackson Kelly certainly did his part to help get his team back on track. On Wednesday night, the former McKinleyville Panther threw a no-hitter to help lead the Crabs to a […]
Three different programs recognized in our end-of-season awards
By Ray Hamill — Three different programs are represented in our end-of-season high school softball awards this year, showcasing just how competitive the H-DNL was in 2026. Just three wins separated the […]
Panthers sweep Humboldt Sports postseason baseball awards
By Ray Hamill — In North Coast baseball, it was the year of the Panthers. That’s not to suggest it wasn’t also a good year for some other teams in the H-DNL, […]
Home away from home, H-DNL players enjoying Marin connection
By Ray Hamill — H-DNL fans will be keeping close tabs on the Mariners next winter. The College of Marin women’s basketball team has established a strong tradition of attracting North Coast […]
Another Tigers success story, as George commits to Mariners
By Ray Hamill — Since lifting the coveted trophy back in February, the Dick Niclai Tournament champs have been succeeding off the court as much as they did on it. Five of […]
McKinleyville’s ‘Mr. Clutch’ named MVP in Big 5 baseball
By Ray Hamill — When they needed to the most, the McKinleyville Panthers were able to dig deep and rise to the challenge this spring, and no one epitomized that fighting spirit […]
Sargent caps outstanding senior season with Big 5 MVP award
By Ray Hamill — Five McKinleyville Panthers have been named to the Big 5 All-League Team in softball, including conference MVP McKennah Sargent. Sargent was a force all spring for the conference […]
Moon to fill some big shoes at CR; Medina moving on to 4-year team
By Ray Hamill — Two very different but uniquely similar players are switching roles at College of the Redwoods this year, as one gets set to take his talents to a four-year […]
Local pitchers shine as Crabs sweep weekend series from Knicks
New Crabs manager Jeff Giacomini didn’t have to wait long for his first win in charge of the team, and he can thank some local pitchers for helping him achieve it. The […]
Local players look to make an impact with 2026 Humboldt Crabs
By Ray Hamill — Part of the joy in watching the Humboldt Crabs year after year is seeing the local players on the team. And that will continue to be the case […]
Costa, Moon commit to Redwoods; Willis joins the coaching staff
By Ray Hamill — A pair of Humboldt Sports Player of the Year finalists have committed their future to College of the Redwoods men’s basketball, as head coach Justin Claus navigates a […]
H-DNL announces All-League Sportsmanship team for 2025/26
Ten H-DNL student-athletes have been honored with inclusion on the 2025/26 All-League Sportsmanship Team. The second annual sportsmanship team, which is the brainchild of the HDN Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), was […]
NCS BASEBALL — Crusaders rally to beat Spartans; Panthers lose to the Dragons
Henry Hinrichs returned in style on Saturday, as the St. Bernard’s Crusaders kicked off the North Coast Section playoffs. The top seeds in the Division-4 bracket hosted No. 9 Pinole Valley and […]
ATHLETE AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Collenberg continues to impress at MOC
By Ray Hamill — Arcata senior Skyler Collenberg is heading to the CIF state championships in track and field for the second straight year. And he has qualified in two events after […]
