The McKinleyville Panthers took another big step towards a Big 5 championship with a 7-5 win over the Arcata Tigers on Wednesday, but the celebrations will have to wait as the Eureka […]
Mack boys inch closer to title; Loggers keep the pressure on
Warriors cruise to 5-inning win; Panthers hold on after fast start
The Del Norte Warriors took over sole possession of top spot in Big 5 softball with a dominating 10-0 win over Eureka in five innings in Crescent City on Wednesday. With the […]
Panthers can clinch Big 5 baseball championship this week
By Ray Hamill — While three of the four baseball and softball H-DNL conference championships look set to go down to the final week of action, the McKinleyville boys could clinch the […]
Vigil takes four-stroke lead in H-DNL standings with one round to go
Eureka’s Talon Vigil took a big step toward a league title in H-DNL boys golf on Monday, while the Loggers closed in on the team championship. Vigil posted the low score for […]
Kelly throws another no-hitter as Panthers continue to roll in B5
Jackson Kelly threw a no-hitter for the second time in three weekends as the McKinleyville Panthers moved four wins clear of the chasing pack in Big 5 baseball with a doubleheader sweep […]
McKinleyville, Del Norte girls split Big 5 doubleheader in softball
An exciting finish to game two of Saturday’s Big 5 softball doubleheader at McKinleyville saw the home team earn a split against Del Norte with an 8-7 win. Earlier in the day, […]
Warriors overcome slow start, top the Panthers in key B5 game
A bases-clearing double by junior Tsinte Steinruck helped the Del Norte Warriors overcome a slow start on their way to a 10-3 win over the McKinleyville Panthers in a key softball showdown […]
H-DNL sophomore sets two new school records at league meet
By Ray Hamill — Del Norte sophomore Deken Hanks is enjoying a year in sports he will not easily forget. After setting a new school single-season record for most goals in boys […]
Arcata, Eureka girls continue to shine in Crescent City
Arcata freshman Bella DeCarli placed first in both the girls 400 meters and 800m to lead the Tigers to a team victory in the third H-DNL track and field meet of the […]
Big 5 leaders prevail against Daniels, Warriors in Crescent City
Senior Tenoch Tapia was a difference maker on Wednesday, as the McKinleyville Panthers came away from Del Norte with a key Big 5 victory in baseball. Tapia’s two-out, two-RBI single in the […]
Huskies hold off late Arcata rally to keep championship hopes alive
The Fortuna girls are making a habit of playing in close and exciting games this year. But that’s not always a good thing. On Wednesday, they traveled to Arcata for a Big […]
Plenty of big games on tap, as Big 5 and Little 4 races heat up
By Ray Hamill — The stretch run of the season for Big 5 and Little 4 baseball and softball gets under way this week with several big games on tap. All four […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Panthers pitching continues to shine
By Ray Hamill — For the second straight week, a McKinleyville pitcher is one of our athletes of the week. The Panthers have arguably been the most impressive H-DNL baseball team this […]
All square again in the H-DNL, as Vigil moves into a tie with Kramer
The H-DNL boys golf season will come down to the final two rounds of action. Eureka’s Talon Vigil and St. Bernard’s Jack Kramer are tied atop the standings after Vigil posted a […]
Bragg, Panthers come out swinging, take care of business
By Ray Hamill — If the Panthers continue to hit the ball this well, the rest of the Big 5 could be in trouble. On Thursday afternoon, in a make-up game form […]
Stolpe, impressive freshmen lead Mack boys past the Cubs
Kolbey Stolpe is beginning to find his groove at the plate. The McKinleyville junior hit home runs in both of his at-bats on Wednesday to lead the Panthers to a 10-0 win […]
League frontrunners to play key make-up games this week
By Ray Hamill — A pair of important Big 5 make-up baseball games will be held this week. And both will have an impact at the top of the conference standings. On […]
Kelly and Crawford set the tone for McKinleyville, Eureka
Jackson Kelly threw a no-hitter against Eureka on Saturday as the Panthers and Loggers split a Big 5 doubleheader at McKinleyville. After his team dropped the opener 4-1, Kelly was outstanding on […]
Panthers hold off late Eureka rally to secure series sweep
By Ray Hamill — The Panthers escaped with a doubleheader sweep over the Eureka Loggers in softball at McKinleyville on Saturday after a much-improved performance by the visitors. Just three days after […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Pitchers lead their teams to big wins
By Ray Hamill — A pair of H-DNL pitchers played big roles for their respective teams this week, as each took over top spot in the Big 5. McKinleyville senior Evan Fraser […]
