It looks like it could be an exciting spring in Big 5 softball. Five of the six games in the opening two series in conference play were decided by just one run, […]
Huskies win another close one at McKinleyville, take opening series
BOYS COACH OF THE YEAR — Davis makes immediate impact with the smallest B5 school
By Ray Hamill — This was one of the toughest calls to make in our six end-of-season awards considering the quality of coaching here on the North Coast right now. But three […]
Panthers sweep the Huskies in conference-opening doubleheader
The McKinleyville Panthers showcased their championship credentials against the Huskies on Saturday with a dominating opening day in Big 5 baseball. In a doubleheader that was switched to McKinleyville because of the […]
Fortuna, McKinleyville girls share the spoils on opening day
If opening day in Big 5 softball was any indication, there’s going to be a lot of parity in the conference this year. At least between the four teams that were in […]
Pesch, Ashby lead strong showing for Eureka girls at Fortuna
Eureka’s Emily Pesch and Sequoia Ashby and Arcata’s Bella DeCarli were all multiple winners at Wednesday’s league-opening track and field meet at Fortuna. Ashby led a one-two-three finish for the Eureka girls […]
Kasso shines in league-opening meet; Warriors edge the Tigers
Ferndale senior Isaak Kasso got the new league campaign off to a flying start in H-DNL track and field on Wednesday. Competing at Fortuna, Kasso was the big winner on the day, […]
Midweek Big 5 baseball and softball openers postponed again
By Ray Hamill — Four scheduled Big 5 openers in baseball and softball have been pushed back again because of the field conditions. All four games are originally scheduled to take place […]
BASEBALL ROUNDUP — Wildcats remain unbeaten; Panthers fall to Ukiah
The Ferndale Wildcats posted their second one-run win over a Big 5 team on Tuesday, defeating Del Norte 3-2 at Ferndale. The victory keeps the impressive Wildcats undefeated on the season, as […]
Kramer leads the way after three rounds of league play in boys golf
St. Bernard’s Jack Kramer took over sole possession of the league lead in H-DNL boys golf with a four-stroke victory in round three of league play on Monday. Competing at Del Norte, […]
BOYS PLAYER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS — H-DNL boys battle all the way
By Ray Hamill — There was no shortage of excitement on the local basketball courts this year, with lots of twists and turns along the way. And it was a memorable season […]
BOYS TEAM OF THE YEAR FINALISTS — Conference champs lead the way
By Ray Hamill — As usual, one of the most fascinating rivalries of the season was the Arcata and McKinleyville boys, with little to separate them for much of the season. They […]
BOYS COACH OF THE YEAR FINALISTS — Three worthy candidates
By Ray Hamill — A very competitive boys basketball season on the local courts has resulted in a competitive race for the 2023/24 Humboldt Sports Boys Coach of the Year. The quality […]
Big second inning lifts Mack girls past St. Bernard’s
By Ray Hamill — The McKinleyville bats came ready to play on Wednesday, as the Panthers comfortably got the better of St. Bernard’s in an early-season softball matchup at Mack High. The […]
Tyson Bragg’s grand slam lifts Panthers to weekend sweep
Senior Tyson Bragg hit a grand slam to lead the McKinleyville Panthers to a doubleheader sweep in baseball at University Prep on Saturday. With his team trailing by three runs in game […]
BASEBALL ROUNDUP — Lots of one-run games for local teams on Friday
The Arcata Tigers and McKinleyville Panthers are both involved in one-run games on Friday as they each continue to build some momentum ahead of conference play. The Tigers are in action at […]
H-DNL teams compete in season-opening track meet at Redwood Bowl
The Arcata boys and Eureka girls were the big winners in the season opening high school track and field meet at the Redwood Bowl on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers took first place […]
Vigil’s low score leads Loggers to team win on opening day
Eureka junior Talon Vigil had the low round of the day in the opening round of the H-DNL boys golf season at Beau Pre on Thursday. Vigil shot a 76 in nice […]
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP — Fortuna, McKinleyville girls win on the road
The Fortuna Huskies and McKinleyville Panthers both won road games on Thursday, as they continue to build momentum ahead of conference play. The Huskies traveled to Hoopa and came away with a […]
BIG 5 BOYS — Arcata Tigers sophomore wins second MVP award
By Ray Hamill — It’s been a year Arcata’s Luke Lemke won’t easily forget. The standout sophomore has been named the Big 5 MVP in boys basketball, just three months after he […]
BIG 5 GIRLS — Eureka’s Giacone, Poteet named Big 5 co-MVPs
By Ray Hamill — They have been teammates since the fifth grade and now they’re league MVPs together. On Thursday afternoon, the H-DNL announced the Big 5 Girls Basketball All-League Team, with […]
