By Ray Hamill — Going into their season opener against Kelseyville with just 13 players was never going to be easy for the Panthers at McKinleyville High School on Friday night. The […]
Panthers determined to bounce back after tough loss
Short-handed Panthers facing a big challenge in season opener
By Ray Hamill — The Panthers will go into battle with just 13 players on Friday night, as they welcome Kelseyville to McKinleyville High to kick off the new football season. With […]
Local players play a key role in successful summer for the Crabs
By Ray Hamill — When 2023 Eureka High graduate Myles Standish made his first appearance of the summer last weekend, he became the sixth local player to play for the Humboldt Crabs […]
Big 5 Boys Athlete of the Year — A record-setting year to remember
By Ray Hamill — Arguably this was the closest of all of our high school awards categories this year, with little to separate the top three contenders. But when you’re one of […]
H-DNL school record breaker commits to Cal Poly Humboldt
By Ray Hamill — After a record-setting career at McKinleyville High School, Kalyssa Claros announced this week that she’s taking her talents to Cal Poly Humboldt. The Panthers standout will compete for […]
Derek Ray enjoys another big day at Nike Nationals
McKinleyville graduate Derek Ray has carried his incredible spring form in track and field into the summer. After a top-10 finish at last month’s CIF state championships, Ray traveled to Eugene to […]
After CR turnaround, Ballew is ready for the next challenge
By Ray Hamill — After playing a pivotal role in a breakthrough season for College of the Redwoods softball, Ashley Ballew is taking her talents to a four-year program and will play […]
Fortuna star named MVP of the Big 5 after historic year
By Ray Hamill — Fortuna’s Cody Collins has been named MVP of the Big 5 in baseball after leading the Fortuna Huskies to their first league title in 47 years. Collins edged […]
Morris named Big 5 MVP; five Warriors make all-league
By Ray Hamill — Kira Morris has been named MVP of the Big 5 in softball after closing out her high school career with another dominating campaign. The Eureka senior was not […]
Longstanding H-DNL record broken as Guilbert and Ray reach state finals
Competing on the biggest stage of their lives didn’t seem to intimidate Eureka’s Jamin Guilbert and McKinleyville’s Derek Ray over the weekend. In fact, if anything it inspired them. The two H-DN throwers […]
FRIDAY SPORTS ROUNDUP — Warriors lose NCS final; H-DNL athletes shine at state
The Del Norte Warriors saw a memorable season come to an end in softball with a 3-0 loss to Cardinal Newman on Friday evening. The two teams faced off in the North […]
Saso, Dorsch to play for JC state title in baseball
Here we go again. McKinleyville’s Cameron Saso will compete for a state championship in baseball with the Folsom Lake Falcons for the second straight year, beginning this weekend. The 2020 Mack High […]
NCS SOFTBALL — Loggers win big as H-DN teams continue their fast start
By Ray Hamill — Kira Morris threw a no-hitter on Wednesday evening as the Eureka Loggers comfortably got the better of De Anza in their North Coast Section Division-3 playoff opener at […]
Softball semifinals go down to the wire on exciting day of action
By Ray Hamill — After battling all the way to the final day of the regular season for the Big 5 championship, the Del Norte Warriors and Eureka Loggers will match up […]
Big 5 rivals to meet again in Charlie Lakin tournament final
By Ray Hamill — The top two teams in the Big 5 will face off in Friday night’s Charlie Lakin tournament final after each successfully navigated their semifinals on Thursday. Playing at […]
Panthers hold on late as Wildcats rally falls just short
By Ray Hamill — A pair of early home runs proved to be decisive in an entertaining game between McKinleyville and Ferndale on the opening night of the Charlie Lakin tournament on […]
A Loggers legend inspires Guilbert’s record-breaking victory
Jamin Guilbert took the advice of a Eureka High legend on his way to a record-breaking performance at last weekend’s H-DN track and field championships. The Loggers senior obliterated his old PR […]
Panthers win two non-league games ahead of Lakin tourney opener
Sophomore Jackson Kelly dominated on the mound at Middletown on Saturday, as the McKinleyville Panthers swept a non-league baseball doubleheader. The Panthers took game one 15-0 in five innings, before winning game […]
Gomes slam leads Panthers to one-run win in Oregon
A Taya Gomes grand slam was the difference on Wednesday, as the McKinleyville Panthers won a non-league softball game in Oregon. The Panthers, who have a bye in the Big 5 this […]
Clutch freshman helps Panthers end the Warriors long winning streak
By Ray Hamill — Freshman Liana Stumpf did something no other player has managed in six weeks on Monday, driving in a winning run against the Hoopa Warriors. Playing a non-league game […]
