By Ray Hamill — Expect a strong showing for the H-DNL teams in the North Coast Section softball and baseball playoffs, which get under way in less than two weeks. The latest […]
NCS RANKINGS — Eureka girls up to No. 4 in the Section
Why Sears is the Pitcher of the Year, and other awards
By Ray Hamill — Get ready 2020, you’ve got a lot to live up to. Because in terms of success for local high school baseball and softball, there never has been a […]
Tigers step up on biggest stage of all
By Ray Hamill — This time there was no way back for the McKinleyville Panthers. This time there was no way past Merek Sears. The Arcata junior was outstanding on Wednesday night, […]
Tigers win NCS as memorable season for H-DNL comes to an end
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers had the final say in a memorable season for local prep baseball and softball, knocking off arch rivals McKinleyville 3-0 in the North Coast Section […]
Who has the edge ahead of NCS title showdown?
By Ray Hamill — Here we go again. Only this time there’s a little more at stake, a little more pride on the line, and a little piece of history up for […]
Cubs fall to Credo, bid influential seniors farewell
By Ray Hamill — The South Fork Cubs said farewell to four seniors and a talented underclassman in bittersweet circumstances on Saturday, as a team for the ages fell 8-3 to Credo […]
Resilient Panthers come through in the clutch yet again
There simply is no denying the McKinleyville Panthers, who are now closing in on a season that will be difficult to top. On Friday, the Mack boys left it late, as they […]
Tigers rally late to set up NCS showdown with Mack
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers pulled out a thrilling 5-4 win over St. Patrick-St. Vincent in the North Coast Section Division-IV semifinals at the Arcata Ball Park on Friday, setting […]
Huge NCS weekend on tap for H-DNL teams
By Ray Hamill — It’s safe to say the Humboldt-Del Norte League is being well represented at the business end of the North Coast Section playoffs in baseball and softball. This weekend, […]
Van Meter leads the way as Cubs close in on history
By Ray Hamill — South Fork senior C.J. Van Meter is closing out his high school playing career in determined fashion. On Wednesday, Van Meter was instrumental in the Cubs’ 7-1 win […]
No. 1 Panthers take care of business in NCS
By Ray Hamill — This time around there was no letdown for the McKinleyville Panthers, who took care of business at home to Redwood Christian in the North Coast Section Division-IV playoffs […]
Sears leads Arcata Tigers past Piedmont
Merick Sears pitched a complete game and got just enough offensive help as the Arcata Tigers got the better of Piedmont 3-1 in the North Coast Section Division-IV playoffs at the Arcata […]
NCS Roundup — Big day for H-DNL as six of seven advance
By Ray Hamill — Six local teams are moving on in the North Coast Section baseball and softball playoffs after wins on Wednesday evening. In Division-IV baseball, McKinleyville and Arcata remain on […]
NCS playoff schedules updated
By Ray Hamill — Make-up dates have been set for the North Coast Section playoff games involving local teams in baseball and softball. In baseball, three H-DNL teams remain alive and all […]
Ruiz homers twice to key St. Bernard’s win
The Crusaders’ lone senior appears determined to go out with a bang this year. On Tuesday evening, Caleb Ruiz lifted St. Bernard’s to a comfortable 10-0 win in five innings over visiting […]
Loggers fall to San Rafael in extra innings
The Eureka Loggers saw their season end in extra innings on Tuesday evening, falling 3-1 at home to San Rafael in the opening round of the North Coast Section Division-III playoffs. The […]
Wildcats fall to Cloverdale in NCS
The Ferndale Wildcats saw their season come to an end in the opening round of the Division-V North Coast Section playoffs on Tuesday, falling 7-2 at home to Cloverdale. The No. 8 […]
Two players stand out on a night of many heroes
By Ray Hamill — An ever-reliable senior leader and an up-and-coming sophomore were the difference makers for Eureka in a close game on Friday night, and the presence of both bodes well […]
Panthers have No. 1 seed and plenty of motivation ahead of NCS
By Ray Hamill — The Panthers were mad after Friday’s championship extra-innings loss to Eureka. They should be. Defensive miscues cost them a chance at what would have been a first-ever Lakin […]
