By Ray Hamill — The dream of a first-ever section title for Arcata girls soccer is alive and well. On Saturday, the Tigers comfortably took care of business in the quarterfinal round […]
Arcata girls cruise to easy win in NCS opener
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — What a finish for the Crusaders
By Ray Hamill — Emma Wilson scored twice in the dying minutes to lift the St. Bernard’s girls to a dramatic 2-1 win over Little 3 rival Ferndale in the NCS Division-III […]
Crusaders battle back late in exciting NCS semifinal showdown
By Ray Hamill — The St. Bernard’s girls are headed back to the NCS championship game after barely getting the better of Ferndale in a highly-entertaining soccer semifinal showdown in Eureka on […]
Schedule changes announced for weekend NCS soccer
By Ray Hamill — Time changes have been announced for two of this weekend’s North Coast Section soccer playoff games, which have been moved forward an hour. The Arcata and McKinleyville girls will […]
What’s next for the H-DNL teams in NCS soccer?
By Ray Hamill — With the opening round of action in the books, 10 H-DNL teams remain alive in the North Coast Section soccer playoffs, with two all-local showdowns set for this […]
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS — A North Coast classic between two great rivals
By Ray Hamill — In the words of Arcata head coach John Davidson, it was a “North Coast Classic.” On Wednesday night, the Arcata Tigers got the better of the Eureka Loggers […]
Tigers edge the Loggers in NCS playoff thriller
By Ray Hamill — The Arcata Tigers are moving on in the North Coast Section boys soccer playoffs after barely getting the better of Big 5 rival Eureka in a thrilling showdown […]
NCS GIRLS SOCCER — Wildcats, Cubs march on in Division III
The H-DNL will be well represented in the North Coast Section girls Division-III soccer semifinals. Both Ferndale and South Fork won their respective quarterfinal games on Wednesday and will join St. Bernard’s […]
NCS BOYS SOCCER — Mixed fortunes for H-DNL teams in playoff openers
There were mixed fortunes for the H-DNL boys teams in Wednesday’s opening round of the NCS soccer playoffs. In Division I, Arcata won a thriller against Eureka on a penalty shootout after […]
NCS soccer seeds set, with all-local matchups scheduled
By Ray Hamill — The NCS soccer playoff brackets were released on Sunday, with 14 H-DNL teams qualifying and at least three all-local showdowns set for this coming week. In boys action, […]
VIDEO — The complete Fortuna NCS highlight package
By Ray Hamill — One week ago tonight the Fortuna Huskies won a dramatic NCS championship game in boys soccer, their third section title in four years. It was a thriller of […]
PODCAST — Lots of NCS drama and college basketball
Check out the second episode of our new sports podcast, Humboldt Sports Talk, as we take a look at all the latest sports news from around the North Coast. Click here to […]
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK — Soccer stars step up on big stage
By Ray Hamill — A pair of soccer players played a pivotal role in helping their respective teams to an NCS championship over the weekend, at opposite ends of the field. And […]
Tomlinson, seniors lead St. Bernard’s to dramatic NCS win
Marayah Tomlinson and the St. Bernard’s seniors saved the best for last. Boy did they ever. Tomlinson completed her hat trick less than two minutes from time to lead the Crusaders back […]
Arcata girls fall to Middletown in NCS decider
By Ray Hamill — The bounce of the ball just didn’t go the Tigers’ way on Saturday, as visiting Middletown came away from Arcata with a 1-0 win in the North Coast […]
VIDEO — The save heard around Fortuna
By Ray Hamill — It was one of the most remarkable penalty shootouts you’ll ever see, with the two goalkeepers combining to save nine of the 14 attempts they faced and not […]
VIDEO — Fortuna NCS championship highlights and celebrations
By Ray Hamill — The house that Daniel built was in full bloom on Friday night. Playing in front of a loud and enthusiastic crowd at Fortuna High, head coach Daniel Holmes […]
Deserving Huskies crowed NCS champs after thrilling shootout
By Ray Hamill — In the world of sports it simply doesn’t get any more exciting than this. It certainly doesn’t get much closer. But then again, no one ever said winning […]
NCS soccer championship dates and times finalized
By Ray Hamill — Three local teams will get the opportunity to play for a North Coast Section championship in soccer this weekend, including two here in Humboldt County. And game times […]
VIDEO — Watch Cherms’ brilliant winner and the reaction of the Arcata players
By Ray Hamill — Tigers senior midfielder Bailey Cherms sent her teammates and the Arcata fans into a frenzy with a brilliant strike just seven minutes into sudden death overtime of Wednesday’s […]
