By Ray Hamill — A second local American Legion baseball program, the Northern Humboldt Giants, will hold tryouts next week, as the gradual return to sports continues. The Giants will follow in […]
Northern Humboldt Giants to hold tryouts next week
Five takeaways from the 2019 summer baseball season
By Ray Hamill — The 2019 local baseball season officially comes to an end this weekend, bringing closure to one of the most exciting campaigns we’ve seen in some time. From the […]
Eagles soar past resilient Giants for state title
On what was a proud day for Humboldt County baseball, the Eureka Eagles were crowned American Legion state champions on Sunday. The Eureka 17U team saved its best for last, marching through […]
Eagles, Giants to play each other for Legion state crown
On Sunday the Eureka Eagles will play the Northern Humboldt Giants for an American Legion 17U state title in Yountville after a thrilling day for both teams on Saturday. A battered and […]
Mixed fortunes for local teams on opening day in Yountville
It was a nervous finish, but the Eureka Eagles 17U got their state championship challenge off to a winning start with a 5-4 victory over the Pomona Diamond Cats in Yountville on […]
Legion 17U state tournament schedule set
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Eagles and Northern Humboldt Giants have been battling back and forth all season, and that could continue this weekend with a state championship up for grabs. […]
Eagles 17U take care of business to win Area tournament
There was no late letdown for the Eureka Eagles this time around. On Sunday, the American Legion 17U team defeated close rivals, the Northern Humboldt Giants, 2-1 in Red Bluff for the […]
Eagles, Giants 17U both advance to state tourney
Here we go again. For the second straight week, the Eureka Eagles and Northern Humboldt Giants 17U teams will face off for a tournament championship on Sunday, this time at the American […]
Legion Roundup — Eagles lead local charge at Area tournament
The Eureka Eagles and Northern Humboldt Giants remain in the hunt for the American Legion Area One tournament championship, although once again the Giants will have to battle back through the losers’ […]
NH Giants battle back from the brink
The Northern Humboldt Giants 17U left themselves with a lot of work to do on Sunday, but that just added to the overall excitement of winning a third straight American Legion district […]
Eagles 17U move within one win of District title
The Humboldt Eagles 17U put themselves in the driver’s seat at the American Legion District tournament on Saturday, defeating the Northern Humboldt Giants 6-3 at Newburg Park in Fortuna. The Eagles improved […]
Your guide to local Fourth of July baseball and softball
By Ray Hamill — There are few better ways to celebrate the Fourth of July than catching a baseball game, and there are plenty of options for local fans to choose from, […]
Slow start proves costly for NH Giants
The Northern Humboldt Giants were unable to overcome a poor start at Brookings on Monday in a 10-6 loss in American Legion baseball. The Giants scored twice in the top of the […]
More Weekend Baseball — Big showing for Eagles and Knights
The Humboldt Eagles 19U swept another doubleheader of American Legion action on Sunday, improving to 23-7 on the summer. The Eagles defeated Mendocino 5-1 in their opener and followed that with a […]
Sunday Baseball Roundup — Busy day for local teams
After opening the season with nine straight wins, the Southern Humboldt 76ers made it three wins in four games at their own tournament on Sunday, defeating Gridley 8-3 at Newburg Park in […]
Legion 17U Roundup — Giants, Eagles, 76ers all win
Lane Thrap pitched a one-hitter as the Humboldt Eagles 17U edged Australia White 19U 1-0 at Crusader Field in Eureka on Friday evening, on what was a busy day for local American […]
Giants, 76ers go down to the wire on busy day for local Legion teams
The Northern Humboldt Giants rallied from an early five-run deficit to edge the Southern Humboldt 76ers 8-7 in an American Legion matchup at Newburg Park on Wednesday. The game was played as […]
Busy week for local baseball as Team Australia comes to town
By Ray Hamill — Get ready for a summer feast of baseball this week, with Team Australia coming to town and a total of 35 American Legion games scheduled over the next […]
Baseball Roundup — Eagles, Giants close out tournament play; B52s sweep
The Humboldt Eagles and Northern Humboldt Giants each lost their semifinal matchups at the Muckdogs 17U American Legion baseball tournament in Reno on Sunday. The Eagles fell 5-4 to the host team, […]
Legion 17U — Eagles, Giants both advance at Reno tournament
The Humboldt Eagles 17U dropped their final two pool games at the Muckdogs American Legion baseball tournament in Reno on Saturday, but still advanced to Sunday’s semifinals. The Eagles, who are […]
