Matthew Sullivan Redwood Acres EUREKA – Mother Nature decided to be more cooperative this past Saturday night as Redwood Acres Raceway held the first race of the 2018 season. The year was set to begin the previous week on April 28 but rain prevented that from happening. All six divisions were in action on opening…
Blair Zerr drafted by CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos
Andrew R. Goetz HSU Athletics HSU – Former Humboldt State running back Blair Zerr was selected by the Edmonton Eskimos with the 65th overall pick of the Canadian Football League Draft Thursday night, May 3. Zerr, who played for the Lumberjacks from 2014-16, was working out when he got the call. “That night I was…
Humboldt State Athletics Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations
Andrew R. Goetz HSU Athletics HSU – Nominations are now being accepted for the Humboldt State Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Nominees must have excelled in intercollegiate athletics during their HSU careers, with participation completed through the 2010-11 academic year. The Hall of Fame committee will determine final selection. Worthy candidates will be…
Cappa selected by Tampa Bay in NFL Draft
Andrew Goetz HSU Athletics ARCATA – Humboldt State All-American offensive lineman Alex Cappa was selected by Tampa Bay in the third round of the 2018 National Football League Draft. The Buccaneers picked Cappa with the 94th overall pick. The Dublin, Calif., native was a record four-time Great Northwest Athletic Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year…
Lumberjack Alex Cappa Awaits NFL Opportunity
Andrew Goetz HSU Athletics PHOENIX, ARIZ – On the eve of one of the biggest sporting events of the year, a marathon that lasts three days and is shrouded in mystery and smokescreens. Humboldt State offensive tackle and three-time All-American Alex Cappa prepares to settle in with friends and family before a life-changing pick is…
Former HSU offensive lineman Brandon Hribar dies
HSU Athletics ARCATA – Former Humboldt State offensive lineman Brandon Hribar passed away last Monday. The Encinitas, Calif., native spent three seasons with the Lumberjacks (2009-11) after transferring from Division IAA Western Carolina University. Hribar played both tackle positions for the Green and Gold and was an important piece to HSU’s high-powered offense. “He was…
Team Effort Lifts HSU Men’s Basketball Past Miramar
Andrew Goetz HSU Athletics ARCATA – Five Lumberjacks scored in double figures as Humboldt State defeated Miramar 99-63 Sunday afternoon in Lumberjack Arena. “I was impressed with our ability to share the basketball,” said Head Coach Steve Kinder. “To have that many baskets made with that many turnovers is always an impressive stat when you…
HSU Women’s Basketball Finishes Strong, Downs Seawolves
Andrew Goetz HSU Athletics ARCATA – The Humboldt State women’s basketball team established some positive momentum heading into the holiday break Saturday night with a 68-55 home victory over Sonoma State at Lumberjack Arena. The Jacks stretched out what was a 30-23 halftime advantage and maintained a double-digit lead for much of the second half…
HSU Men’s Basketball Stumbles Down Stretch, Falls to Seawolves
Andrew Goetz HSU Athletics ARCATA – Humboldt State men’s basketball erased a 10-point second half deficit, but was unable to hang with visiting Sonoma State down the stretch in Saturday’s 75-69 loss. The Lumberjacks (3-9, 0-6 CCAA) saw an early eight-point lead and a 9-2 run by the Seawolves powered the visitors to a 38-31…
Cappa and Gardner Named D2CCA and AP All-Americans
Andrew R.Goetz HSU Athletics ARCATA, Calif. – Humboldt State football’s Alex Cappa and Ja’Quan Gardner might have to consider an addition to their respective trophy cases. The pair was named Associated Press and First Team Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-Americans Wednesday. “Both Alex and Ja’Quan continue to be recognized for the outstanding…