The Crabs will honor one of their own, former Crabs third baseman Scott Eskra on Wednesday, June 6. Fans are asked to wear his number 24 or his initials to the ballpark. Eskra died at the young age of 42 in an industrial accident last March in Hydesville. He was inducted into the…
Former HSU Women’s Basketball Coach Carol Harrison passes away
Andrew R. Goetz HSU Athletics ARCATA – Long-time Humboldt State basketball coach and educator Carol Harrison passed away Thursday, May 17. She was 62. Harrison is remembered by the HSU Athletics department as an avid contributor to and supporter of the Green and Gold. “Time flew by whenever I got the chance to sit next…
HSU basketball’s Kindall Murie awarded fellowship grant
Andrew R. Goetz HSU Athletics ARCATA – Kindall Murie was an important part of the Humboldt State women’s basketball team’s postseason run this season, but now she is earning recognition for her work off the court. Murie was awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship grant for her outstanding field research work in marine…
Moulton Wins Season Opening Thriller At The Acres
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…