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Lumberjacks race to first at Jim Hunt Invite
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Marielle Winuk Over the hills and through the fairways of the Beau Prey golf course, the Lumberjacks raced in their home opener cross country meet on Sept. 12. Fueled by pure adrenaline and grit to finish the race — both Humboldt teams placed first in a competitive lineup of Oregon Tech, Southwestern Oregon Community…
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Drop into Drop-in sports on campus
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Marielle Winuk Cal Poly Humboldt Recreation Department offers a variety of drop-in sports for students. This month they’re featuring volleyball, basketball, badminton, softball, trivia nights and flag football. Karen Recino is the program assistant and overlooks intramurals, drop-in sports…
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Lumberjack Home Games Week of 9/16
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsCompiled by Marielle Winuk Sept. 18 Men’s Soccer Cal Poly Humboldt vs. Menlo Location: College Creek Field Time: 12 p.m. Date: Sept. 18 Women’s Soccer Cal Poly Humboldt vs. Menlo Location: College Creek Field Time: 3 p.m. Date: Sept. 18…
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High goals for women’s soccer last season with head coach Grant Landy
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Marielle Winuk After a historic season, Cal Poly Humboldt women’s soccer is looking to continue its success this season,which will also mark the final year with head coach Grant Landy. Landy took over the program in 2019 and has…
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Sports Schedule Week of 9/02
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsComplied by Marielle Winuk Sept. 3 Women’s Volleyball Cal Poly Humboldt vs. Northwest Nazarene Location: Lumberjack Arena Time: 4:00 p.m. Date: Sept. 3 Sept. 4 Women’s Volleyball Cal Poly Humboldt vs. Dominican Location: Lumberjack Arena Time: 5:00 p.m. Date: Sept.…
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Once the Clock Starts, There is no Time Out
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Alba Galvan After months of speculation, College Athletes were granted 5 year eligibility, eliminating all redshirt waivers. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), that governs college athletics divisions 1 and 2 have changed their eligibility rules. Student-athletes are now…
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Humboldt pins down new wrestling coach
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Marielle Winuk Cal Poly Humboldt welcomes Anthony Mancini as the new head wrestling coach. Mancini formerly coached the Gators at San Francisco State University after working as the assistant coach of the Puerto Rico national team at the U23…
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Tracking down record breaking performances
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Alexis Blue At the conclusion of Cal Poly Humboldt’s indoor track and field season, three Lumberjacks received U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association All-West Region honors. The three honorees include women’s track and field athlete Isabel…
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Softball Recap
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Sadie Shields After two weeks of playing on the Cal Poly Humboldt home field, Cal Poly Humboldt Softball heads down to Cal State San Marcos this week and then will be back at home against Chico State on April…
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Humboldt rowers paddle fast and fight back!
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Barley Lewis-McCabe A rowing fan only needs two things to appreciate the sport: a good jacket and a better imagination. Early in the morning, a hefty crowd gathered at the finish line to await the bombastic conclusion to an…
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Cannabis redefines runner’s high
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Marielle Winuk In 2024, the National Collegiate Athletic Association removed marijuana from its banned drug list because it was considered a downer that does not improve one’s performance. However, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) classifies it differently. The WADA…
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Women’s Rowing Team
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Barley Lewis-McCabe “We had won a national championship my freshman year and it felt like nobody really knew about it I guess, everyone was like, ‘oh, rowing’s a thing?” senior rower Ellie Walters said. Members of Humboldt’s highly decorated…
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Sports Schedule week of 3/25
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, Studentsby Aiden Shelton
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Sports Highlight for the week of 3/11-3/25
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Alexis Blue Men’s Basketball Men’s basketball played California State University, East Bay in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men’s Basketball Championship in Hayward, Calif. on March 13. Despite falling 83-64 to the No.2 ranked, undefeated top-seed, the Jacks competed on a national level for the first time in a decade, marking their historic season. Men’s Track & Field At the Wildcat Invitational at California State University, Chico on March 14, Michael Payan won first and broke the school record again in the pole vault with a 5.35m mark, which earned him FloCollege/California Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s Field…
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3/4 Sports Highlights
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, Studentsby Alexis Blue Men’s Basketball Senior Shakir Odunewu helped men’s basketball secure a win against California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) by leading the Jacks with 20 points, 10 rebounds and his fifth double-double of the season on Feb. 28. In their last home-game of the season, the Jacks clinched the No. 3 seed in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) and will advance to postseason quarterfinals. Women’s Basketball Sophomore Riley Sanz dominated the court on Feb. 28 against California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), helping women’s basketball clinch its eighth-straight win with her 23 points, 10 rebounds and a…
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Men’s and women’s basketball secure Senior Day success, primed for playoffs
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, Studentsby Alexis Blue Lumberjack Arena was packed with over 800 people in attendance and rumbling with excitement as men’s and women’s basketball took to the court for their last home games of the season against California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) on Feb. 28. Senior Day, Fan Appreciation Day and their last games on their home court, this was a day packed with emotion — and most importantly: victory. Women’s basketball first took to the court and celebrated their lone senior, Kyra Stewart, and honored her in a Senior Day ceremony before the start of the game. Junior guard Shade…
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2/25 Sports Highlights
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, Studentsby Alexis Blue Men’s basketball was defeated in the CCAA Game of the Week against California State University, San Bernardino on Feb. 19 by a buzzer-beating basket from San Bernardino in the last seconds, resulting in an 80-77 loss. Zaveion Bineyard led the team with 21 points, seven rebounds and a steal in 35 minutes on the pitch. Despite falling on the road to San Bernardino and 60-74 to California Polytechnic State University, Pomona as well on Feb. 21, men’s basketball remains tied for third place in CCAA standings alongside California State University, Monterey Bay and San Bernardino — all…
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Despite the drama, Men’s rugby wins big at home
Arcata, Cal Poly University Humboldt, HSU, Humboldt, Humboldt County, Humboldt State University, Sports, StudentsBy Sadie Shields Unlike the gray Humboldt skies on Saturday afternoon, the Humboldt men’s rugby team saw sunshine with their dominant win over the San Francisco State University (SFSU) Gators. The physicality and speed of the match tested the team’s trust, resilience and their ability to adjust, but the Lumberjacks scored more and more in the second half, securing a 60-34 victory. Freshman Keelan Tagoaigot had a hat trick, running an arc in the first and second half towards the corners. “He did really well, and ran well with the ball,” team captain and senior Miquel Cornejo said. “We had…
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“Ball”entine’s Day
by Kaylon Coleman The day was meant for love, but the Lumberjacks left Gators fans broken-hearted after their dual victory over San Francisco State University (SFSU). Both games took place on Feb. 14 in the Lumberjack Arena, resulting in a 61-53 point outcome for the women and a final score of 72-60 for the men. Although the game was held on Valentine’s Day, the theme of the event was Breast Cancer Awareness, promoting a gift basket at the door for those sporting pink. The women’s game kicked off the event and the Jacks started off strong. With a forward facing…
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Men’s Basketball wins amidst a team loss
by Ariana Wilson The Cal Poly Humboldt Men’s Basketball Team began its 2025 season on Saturday, Oct. 18, hosting College of the Redwoods for a home-opener exhibition game. The Lumberjacks left the arena with a decisive 103-76 win. After a successful 2024-25 season, with a 13-9 final result in conference play, last year’s team concluded the season at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Tournament. The Jacks’ former coaching staff, Chris Tifft and Brandon Billups, transferred to CSU San Bernardino, along with Aiden Fowler, a key player for the team’s success last season. Expectations were high for this year’s group…
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Basketball’s Exceptional Start to 2026
by Aidan Shelton In a packed Lumberjack Arena on a Thursday night, Jan 15. Humboldt fans sat on the edge of their seats for back-to-back nailbiting games against conference rival Chico State. While the outcome was different for each team, both games ended with a game deciding buzzer beater. Both teams have had great starts to their year, starting their 2026 with wins against California State University, Dominguez Hills, California State University, Los Angeles and San Francisco State University. Women’s Basketball started their conference season off on the right foot, remaining undefeated in conference for eight games straight. Their home…
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Indoor track breaks six school records
by Aidan Shelton and Nick Escalada The Lumberjacks debuted for their third ever indoor track season at the Silver State Invitational and Multis on Dec. 4-6, hosted by Nevada State in Reno. Being on the cutting edge of the CCAA by actually having an indoor track program, hype was building for Humboldt track. One of the athletes to watch going into the meet was sophomore pole vaulter Michael Payan. After breaking the school record in pole vault and placing 5th in D2 Nationals as a freshman last season, hopes were high for the young All-American. “My goal is probably to…
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Women’s Basketball triumphs as Men’s fall short
by Sadie Shields Loud music, a roaring crowd and a wandering Santa Claus filled Lumberjack Arena as the Toys for Tots Ugly Christmas Sweater event began at the Lumberjack’s basketball games on Saturday, Dec. 6. After both teams decisively beat Stanislaus State on their conference opener on Thursday, the Cal Poly Humboldt’s Women’s Basketball Team cruised past UC Merced on Saturday, winning 94–55. They dominated the match through balanced scoring and relentless defensive pressure, pulling away early and not allowing the Bobcats to regain momentum. The Jacks controlled the tempo with aggressive ball pressure, converting turnovers into fast-break points and…
