"My love has been basketball," he said, but he has also coached track, cross country, golf and
Fondly known as Geno, the Southern Humboldt native and local basketball legend died in [], By Ray Hamill Merek Sears believes his time playing for the Humboldt Crabs this summer will help him as he gets set for a return to Division-I ball. "There are a lot more sports and a lot more people involved (now)," he said. Jerry Paul Inducted to Arcata High School Hall of Fame. All of which means we had a deep [], By Ray Hamill Two former H-DNL pitchers will start for the Humboldt Crabs this weekend as they get set to welcome the Seattle Studs to the Arcata Ball Park for a [], By Ray Hamill With the 2022 high school baseball season finally coming to an end this past week, its time for us to name our player of the year, our coach [], By Ray Hamill So who were the best high school athletes, teams and coaches on the North Coast this past school year? Paul, 58, has coached since 1959, the past 32 years at Arcata High School. "My love has been basketball," he said, but he has also coached track, cross country, golf and been lucky. Paul was also the first coach to win H-DNL titles in both boys and girls' basketball, as well as coaching teams in both divisions into the North Coast Section playoffs. From the Arcata Union 1993 Article by Karin Jenkins. tennis and taught physical education. Spring 1967. School coach Jay Willard, inducted in 1970, "one of the all-time greats," Paul said, and he feels "This district has The SBMS Girls volleyball team has a quick chat with Coach Purcell. It certainly was a surprise.". "I'm almost in wondermentbecause there are so many The first was Eureka High By Ray Hamill Humboldt Sports managed to reunite a couple of former teammates while honoring our high school athletes, team and coach of the year this summer. This district has been able to hang on. He said the Hall of Fame honor belongs to all the people who have been with him through the Paul was nominated in 1989 by a fellow coach from Yreka. induction ceremony in Walnut Creek later this month. Paul was a teacher and coach at Arcata High School from 1961 - 1993. Paul was inducted into the California Coaches Hall of Fame in 1993. It's been a good 32 years The school's athletic program has grown and expanded to include "I really feel lucky to has spent the majority of my life here at Arcata High School. [], By Ray Hamill A pair of seniors who led their teams to plenty of success this spring have been rewarded for their efforts, with the H-DNL announcing the 2022 Softball All-League [], By Ray Hamill St. Bernards senior Nick Dugan has been named Little 4 MVP in baseball, the H-DNL announced on Tuesday. It certainly was a surprise." year. years, including fellow coaches, the students, friends and family. He coached boys and girls varsity basketball for the Tigers. people who know and work with Paul, and two weeks ago they called and invited him to the The screening committee talked to This district has been able to hang on. Dugan is coming off a sensational senior season and on [], Less than 24 hours after getting shut out against the Humboldt Crabs, the Humboldt Eagles 19Us responded with a big performance against the Fairfield Expos at the Bear River Sports Complex on [], By Ray Hamill Sequoia FC returned to competitive action for the first time in three years last weekend, with two teams from the local soccer club competing at the three-day Medford [], By Ray Hamill The Northern Humboldt Giants American Legion baseball team will hold tryouts this weekend for the upcoming summer season. No live or upcoming events currently scheduled, NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. SBMS Graduation Class of 2022 Rainy day memories. SBMS Halloween performance from our music ensemble. SBMS Graduation 2022 Thank you parents for enduring the rain!!! been lucky. Our field of [], By Ray Hamill The competitive balance in girls sports in this years Big 5 is reflected in the list of finalists for our Big 5 Girls Athlete of the Year. "The students here at the school, the staff, and the community we have here have been just "It's hard to imagine yourself having your name with this group of people," he said. Arcata School District is a K-8 district comprised of two schools, Arcata Elementary School and Sunny Brae Middle School, with a total enrollment of about 545 students. This week, the Corsairs added two more H-DNL standouts [], By Ray Hamill Of the six categories in our high school sports awards this year, the Big 5 Boys Athlete of the Year is the toughest to call. The Arcata High coach has a basketball tournament named for him earlier this year and now he "I'm really deeply honored," Paul said. Already I've received so much satisfaction. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. The association selects between one and three coaches from all over the state for the honor every Humboldt Sports [], By Ray Hamill Get ready for a busy weekend of youth sports here in Humboldt County. Our cross country team practicing after school. 3 Public Hearings at the June 21, 2022 Board Meeting. The screening committee talked to one of the ingredients to living a very charmed professional life," he said. The first was Eureka High He also coached gold, cross-country and track and field during his outstanding coaching career. Arcata had just won another League Championship and it's 34th straight league win. All [], By Ray Hamill The success of the H-DNL begins with the coaching and that continued to be the case this year. The former Eel [], By Ray Hamill He had to overcome more adversity than most of his peers this year, but no one had a bigger impact on multiple H-DNL sporting fronts than Arcatas Carson [], By Ray Hamill Its been a successful year on and off the field of competition for College of the Redwoods athletics, particularly for Corsairs basketball. Citizens' Oversight Committee applications due July 22! "I really feel lucky to has spent the majority of my life here at Arcata High School. 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Our annual Thriller performance on the Arcata Plaza. It's been a big year -- and a charmed career -- for Jerry Paul. Paul is the second coach from this area to earn the distinction. "I sort of feel overwhelmed by all this. "The students here at the school, the staff, and the community we have here have been just programs for girls and new sports, such as soccer, despite tightening economic picture. And that continued recently, with two [], By Ray Hamill The drive to recruit as many local players as possible is paying dividends for College of the Redwoods baseball. years, including fellow coaches, the students, friends and family. "I'm almost in wondermentbecause there are so many It's been a good 32 years The school's athletic program has grown and expanded to include "I sort of feel overwhelmed by all this. being honored for is almost too much. Paul was nominated in 1989 by a fellow coach from Yreka. tennis and taught physical education. coaches doing so much good .. Tigers celebrate Victory!!! "I'm really deeply honored," Paul said. In softball, the Humboldt Fastpitch season finale tournaments will be played at four different locations [], By Ray Hamill The 2022 local recruiting class for College of the Redwoods volleyball will be the largest in several years, and head coach Petra Lorenzi couldnt be happier about it. Paul, 58, has coached since 1959, the past 32 years at Arcata High School. Some winners from our Halloween Costume Contest! His boys' varsity basketball teams set an H-DNL record by winning 35 straight conference games from 1966-68. The Arcata High coach has a basketball tournament named for him earlier this year and now he programs for girls and new sports, such as soccer, despite tightening economic picture. Times Standard Tuesday September 29, 1998. has been named to the California Coaches Association's Hall of Fame. 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The association selects between one and three coaches from all over the state for the honor every He said the Hall of Fame honor belongs to all the people who have been with him through the Paul is the second coach from this area to earn the distinction. Jeff Meyer of Mendes [], By Ray Hamill Six years on from his tragic passing, the legacy of Gene Cotter lives on. There are certainly plenty of good choices. he is in illustrious company. coaches doing so much good .. one of the ingredients to living a very charmed professional life," he said. School coach Jay Willard, inducted in 1970, "one of the all-time greats," Paul said, and he feels "It's hard to imagine yourself having your name with this group of people," he said. year. Paul said he has received so much from his years at Arcata -- enjoyed his work so much -- that he is in illustrious company. League-wide we saw some outstanding coaches in every sport, particularly [], By Ray Hamill It was a memorable year for local high schools sports, with strong showings for the H-DNL on several sporting fronts. being honored for is almost too much. people who know and work with Paul, and two weeks ago they called and invited him to the induction ceremony in Walnut Creek later this month. Coach Jerry Paul carried off the court by juniors Tim Strahan and Jim Hunter. "This district has Paul said he has received so much from his years at Arcata -- enjoyed his work so much -- that SBMS Back to School Plan-Distance Learning, Redwood Coast Indian Career Pathways-Supports/Tutoring, Back to School Night - September 8 from 6 PM - 8 PM. "There are a lot more sports and a lot more people involved (now)," he said. Already I've received so much satisfaction.