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Week of: May 18, 2008
HSU Athletes Begin Quest For Glory » ARCATA — Competition begins Thursday at the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships in Walnut, with four of Humboldt State's six qualified athletes in action.
Week of: May 11, 2008
Jacks complete remarkable comeback » ARCATA — Chrissy Motzny supplied the pop and Lizzy Prescott kept the party rolling in Humboldt State's 9-0 win over Western Oregon, completing a remarkable comeback through the loser's bracket that ended with HSU earning the crown at the NCAA Division II West Region Softball Championships on Sunday.
Campus Police Issues Crime Alert » Arcata - The Humboldt State University Police Department released today a composite sketch of a male suspect in connection with an acquaintance rape that reportedly occurred in an outdoor area between Sunset Hall and the Jolly Giant Commons at about 3:00 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2008.
Six Jacks headed to national meet » ARCATA — Following a banner season that included school records, seasonal and career-best performances, Humboldt State track and field reached another all-time high Monday when final qualifying list for the NCAA Division II Track and Field Championships released Tuesday included the names of six Lumberjacks.
Week of: May 04, 2008
Jacks move up in pack at CCAA Track & Field Championships » LOS ANGELES – With points coming from all directions, the Humboldt State men's and women's track and field teams continued their season of impressive progress, finishing fourth and fifth in the respective divisions at the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships that concluded Saturday.
Jacks Seek Postseason Success » This Week’s Games: One more shot at postseason prominence comes in the form of the NCAA Division II West Region Softball Championships. For the first time since 2004, the Lumberjacks get a chance to host the event, which begins Wednesday at 9 a.m. on the HSU Softball Field. Humboldt State has been the No. 1 seed the past three years, but on each occasion they have been unable to host the event because of a conflict with commencement activities on campus. This year’s event begins with No. 3 Cal State Monterey Bay facing No. 6 Western Oregon in the opener, followed by a 11:30 matchup between No. 2 Cal State Stanislaus and No. 7 Seattle University. At 2 p.m., No. 4 UC San Diego plays No. 5 Cal State Dominguez Hills, and the day finally concludes with the No. 1 Lumberjacks taking on No. 8 Cal State San Bernardino at 4:30 p.m. Action continues with four games Thursday and Friday, two on Saturday, and one, if necessary, on Sunday. On the line is a berth in the NCAA Division II National Championships, scheduled for May 15-19 in Houston, Texas.
Week of: Apr 27, 2008
Softball: Prescott strikes out 13, Jacks clinch title » ARCATA - Lizzy Prescott struck out 13 and gave up only one hit, leading Humboldt State to a 5-1 victory over Chico State that clinched the California Collegiate Athletic Association title for HSU on Friday.
Track & Field: Athletes set to chase conference prominence » This Week’s Meet: Humboldt State’s second year of membership in the California Collegiate Athletic Association culminates this week when the Lumberjacks participate in the CCAA Track & Field Championships, hosted by Cal State Los Angeles. Competition in the decathlon and heptathlon open the meet Thursday, both of those events concluding early Friday. The rest of Friday’s schedule features heats and selected finals on the track and in the field, with the bulk of the finals scheduled for Saturday.
Rowers prepare for WIRA Championships » This Week’s Event: Humboldt State resumes its season with competition at the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday on Lake Natoma, near Rancho Cordova. More than 30 programs from all three NCAA affiliations will participate.
Softball: CCAA Tournament next task for Lumberjacks » This Week’s Games: Humboldt State softball will again host the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championship Tournament, schedule for Thursday through Saturday. The event begins with CSU Stanislaus and Cal State San Bernardino facing off at 1 p.m., followed by HSU taking on CSU Monterey Bay at 3:30 p.m. All games will be played on the HSU Softball Field.
Jacks to host NCAA West Region tourney » ARCATA – With one tournament currently in progress, Humboldt State softball learned today that it will be hosting another next week when the NCAA announced that the West Region Division II Championships will be played in Arcata.
Week of: Apr 20, 2008
Humboldt State named host for 2008 CCAA Softball Championships » WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (April 21) – Humboldt State, which clinched a conference playoff berth last weekend, has been named the host institution for the 2008 California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Softball Championships, commissioner Robert J. Hiegert announced on Monday.
Week of: Apr 13, 2008
Softball: Back on the road, Jacks take on Sonoma » This Week’s Games: Humboldt State softball continues its California Collegiate Athletic Association season, but takes a break from hosting for the first time in two weeks. Instead, the Jacks travel to Rohnert Park to take on Sonoma State University for Friday and Saturday doubleheaders. Friday’s action begins at 1 p.m. and first pitch is at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Track & Field: Lumberjacks’ quest for qualifiers continues » This Week’s Meet: With the advertising slogan, “Where The World’s Best Athletes Compete!,” the annual Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut promise elite competition. Among those elite athletes participating in this year’s event will be four Lumberjacks who have established national prominence in the NCAA Division II. That group begins competition Thursday in the Puma Collegiate Invitational session, with two athletes involved, and the other two will be in action Friday. …Several HSU athletes will travel over the mountain to Redding to do battle at the Shasta Invitational hosted by Shasta College. The meet gets underway at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Rowing: NCRC Championships up next for rowers » This Week’s Event: In a way, the season begins for the HSU women’s rowing team when they travel to Vancouver, Wash., for Saturday’s Northwest Collegiate Rowing Conference Championships. The regatta is actually the first postseason-type event for 2008, with three and possibly four more to follow in the next month. The Jacks will compete for individual boat and team titles at the NCRC event, which includes six other schools.
Status quo for Jacks in regional, national polls » ARCATA - After sweeping last weekend’s four-game series against UC San Diego, Humboldt State Softball continues to top the NCAA Division II West Region poll for the fourth week in a row while remaining at the No. 6 slot in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Top 25 poll released Wednesday.
Week of: Apr 06, 2008
Football: Back in the GNAC, Jacks’ schedule looks solid » ARCATA — Following two years as an independent, Humboldt State football returns to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference as a full member, with eight league games on its 2008 schedule.
Softball: Jacks split series with Coyotes » ARCATA – In a repeat of Friday’s games, Humboldt State split a doubleheader with Cal State University San Bernardino, losing game one 5-4 and winning game two 7-1, Saturday, for a series split.
Rowing: Mixed results mark Jacks’ outing at NCRC Invite » VANCOUVER, Wash. — Humboldt State's varsity four boat had a strong showing and its varsity eight pulled well enough to maintain its regional standing at the Northwest Collegiate Rowing Conference Invitational Regatta on Lake Vancouver Saturday.
Track & Field: Solis posts provisional qualifier at Stanford » PALO ALTO — Humboldt State's Jesus Solis blasted a season-best time of 9 minutes, 17.94 seconds in the men's 3,000 meter steeplechase at Saturday's Stanford Invitational, achieving a provisional qualifying mark for the NCAA Division II Championships.
Softball: Humboldt to host more critical CCAA contests » This Week’s Games: Humboldt State Softball continues its California Collegiate Athletic Association play this weekend at home, hosting University of California San Diego, for Friday and Saturday doubleheaders. Friday’s action starts at 1 p.m. and Saturday’s first pitch is set for 11 a.m
Rowing: HSU to face familiar rival at Covered Bridge » This Week’s Event: Another trip north sends the Jacks to Eugene, Ore., where they’ll compete Saturday at the Covered Bridge Regatta hosted by the Oregon Association of Rowers.
Track & Field: Mathis meet up next for Lumberjacks » This Week’s Meet: Middle of the season progress continues for the Lumberjacks, who will face more stiff competition when the travel to the Johnny Mathis Invitational this week.
Week of: Mar 30, 2008
Heavy April home slate begins Friday » This Week’s Games: The Jacks resume California Collegiate Athletic Association play this weekend when they host Cal State San Bernardino for Friday and Saturday doubleheaders to begin their stretch of 12 games at home this month. Friday’s doubleheader starts at 1 p.m. and Saturday’s begins at 11 a.m.
Jacks split up in search of top competition » This Week’s Meet: Seeking the best possible competition that will lift them to improved marks, HSU’s track and field athletes head in opposite directions this week for a pair of prestigious meets. While the majority of Lumberjacks head north to compete at the Willamette Invitational in Salem, Ore., a small contingent of athletes will stay in state for the Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto. Both meets are two-day events, beginning Friday and ending on Saturday.
NCRC Invitational offers head-to-head battles between top rivals » This Week’s Event: Lining up alongside most of the crews from throughout the region, the Lumberjacks travel to compete in the Northwest Collegiate Rowing Conference Invitational on Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, Wash. on Saturday. The seven members of the NCRC — HSU, Willamette University, University of Puget Sound, Lewis & Clark College, Pacific Lutheran University, Western Washington and Seattle Pacific — are all expected to attend, along with other invited programs. Last year’s attendees included UC San DIego, Gonzaga University, St. Mary’s and the University of California.
Jacks take doubleheader from Wildcats » TURLOCK – Humboldt State softball completed a clean sweep of nine games played this weekend by taking both games of a non-league doubleheader from Central Washington, 4-0 and 7-3, on Monday.
Jacks offer shuttle service for Saturday’s softball » ARCATA — Free shuttle service from the Student Business Services parking lot to the Humboldt State Softball Field will be provided for the Lumberjacks' softball doubleheader Saturday.
Week of: Mar 16, 2008
Non-league twinbill up next, then more CCAA action » This Week’s Games: The Lumberjacks are on their spring break road trip, with their first stop in San Bernardino, for a Tuesday 1:30 p.m. doubleheader against Cal State San Bernardino. To finish off their week of travel, HSU travels to Seaside, for a three-day doubleheader series against Cal State Monterey Bay, with noon starts on Thursday and Friday and an 11 a.m. start on Saturday.
Football Adds To Coaching Staff » ARCATA — Former Western Washington University offensive coordinator Eric Tripp has joined the Humboldt State football staff in that same capacity, reuniting with HSU head coach, and former Vikings' head coach, Rob Smith.
Peal selected to DII All-Star game » ARCATA — Humboldt State senior Devin Peal learned Thursday that his own basketball season has been extended one game by his selection to participate in the NABC/NCAA Division II All-Star game, scheduled for Friday, March 28 in Springfield, Mass.
Week of: Mar 02, 2008
Cal Poly Pomona upsets HSU » ARCATA — Perhaps setting the tone for the postseason, Cal Poly Pomona outlasted Humboldt State, 73-70 in a tight battle to the wire in Tuesday's first round game of the California Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championships.
Week of: Feb 24, 2008
Jacks Draw Even With Big Win » ARCATA — Will Sheufelt drained a three-pointer to put Humboldt State back in front with 21 seconds remaining before icing the game with a pair of free throws to preserve the Jacks' 65-61 win over Cal State San Bernardino on Thursday, Feb. 28.
Week of: Feb 17, 2008
Central Valley squads up next for Lumberjacks » ARCATA — The long bus ride to Turlock and the relatively short ride home from Chico are this week’s travel plans for the Lumberjacks, who make their final journey of the regular season this week. Of course, the ride home will be even shorter if the Jacks can bring home a pair of victories. They’ll begin that quest against the CSU Stanislaus Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Friday, then take on the Chico State Wildcats at the same time Saturday.
Week of: Feb 10, 2008
Home Town Favorites: The Jacks » Humboldt State is home to one of the most dominant softball programs in the country and at 9:30 on Saturday morning, February 23rd, you can catch them playing at home in Arcata — fresh off a string of victories on the road. The Lumberjacks will face off against Notre Dame de Namur in the Best Western Humboldt Bay Inn Tournament.
Week of: Jan 27, 2008
Jacks softball ranked No. 6 » Arcata — Three days before the Jacks kick off their 2008 season, Humboldt State was picked No. 6 in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Top 25 Poll, released Wednesday.
Smith is new football coach » Arcata — Former Western Washington University head football coach Rob Smith has been selected as the new head football coach at Humboldt State University, Dr. Steven Butler, HSU Vice President for Student Affairs announced Wednesday.
Week of: Jan 20, 2008
Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State San Bernardino up next » ARCATA — The California Collegiate Athletic Association reaches the halfway point of its season for Humboldt State following this week’s road games. The Lumberjacks take on Cal Poly Pomona in the Broncos’ Kellogg Gym on Friday, then face Cal State San Bernardino in Coussoulis Arena on Saturday. Both games begin at 5:30 p.m.
Jacks put newly-acquired top standing on the line » ARCATA — Another pivotal roadtrip looms ahead for the Jacks, who head to Southern California on Thursday for two CCAA games. On Friday, Humboldt State faces Cal Poly Pomona, and on Saturday the Lumberjacks battle Cal State San Bernardino. Both games are scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.
Week of: Jan 13, 2008
Jacks hope to sell out twice this week » This Week’s Games: Familiar rivals Chico State and Cal State Stanislaus travel to Arcata this week for men’s basketball matchups with the Lumberjacks. On Friday, the Chico State Wildcats will visit for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff, and the Cal State Stanislaus Warriors will be in town for Saturday’s game at the same start time. Both games are the latter half of a doubleheader that begins with the women’s contests.
Back in the East Gym, Jacks face Chico and Stanislaus » This Week’s Games: Following a road split, the Lumberjacks seek a home sweep this week when they face Chico State and Cal State Stanislaus in California Collegiate Athletic Association games. First up is Friday’s 5:30 p.m. game against the Chico State Wildcats, the top end of a doubleheader that finishes with the men’s game. On Saturday, Cal State Stanislaus goes up against the Jacks in another twinbill opener set for 5:30 p.m.
Week of: Jan 06, 2008
Bay Area roadtrip up next for Lumberjacks » ARCATA — After splitting last week’s games, the Jacks seek a sweep this week when they travel to face San Francisco State and CSU Monterey Bay. Humboldt State faces off against the S.F. State Gators at 7:30 p.m. Friday, then takes on the CSUMB Otters at the same time on Saturday. Both games are the latter half of doubleheaders tipped off with the women’s contest, and both count in the California Collegiate Athletic Association standings.
HSU women look to extend recent success » ARCATA – After a two-game winning streak, the Lumberjacks continue California Collegiate Athletic Conference games with a weekend road-trip. They begin their weekend traveling to San Francisco to take on the San Francisco State Gators, then head south to Seaside to face the Cal State University Monterey Bay Otters. The Jacks kick off the back-to-back double headers, Friday and Saturday nights, with a 5:30 p.m. tip-off.
Week of: Dec 30, 2007
CCAA schedule resumes vs. SSU, UCSD » ARCATA — Humboldt State takes its 7-2 overall record and 2-0 league mark to Rohnert Park for a California Collegiate Athletic Association game against Sonoma State on Thursday. The Lumberjacks travel back to Arcata for Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. game against UC San Diego in the East Gym.
Road/home contests up next for women’s squad » ARCATA — California Collegiate Athletic Conference games resume this week when the Lumberjacks first travel to face Sonoma State, then come home to take on UC San Diego. The Jacks kick off a doubleheader on Thursday with a 5:30 p.m. tip-off in Rohnert Park. They’re in the East Gym on Saturday, hosting UC San Diego at the same time as the top half of a twinbill that is followed by the men’s game.
Week of: Sep 30, 2007
New PE Facility on Track » The next several months will be devoted to installation of the roof system and installation and construction of the swimming pool at Humboldt State University’s new $42.8 million Physical Education Facility.
Week of: May 13, 2007
HSU Olympian Rejoins Fray » Humboldt State head volleyball coach Sue Woodstra begins duties June 1 as an assistant coach of the U.S. Women's National Team, and will serve in that role through the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

"I spent many years playing and coaching at the national level and I am excited to return to that arena," Ms. Woodstra said. "I am very appreciative of both USA Volleyball and Humboldt State for allowing me this opportunity."
Week of: Mar 11, 2007
Jacks Fight to the Very Last » HSU's vaunted Men's Basketball Team mounted a stunning comeback in the second half of the championship round with the San Bernardino Coyotes Monday evening, but lost a 68-66 squeaker in the very last second.

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