Sports

The Humboldt State University Athletics Department and the Sustainability Office are aiming for big reductions in waste as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Game Day Challenge” on Saturday, Nov. 12, when the Lumberjacks host Western Oregon University at Redwood Bowl. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.

HSU Cycling Club members Matt Schiff, Justin Graves, Steve Pearl, Dylan Wright, Nate Abel, Jake Hinlicky, Kaydee Raths and Alex Deich return to Arcata with several national championships medals from Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships in Angel Fire, N.M. this weekend.

Imagine your heart race as your front tire skids through the muddy terrain. You keep a tight grip onto your handlebars and release the brakes as you peddle faster through the dirt and around the ferns. As the cycler behind you gains momentum, you focus on the finish line and peddle faster than you’ve ever peddled.

The lacrosse players darted from the sidelines, taking their positions under the bright lights at Redwood Bowl.

Female athletic participation continues to grow at Humboldt State University, according to a recent report on gender equity in athletics released by the California State University (CSU).

Victory came down to the wire for the HSU Jacks on Thursday, as the team took on the Central Washington Wildcats. The game was nationally televised on CBS Sports Network.

“Fight! Fight! Fight for Humboldt State!” HSU Jacks and students shouted during the Associated Students Pep Rally, Wednesday night.

The Humboldt State University football squad is gearing up for one of its toughest contests of the year against Central Washington University, Thursday, Sept. 8 in Redwood Bowl. The game starts at 5 p.m. and will be nationally televised on the CBS Sports Network.

Are you the fan that pokes your HSU foam finger in the back of people’s head as you jump up and down screaming during HSU games? Have no fear, Jack Attack is here and was made for you.

The Humboldt State University Lacrosse Club, HSU’s Center for Indian Community Development (CICD) and the NorCal Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse are hosting an Iroquois National Lacrosse clinic July 19-20 for 70 local youngsters, ages 9-18.

The 2011-2012 academic year will be the first year that the Student Climbing Coalition at HSU will be recognized as an official sports club. But that hasn’t stopped coalition members from earning national recognition.

Humboldt State University Cycling Club racer Traci Kroll earned a spot on the coveted winner's podium at the Collegiate Cycling National Road Race Championships in Madison, Wisc. this weekend. Kroll finished fifth in the National Championship Criterium, on Sunday. Incredible, considering this was Kroll's first time at National Championships.

The HSU Cycling Club won the Western Collegiate Cycling Conference Div. II Road Racing Championships for yet another season. In addition, two of its riders won the individual overall championship.

Spring training and summer conditioning will be put to the test for the first time of the new school year when Humboldt State's fall sports teams begin NCAA competition this week.

Even the grueling 80-degree heat couldn’t stop HSU’s cycling team on Sunday in Hollister, Calif. The team was crowned champion of the Division II Western Collegiate Cycling Conference.

With his recent induction into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame, HSU Softball Coach Frank Cheek adds one more laurel to a legendary career that includes two national titles and numerous trips to conference championships.

ARCATA — Forty Humboldt State student-athletes have been recognized for their academic success by being selected to receive California Collegiate Athletic Association All-Academic awards.

ARCATA — Finishing off the first half of the California Collegiate Athletic Association season, the Humboldt State men's and women's basketball teams travel to take on top competition in Southern California this weekend. Meanwhile, HSU's spring sports will be busy preparing for their own rapidly approaching seasons.

ARCATA — Holding serve on their own court last week, the Humboldt State men's and women's basketball teams now seek road success when they travel for doubleheaders this week.

Frank Cheek, Humboldt State University's legendary softball coach, will be inducted into the "National Fastpitch Coaches Association":http://www.nfca.org/ (NFCA) Hall of Fame on Dec. 11, 2009 at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.

With a seven game winning streak recently snapped by UC San Diego, HSU remains on track to repeat what is becoming a habit of success.

ARCATA – New goals, and new measurements of success come into focus this week when the Humboldt State men's and women's basketball teams open the California Collegiate Athletic Association season.

WALNUT CREEK — Humboldt State guard/forward Katie Franci has been named Wilson California Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week of November 17-23.

ARCATA — Every active player on the roster scored and all saw significant playing time in helping Humboldt State to a 86-65 win over Simpson University in men's basketball action Saturday.

Arcata - Humboldt State University’s Bookstore hosts writer Tim Davidson, “College Football’s Oldest Rookie,” at the store’s second floor University Center location on Friday, Nov. 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.