Humboldt State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Becomes a Branch of Dam Worth It
As announced by Dam Worth It (DWI) Company on their social media platforms, Humboldt State University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will join Oregon State University and the University of Kentucky in the Dam Worth It Class of 2021. Dam Worth It’s mission is to utilize the influential platform of sport, partnered with the power of storytelling to end the stigma surrounding mental health.
“I am excited to bring Dam Worth It to our school, many athletes and students struggle with mental health due to the increased pressure of their social life, school, performance, etc” said Humboldt State Track and Field Student-Athlete and Humboldt State Branch Dam Worth It Chair Grace Kasberger. “My team and I are here to end the stigma surrounding mental health. We will make it a priority to let people know it is okay to not be okay. We will achieve this by sharing and listening to stories, in hopes that others reach out and share their stories as well and get the help they need.”
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Five Lumberjacks Named to All-Tournament Team
Five members of the Humboldt State men’s soccer team were named to the All-Tournament Team at the 2021 Cal State East Bay Fall Classic, the weekend of September 10-12. Goalkeeper Adrian Gallardo was the Tournament Most Valuable Player while Christian Gonzalez, Alejandro Lopez, Marco Silveira and Dylan Tovani were named to the All-Tournament Team. HSU is 4-0 and hosted Simpson this past Friday and will host Chico State this Saturday, September 25 at 12:30 p.m. The Lumberjacks are currently fourth in the United Soccer Coaches/NCAA Division II West Region rankings and receiving votes nationally. For more information on the Lumberjacks, visit this site.
Lumberjack Softball Players Earn Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athlete Honors
Twelve members of the 2020-21 Humboldt State softball team were named 2020-21 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Scholar-Athletes. These twelve are Morgan Brant, Katelyn Dendas, Megan Escobar, Mikey Gonzales, Gaige Garcia, Danica Grier, Alyssa Ramirez, Sarah Salinas, Vanessa Saltos, Izzy Starr, Haley Suter and Hollee Travao.
“I’m very proud of these 12 ladies for their hard work in the classroom last spring,” said head softball coach Shelli Sarchett. “They did an impressive job of navigating the COVID-impacted semester, both on and off the field.”
To be named an Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athlete, a student-athlete has to have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average during the 2018-19 academic year and be a member of the softball team.
Women’s Soccer Ninth in the West Region
Humboldt State women’s soccer team is ninth in this week’s United Soccer Coaches/NCAA Division II West Region Rankings. The Lumberjacks went 1-1 last weekend in Oregon and recently lost 1-0 at Menlo College. They faced Holy Names this past Sunday and will host Chico State this Saturday, September 25 at 3 p.m. Visit this site for more information on HSU women’s soccer..
Volleyball Splits on Opening Weekend
Humboldt State volleyball team went 2-2 in the Seawolf/Gator Classic the weekend of September 10-12. The Lumberjacks defeated Dominican and Holy Names, but lost to Chico State and Academy of Art all in four sets. The ‘Jacks opened up CCAA play in Southern California this past weekend. For those results and updated information on HSU volleyball, go to this site..
Cross Country Opened up 2021 This Past Saturday in Jim Hunt Invitational
Humboldt State opened up their 2021 season hosting the Jim Hunt Invitational this past Saturday morning. View men’s results.” View women’s results..
Congratulations to the 91 Lumberjack Student-Athletes That Received CCAA All-Academic Honors
In case you missed it, here’s a link to the YouTube video congratulating the 91 Humboldt State Lumberjack Student-Athletes for being named to the CCAA All-Academic Team..