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The Healdsburg girls basketball team is on the verge of a benchmark of success that has eluded them for decades. Depending on the results of the Tuesday night game against Division 5 North Coast Section championship series, the Hounds could end up in the upcoming final match.

Healdsburg's Hailey Webb led the Lady Greyhounds to a 69-47 win over Cloverdale with 32 points, 10 assists, six rebounds and two steals, while the boys' varsity team ended a six-game losing streak with a 57-48 win over Jim Elliot Christian.

The All League teams for the North Bay League (Redwood) have been announced for most fall sports. The named players in football will be revealed following the last playoff games this week, on Dec. 1

There’s certainly talent on the Healdsburg varsity baseball team, and hustle and confidence. Though their record this season is a modest 11-11, 4-7 in the North Bay Redwood league, their scorecard is overflowing with big-run victories over like-sized opponents, those in Division 4.

Pitcher Eric Nielsen struggled in the top of the first inning, loading the bases with only one out on a hit and two walks. The coach called for someone to loosen up. Then Nielsen righted the ship and struck out the next two batters. He gave up no more hits and struck out 11 to win the game, 11-0.

The North Coast Section’s Mountain division season has proven a disappointment for the Healdsburg Greyhounds—so far. With three straight non-league wins to open the season, Healdsburg fans were delirious with hope, and dreams of a complete Cinderella turnabout from the recent seasons. But fairy tales only occasionally come true...

The Eagles weathered a tough stretch on the NCL-1 boys basketball circuit last week, combining a 60-59 win over Lower Lake with a disappointing 41-35 loss to Middletown.

Nine Healdsburg High athletes qualified to participate in the May 17 North Coast Section, Redwood Empire area meeting in Fortuna, including...

The Cloverdale Eagles Track and Field season recently concluded. The regular season meets have all been non-scoring, but if they had been scored, the girls’ team would be undefeated as Shaylee Stotts has won every 100 meter, 200 meter and 400 meter in each event.

The varsity football Eagles notched their most important road win of the fall campaign on Nov. 1, pulling out a wild, 42-27 victory over Fort Bragg.