Sports Briefs published June 30, 2011

Del Norte Grizzlies play in Crescent City today

The Del Norte Grizzlies American Legion baseball team finally gets to play at home again today.

The squad has not played in Crescent City since the season opener on June 5.

The Grizzlies face the Eureka Falcons in doubleheader action beginning at noon at the baseball field at Del Norte High School.

Originally, Del Norte was to play Eureka today on the road and Sunday at home, but it was recently rescheduled.

A game against Northern Humboldt that was scheduled for Wednesday in Crescent City was canceled. On Saturday, Del Norte will play Grants Pass, Ore., in Brookings starting at 2 p.m.

The Grizzlies are currently 3-10 for the season.

Warrior Youth Football Camp coming up in July

The Del Norte High School Football Booster Club is sponsoring a Warrior Youth Football Camp.

The camp, for those from third to eighth grade, begins on July 18 and runs until July 20.

All skill levels are invited to  take part in the camp.

The camp will run each day at the football practice field at the high school from 8 a.m. to noon. Participants will be instructed by Warrior football coaches and players. This will be a non-contact skills and technique camp.

Each athlete should bring football cleats or running shoes and wear comfortable workout gear.

The cost is $50. For more information, call Cori Allen at 954-0625.

Local Fourth of July run is set for Monday

Sign-ups are now being accepted for the Crescent City Fourth of July 5K walk and 5K/10K Fun Run on Monday.

The cost is $15, with kids 12 and under free without  receiving a shirt. For more information or to receive a registration form call Ralph Hirt at 464-3779. He can also be e-mailed at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Racers join the Fourth of July Parade route and finish at Beachfront Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the race starting at 10 a.m.