Arcata Girls Defeat Eureka in Dick Niclai Tournament Final

Tae Wolford's 35-point performance leads Tigers to victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Arcata High School girls basketball team defeated Eureka in the final of the Dick Niclai Tournament on Friday night at Cal Poly Humboldt. Senior star Tae Wolford scored 35 points, including 15 in the third quarter, while her sister Mae added 17 points to lead the Tigers to victory.

Why it matters

The Dick Niclai Tournament is a prestigious high school basketball event in the Humboldt County region, and this victory for Arcata showcases the strength of their girls basketball program and the standout talent of Tae Wolford, who has been a dominant force for the Tigers.

The details

Arcata's girls outlasted Eureka in a hard-fought game, with Tae Wolford leading the way with 35 points, including a 15-point outburst in the third quarter. Her sister Mae Wolford also contributed 17 points to the Tigers' winning effort.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • The Dick Niclai Tournament final took place at Cal Poly Humboldt.

The players

Tae Wolford

A senior star player for the Arcata High School girls basketball team, who scored 35 points in the Dick Niclai Tournament final.

Mae Wolford

The sister of Tae Wolford, who contributed 17 points to Arcata's victory over Eureka.

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The takeaway

Arcata's girls basketball team has proven to be a dominant force in the region, with the Wolford sisters leading the way. This victory in the prestigious Dick Niclai Tournament showcases the team's talent and the potential for further success in the future.