New Crabs manager Jeff Giacomini didn’t have to wait long for his first win in charge of the team, and he can thank some local pitchers for helping him achieve it. The […]
At the age of 10, having failed in his lifelong ambition to become a vigilante vampire werewolf – otherwise known as a vamp-wolf – Ray Hamill finally admitted defeat and turned his attention full-time to daydreaming instead.
A mere few decades later, the world of crime fighting’s loss is now the literary world’s gain.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, Ray moved to the United States after graduating college, spending time in Boston and San Francisco before settling among the redwoods in Northern California, where he has worked as a journalist for the past 20 years.
In that time he has published three books, including his most recent, Help, My Horse is Drowning!, a humorous look at the world of sports and the life of the enthusiastically delusional athlete in us all.
He previously published the outrageously satirical Free the Leprechauns! as well as the semi-autobiographical Help Me, Im Irish! - a book about the non-meaning of life.
Ray is also the host of a weekly sports talk radio show broadcast locally in Northern California on Blue Ox Community Radio, and a sports blog at barstoolfanatics.com.
New Crabs manager Jeff Giacomini didn’t have to wait long for his first win in charge of the team, and he can thank some local pitchers for helping him achieve it. The […]
A pair of H-DNL seniors made the long trip south for the CIF Track and Field State Championships this weekend, and both did a good job representing the league. Fresh off his […]
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Eagles 19Us are gearing up for a busy summer and will kickstart their campaign with an always challenging trip to the Arcata Ball Park to play […]
Eureka seniors Owen Hiscox and Macy Secor have been named the Jay Willard Award winners for 2026. Named after legendary Eureka High coach Jay Willard, this Loggers award recognizes student-athletes who embody […]
By Ray Hamill — Eureka seniors Bailey Brown and Macy Secor closed out their high school careers this week, as the Loggers reached the semifinals of the North Coast Section Division-5 softball […]
The Cal Poly Humboldt women’s rowing team capped off an historic 2026 season by earning a national runner-up finish at the NCAA Division II Championships at Lake Lanier Olympic Park on Friday […]
By Ray Hamill — Part of the joy in watching the Humboldt Crabs year after year is seeing the local players on the team. And that will continue to be the case […]
By Ray Hamill — A pair of Humboldt Sports Player of the Year finalists have committed their future to College of the Redwoods men’s basketball, as head coach Justin Claus navigates a […]
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Crabs are back in town for the summer season, as they get set for Friday night’s opener at the Arcata Ball Park. New manager Jeff Giacomini […]
A new tradition is building momentum at Eureka High School. On Tuesday, the Loggers hosted their third annual Murph Workout to promote a healthy mindset and honor a fallen hero. The Murph, […]
By Ray Hamill — A busy few weeks for youth baseball here on the North Coast kicks off this weekend, with the district Senior and Junior tournament of champions. The action gets […]
By Ray Hamill — St. Bernard’s bid farewell to a trio of very influential seniors on Wednesday, but the future appears bright for the Little 4 champs. The top seeds in the […]
Ten H-DNL student-athletes have been honored with inclusion on the 2025/26 All-League Sportsmanship Team. The second annual sportsmanship team, which is the brainchild of the HDN Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), was […]
By Ray Hamill — It’s been a challenging year for McKenna Curtis, but the former two-time Big 5 MVP believes the adversity she has faced since graduating high school two years ago […]
Another memorable spring on the softball fields came to an end for the South Fork Cubs over the weekend, but it was an impressive campaign for a program that has established itself […]
The Eureka Loggers saw a memorable season come to an end on Tuesday, as Moreau Catholic ended an H-DNL team’s postseason run for the second time in four days. The Loggers, who […]
There was no shortage of record-breaking performances by some of the young Redwood Elementary track and field athletes this spring. And no one impressed more than eighth grader Asher Fry. Fry capped […]
The 2026 season at the Redwood Acres Raceway kicked off on Saturday night much to the delight of North Coast race fans. Nor-Cal Automotive presented a full slate of action featuring the […]
A pair of Eureka seniors haven’t wasted any time finding a new home. Just a few days after their high school careers officially ended in the North Coast Section playoffs, seniors Garrett […]
Henry Hinrichs returned in style on Saturday, as the St. Bernard’s Crusaders kicked off the North Coast Section playoffs. The top seeds in the Division-4 bracket hosted No. 9 Pinole Valley and […]