By Ray Hamill — Girls wrestling is definitely on the rise here in Humboldt County. This weekend, Eureka’s Slate Delsman and Kelli Johnston will represent the state of California at a national […]
Groundbreaking local wrestlers setting new standards
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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.
Local All-Stars gear up for Section tournaments
UPDATE – The RELL 11s and McKinleyville 10s both won their opening games on Thursday night. RELL won 5-0 and Mack won 7-2. Both teams advance in the winners’ bracket and will […]
Giants advance to 17U championship game; Eagles win
By Ray Hamill — The Northern Humboldt Giants won for the second straight day at the American Legion 17U area tournament at the Arcata Little League fields on Thursday, defeating the Southern […]
Memorable summer for the Klamath Trinity All-Stars
By Ray Hamill — It was a summer to savor for the Klamath Trinity Little League All-Stars, who enjoyed more success than they have in almost three decades. Both of the KT teams won […]
Eagles 19Us roll to comfortable win over the Bulls
The Humboldt Eagles 19Us struck early and often on the way to a comfortable 10-1 win over the Tehama Bulls in American Legion baseball action in Fairfield on Thursday. The in-form Hunter […]
Maggie White steps down as CR coach
By Ray Hamill — Maggie White announced on Thursday morning that she is stepping down as head coach of the College of the Redwoods softball team after 25 years in charge. White’s […]
From South Park to the Arcata Ball Park, multi-talented Ganus fitting right in
By Ray Hamill — From South Park to the Disney Channel to the Arcata Ball Park, Tyler Ganus is fitting right in with the Humboldt Crabs. When he’s with the team, the […]
Saso enjoying life in Missouri, with MLB Draft still the goal
By Ray Hamill — Cameron Saso is enjoying a new challenge on the baseball field this summer, playing for the Nevada Griffons, a collegiate summer team in Missouri. And it’s been a […]
Patriots hold on to edge the Eagles at area tourney
The Southern Humboldt Patriots held off a late challenge by the Humboldt Eagles on the way to a 3-2 win on the opening day of action at the American Legion baseball area […]
Two recent Crabs players drafted by the Baltimore Orioles
By Ray Hamill — Two former Humboldt Crabs players were drafted by the Baltimore Orioles this week. Infielder Ryan Higgins, who played for the team in 2019, was taken in the ninth […]
Weekend fireworks on and off the track at Redwood Acres
The Redwood Acres Raceway hosted the largest crowd at a sporting event in Humboldt County in at least a couple of years on Saturday night, as around 3,000 fans showed up for […]
Ford tosses two-hitter as Eagles 19Us win
Jeran Ford pitched a two-hit shutout to lead the Humboldt Eagles 19Us to a 4-0 win over a travel team form Portland in American Legion baseball action in Eureka on Sunday. Ford, […]
Crabs sweep Seals Baseball, get set for the Cowboys
Chad Wilson posted his fifth save in five opportunities at the Arcata Ball Park on Saturday night, as the Humboldt Crabs defeated Seals Baseball 6-5. Wilson, who has been the Crabs’ most […]
Butte-bound Rodgers and Christiansen both driven to succeed
By Ray Hamill — Two local baseball players have found what they believe is the perfect stepping stone on the way to fulfilling their longtime ambitions in the sport. Recent H-DNL graduates, […]
ATHLETE AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — Mack All-Stars shine in big week
By Ray Hamill — On Wednesday night, McKinleyville’s Joe Tanno turned in a performance he — and most people in attendance — will never forget when he struck out all 18 batters […]
Crabs’ depth on display against Seals this weekend
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Crabs’ depth at the plate and on the mound was evident again at the Arcata Ball Park on Friday night, as they opened a three-game weekend […]
Young Humboldt Eagles 17Us steadily improving
A very young Humboldt Eagles 17U American Legion baseball squad has taken its bumps this season, but there is plenty of reason for optimism. On Wednesday, the Eagles came from six runs […]
Minton, Davis help lead Eagles 19Us to victory
The Humboldt Eagles had to overcome an early deficit on Friday on the way to a 7-5 win over Fort Bragg in American Legion baseball action at the Redwood Fields in Cutten. […]
Thomas’ no-hitter highlights big week for Giants
The Northern Humboldt Giants have been the best American Legion baseball team on the North Coast this summer and they continued to prove that this week. The 17U club swept a pair […]
Morris continues to shine as Eagles 19Us split
Keenan Morris has been a continual bright spot for the Humboldt Eagles 19Us this summer in what has been an up-and-down campaign for the team. In two games on Thursday, Morris finished […]
