By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt B52s announced on Monday afternoon that they have been forced to cancel the 2021 summer season because of the lingering effects of COVID-19. The summer collegiate […]
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.
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt B52s announced on Monday afternoon that they have been forced to cancel the 2021 summer season because of the lingering effects of COVID-19. The summer collegiate […]
Arcata’s Avary Henry capped an outstanding freshman season in collegiate golf over the weekend, placing second overall at the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference women’s golf championships. The 2020 Tigers graduate, who competes […]
A big sibling rivalry took center stage as the 2021 Redwood Acres Raceway season got under way on Saturday night. With fans allowed in attendance for the first time in 21 months, […]
By Ray Hamill — Former McKinleyville Panther Kyle Spalding has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, it was announced on Saturday evening. At the conclusion of the NFL Draft, the Chargers reportedly […]
By Ray Hamill — Fortuna and Arcata split two games in H-DNL softball at Arcata High on Saturday, with the home team taking game one 12-4 and the Huskies responding to take […]
Several Wildcat seniors had a big day as Ferndale comfortably swept both ends of a baseball doubleheader at Hoopa on Saturday. The Wildcats won 14-1 in five innings and 21-2 in six […]
The McKinleyville girls scored early in both games of an H-DNL softball doubleheader at Del Norte on Saturday, and never trailed in either on the way to a pair of comfortable victories. […]
A young Del Norte baseball team is making a habit of walk-off wins. For the second time in two weeks, the Warriors did just that on Saturday afternoon, scoring three runs in […]
Nick Dugan is known for what he can do on the mound, but on Saturday his offense was every bit as impressive. The St. Bernard’s junior, who is one of the top […]
By Ray Hamill — Branson Gans hit a game-winning double off the right field wall on Friday night, as the Fortuna Huskies won game one of a doubleheader against the Tigers at […]
By Ray Hamill — The Fortuna Huskies have been one of the stories of the young season in H-DNL baseball, and that continued to be the case on Friday night at the […]
By Ray Hamill — The new spotters tower is in place and final preparations are complete as the Redwood Acres Raceway prepares for Saturday’s season opening event. A few tickets are still […]
The College of the Redwoods women upset the odds on Thursday, knocking off Golden Valley Conference softball leaders Butte, 6-5 in extra innings, in Redding. Rhea McCoy scored what turned out to […]
The Fortuna Huskies appear to be the team to beat in H-DNL track and field this spring, as they continued their fast start to the new season by taking three of the […]
Local youth track and field appears to be as popular as ever, with huge numbers competing at both the middle school and high school meets in recent years. That was evident on […]
By Ray Hamill — The Del Norte Warriors have a lot of young talent on their baseball roster this spring, but they’re going to have to take their lumps as they adjust […]
The Eureka Loggers won their fifth straight game to start the season at Ferndale on Wednesday, while Fortuna and McKinleyville also won. At Ferndale, the Loggers won 14-2, with head coach Sarah […]
By Ray Hamill — There is little doubt the Eureka Loggers are the team to beat in H-DNL baseball this spring, with a senior-heavy and loaded roster. Eureka is off to a […]
By Ray Hamill — H-DNL baseball and softball got under way last week, with a number of players beginning their seasons in style. At Fortuna, senior Joey Quen has seamlessly made the […]
The McKinleyville Panthers got their first win of the season at home to Del Norte on Wednesday afternoon, running out to a 9-2 victory in H-DNL baseball. After dropping three games to […]