Ferndale’s Grant Van Emmerik continues to lead the way for College of the Redwoods track and field, one of several local athletes starring for the team this spring. Van Emmerik and teammate […]
CR athletes impress in difficult conditions at Butte
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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.
Dolcini, Bulldogs clinch MWC; senior star set to return for 2022
By Ray Hamill — Hailey Dolcini and the Fresno State Bulldogs are conference champions and heading to the NCAA Division-I softball playoffs. The Ferndale native was instrumental over the weekend in leading […]
Six H-DNL events that should go down to the wire
By Ray Hamill — With just two meets remaining on this year’s local high school track and field season, there are plenty of close races to keep an eye on. On the […]
Eureka girls overcome adversity to sweep Del Norte
The Eureka Loggers had to overcome some adversity on their way to a doubleheader sweep over Del Norte in H-DNL softball on Saturday, but kept their unbeaten run going. The Loggers won […]
Seniors step up for Wildcats on senior day
The Wildcats celebrated senior day on Saturday, and the seniors didn’t disappoint. In particular, Jenner Christiansen, who is closing out his high school career with a bang and was instrumental in a […]
Arcata Tigers rediscover their offense at McKinleyville
The Arcata Tigers’ problems at the plate appear to be a thing of the past. After starting the season slowly on offense, the Arcata bats have found their rhythm this week, as […]
Crusaders remain unbeaten against Little 4 opponents
Nick Dugan continued to cause problems at the plate on Saturday, and the St. Bernard’s Crusaders continued to roll over their Little 4 opponents in baseball. Despite a far better performance at […]
Mack girls stretch their winning streak to six straight
By Ray Hamill — A young McKinleyville Panthers softball team is maturing quickly. On Saturday, the Mack girls extended their winning streak to six straight with a doubleheader sweep of Arcata at […]
Hoopa bats continue to impress in doubleheader sweep
The Hoopa Warriors remained unbeaten in H-DNL softball on Saturday with a doubleheader sweep at Ferndale, winning 28-3 and 20-4. A total of 11 different Hoopa girls hit successfully in the sweep, […]
Stellar pitching lifts Loggers to another sweep
The Eureka Loggers continued to impress in H-DNL baseball on Saturday with some outstanding pitching. Seniors Ethan Pesch and Hayden Bode and junior Jackson Giacone all combined to shut out the Del […]
COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP — Gorge, Roach among GVC leaders
By Ray Hamill — Former Arcata Tiger Jaden Gorge continues to feature among the Golden Valley Conference leaders in baseball. Gorge, who plays for Shasta College, finished 2-for-3 with two doubles, two […]
Humboldt Crabs ticket details expected soon
By Ray Hamill — With fans set to return to the Arcata Ball Park for Humboldt Crabs games this summer, the team is still finalizing ticket details. A limited number of tickets […]
CR’s weekend games against Butte canceled
By Ray Hamill — The Corsairs are riding a three-game winning streak on the softball field, but will have to wait to extend that run. A Saturday doubleheader against Butte College in […]
Preston remains red hot as Panthers continue to roll
Trinity Preston remained red-hot at the plate on Wednesday, as the McKinleyville girls won their fourth straight game in H-DNL softball, beating Arcata 14-7. Preston finished 4-for-5 with a home run and […]
VIDEO — H-DNL track and field highlights and gallery
By Ray Hamill — It was a good day for both the Fortuna boys and Eureka girls track and field teams at McKinleyville on Wednesday afternoon. Both schools won their respective team […]
Eureka girls, Fortuna boys top the field at H-DNL meet
By Ray Hamill — Fortuna’s Bo Cox was a four-time winner at Wednesday’s H-DNL track and field meet for the second straight week, as the Huskies won the varsity boys competition for […]
Jensen leads CR women past Shasta in home opener
The College of the Redwoods softball team enjoyed the comforts of home for the first time this season on Thursday afternoon, sweeping a doubleheader from visiting Shasta. Karyn Jensen had a huge […]
Gans, Huskies win a thriller in extra innings
By Ray Hamill — A large crowd was treated to great game of baseball at Newburg Park on Wednesday night, as the Fortuna Huskies continued to roll with a 4-3 extra-innings win […]
Giacone leads the way as Eureka boys win big
Jackson Giacone led a dominating Eureka performance at the plate against Del Norte on Wednesday, as the Loggers won 15-1 and improved to 5-0 in H-DNL baseball. Giacone, a junior who has […]
Multiple players shine as Loggers beat Del Norte
The Eureka girls continued to roll with an 11-1 win in five innings against Del Norte in H-DNL softball on Wednesday. Five different Loggers had multiple hits in the win, none as […]
