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 […]
Giacone leads the way as Eureka boys win big
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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.
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 […]
Fortuna girls bounce back against St. Bernard’s
The Fortuna Huskies bounced back from Tuesday’s loss at Hoopa with a comfortable 15-1 win over a young St. Bernard’s team in H-DNL softball on Wednesday. Kylee Fennell got the win in […]
Tigers find some offense, top the Panthers
The Arcata Tigers continued to get some strong pitching on Wednesday afternoon, only this time they backed it with some quality offense as well. Vincent Agliolo got the win on the mound […]
Young players shine for Hoopa in Tuesday loss
Hoopa’s Timothy Stebbens got his first-ever high school base hit on Tuesday, as the Warriors fell 14-3 to Fortuna in H-DNL baseball. Darvin Davis also had a big game in the loss, […]
Christiansens lead Ferndale past South Fork with stellar pitching
Ferndale seniors Jenner Christiansen and Garrett Christiansen combined to get the better of a resilient South Fork team on Tuesday, as the Wildcats held on for a 5-3 win in H-DNL baseball. […]
Humboldt Eagles to hold tryouts on May 23
The Humboldt Eagles will hold tryouts for the summer American Legion baseball season later this month, the team announced this week. The tryouts will be for three different teams, the 19U, 17U […]
Big H-DNL showdown on tap at Newburg Park
By Ray Hamill — Two of the top pitchers on the North Coast this spring will face off at Newburg Park in Fortuna on Wednesday night, as the Huskies host the St. […]
Huskies continue to roll with balanced team performance
The Fortuna Huskies scored nine runs in the top of the second inning on the way to a comfortable 14-3 win in five innings at Hoopa in H-DNL baseball on Tuesday. Cole […]
HSU’s Starr a finalist for Schutt Sports D-II player of the year
Humboldt State softball standout Izzy Starr has been named to the 2021 Schutt Sports/NFCA DII Player and Pitcher of the Year Top 30 list. Starr is one of 30 student athletes from […]
Warriors hold on for another impressive win
The Hoopa girls continued to roll in H-DNL softball on Tuesday evening, holding on to beat visiting Fortuna 5-4. It was the Warriors’ second win over Big 5 opposition this season, as […]
ATHLETES AND TEAM OF THE WEEK — No lack of offense around the H-DNL last week
By Ray Hamill — There was plenty of offense on display on the H-DNL baseball and softball fields on Saturday. In baseball, there were 95 runs scored in three doubleheaders combined for […]
Young Crusaders feature plenty of pitching depth
By Ray Hamill — The Crusaders have the best pitcher on the North Coast this season, and a whole lot more besides. Heading into a big Wednesday night matchup at Fortuna, St. […]
CCAA planning on traditional fall schedule
The California Collegiate Athletic Association Board of Presidents announced on Tuesday that the conference intends to proceed with a traditional conference schedule this fall. “Given the current conditions, it is appropriate for […]
More hazing concerns for Humboldt State sports
For the second time in just eight days, Humboldt State athletics is dealing with a hazing controversy. The school announced in a press release on Tuesday morning that it is investigating the […]
Humboldt B52s forced to cancel 2021 season
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 […]
Henry places second at NACC tournament, earns freshman of the year honors
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 […]
Krupas dominate the Bomber division on opening night
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, […]
Kyle Spalding signs with the LA Chargers
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 […]
Huskies, Tigers split entertaining doubleheader in softball
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 […]
