The Eagles 17Us made it a double sweep for Humboldt at the Northern California Country Classic on Sunday, getting the better of the Diablo Longhorns 8-0 at Yreka and closing out the […]
Eagles 17Us complete NorCal Country Classic sweep
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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.
Ayala playing well beyond his years, as several Eagles impress
Fortuna’s Cole Ayala may be the youngest player on this year’s Humboldt Eagles 19U team, but you wouldn’t know it from the way he’s playing. The Huskies standout was one of several […]
Big day for Miller as racing returns to RAR
By Ray Hamill — Racing made a welcome return to the Redwood Acres Raceway on Saturday, as the 2020 season finally got under way two months later than originally anticipated. The local […]
Eagles 17Us remain red hot at NorCal Country Classic
The Humboldt Eagles 17Us won for the third straight day at the Northern California Country Classic in Yreka on Saturday to leave themselves just one victory from a tournament championship. Caden Vance […]
Eagles 19U beat Reno to take NorCal Country Classic
Another day, another great pitching performance for the Humboldt Eagles. This time it was Arcata’s Merek Sears who stepped up, leading the local 19U American Legion team to a 2-1 win over […]
Dugan, Gomes shine as Eagles 19U set up tourney decider
Landon Gomes hit a pair of home runs and Nick Dugan dominated again on the mound, as the Humboldt Eagles 19Us beat Siskiyou 13-1 at the Northern California Country Classic on Friday […]
Local Little Leaguers left frustrated after county decision
By Ray Hamill — Many local Little League parents and players were left feeling frustrated and somewhat confused after county health officials last week denied them a request to return to practice. […]
Eagles 19Us win again at NorCal Country Classic
The Humboldt Eagles 19Us made it two wins in two games at the Northern California Country Classic on Friday afternoon, defeating Fairfield 6-4 at Yreka. The Eagles scored three times in the […]
Local AAU basketball begins a gradual return
By Ray Hamill — Local AAU basketball is seeing a gradual return to action after North Coast gyms have been given the all-clear to re-open their doors. Trey City in Samoa welcomed […]
Another CCAA award for former Arcata star
By Ray Hamill — Former Arcata standout Vanessa Holland was recently named to the California Collegiate Athletic Association Winter All-Academic team. Holland, who will be a senior at Chico State this fall, […]
VIDEO — Watch as Eagles complete a triple play
The Humboldt Eagles 19U American legion team turned a triple play on Thursday night, on the way to beating Medford 4-3 at the Northern California Country Classic. With runners at first and […]
BASEBALL ROUNDUP — Eagles 19U and 17U both win close games
Both Humboldt Eagles teams got the Northern California Country Classic off to a winning start on Thursday in a pair of exciting baseball games. The 19Us scored twice in the top of […]
Community college sports on hold until the spring
By Ray Hamill — The California Community College Athletic Association announced on Thursday that all fall and winter sports have been pushed back to the spring. According to a press release announcing […]
Start your engines, local racing finally ready to go again
By Ray Hamill — It’s been a long barren few months, but racing finally returns to the Redwood Acres Raceway this weekend. And for the drivers, the opportunity to get back on […]
Purify healthy again and ready for a fresh start at William Jessup
By Ray Hamill — If it’s been a challenging year for most student athletes here on the North Coast, it’s been even more so for Bobbie Purify. The former Eureka Logger, however, […]
‘Electric’ pitching leads the way for impressive Eagles 19U
By Ray Hamill — This summer the Humboldt Eagles 19Us have been playing well in all aspects of the game, but their pitching has most definitely led the way. The Eagles don’t […]
Fortuna Huskies return to practice in football, basketball
By Ray Hamill — One day after being cleared for a restricted summer program, the Fortuna Huskies were back at practice on both the basketball court and football field on Wednesday morning. […]
Eagles 17Us continue to develop as they get set to return
By Ray Hamill — As if the summer hasn’t been challenging enough, the on-again, off-again nature of the American Legion baseball season has not helped matters. The good news for the Humboldt […]
Decision day looming for local sports
By Ray Hamill — The next couple of weeks will be crucial for local athletes and sports fans who are eager to see a return to action, with big decision days looming […]
Bode playing like an all-star among all-stars
By Ray Hamill — It was quite the week for Eureka’s Hayden Bode. Indeed it’s been quite the summer for him. Bode has been a particularly pleasant surprise on a Humboldt Eagles 19U […]
