The Humboldt Eagles 19Us overcame an early deficit for the second straight day, pulling out an 18-16 win over the River Dawgs at Grants Pass on Monday night. Bode Joyner led the […]
Eagles 19U rally again to win 34-run slugfest
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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.
HSU coach named to the CCAA Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The California Collegiate Athletic Association announced this week that Humboldt State men’s and women’s cross country head coach Jamey Harris has been named to the conference’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. “I’m honored […]
NH Giants close out strong to take tournament in Brookings
After dropping their opening two games at the Beat the Heat tournament in Brookings, the Northern Humboldt Giants rebounded to win three straight to take the championship and close out their season […]
Saso dominates as Eagles rally to win at Medford
Cameron Saso dominated in a relief appearance on Sunday, as the Humboldt Eagles 19Us rallied from a late three-run deficit to pull out a 9-6 win over the Mustangs in Medford. With […]
Local youth running club earns prestigious national award
By Ray Hamill — As the interest in local youth running continues to rise, the club largely responsible for the recent surge in popularity is getting some attention on a national level. […]
Eureka AD says ‘unique’ H-DNL looking at many options
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt-Del Norte League is open to looking at other options in regard to the 2020/21 prep sports calendar, but that does not necessarily mean switching from the […]
Arcata coach feels three-season model not the safest option
By Ray Hamill — At least one local coach, who will be affected more than most by the CIF’s recent decision to load the spring prep sports schedule, is on board with […]
Five divisions, five new winners on day two at the Redwood Acres
By Ray Hamill — After placing second at the season-opening event three weeks ago, Bryan Brandt made no mistake this time around, taking first place in the Roadrunner main event at the […]
SATURDAY BASEBALL — Eagles 19Us drop two vs. Medford; Giants split
The Humboldt Eagles 19Us lost both ends of a tightly-contested doubleheader of baseball action at Medford on Saturday, falling 2-1 and 5-3 to the Mustangs. CJ Van Meter pitched six strong innings […]
Eagles 19U offense continues to impress against the Mustangs
The Humboldt Eagles 19Us continued to impress at the plate on Friday, securing another road win, 14-6 over the Medford Mustangs. The Eagles, who have been explosive offensively recently, carried that momentum […]
Big decision looming for H-DNL schools
By Ray Hamill — With a big decision looming in the coming weeks, the Humboldt-Del Norte League appears to be leaning toward a start date of December 14 for the 2020/21 prep […]
BASEBALL ROUNDUP — Eagles top the Giants in Brookings
The Humboldt Eagles won an all-Humboldt County American Legion 17U baseball matchup in Brookings on Friday, topping the Northern Humboldt Giants 15-10 in a high-scoring affair. Despite not being able to practice […]
HSU women’s basketball adds 13 recruits for next season
Despite the shelter in place restrictions, it’s been a busy offseason for the Humboldt State women’s basketball program. Head coach Michelle Bento-Jackson has added a remarkable 13 new players, announcing the new […]
Records fall early at Redwood Acres, with drivers raring to go
If the first event of the season was anything to go by, it could be a very exciting summer at the Redwood Acres Raceway. The first four events of the season were […]
Northern Section gradually falling in line with CIF decision
As reported on ShastaCountySports.com on Wednesday, the Northern Athletic League (NAL) is the latest in the Northern Section to fall in line with last week’s statewide decision to push prep football and […]
POLL RESULTS — H-DNL fans split over what’s best to do
By Ray Hamill — The only certainty in this time of uncertainty for local high school sports is that there is no one right answer. Last week, here at Humboldt Sports we […]
With a lifetime of memories in tow, Kinder moves on from HSU
By Ray Hamill — It didn’t take long for Steve Kinder to miss coaching. A four-month shelter-in-place order saw to that. This week, the long-time former Humboldt State men’s basketball coach was […]
RAR prepares for more racing action this weekend
The Redwood Acres Raceway is gearing up for a second day of racing action this weekend, with five divisions scheduled to compete and a sizable purse up for grabs. The racing will […]
VIDEO — NH Giants player hits four home runs in one game
Cayden Lee is making up for lost time. After being denied a spring season, the soon-to-be St. Bernard’s junior is enjoying a productive, albeit shortened, summer campaign with the Northern Humboldt Giants […]
Eagles 19U continue to roll against River Dawgs
The Humboldt Eagles 19Us had another solid team performance at the plate and on the mound as they cruised to a second straight weekend road win, defeating the River Dawgs 12-3 in […]
