By Ray Hamill — The annual McKinleyville and Arcata alumni football game remains on the schedule for now, with plans to push it back if necessary. The showdown between the two rival […]
Annual alumni football game remains on the schedule
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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.
Big things expected out of a healthy Campbell this fall
By Ray Hamill — If an injured Kaylin Campbell can cause as many problems on the volleyball court as she did for her opponents in 2019, imagine what a healthy version of […]
Tyce Mullins ready to fight for a starting spot at Butte
By Ray Hamill — A year on the sidelines has left Tyce Mullins excited about next season. The 2019 Eureka High graduate, who redshirted at Butte College last fall, is ready to […]
The future of local basketball appears to be in good hands
By Ray Hamill — If this year’s crop of freshmen standouts is any indication, the future of local high school basketball appears to be in pretty good hands. For both the boys […]
Corsairs land two big local recruits
By Ray Hamill — College of the Redwoods added a couple of Big 5 MVPs this week, with the news that both Maya Mircetich and Olivia Alves will play volleyball at the […]
Plenty of facility upgrades in the works at Eureka High
By Ray Hamill — It appears as if the Eureka Loggers are going to get the funds for long overdue upgrades to Albee Stadium. The Loggers are expecting confirmation within a week, […]
Local athletes not giving up on their season yet
By Ray Hamill — Despite a growing sense the high school sports seasons are done for the spring, not everyone is willing to throw in the towel just yet. But then again, […]
Former Eureka star named D-III all West Region
Former Eureka basketball standout Kaylee Murphy has been included among the all-West Region selections after an outstanding sophomore season playing at UC Santa Cruz. Murphy, who graduated Eureka in 2018, was named […]
HSU fundraiser and clinic now likely to take place in October
Humboldt State University has postponed next month’s annual celebrity dinner and sports auction, and is now looking at holding the event sometime in October. With all activities on campus suspended until the […]
Big 5 schools to renew rivalry in football
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Loggers and Arcata Tigers will renew their rivalry on the football field this fall, when they face off in a season-opening showdown at the Redwood Bowl. […]
New Huskies coach on familiar terms with his players
By Ray Hamill — Due to the ongoing concerns over the Corona Virus, new Fortuna boys basketball head coach Norm Sotomayor has yet to hold a team meeting. He is, however, on […]
Seniors set the tone for Gardner, Crusaders
By Ray Hamill — Mark Gardner recently stepped down as head coach of St. Bernard’s girls basketball after three successful years in charge. And all three seasons had one common thread above […]
Local softball players still hoping for a season
By Ray Hamill — A lot of young softball players here on the North Coast are playing the waiting game right now, wondering if they’ll get a season in, and if they […]
Ruiz, other locals to play for Crabs this summer
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Crabs expect to feature a core group of local players this summer, including College of the Redwoods freshman pitcher Caleb Ruiz. With the uncertainty surrounding the […]
Alexia Thrower named all-American
By Ray Hamill — The postseason accolades continue to pile up for Humboldt State senior Alexia Thrower. After earlier being named to the CCAA all-conference first team, on Monday Thrower was included […]
H-DNL offensive linemen continue to thrive in college
By Ray Hamill — A recent tradition of former Humboldt-Del Norte League players thriving along the offensive line in the Division-I collegiate game looks likely to continue for now. Players like Jake […]
Teammates help Graham achieve his dream
By Ray Hamill — Eureka’s Josiah Graham is taking his game to the collegiate level, and he can thank his teammates for helping him get there. Graham, an outstanding senior receiver for […]
Wesson expects continued success for Corsairs
By Ray Hamill — Dorshaela Wesson sees no reason why the Corsairs’ success on the basketball court this year can’t continue. In fact, she believes it’s going to get even better. “My […]
CR football pushing for more local players
By Ray Hamill — College of the Redwoods football is making a push for more local players and it appears to be paying off. Last season, head coach Frank Borba had 12 […]
Redwoods player named academic all-state
By Ray Hamill — College of the Redwoods sophomore Mitchell Hopkins has been named to the CCCAA Academic All-State team, a prestigious honor for the Corsairs tight end/receiver. The Oregon native is […]
