By Ray Hamill — They may be low in numbers, but the Fortuna Huskies are not backing down from the challenge. With just eight players on the roster, and injuries limiting the […]
Fortuna girls not shying away from the challenge
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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.
Thumbs up for volleyball, as H-DNL returns
By Ray Hamill — There was a full slate of local volleyball action on Thursday night, as both the Big 5 and Little 5 began play. In the Big 5, both Arcata […]
Weekend Football — Plenty of momentum for H-DNL teams
By Ray Hamill — A pair of local teams will put their unbeaten runs on the line with tough road challenges this weekend. The Del Norte Warriors and St. Bernard’s Crusaders are […]
Another big day for Henry in H-DNL golf
No one can accuse Avary Henry of not being consistent. The Arcata standout shot an 82 for the third straight week in H-DNL girls golf, comfortably taking top spot at Beau Pre […]
Arcata Tigers continue to roll in tennis
The Arcata girls tennis team continued to dominate the opposition with a 7-0 win over St. Bernard’s on Thursday. Keona Gutierrez, Casey McAtasney and Kendra Flint won the top three singles matchups, […]
Boys H-DNL opener a tight affair; Arcata girls dominate
McKinleyville’s West Wood edged out Eureka’s Ian Bennett to kickstart the new Humboldt-Del Norte League cross country season on Wednesday. In what is expected to be an exciting season locally, the opening […]
Loggers look to build on last week, welcome back Meynell
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Loggers return home this week to host Shasta at Albee Stadium under the lights on Friday night. And they’ll be hoping to build on last weekend’s […]
South Fork boys planning Big 5 upset
By Ray Hamill — For a small school program, the South Fork Cubs have lofty ambitions in boys soccer this year. “We’re going to win state,” head coach Kelly Paine said with […]
Hoopa players enjoying football again
By Ray Hamill — The Hoopa Valley Warriors are having fun again. Despite a troubled start to the football season that has included two losses, way too many injuries and a couple […]
Steelheads impress at Black Tie Bash, now No. 3 in the state
The Northern Humboldt Steelheads 14U baseball team placed second at the annual Black Tie Bash in Stockton this past weekend, finishing 3-1 at the prestigious two-day NCTB tournament which featured some of […]
SB girls knock off defending Big 5 champs
The St. Bernard’s Crusaders set themselves up for the defense of their Little 4 title with a stunning four-games win over crosstown rivals Eureka in volleyball on Wednesday night. The Crusaders won […]
Atilano strike sees off the Tigers
By Ray Hamill — A wonderful Fernando Atilano goal midway through the second half was the difference in a hard-fought and well-played boys soccer matchup between the Huskies and Tigers at Arcata […]
Soccer Roundup — Cubs tie the Panthers on rainy day of action
Both Eureka soccer teams continued their impressive start to league play with victories over St. Bernard’s at Albee Stadium on Wednesday evening, while the South Fork boys posted a very impressive tie […]
New outlook appears to be paying off for Corsairs
By Ray Hamill — A gradual change in culture appears to paying dividends for the College of the Redwoods cross country teams. Head coach Reed Elmore and his runners, along with the […]
H-DNL volleyball takes center stage
By Ray Hamill — A pair of Eureka schools are gearing up to begin the defense of their league titles, as the Humboldt-Del Norte League opens conference play in volleyball this week. […]
Thrap, Omey and the SB offense among state leaders
By Ray Hamill — To say it’s been good start to the season for St. Bernard’s senior Lane Thrap is a bit of an understatement. Four games into the new campaign, […]
CR women coming together despite setbacks
By Ray Hamill — This season has been a battle in terms of numbers, but the Corsairs are gradually coming together on the volleyball court. This weekend, the College of the Redwoods […]
Wyoming extends offer to LB Hagler
By Ray Hamill — Senior linebacker Justin Hagler has been turning some heads this season, leading the way on a St. Bernard’s defense that has impressed through the opening four games. This […]
Athletes and team of the week
By Ray Hamill — A pair of potential league MVPs feature as this week’s Humboldt Sports Athletes of the Week, along with a Team of the Week that has surprised a few […]
Corsairs remain hot in men’s soccer
A much improved College of the Redwoods men’s soccer team made it two straight wins on Tuesday afternoon, getting the better of Mendocino 3-2 in the second game of a five-game home […]
