It was a weird day of sorts for the Humboldt Eagles 19U, who lost a shortened, delayed game to the Reno Muckdogs, 8-4. Also in action early on Monday, the Northern Humboldt […]
Monday’s Legion Roundup — Eagles, Giants both lose
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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.
Saturday’s loss a good ‘learning experience’ for Miller
Eureka MMA fighter Tyson Miller lost a close decision at the San Francisco Dragon House fight night on Saturday. Miller, 21, lost to Dupra Goodman in a 180-pound fight, and is now […]
B52s, Crabs hit the road after mixed fortunes this weekend
The Humboldt Crabs and Humboldt B52s will both hit the road this week, and the next time we see them locally is when they play back-to-back games against each other in the […]
Weekend Legion Roundup — Eagles, Giants and Knights all impress
The Humboldt Eagles 17U improved to 9-2 with a pair of wins on the road this weekend, beating the Mendocino Dirtbags 11-2 on Saturday and 7-0 on Sunday. Also in action this […]
Humboldt Eagles 19U continue to soar on the road
The Humboldt Eagles 19U American Legion squad continued to impress over the weekend, sweeping the first four games of a tough road trip, including taking their two league openers. The Eagles, who […]
B52s get back to winning ways against Ringtails
Craig Broadman pitched 5.2 scoreless innings on Friday night as the Humboldt B52s overcame an injury to starter Luis Pimentel on the way to an 8-2 win over the Redding Ringtails at […]
Crabs no match for the Blues in series opener
It’s been a tough start to the season for the Humboldt Crabs and things don’t appear as if they’re going to get any easier for them this weekend. On Friday night, the […]
Hard work paying off as Miller prepares for the big time
By Ray Hamill — Eureka’s Tyson Miller will make his final appearance as an amateur on Saturday night, before becoming the latest local MMA fighter to turn pro. Miller, 21, will follow […]
Stellar pitching leads NH Giants past Brookings
Asher Meadows dominated on the mound for the Northern Humboldt Giants on Friday, in a 2-0 win over Brookings in American Legion baseball. Meadows pitched a one-hitter in the shutout win, while […]
Local players continue to impress as Crabs prepare for the Blues
By Ray Hamill — After splitting a two-game midweek series with Seals Baseball, the Humboldt Crabs will welcome the San Luis Obispo Blues to the Arcata Ball Park for a three-game series […]
Eagles take flight, prepare for big test
By Ray Hamill — The Humboldt Eagles 19U have plenty of quality depth on their roster this season and they’re going to need it next week. The local all-county American Legion team […]
Arcata’s Reynolds highlights new Crabs hall of fame class
By Ray Hamill — As one of the highlights of the team’s 75th anniversary season, the Humboldt Crabs will induct 10 new members to their Hall of Fame on alumni weekend. The […]
Pitchers set the early tone for B52s
By Ray Hamill — Pitching has been an early strength for the Humboldt B52s this season, and if the Eureka-based club can get match that with some offensive consistency they’ll be in for […]
Eagles 17U continue to roll against 76ers
Hayden Bode finished 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs as the Humboldt Eagles 17U continued to roll in American Legion baseball on Wednesday, defeating the Southern Humboldt 76ers 12-2 in […]
Wolfe prepares for life as a Pioneer
By Ray Hamill — Like the team he helped lead to a Big 5 championship this spring, Regan Wolfe isn’t one to back down from a challenge. And that’s something that will […]
Murphy’s top Trinity Diesel for TOC championship
It was a fitting end to a memorable season for the top seeds in the District 26 Tournament of Champions, as Murphy’s defeated Trinity Diesel 14-3 in the championship game on Tuesday […]
Gallery — Murphy’s, Trinity Diesel in action at TOC
Murphy’s defeated Trinity Diesel in the District 26 Tournament of Champions at Hiller Park in McKinleyville on Tuesday evening. For more on the game and Murphy’s big season, see Murphy’s top Trinity Diesel […]
Giants rally to beat the 76ers in Legion action
The Northern Humboldt Giants scored two runs in each of the fourth and fifth innings to rally from an early deficit in a 4-2 win over the Southern Humboldt 76ers in Arcata […]
Crabs’ home woes continue in loss to Seals Baseball
Seals Baseball scored four runs in the top of the fifth inning on the way to a 6-2 win over the Humboldt Crabs at the Arcata Ball Park on Tuesday night. With […]
As AD search stalls, what does it mean for HSU sports?
By Ray Hamill — Humboldt State has suspended the search for a new Athletics Director, although it might not be all bad news for Jacks fans. In a press release on Monday, the […]
