By Ray Hamill — It’s been an exciting spring on the local high school baseball and softball fields, with all four local conferences set to go down to the final day of […]
All four local leagues go down to the final day of action
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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.
Munson’s no-hitter highlights Eureka, Arcata split
By Ray Hamill — Eureka senior Brady Munson pitched a no-hitter in game one of a doubleheader at home to Arcata on Saturday, as the Loggers set up an all-or-nothing series against […]
Hoopa girls finding momentum at the right time
By Ray Hamill — The Hoopa Valley girls are getting hot at just the right time. After struggling to get in games and quality practice time early in the year, the Warriors […]
Who is the best pitcher in the H-DNL?
By Ray Hamill — It’s been a challenging spring at the plate for much of the H-DNL, facing off against what is arguably one of the greatest classes of pitchers we’ve ever […]
Big day for Eureka’s Dusi and South Fork golfers
The Eureka Loggers took over the top three individual spots in the Humboldt-Del Norte League in boys golf on Thursday with another strong showing at Shelter Cove. Matt Dusi shot a very […]
Fortuna Huskies sweep two at Hoopa
The Fortuna Huskies ended an eight-game losing streak with a doubleheader sweep at struggling Hoopa on Thursday. The Fortuna bats exploded for 45 hits in the two games, as the visitors won […]
Big 5 picture becomes a little clearer
By Ray Hamill — The Eureka Loggers have put themselves in prime position to challenge for a third consecutive Big 5 championship next week after taking the opening game of a key […]
Arcata to host Coach Cheek Invitational
Arcata High will host the first annual Coach Cheek Invitational softball tournament this weekend, with the action getting under way on Friday afternoon. The tournament will feature six teams playing three games […]
Loggers win key showdown, remain on track
By Ray Hamill — Eureka senior Kalebh Hill came up with the big hit at the Arcata Ball Park on Thursday afternoon, leading the Loggers to a key Big 5 win over […]
Bell ready and relaxed ahead of Bellator showdown
By Ray Hamill — Cass Bell is ready for whatever his opponent is going to throw his way on Saturday night, according to his coach John “Juan” Thompson. Bell, an Arcata native, […]
Corsairs close out baseball season at Lassen
The Corsairs’ late winning streak came to an end on Wednesday along with their season, as the CR men dropped both ends of a doubleheader at Lassen. Redwoods lost 16-1 and 9-2, […]
Loggers focus again on baseball, as Big 5 heats up
By Ray Hamill — It’s back to baseball on Thursday for the Eureka Loggers, who will try to move on from the recent firing of head coach Jackie Christensen when they open […]
Dusi leads the way as Loggers continue to roll
The Eureka boys continued to dominate in high school golf on Monday, taking the top three spots in the latest round of the Humboldt-Del Norte League at Baywood. Eureka’s Matt Dusi paced […]
Panthers shut out Crusaders for seventh straight win
By Ray Hamill — The Panthers are showing no signs of slowing down, and if anything appear to be growing stronger. On Wednesday afternoon, McKinleyville won a seventh straight game, shutting out […]
Four local stars named all-state in basketball
By Ray Hamill — Four local basketball players have been named to the MaxPreps all-state teams, including Big 5 MVP Kaleya Sanchez of Del Norte, who was named to the girls Division-4 […]
Dickey bringing trademark intensity to CR
By Ray Hamill — The College of the Redwoods women’s basketball team just got a little tougher. On Monday, McKinleyville senior Theresia Dickey signed a letter of intent to play for the […]
Hoopa girls set up championship decider
The Hoopa valley girls set up a title deciding softball doubleheader against St. Bernard’s next week after beating South Fork twice at home on Tuesday. The Warriors, who are defending Little 4 […]
Hughes, Wildcats shut out rival Huskies
The Ferndale Wildcats won baseball’s version of the Milk Can on Tuesday, defeating close rivals Fortuna 5-0. Austin Hughes pitched five scoreless innings for the win, as the Cats improved to 9-9 […]
Robins not included among four candidates for full-time AD position
By Ray Hamill — Humboldt State interim Athletic Director Duncan Robins appears to be out of the race for the full-time AD position. On Tuesday, the school announced it will hold an […]
Redwoods women take third in conference
After closing out the season strong and getting a little help from a conference rival, the College of the Redwoods softball team clinched third in the Golden Valley Conference. The Corsairs, who […]
