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Ray Hamill @RTHamill

Ray Hamill is a sportswriter for HumboldtSports.com and the author of three books, including Help, My Horse is Drowning!, a humorous look at sports

Joined April 2009
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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
1 Nov 2025
It took 403 minutes and 57 seconds, but an opposing team finally scored on the Ferndale Wildcats this season when McKinleyville QB Ruger Baxter connected with receiver Trevor Marsh on a six-yard TD pass during the second quarter of Friday's game. The Cats led 35-0 at the time
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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
23 Nov 2024
Cal Tucker's amazing catch for Arcata in Friday's NCS playoff game against Petaluma
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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
20 Apr 2024
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Several locals feature among the NCS leaders in track and field

By Ray Hamill — Six H-DNL athletes are currently ranked in the top 10 in the North Coast Section in their top track and field events, including one standout who is ranked in the top six in two diff…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
27 Jan 2023
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Nick White steps down as Del Norte football coach 

By Ray Hamill — Nick White has stepped down as head coach of the Del Norte High football program after four years in charge. The well-respected and highly-successful coach announced his decision pu…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
14 Dec 2022
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Jacks and alumni celebrate historic national championship

This was a championship achieved with grit and determination, and one that was celebrated by generations of Humboldt players. On Sunday, the Jacks overwhelmed the overwhelming favorites in the Nati…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
6 Dec 2022
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St. Bernard’s girls win Cloverdale tournament

It has been an impressive start to the new basketball season for the St. Bernard’s girls, who continued to roll at the Cloverdale tournament on Saturday morning. The Crusaders made it three wins ou…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
6 Dec 2022
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Mistakes costly for Corsairs in Grizzly Bowl, but future remains bright

By Ray Hamill — The Corsairs will have to wait at least one more year to end their long bowl game victory drought, but there’s every reason to feel optimistic they won’t be waiting much longer. A m…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
7 Oct 2022
It was another fun night at the Bear River Casino ... humboldtsports.com/2022/10/0…

Fan favorites return with a bang at Bear River Fight Night

Two fan favorites returned to the cage with a bang at the Bear River Casino two weeks ago. Austin Mitchell and Ross Lopez both won their fights in decisive fashion with first-round TKOs in the co-m…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
7 Oct 2022
Rugby returns to the Redwood Bowl this weekend ... humboldtsports.com/2022/10/0…

Jacks determined to build their program as rugby returns to the Redwood Bowl 

By Ray Hamill — Cal Poly Humboldt men’s rugby is inviting the local sports community to check out their brand of football this weekend, as college rugby returns to the Redwood Bowl. As part of thei…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
2 Oct 2022
A statement win for the Warriors on Friday ... humboldtsports.com/2022/09/3…
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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
2 Oct 2022
An incredible finish at the Redwood Bowl on Saturday ... humboldtsports.com/2022/10/0…

Corsairs edge the Owls in double-OT instant classic at the Redwood Bowl

By Ray Hamill — College football is back on the North Coast this fall and it has not disappointed. On Saturday afternoon, College of the Redwoods won for the third straight weekend, barely outlasti…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
23 Sep 2022
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL — What’s next for the H-DNL teams

By Ray Hamill — This weekend’s high school football schedule features a pair of all-local matchups, while two Little 4 teams will rest up ahead of next week’s league openers. On Friday night, the h…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
23 Sep 2022
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Two local favorites take center stage as Bear River fights return

By Ray Hamill — Two popular local fighters will take center stage this weekend, on a Bear River Fight Night card that features numerous North Coast fighters. The third fight night of the year at th…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
20 Jul 2022
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Older and wiser, Ruiz enjoying ‘awesome’ summer with the Crabs

By Ray Hamill — With a big decision to make later this summer, Caleb Ruiz is relishing his time with the Humboldt Crabs. The former St. Bernard’s Crusader, who is slated to start against the West C…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
20 Jul 2022
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Mack All-Stars continue to roll, 12s crowned section champs 

Tuesday night was another good one for the McKinleyville All-Stars, with the 12-year-olds capturing their section championship in Anderson and the 10s advancing to play for one in Chico. The 12-yea…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
6 Jul 2022
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BIG 5 GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR — Two-time MVP relishes the return to competition

By Ray Hamill — More than anything, McKenna Beach is just glad she got to play this year. After seeing her sophomore and junior years ravaged by COVID, this Eureka Logger was determined to make the…

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6 Jul 2022
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LITTLE 4 GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR — A three-sport star and a two-time NCS champ

By Ray Hamill — When Savannah Colegrove looks back on her high school career there are many moments that will stand out. The 2022 Hoopa High graduate was a three-sport star for the Warriors and wen…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
6 Jul 2022
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HIGH SCHOOL TEAM OF THE YEAR — Stars align for a ‘special’ group of players

By Ray Hamill — The 2021/22 school year in sports is one the Crusaders won’t easily forget, with a lot of success on multiple fronts, including a couple of history-setting campaigns. Two St. Bernar…

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
21 Jun 2022
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2021/22 HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS — Team of the Year finalists

By Ray Hamill — It was a memorable year for local high schools sports, with strong showings for the H-DNL on several sporting fronts. All of which means we had a deep pool of worthy candidates for …

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Ray Hamill@RTHamill
21 Jun 2022
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2021/22 HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS — Coach of the Year finalists

By Ray Hamill — The success of the H-DNL begins with the coaching and that continued to be the case this year. League-wide we saw some outstanding coaches in every sport, particularly in basketball…

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