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Sequim’s Jolene Vaara was named the Olympic League MVP and defensive player of the year. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sequim’s Jolene Vaara picked as back-to-back Olympic League MVP

Chartraw, Mason first-teamers; Smith sisters make second team

Sequim’s Jolene Vaara was named the Olympic League MVP and defensive player of the year. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Forks Spartans.
Forks Spartans.

AREA SPORTS: Neah Bay’s Chambers, Swan share North Olympic League Boys Basketball MVP honors

Neah Bay guard Makyah Chambers and forward Tyler Swan have been named boys basketball… Continue reading

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Port Angeles Lindsay Smith, right, edges past Bainbridge'a Carlyn Moore on Tuesday in Port Angeles.
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Port Angeles Lindsay Smith, right, edges past Bainbridge'a Carlyn Moore on Tuesday in Port Angeles.
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Peninsula's Allie Greene, right, puts the ball up over Skagit Valley's Madisyn Butenschoen on Wednesday on the Pirate home court in Port Angeles.
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Peninsula's Allie Greene, right, puts the ball up over Skagit Valley's Madisyn Butenschoen on Wednesday on the Pirate home court in Port Angeles.
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Peninsula's Jason Ervin, right, is held off by Skagit Valley's Sylas Williams, left, and Connor Drinkwine on Wednesday night in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men stymied by Skagit Valley

Cardinals get revenge for Peninsula road win

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Peninsula's Jason Ervin, right, is held off by Skagit Valley's Sylas Williams, left, and Connor Drinkwine on Wednesday night in Port Angeles.

AREA SPORTS: Bicycle tune-up fundraiser benefits Olympic Discovery Trail

Razor clam digs underway along ocean beaches The following razor clam digs during afternoon and evening low tides (noon to midnight only) will proceed as… Continue reading

The defending state champion Neah Bay girls basketball team celebrates its tridistrict championship Saturday in Mount Vernon. (Courtesy photo)

PREP GIRLS ROUNDUP: Neah Bay wins district; Forks to state

No. 1 Neah Bay repeated as the tridistrict girls basketball tournament champions, blowing out rival and No. 2-rated Mount Vernon Christian 61-30… Continue reading

The defending state champion Neah Bay girls basketball team celebrates its tridistrict championship Saturday in Mount Vernon. (Courtesy photo)
The Neah Bay Red Devils repeated as Tri-District Tournament champions. The Red Devils will be the No. 1 seed to state when regional matchups are announced.

TRI-DISTRICT BASKETBALL: No. 1 Neah Bay girls smash No. 2 Mount Vernon Christian, repeat as champions

No. 1 Neah Bay repeated as Tri-District Girls Basketball Tournament champions, blowing out rival and No. 2-rated Mount Vernon Christian 61-30 on… Continue reading

The Neah Bay Red Devils repeated as Tri-District Tournament champions. The Red Devils will be the No. 1 seed to state when regional matchups are announced.

BI-DISTRICT BASKETBALL: Sequim girls stumble late in loser-out contest

Final game for Sequim standout Jolene Vaara

Jordan Nailon/ Daily News Forks’ Bailey Johnson tracks down a loose ball during the Spartans’ state regional sealing victory over Toledo in the Class 2B District IV Tournament Saturday at W.F. West High School.
Jordan Nailon/ Daily News Forks’ Bailey Johnson tracks down a loose ball during the Spartans’ state regional sealing victory over Toledo in the Class 2B District IV Tournament Saturday at W.F. West High School.

PREP PLAYOFF BASKETBALL: Port Angeles girls finish third at district

Riders come from behind to beat Enumclaw

STATE WRESTLING UPDATE: Four Forks grapplers reach semifinal rounds

North Olympic Peninsula wrestlers will wrap their seasons today at Mat Classic XXXV, the state wrestling tournament at the Tacoma Dome. Forks had… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL: Sequim’s season ends with bidistrict loss to Franklin Pierce

Forks girls fall but play for state Saturday morning

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men fall in double-OT thriller

Pirate women remain unbeaten atop North

Sequim’s Gracie Chartraw avoids the defense of Enumclaw’s Sydney VanHoof, center, and Ava Smith during the Wolves’ Class 2A bi-district defeat at home Wednesday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP BASKETBALL: Sequim shots won’t fall in bi-district loss

Forks boys bow out with 2-2 district record

Sequim’s Gracie Chartraw avoids the defense of Enumclaw’s Sydney VanHoof, center, and Ava Smith during the Wolves’ Class 2A bi-district defeat at home Wednesday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim’s Charlie Grider (11) defends the rim against Evergreen’s Mohamed Abdi (5) in Tuesday’s bidistrict basketball playoff game in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Sequim boys and Forks girls remain alive

Sequim’s seniors came through in their final game in Rick Kaps Gym as the Wolves stayed alive with a 73-61 Class 2A bi-district… Continue reading

Sequim’s Charlie Grider (11) defends the rim against Evergreen’s Mohamed Abdi (5) in Tuesday’s bidistrict basketball playoff game in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Port Angeles Roughriders
Port Angeles Roughriders
Napavine’s Cal Bullock, center, splits the defense of Forks’ Kyle Lohrengel and Dylan Micheau during a Class 2B Southwest District Tournament game at W.F. West High School in Chehalis. (Dylan Wilhelm/The Chronicle)
Napavine’s Cal Bullock, center, splits the defense of Forks’ Kyle Lohrengel and Dylan Micheau during a Class 2B Southwest District Tournament game at W.F. West High School in Chehalis. (Dylan Wilhelm/The Chronicle)