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Forks quarterback Bubba Hernandez (8) runs the ball against Morton-White Pass on Friday night as Landin Davis (5) blocks. Hernandez had three touchdown passes and a 56-yard touchdown run as Forks won 40-0. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Forks rolls to 3-0 record; Neah Bay dusts off Crescent

The motto for the Forks football team this season is that the team is ready to go to work. And so far, the… Continue reading

Forks quarterback Bubba Hernandez (8) runs the ball against Morton-White Pass on Friday night as Landin Davis (5) blocks. Hernandez had three touchdown passes and a 56-yard touchdown run as Forks won 40-0. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Emily Matthiessen (2)/Olympic Peninsula News Group Port Angeles’ Izzy Felton, left, and Sequim’s Mikiah Winter jostle for possession of the ball along the sideline during the first half of the Wolves 2-1 Rainshadow Rumble girls soccer victory.

GIRLS SOCCER: Sequim edges Port Angeles 2-1 in first Rainshadow Rumble rivalry match

Grove makes late penalty kick save

Emily Matthiessen (2)/Olympic Peninsula News Group Port Angeles’ Izzy Felton, left, and Sequim’s Mikiah Winter jostle for possession of the ball along the sideline during the first half of the Wolves 2-1 Rainshadow Rumble girls soccer victory.

OUTDOORS: High gas prices beaching anglers?

A WAVE OF beach casters has descended on the beaches of Admiralty Inlet this salmon season including Point Wilson at Fort Worden and Marrowstone Point… Continue reading

Sequim’s Annie Ellefson competes in the 100-yard freestyle relay during the Wolves’ 86-75 win over East Jefferson on Wednesday at the YMCA of Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim girls swim past East Jefferson

Olympic League Cross Country jamboree and Port Angeles tennis wins big

Sequim’s Annie Ellefson competes in the 100-yard freestyle relay during the Wolves’ 86-75 win over East Jefferson on Wednesday at the YMCA of Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Paige Mason goal lifts Port Angeles over Kingston

Taryn Johnson scores five goals in Sequim’s 9-1 win over North Mason

Forks' Landin Davis (5) runs through a host of Red Devils as he faces Neah Bay's JQ Johnson (23). Also in the action is Forks' Jeremy Hutto (72). (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Forks rolls past Neah Bay as Hernandez accounts for 6 TDs

Plus Area and Statewide Scores

Forks' Landin Davis (5) runs through a host of Red Devils as he faces Neah Bay's JQ Johnson (23). Also in the action is Forks' Jeremy Hutto (72). (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS: Sequim Football Boosters hold meet the team event Friday night at stadium

The Sequim Football Booster Club will hold a meet the Wolves event tonight at… Continue reading

Peninsula College’s Jem Ndja (22) heads the ball upfield while defended by Everett’s Reid Schaeffer, left, and Luis Carillo during the Pirates’ 3-2 home loss Wednesday at Wally Sigmar Field. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College Athletics)

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men suffer rare home loss

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men suffer rare home loss

Peninsula College’s Jem Ndja (22) heads the ball upfield while defended by Everett’s Reid Schaeffer, left, and Luis Carillo during the Pirates’ 3-2 home loss Wednesday at Wally Sigmar Field. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College Athletics)
Peninsula College's Anna Petty (8) battles with Everett's Miah Manibusan (18) over possession of the ball in Wednesday's match at Wally Sigmar Field. Petty had two goals and an assist in an 11-0 Peninsula victory. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

WOMEN’S COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula crushes Everett 11-0

PA’s Anna Petty two goals and an assist

Peninsula College's Anna Petty (8) battles with Everett's Miah Manibusan (18) over possession of the ball in Wednesday's match at Wally Sigmar Field. Petty had two goals and an assist in an 11-0 Peninsula victory. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)
East Jefferson Rivals

GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: East Jefferson’s speedy seniors will do the heavy lifting

East Jefferson’s girls soccer roster provides a mixture of experienced returners and some green relative newcomers to the sport. The Rivals have battled… Continue reading

East Jefferson Rivals
Sequim’s Jennyfer Gomez, front, takes a header in front of Port Angeles’ Becca Manson last year at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles. Gomez, a second-team all-Olympic League selection, is back this year as a strong midfielder for the Wolves. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: Sequim seeks state bid with roster rich in talent

Taryn Johnson and her 52 career goals among returning players

Sequim’s Jennyfer Gomez, front, takes a header in front of Port Angeles’ Becca Manson last year at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles. Gomez, a second-team all-Olympic League selection, is back this year as a strong midfielder for the Wolves. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Spartan Gunner Rogers (16) and Sequim's Zeke Schmadeke (14) pull in a Forks pass for joint possession. Joint possession goes to the offense giving Forks a first down. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Forks holds back Sequim’s late charge

Crescent wins in a shutout

Spartan Gunner Rogers (16) and Sequim's Zeke Schmadeke (14) pull in a Forks pass for joint possession. Joint possession goes to the offense giving Forks a first down. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: Port Angeles young, but Roughriders have plenty of skill

Return 10 varsity players

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Camano Island angler Wade La Fontaine caught this state-record dolphinfish (also known as mahi mahi or dorado) while charter fishing off Westport on Aug. 25. The 21-pound fish measured 48 inches in length.

OUTDOORS: State-record dorado caught off Westport

Found in 70-degree water

Camano Island angler Wade La Fontaine caught this state-record dolphinfish (also known as mahi mahi or dorado) while charter fishing off Westport on Aug. 25. The 21-pound fish measured 48 inches in length.
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Quilcene’s Mason Iverson, left, fights for yardage during a Sept. 2022 game against Crescent. Iverson led the Rangers in rushing yards last season and returns at fullback for Quilcene.

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene looking for return trip to state

Rangers becoming a 1B mainstay

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Quilcene’s Mason Iverson, left, fights for yardage during a Sept. 2022 game against Crescent. Iverson led the Rangers in rushing yards last season and returns at fullback for Quilcene.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Kason Albaugh, center, gets a block from teammate Landyn Jones as Anacortes' defenders Brock Beaner, left, and Braden Thomas close in during the first quarter on Friday in Port Angeles.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Senior-led Port Angeles should be in the playoff chase

Talent, experience and maybe most importantly consistency in the coaching staff heads up the Port Angeles 2023 football team under third-year head… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Kason Albaugh, center, gets a block from teammate Landyn Jones as Anacortes' defenders Brock Beaner, left, and Braden Thomas close in during the first quarter on Friday in Port Angeles.
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Gary Zambor makes the catch at the 3-yard line during an October 2022 win over Klahowya. Zambor will be counted on once again to be a playmaker for the Rivals on both sides of the football.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: East Jefferson looking to learn

A three-year starter returning at quarterback, experienced playmakers at wide receiver and a lineman who can squat 400 pounds head up a… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Gary Zambor makes the catch at the 3-yard line during an October 2022 win over Klahowya. Zambor will be counted on once again to be a playmaker for the Rivals on both sides of the football.
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Forks' Nate Dahlgren (40) busts loose for yardage during a 2022 game against Sequim.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Senior-heavy Forks team also has 14 freshmen

Forks is set to rely on a deep and experienced crop of seniors providing leadership to a large freshman class all while enjoying… Continue reading

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Forks' Nate Dahlgren (40) busts loose for yardage during a 2022 game against Sequim.
Members of the Port Angeles Junior Badminton team, from left, Tyna Barinaga, Caroline Jensen; back row, Judy Brodhun and Susie Childers were part of a squad that won an unprecedented 11 nationals titles as well as three second-place finishes in the 1964 Junior Nationals Tournament held in Pomona, Callif. Port Angeles players reached the finals 12 of 15 events.

HALL OF FAME: 1964 Port Angeles Junior Badminton squad leads slate of Port Angeles Hall inductees

Tickets for Aug. 26 dinner available

Members of the Port Angeles Junior Badminton team, from left, Tyna Barinaga, Caroline Jensen; back row, Judy Brodhun and Susie Childers were part of a squad that won an unprecedented 11 nationals titles as well as three second-place finishes in the 1964 Junior Nationals Tournament held in Pomona, Callif. Port Angeles players reached the finals 12 of 15 events.
The Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association hosted their Inaugural OPRA Coastal Beach Regatta at Hollywood Beach on Sunday. Port Angeles rower participation included from left, Mason Mai, Low Handicap Solo; Cooper Disque, second Place, Low Handicap Solo; Ella Shultz. fourth place Low Handicap Solo; and Harrison Fulton, third place High Handicap Solo.

ROWING: Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association’s coastal beach rowing event on Hollywood Beach a hit

More regattas to follow

The Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association hosted their Inaugural OPRA Coastal Beach Regatta at Hollywood Beach on Sunday. Port Angeles rower participation included from left, Mason Mai, Low Handicap Solo; Cooper Disque, second Place, Low Handicap Solo; Ella Shultz. fourth place Low Handicap Solo; and Harrison Fulton, third place High Handicap Solo.