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Larry Beatty, left, a track and field star for Port Angeles from 1982 and Alison Maxwell, also a track runner from 2001, were among the 2023 class of the Port Angeles Roughriders Hall of Fame. (Photos by Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Larry Beatty, left, a track and field star for Port Angeles from 1982 and Alison Maxwell, also a track runner from 2001, were among the 2023 class of the Port Angeles Roughriders Hall of Fame. (Photos by Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Quarterback Lars Wiker (10) is back this year for the Sequim Wolves, who will be looking to bounce back from a 2-7 season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Sequim looks to bounce back

Wolves plan to take care of ‘little things’ that make the difference

Quarterback Lars Wiker (10) is back this year for the Sequim Wolves, who will be looking to bounce back from a 2-7 season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
The Big Hurt.

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Big Hurt returns to Port Angeles Sept. 23

Prepare for an unparalleled celebration of athleticism, camaraderie and sheer determination as The Big Hurt multisport weekend makes its return on Sept.… Continue reading

The Big Hurt.

OUTDOORS: Wild coho, Chinook closed in western Strait

Salmon fishing east of the Bonilla-Tatoosh line in Marine Area 4 has been closed through Sept. 30, though wild coho west of the… Continue reading

Neah Bay’s Jodell Wimberly carries the ball during a game last fall against Crescent. Wimberly is the leading offensive skill position player returning from last season’s Class 1B state runner-up Red Devils. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Neah Bay’s Jodell Wimberly carries the ball during a game last fall against Crescent. Wimberly is the leading offensive skill position player returning from last season’s Class 1B state runner-up Red Devils. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula College's Briana-Jean Tanaka (2) battles with Lower Columbia's Nataija Blaylock (21) for the ball in an NWAC Friendly held Tuesday in Tukwila. In the background is Peninsula College's Anna Petty. Tanaka and Petty each scored two goals as Peninsula won 8-1. (Rick Ross/Peninsula College)

WOMEN’S COLLEGE SOCCER: Pirates crush highly ranked LCC 8-1 in Tukwila

After a somewhat sluggish season-opening victory, the Peninsula College women’s soccer team showed their might Tuesday, absolutely crushing what is supposed to be… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Briana-Jean Tanaka (2) battles with Lower Columbia's Nataija Blaylock (21) for the ball in an NWAC Friendly held Tuesday in Tukwila. In the background is Peninsula College's Anna Petty. Tanaka and Petty each scored two goals as Peninsula won 8-1. (Rick Ross/Peninsula College)
Peninsula College Pirates.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men beat SW Oregon 3-0

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team got into the win column in their NWAC Friendlies opener with a 3-0 victory over Southwest Oregon… Continue reading

Peninsula College Pirates.
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Peninsula's Taya Bpohenko, left, looks for control as North Idaho's Cora Anderson looks back during Saturday's friendly at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angele.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula hangs on tight for win

Two early goals enough in 2-1 victory over North Idaho

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Peninsula's Taya Bpohenko, left, looks for control as North Idaho's Cora Anderson looks back during Saturday's friendly at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angele.

RECREATION: Indian Island Naval base to host fun run event

Naval Magazine Indian Island is hosting the installation’s annual Deer Run 5K and one-mile fun run on Sept. 16. This event is… Continue reading

Washington State mascot Butch T. Cougar rides a vehicle before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pullman. (Young Kwak/The Associated Press)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Sometimes, WSU, you get what you need

Everyone has chimed in on the mess surrounding the demise of the Pac-12 and I thought I would approach it from a Mountain West perspective.… Continue reading

Washington State mascot Butch T. Cougar rides a vehicle before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pullman. (Young Kwak/The Associated Press)
A Puget Sound coonstripe dock shrimp. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

OUTDOORS: Non-spot shrimp open in Marine Area 6

Marine Area 6 (Strait of Juan de Fuca from Low Point east to Point Wilson, Port Townsend) opened Tuesday for the recreational harvest… Continue reading

A Puget Sound coonstripe dock shrimp. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Colby Scheuber of Ocosta High School and Grays Harbor College, was the top pitcher for the Port Angeles Lefties this season, finishing with an ERA of 2.16, second-best in the West Coast League. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Some great seasons for players; team looks to build depth

The Port Angeles Lefties wrapped up their sixth season still on the hunt for their first playoff berth, but planning on bigger… Continue reading

Colby Scheuber of Ocosta High School and Grays Harbor College, was the top pitcher for the Port Angeles Lefties this season, finishing with an ERA of 2.16, second-best in the West Coast League. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles' Julio Vasquez hits a fly ball in the second inning Sunday against the Bellingham Bells at Civic Field in Port Angeles. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties fall in 10 innings in last game of year

Port Angeles snaps losing streak with Saturday victory

Port Angeles' Julio Vasquez hits a fly ball in the second inning Sunday against the Bellingham Bells at Civic Field in Port Angeles. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
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Lefties second baseman Roberto Nunez, right, looks for an opportunity to tag out Springfield's Dawson Santana at second on Friday night in Port Angeles.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ Nunez is soaring this season

Second in WCL in hits with legitimate shot at league batting title

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Lefties second baseman Roberto Nunez, right, looks for an opportunity to tag out Springfield's Dawson Santana at second on Friday night in Port Angeles.
Portugal's Ana Borges, right, reacts as she is tackled by United States' Sophia Smith during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: U.S. women barely escape loss against Portugal

A goal post saved the United States from elimination at the Women’s World Cup. Ana Capeta nearly scored for Portugal in… Continue reading

Portugal's Ana Borges, right, reacts as she is tackled by United States' Sophia Smith during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing Team competes at the Extreme Sports Park on Sunday in the American Sprint Boat Racing finals in the unlimited class. The Wicked Racing boat, driven by Dan Morrison and navigated by Sami Gustufson, finished third. A total of 38 teams from the U.S., Canada and New Zealand competed at ESP this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: (Updated) Spring boats bigger than ever, thrilling as always

A total of 38 teams from three countries and several states converged on the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles for… Continue reading

The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing Team competes at the Extreme Sports Park on Sunday in the American Sprint Boat Racing finals in the unlimited class. The Wicked Racing boat, driven by Dan Morrison and navigated by Sami Gustufson, finished third. A total of 38 teams from the U.S., Canada and New Zealand competed at ESP this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., driving races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint Boat Racing at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. A total of 38 teams from the U.S. and New Zealand competed in unlimited, modified and 400 classes in racing that was expanded to two days this summer. For final results, go online at www.peninsuladailynews.com or look in Tuesday's sports section. The sprint boats will return to the ESP on Sept. 9-11. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boats tear up the water this weekend

Above, the Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., as the driver races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint… Continue reading

The Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., driving races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint Boat Racing at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. A total of 38 teams from the U.S. and New Zealand competed in unlimited, modified and 400 classes in racing that was expanded to two days this summer. For final results, go online at www.peninsuladailynews.com or look in Tuesday's sports section. The sprint boats will return to the ESP on Sept. 9-11. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

CEDARS AT DUNGENESS: Sixkiller tournament raises $81,000

The Olympic Sling team of Todd Negus, Chad Wagner, Paul Reed, Bill Evanstead and Husky celebrity Tim Burnham beat 37 other teams to… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties rally late against Bellingham but come up short

The Port Angeles Lefties have been struggling at the plate of late, but their bats woke up late Sunday against Bellingham, putting a… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties.
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The Jeepers Creepers sprint boat driven by Dillion Cummings with Teri Cummings, both of Sequim, crashes out during a qualifying run Saturday. The crash caused injuries to the crew and delayed the race for 30 minutes as medical officials treated the driver and navigator.
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The Jeepers Creepers sprint boat driven by Dillion Cummings with Teri Cummings, both of Sequim, crashes out during a qualifying run Saturday. The crash caused injuries to the crew and delayed the race for 30 minutes as medical officials treated the driver and navigator.