Pierre LaBossiere

Sequim, Port Angeles.

DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Sequim, PA both fall just short of state

Both teams had good runs at the District 2/3 2A tournament, but the Port Angeles and Sequim volleyball squads fell just short of… Continue reading

Sequim, Port Angeles.
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The Port Angeles girls swim team finished fifth at the state swim and dive championships, the team's highest finish since 2017. From left are assistant coach Lisa Walls, Mackenzie DuBois, Rachel Cooper, Lucia Garcia-Pulido, Lynzee Reid, Brooke St. Luise, Harper McGuire, Grace Possinger, Yau Fu, Lizzy Shaw, Danika Asgeirsson, Sara Wilson and coach Sally Cole.

STATE SWIM MEET: Port Angeles girls finish fifth

Team’s best showing at state meet since 2017

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The Port Angeles girls swim team finished fifth at the state swim and dive championships, the team's highest finish since 2017. From left are assistant coach Lisa Walls, Mackenzie DuBois, Rachel Cooper, Lucia Garcia-Pulido, Lynzee Reid, Brooke St. Luise, Harper McGuire, Grace Possinger, Yau Fu, Lizzy Shaw, Danika Asgeirsson, Sara Wilson and coach Sally Cole.
Quilcene Rangers

STATE 1B FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Quilcene overcome in second half by DeSales

The Quilcene Rangers football team got off to a good start against DeSales, finding itself down just one touchdown late in the… Continue reading

Quilcene Rangers

PREP VOLLEYBALL. FOOTBALL: Forks all-league selections named

Forks’ Kyra Neel was named the Pacific 2B League volleyball MVP and teammates Kadie Wood and Kaidence Rigby made the first team. All… Continue reading

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Lincoln Park BMX track operator Sean Coleman, left, talks with track design assistant Colby Groves last year. Coleman was named volunteer of the year by the Washington Festivals and Events Association.

LINCOLN PARK BMX: Track operator Sean Coleman named state Volunteer of the Year

Several years ago, Sean Coleman took his kids out BMX riding and believed the facilities were not good enough in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

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Lincoln Park BMX track operator Sean Coleman, left, talks with track design assistant Colby Groves last year. Coleman was named volunteer of the year by the Washington Festivals and Events Association.
Kyra Neel, Forks volleyball

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kyra Neel, Forks volleyball

It was quite a week for Forks volleyball player Kyra Neel. After winning three matches and losing two at the District 4 2B tournament, the… Continue reading

Kyra Neel, Forks volleyball
(Left) The Klahhane Gymnastics bronze team. From left, front, are McKinlee Thomason, CarlyMae Riggs, Paytynn Lindley and Charlotte Nevil. From left, back, are Raeleigh Thomason, Morgan Smith, Lainey DePiro and Harper Waterkotte.
(Right) The Klahhane Gymnastics gold and platinum gymnasts. In the front is Harper Hilliker. From left, middle, are Gracelyn Goss, Raynee Ciarlo, Kira Hartman, Elyse Brown and Scarlett Sullivan. From left, standing, are Daylen Williams and Lucy Spekler.

GYMNASTICS: Klahhane adds team and begins season

The expanded Klahhane Gymnastics teams had a solid start to their season at the Pumpkin Fest Meet at Metropolitan Gymnastics in Kent… Continue reading

(Left) The Klahhane Gymnastics bronze team. From left, front, are McKinlee Thomason, CarlyMae Riggs, Paytynn Lindley and Charlotte Nevil. From left, back, are Raeleigh Thomason, Morgan Smith, Lainey DePiro and Harper Waterkotte.
(Right) The Klahhane Gymnastics gold and platinum gymnasts. In the front is Harper Hilliker. From left, middle, are Gracelyn Goss, Raynee Ciarlo, Kira Hartman, Elyse Brown and Scarlett Sullivan. From left, standing, are Daylen Williams and Lucy Spekler.
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The Forks volleyball team celebrates Saturday in Raymond qualifying for the state 2B tournament, the Spartans' first trip to state since 2003.
Photo courtesy of Kim Weissenfels
The Forks volleyball team celebrates Saturday in Raymond qualifying for the state 2B tournament, the Spartans' first trip to state since 2003.
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Peninsula goalkeeper Frida Markstrom fends off shot during a penalty shootout to determine a winner of Saturday's NWAC semifinal game against Spokane at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Women lose NWAC quarterfinal on penalty kicks; men fall 2-0

Both the Peninsula College men and women’s soccer seasons came to heartbreaking ends in bitter cold Saturday night in the Northwest Athletic… Continue reading

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Peninsula goalkeeper Frida Markstrom fends off shot during a penalty shootout to determine a winner of Saturday's NWAC semifinal game against Spokane at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Quilcene wins, moves on to state tournament

Crescent’s season comes to an end

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles swimmers third at district; Forks VB earns trip to state

The Port Angeles girls swim and dive team finished third out of 16 schools at the West Central District 2/3 championships held this… Continue reading

STATE CROSS COUNTRY: PA’s Gladfelter finishes third; East Jefferson girls sixth

Port Angeles’ Jack Gladfelter finished third among 2A boys at the state cross-country championships, while the East Jefferson girls, missing their top runner,… Continue reading

PREP VOLLEYBALL: PA spikers sweep Olympic in league tourney opener; Sequim next

The Port Angeles volleyball team swept Olympic 3-0 (25-14, 25-20, 25-17) in the opening round of the Olympic 2A League tournament. The… Continue reading

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The Peninsula College men's soccer team celebrates winning the North Region on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Skagit Valley.

PENINSULA COLLEGE SOCCER: North champs men and women prepare for NWAC playoffs Saturday

One team is looking to make history. The other one came out on top of the most brutal region in the Northwest… Continue reading

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The Peninsula College men's soccer team celebrates winning the North Region on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Skagit Valley.
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Ava Hairell tips the volleyball back over the net in their match Monday against North Mason. In on the play is Alaina Baublitz (4), Josephine Edgington (3) and is Lily Halberg (12).

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Port Angeles sweeps North Mason to lock up third place

The Port Angeles girls volleyball team swept North Mason 3-0 (25-10, 25-19, 25-19) to secure third place in the Olympic 2A League.… Continue reading

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Ava Hairell tips the volleyball back over the net in their match Monday against North Mason. In on the play is Alaina Baublitz (4), Josephine Edgington (3) and is Lily Halberg (12).
Garrett Little, Sequim tennis

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Garrett Little, Sequim boys tennis

Sequim’s Garrett Little will have to wait a few months to make noise at the state 2A boys tennis tournament, but based on his performance… Continue reading

Garrett Little, Sequim tennis

PREP SPORTS: Postseason kicks off tonight for PA, Sequim soccer and volleyball

Port Angeles football falls just short of district, but schedules extra game Friday

OUTDOORS: Olympic National Park reopens coastal rivers to fishing Tuesday

An emergency closure of recreational fishing in many rivers and streams at Olympic National Park will end at 12:01 am Tuesday. The… Continue reading

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Peninsula's Tim Deser, left, and teammate Alfonso Santos de Cruz, push down Skagit Valley's Oscar Ibarra for a penalty on Saturday in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men win North; women remain perfect

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team got a needed victory to secure a North Region championship Saturday, while the women completed another… Continue reading

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Peninsula's Tim Deser, left, and teammate Alfonso Santos de Cruz, push down Skagit Valley's Oscar Ibarra for a penalty on Saturday in Port Angeles.

DISTRICT CROSS-COUNTRY: Gladfelter, Manza both win district

PA boys, Sequim girls, both EJ teams to state