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PREP BASEBALL: Sequim strong in season-opening win over Forks

Eight Wolves batters record 13 runs on 12 hits, eight walks, four stolen bases

Sequim Wolves.
Matthew Miller, Port Angeles soccer

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Matthew Miller, Port Angeles soccer

Port Angeles boys soccer player Matthew Miller had quite the debut for the Roughriders this weekend. He just lost a cast over his wrist and… Continue reading

Matthew Miller, Port Angeles soccer
From left, Forks' Keira Johnson, Port Angeles' Izzy Felton and Neah Bay's Ryana Moss were all picked to play for the 2B, 2A and 1B all-state girls basketball teams this weekend.

PREP BASKETBALL: Three Olympic Peninsula girls picked for all-state teams

A trio of Olympic Peninsula senior girls basketball players were selected last week to play in the 1B, 2B and 2A all-state basketball… Continue reading

From left, Forks' Keira Johnson, Port Angeles' Izzy Felton and Neah Bay's Ryana Moss were all picked to play for the 2B, 2A and 1B all-state girls basketball teams this weekend.
Peninsula College's Marky Adams of Forks during a Vancouver Volcanoes professional game Monday night. (Vancouver Volcanoes)

BASKETBALL: Forks’ Adams continues career for pro team in Vancouver

Forks’ former all-league basketball player Marky Adams continues to play hoops as he enters his third year as a member of the professional… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Marky Adams of Forks during a Vancouver Volcanoes professional game Monday night. (Vancouver Volcanoes)

OUTDOORS: Bottomfish limits, management topic of WDFW public meeting

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a virtual public meeting at 6 p.m. March 20 to discuss management options for… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Matthew Miller, left, takes control of the ball ahead of East Jefferson's Zephy Bell on Saturday at Peninsula College.

BOYS SOCCER: Young Port Angeles squad hangs on for win over Rivals

Two late East Jefferson scores make game tight at the end

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Matthew Miller, left, takes control of the ball ahead of East Jefferson's Zephy Bell on Saturday at Peninsula College.
PA ’s starting pitcher Alex Angevine fires a pitch to home during the rainy game. dlogan

PRPE BASEBALL: Port Angeles opens season with a soggy win

Clutch hits, defense and pitching in final three innings for the Riders

PA ’s starting pitcher Alex Angevine fires a pitch to home during the rainy game. dlogan
Peninsula College’s Alexa Mackey goes to the rim up against Umpqua’s Amaya Afatasi (4) on Saturday in Pasco. Trailing the play are Peninsula’s Jenilee Donovan (11) and Shania Moananu (24). Umpqua won 73-55. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirates’ shooting goes ice cold in loss to Umpqua

Peninsula College keeps Umpqua star Fely under control, but shoots 0-for-21 in third quarter

Peninsula College’s Alexa Mackey goes to the rim up against Umpqua’s Amaya Afatasi (4) on Saturday in Pasco. Trailing the play are Peninsula’s Jenilee Donovan (11) and Shania Moananu (24). Umpqua won 73-55. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)
ay Cline/Peninsula College Athletics Peninsula's Shania Moananu turns the corner on a Centralia Trailblazer defender during the NWAC Women's Basketball Tournament on Friday at Columbia Basin College's Holden Court in Pasco.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula women open NWAC Tournament with defensive performance in win

Moananu limits Centralia’s Gore to 5 points

ay Cline/Peninsula College Athletics Peninsula's Shania Moananu turns the corner on a Centralia Trailblazer defender during the NWAC Women's Basketball Tournament on Friday at Columbia Basin College's Holden Court in Pasco.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Vailolo, Botkin named to All-Nisqually League girls basketball team

Freestyle wrestling starts Monday night

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Floats for the City of Port Angeles' boat launch on Ediz Hook sit on the ground near the launch on Friday after they were removed to prevent storm damage.

OUTDOORS: Port Angeles anglers staring at limited boat launch options ahead of April’s halibut opener

Ediz Hook Boat Launch floats damaged by storms and waves, manufacturer out of business

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Floats for the City of Port Angeles' boat launch on Ediz Hook sit on the ground near the launch on Friday after they were removed to prevent storm damage.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Neah Bay’s Amber Swan is WIAA Athlete of the Week

Shamrock Shuffle Pub Crawl benefits Hurricane Ridge Foundation March 16

From left, John Doherty and Chris Berry were the men's doubles 3.0 gold medal winners at the Olympic Pickleball Tournament.

AREA SPORTS BRIEF: Olympic Pickleball Tournament returns

The Olympic Pickleball Tournament was revived this year after a four-year hiatus due to COVID. The three-day event was held this week… Continue reading

From left, John Doherty and Chris Berry were the men's doubles 3.0 gold medal winners at the Olympic Pickleball Tournament.
Port Angeles' Millie Long was named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Newcomer of the Year in both basketball and soccer. (Max Tepper/Cal Poly, Humboldt)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Port Angeles’ Millie Long named conference newcomer of the year

The California Collegiate Athletic Association announced Tuesday that Cal Poly, Humboldt junior Millie Long was named the CCAA Newcomber of the year… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Millie Long was named the California Collegiate Athletic Association Newcomer of the Year in both basketball and soccer. (Max Tepper/Cal Poly, Humboldt)
Peninsula College's DeShawn Rushmeyer (20) and Ese Onakpoma (2) battle for a rebound with Portland's Nydir Hodges (24) and Josh Lincoln (40) in the opening round of the NWAC tournament in Pasco on Wednesday. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

NWAC TOURNAMENT: Peninsula men fall to Portland in tourney opener

Peninsula College couldn’t pull off the Northwest Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament upset over a potent Portland squad, 76-49 Wednesday at Columbia Basin… Continue reading

Peninsula College's DeShawn Rushmeyer (20) and Ese Onakpoma (2) battle for a rebound with Portland's Nydir Hodges (24) and Josh Lincoln (40) in the opening round of the NWAC tournament in Pasco on Wednesday. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)
Port Angeles tennis star Jesse Schouten, at right, with his daughter and tennis legend Roger Federer. (Courtesy photo)

PORT ANGELES HALL OF FAME: Ten more Roughriders to be inducted

Athletes in volleyball, cycling and tennis part of 2024 class

Port Angeles tennis star Jesse Schouten, at right, with his daughter and tennis legend Roger Federer. (Courtesy photo)
The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College men's soccer team meets before playing a scrimmage against the Washington Huskies on Sunday. (Peninsula College)

COLLEGE SOCCER: PC men’s soccer plays UW tough in scrimmage

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team kept up its tradition of playing spring scrimmages against the University of Washington. The defending NWAC champion… Continue reading

The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College men's soccer team meets before playing a scrimmage against the Washington Huskies on Sunday. (Peninsula College)
Dave Lasorsa of Port Angeles competed in the winter triathlon championship in Breckenridge, Colo., on Feb. 23, finishing second in his age group in the duathlon and third in the triathlon. (Courtesy photo)

ADVENTURE SPORTS: Port Angeles’ Lasorsa gets pair of top-three finishes at world winter triathlon championships

Port Angeles’ Dave Lasorsa, a duathlete and triathlete who has competed around the world, finished second in the 65-69 age group in… Continue reading

Dave Lasorsa of Port Angeles competed in the winter triathlon championship in Breckenridge, Colo., on Feb. 23, finishing second in his age group in the duathlon and third in the triathlon. (Courtesy photo)
From left, Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan, Neah Bay girls basketball.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan, Neah Bay girls basketball

Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan leave quite the legacy at Neah Bay High School. The pair are two of the senior leaders for the Neah… Continue reading

From left, Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan, Neah Bay girls basketball.
Peninsula’s Shania Moananu, right, crosses the 3-point line as Everett’s Ashlynd Hunt tries to keep up in a Feb. 28 game at Peninsula College. Moananu, a point guard, was named the North Region MVP and freshman of the year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PENINSULA COLLEGE: Moananu named North Region MVP

It’s no surprise that the 14-0 Peninsula College women’s basketball team dominated the all-North honors Monday. Pirates’ head coach Alison Crumb was… Continue reading

Peninsula’s Shania Moananu, right, crosses the 3-point line as Everett’s Ashlynd Hunt tries to keep up in a Feb. 28 game at Peninsula College. Moananu, a point guard, was named the North Region MVP and freshman of the year. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)