Chimacum seventh-grader Leighton Dunn stalks her opponent, Miles Hill of Port Angeles, at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend last week. Dunn earned three takedowns only to fall in the second round in a pin. (Ryan White)

YOUTH SPORTS: Port Townsend, Chimacum wrestlers compete at Blue Heron

Above, Chimacum seventh-grader Leighton Dunn stalks her opponent, Miles Hill of Port Angeles, at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend last week. Dunn earned… Continue reading

  • Mar 5, 2024
  • By Ryan White For Peninsula Daily News
  • Area Sports
Chimacum seventh-grader Leighton Dunn stalks her opponent, Miles Hill of Port Angeles, at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend last week. Dunn earned three takedowns only to fall in the second round in a pin. (Ryan White)
The state champion Neah Bay girls basketball team. From left, Danica Halttunen, Brianna McGimpsey, Qwaapeys Greene, Wiinuk Martin, Angel Halttunen, Ezrah Ray, Amber Swan, Ryana Moss, Cerise Moss, Caylee Moss. (Courtesy photo)

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Back to back titles for Neah Bay girls

The Neah Bay girls basketball team didn’t have a great shooting game in the first half against Mount Vernon Christian, hitting just 4-of-21… Continue reading

The state champion Neah Bay girls basketball team. From left, Danica Halttunen, Brianna McGimpsey, Qwaapeys Greene, Wiinuk Martin, Angel Halttunen, Ezrah Ray, Amber Swan, Ryana Moss, Cerise Moss, Caylee Moss. (Courtesy photo)
Neah Bay’s Jodell Wimberly blocks a shot at the state 1B tournament against Oakesdale last week at the Spokane Arena. The Neah Bay boys finished fifth in the state. (Roger Harnack/Cheney Free Press)

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys finish fifth at state

The Neah Bay boys basketball team started off the season slowly at 2-3, but made it to the semifinals at the state 1B… Continue reading

Neah Bay’s Jodell Wimberly blocks a shot at the state 1B tournament against Oakesdale last week at the Spokane Arena. The Neah Bay boys finished fifth in the state. (Roger Harnack/Cheney Free Press)
Peninsula College’s Javon Ervin drives to the hoop between Shoreline defenders Jordan Smalls, left, and Derek Nordale, right. Ervin scored 27 as Peninsula won 83-70 to advance to the NWAC Tournament. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men punch their ticket to the NWAC Tournament

The Peninsula College men’s basketball team didn’t do it the easy way, but in the end, the Pirates earned their way into the… Continue reading

Peninsula College’s Javon Ervin drives to the hoop between Shoreline defenders Jordan Smalls, left, and Derek Nordale, right. Ervin scored 27 as Peninsula won 83-70 to advance to the NWAC Tournament. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys fall to defending champion Wellpinit in semifinal

Will play DeSales for 3rd/5th-place Saturday at 11:15 a.m.

Janell McCullough caught this good-sized hatchery chinook while fishing off of Sekiu over the Marine Area 5 salmon opener last weekend.

OUTDOORS: State salmon forecasts released

Chinook down a bit; coho should be solid

Janell McCullough caught this good-sized hatchery chinook while fishing off of Sekiu over the Marine Area 5 salmon opener last weekend.

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay girls ditch Wilbur-Creston-Keller to reach semifinals

Play Crosspoint at 7:15 p.m. Friday for spot in state championship game

Roger Harnack/Cheney Free Press
Neah Bay's Tyler Swan drives to the hoop during the Red Devils Class 1B State Boys Basketball Tournament opener against Oakesdale at the Spokane Arena.

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys win, move on to state semifinals

Play Friday night at 5:30 p.m. for spot in title game

Roger Harnack/Cheney Free Press
Neah Bay's Tyler Swan drives to the hoop during the Red Devils Class 1B State Boys Basketball Tournament opener against Oakesdale at the Spokane Arena.

AREA SPORTS: Car Wash takeover benefits East Jefferson’s batting cages

Night Golf tourney set March 9

CLASS 1B STATE BASKETBALL: Chambers, Swan lead Neah Bay boys past Oakesdale

Face No. 3 Moses Lake Christian Thursday at 12:15 p.m.

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)

AREA SPORTS: Dream Playground benefit golf tournament raises $15,000

The Dream Playground Fundraiser Golf Tournament at The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course raised about $15,000 for the effort to rebuild the Port… Continue reading

  • Feb 28, 2024
  • Peninsula Daily News 
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The Neah Bay girls basketball team is looking to win back-to-back state championships at the state tournament this weekend. From left, back row, is head coach Cherish Moss, assistant Cierra Knaus, Wiinuk Martin, Angel Halttunen, Ezrah Ray, Amber Swan, Ryana Moss, assistants Gina McCauley and Tony McCauley and manager Brooklynn Johnson. From left, sitting, are Brianna McGimpsey, Danica Halttunen, Qwaapeys Greene, Caylee Moss and Cerise Moss.

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Neah Bay girls look to make history

The Neah Bay girls basketball team will be looking to accomplish a rare feat this weekend, something that is difficult for any… Continue reading

The Neah Bay girls basketball team is looking to win back-to-back state championships at the state tournament this weekend. From left, back row, is head coach Cherish Moss, assistant Cierra Knaus, Wiinuk Martin, Angel Halttunen, Ezrah Ray, Amber Swan, Ryana Moss, assistants Gina McCauley and Tony McCauley and manager Brooklynn Johnson. From left, sitting, are Brianna McGimpsey, Danica Halttunen, Qwaapeys Greene, Caylee Moss and Cerise Moss.
Port Angeles’ Parker Nickerson, left, and Isaiah Shamp, center, were named to the Olympic League boys basketball first team. Sequim’s Keenan Green, right, was named to the second team. (Keith Thorpe and Michael Dashiell photos)

OLYMPIC ALL-LEAGUE BASKETBALL: Port Angeles’ Nickerson, Shamp make first team

Sequim’s Green, Port Angeles’ Albaugh make second team

Port Angeles’ Parker Nickerson, left, and Isaiah Shamp, center, were named to the Olympic League boys basketball first team. Sequim’s Keenan Green, right, was named to the second team. (Keith Thorpe and Michael Dashiell photos)
Scarlett Sullivan of Port Angeles competes in the bars at the state gymnastics meet at Sammamish High School. (Kevin Hanson/Enumclaw Courier-Herald)

STATE GYMNASTICS: (Updated) Trio of area gymnasts compete at state

The Sequim and Port Angeles gymnastics teams got three gymnasts in the top 83 all-around at the 1A/2A/3A state championships held late last… Continue reading

Scarlett Sullivan of Port Angeles competes in the bars at the state gymnastics meet at Sammamish High School. (Kevin Hanson/Enumclaw Courier-Herald)
Ryana Moss, Neah Bay girls basketball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ryana Moss, Neah Bay girls basketball

Neah Bay’s Ryana Moss is a big part of the reason that the Red Devils are ranked No. 1 in the state in girls basketball.… Continue reading

Ryana Moss, Neah Bay girls basketball.
Peninsula Pirates.

COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL: Pirates face potentially muddy playoff scenarios

However, if the Pirates win, they can avoid tiebreaking mess

Peninsula Pirates.

WEST COAST LEAGUE: All-star game to be played in Bellingham

The West Coast League unveiled its plans for the highly anticipated return of the All-Star Game to the league’s lineup of summer events… Continue reading