Michael Carman

Jefferson County Warriors members came home with medals after competing at the Southwest Regional Special Olympics of Washington BocceTournament held at Olympia's LBA Park on July 29. 

Warriors team members are, from left, Caitlin Whitish, Lindsey Starr, Blaine Wheeler, Gillian McCraken, and Reid Zimmer.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Jefferson County Warriors medal at Southwest Region Bocce Tournament

Jefferson County Warriors members came home with medals after competing at the Southwest Regional Special Olympics of Washington Bocce Tournament held at Olympia’s… Continue reading

Jefferson County Warriors members came home with medals after competing at the Southwest Regional Special Olympics of Washington BocceTournament held at Olympia's LBA Park on July 29. 

Warriors team members are, from left, Caitlin Whitish, Lindsey Starr, Blaine Wheeler, Gillian McCraken, and Reid Zimmer.
Eight East Jefferson Rivals wrestlers attended the Gene Mills Technique Camp in Sequim earlier this summer, learning from former world champion Gene Mills. 

Back row standing from left:  Rylen Kruse, Aiden Glenn, Levi Donahue, Daltry Lammers and front, Grady White, Manaseh Ramirez, Mi Amada Ramirez and Zeke
Banks.

WRESTLING: East Jefferson grapplers compete, bond at Cusick and Sequim summer camps

East Jefferson Rivals wrestlers were busy this summer, attending a pair of camps to improve their grappling skills, bond with teammates and… Continue reading

Eight East Jefferson Rivals wrestlers attended the Gene Mills Technique Camp in Sequim earlier this summer, learning from former world champion Gene Mills. 

Back row standing from left:  Rylen Kruse, Aiden Glenn, Levi Donahue, Daltry Lammers and front, Grady White, Manaseh Ramirez, Mi Amada Ramirez and Zeke
Banks.
Peninsula’s Alfie Tucker front, gets tangled on the pitch with Pierce’s Manuel Lomeli during Saturday’s match at Wally Sigmar Field.
Peninsula’s Alfie Tucker front, gets tangled on the pitch with Pierce’s Manuel Lomeli during Saturday’s match at Wally Sigmar Field.
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Peninsula's Keilee Silva steps high for the ball as Bellevue's Daisy Morris look on during Wednesday's match in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula women a chemistry experiment with large freshman class

Sequim’s Hannah Wagner, PA’s Anna Petty playing for Pirates

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Peninsula's Keilee Silva steps high for the ball as Bellevue's Daisy Morris look on during Wednesday's match in Port Angeles.
Chimacum and Peninsula College alumna Grace Johnson scored twice for the the Cal Poly Humboldt women’s soccer team during the Lumberjacks’ recent preseason tour of Australia during the 2023 Women’s World Cup. (Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics)
Chimacum and Peninsula College alumna Grace Johnson scored twice for the the Cal Poly Humboldt women’s soccer team during the Lumberjacks’ recent preseason tour of Australia during the 2023 Women’s World Cup. (Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics)
Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving a 1942 Willys Jeep during the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend on Sunday. Jantz won the 2014 Alaska Offroad Warriors reality competition off-road race with this vehicle, which covered 1,100 miles from south to north to the Arctic Ocean. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR: Mud drags spin up fun

Mud in your Eye Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving… Continue reading

Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving a 1942 Willys Jeep during the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend on Sunday. Jantz won the 2014 Alaska Offroad Warriors reality competition off-road race with this vehicle, which covered 1,100 miles from south to north to the Arctic Ocean. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Eastern Washington Athletics
Forks’ Luke Dahlgren (57), gets pumped up with a teammate before an Eastern Washington football game. Dahlgren has been named one of four team captains by team coaches ahead of his redshirt senior season.
Eastern Washington Athletics
Forks’ Luke Dahlgren (57), gets pumped up with a teammate before an Eastern Washington football game. Dahlgren has been named one of four team captains by team coaches ahead of his redshirt senior season.
Lincoln Park BMX racer Wyatt Christensen, 11, finished No. 3 in the world in his age group at the UCI World BMX Championships held last week in Glasgow, Scotland.
Lincoln Park BMX racer Wyatt Christensen, 11, finished No. 3 in the world in his age group at the UCI World BMX Championships held last week in Glasgow, Scotland.
Lisa Chon sank her first hole-in-one while playing in The Cedars at Dungeness Women’s Golf Association’s Monthly Medal play on Aug. 1.

GOLF: Lisa Chon records first hole-in-one during Cedars’ Women’s group play

Lisa Chon recorded her first-ever hole-in-one while playing in The Cedars at Dungeness Women’s Golf Association’s… Continue reading

Lisa Chon sank her first hole-in-one while playing in The Cedars at Dungeness Women’s Golf Association’s Monthly Medal play on Aug. 1.
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Port Angeles Lefties players volunteered to teach fundamental baseball skills at a YMCA of Port Angeles-sponsored T-ball camp for 45 young ball players July 25-27 at Civic Field.
Erin Hawkins/Olympic Peninsula YMCA 

Port Angeles Lefties players volunteered to teach fundamental baseball skills at a YMCA of Port Angeles-sponsored T-ball camp for 45 young ball players July 25-27 at Civic Field.
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, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

CARMAN: Cougs caught in television inventory shuffle

Move from Pac-12 likely to hurt WSU athletics in a major way

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, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Mason's Resort
Sam Rutledge caught this good-sized king while fishing Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay) out of Mason's Resort.

OUTDOORS: Great American Outdoors Act leads to free day in National Parks Friday

Today is a free day in our national parks as part of Great American Outdoors Day. Civil rights leader and U.S. Rep. John D. Lewis,… Continue reading

Mason's Resort
Sam Rutledge caught this good-sized king while fishing Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay) out of Mason's Resort.
The Port Angeles 12U baseball team beat a number of Seattle-area select squads to win The Love of the Game Tournament held July 29-30 at Everett's Phil Johnson Field. 
Team members are Morgan Evans, Peyton Strohauer, Boe Horejsi, Kaden Miller, Logan Botero, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Brayden Scott, Wyatt Bruch, Asher Irvine, Landon Eastman, Hudson Naman and Brayden Scott.
The Port Angeles 12U baseball team beat a number of Seattle-area select squads to win The Love of the Game Tournament held July 29-30 at Everett's Phil Johnson Field. 
Team members are Morgan Evans, Peyton Strohauer, Boe Horejsi, Kaden Miller, Logan Botero, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Brayden Scott, Wyatt Bruch, Asher Irvine, Landon Eastman, Hudson Naman and Brayden Scott.
John L. Beath
The Quinault Nation canoe cuts through Freshwater Bay on the way to the mouth of the Elwha River and passes the downrigger line of Sequim angler John L. Beath during a July 23 fishing outing.

OUTDOORS: Spinning wheels set this weekend

Tour de Lavender in Sequim on Saturday; Ride the Hurricane to the Ridge Sunday

John L. Beath
The Quinault Nation canoe cuts through Freshwater Bay on the way to the mouth of the Elwha River and passes the downrigger line of Sequim angler John L. Beath during a July 23 fishing outing.
The Port Angeles High School Cheer program earned first place in the Cheer Small Varsity Division and also was awarded a spirit stick for their hard work at Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at University of Puget Sound in July. Team members are: Abby Cuellar, Addisen McNeece, Ailey Thibeault, Anna Possinger,  Ava Fox, Ella Garcelon, Hannah Martin, Jordyn Erdmann, Julia McDonald, Madison Bishop, Mylee Soiseth, Naomi Wait, Tish Hamilton. The Riders are coached by DaLasa Doane.

AREA SPORTS: Port Angeles Cheer squad earns awards at UCA cheer camp

East Jefferson Youth Football/Cheer camp and registration information

The Port Angeles High School Cheer program earned first place in the Cheer Small Varsity Division and also was awarded a spirit stick for their hard work at Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at University of Puget Sound in July. Team members are: Abby Cuellar, Addisen McNeece, Ailey Thibeault, Anna Possinger,  Ava Fox, Ella Garcelon, Hannah Martin, Jordyn Erdmann, Julia McDonald, Madison Bishop, Mylee Soiseth, Naomi Wait, Tish Hamilton. The Riders are coached by DaLasa Doane.

Lefties: Bats go quiet in Edmonton

Port Angeles and Edmonton made the flight to the Great White North but the Lefties’ offense appeared to… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Gerald Rettala was one of five National Senior Olympics participants to receive an award from sponsor Humana for his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, the games and his community service. Rettala, age 88, won bronze in the racquetball men's singles and silver in doubles play in the 85-89 age group at the games.

NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES: 88-year old Gerald Rettala honored with Humana Award, wins pair of medals in racquetball

Port Angeles’ Gerald Rettela was a double honoree earlier this month at the 2023 National Senior Games. The 88-year old Rettela proved his… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Gerald Rettala was one of five National Senior Olympics participants to receive an award from sponsor Humana for his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, the games and his community service. Rettala, age 88, won bronze in the racquetball men's singles and silver in doubles play in the 85-89 age group at the games.

LEFTIES: Squeeze play spices up Port Angeles’ win

Walz RBI double, steals home

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Lefties centerfielder Mauricio Guardado, makes a running catch on a deep fly ball as centerfielder Kyle Becker looks on during Wednesday's game against Kamloops in Port Angeles.
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Lefties centerfielder Mauricio Guardado, makes a running catch on a deep fly ball as centerfielder Kyle Becker looks on during Wednesday's game against Kamloops in Port Angeles.