Michael Carman

PREP BASKETBALL: Forks boys, girls fall against North Beach in season openers

FORKS — North Beach’s Austin Perez slipped in the game-winning shot with three seconds to play to knock off Forks 66-64. Tuesday’s game was the… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Cameron Buzzell hauls in a fourth-quarter pass from Rwehabura Munyagi Jr. Buzzell scored a 60-yard touchdown on the play. Both Buzzell and Munyagi will return to the Red Devils next season. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Neah Bay title run seems likely again next year

CHAMPIONSHIP DREAMS END for state football semifinalists in a darkened corner of the Tacoma Dome. It's the same for every school. Tearful players walk off… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Cameron Buzzell hauls in a fourth-quarter pass from Rwehabura Munyagi Jr. Buzzell scored a 60-yard touchdown on the play. Both Buzzell and Munyagi will return to the Red Devils next season. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News
Lummi's Free Borsey (11) stiff-arms Neah Bay defender Anthony Bitegeko during the Blackhawks' 26-20 Class 1B state semifinal victory over the Red Devils at the Tacoma Dome. Borsey caught two first-half touchdowns for Lummi. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Neah Bay’s bid for championship 3-peat, winning streak snapped by Lummi

TACOMA — Over and out. Neah Bay's shot at a third-consecutive state championship fell short in a 26-20 Class 1B state semifinal loss to rival… Continue reading

Lummi's Free Borsey (11) stiff-arms Neah Bay defender Anthony Bitegeko during the Blackhawks' 26-20 Class 1B state semifinal victory over the Red Devils at the Tacoma Dome. Borsey caught two first-half touchdowns for Lummi. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News
Michael Carman

OUTDOORS: Holiday weekend options abound on North Olympic Peninsula

I'M NOT MUCH for Christmas creep before Thanksgiving is observed. But once the leftovers have been parceled off and placed in the refrigerator, it's game… Continue reading

Michael Carman
Neah Bay's Anthony Bitegeko (13) prepares to tackle Lummi's Dashawn Lawrence (10) as Roland Gagnon runs to help during the Red Devils 62-12 victory over the Blackhawks earlier this season. The two teams meet for the fourth consecutive year in the state semifinals today at 1 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay facing familiar opponent in Class 1B semifinal today at Tacoma Dome

TACOMA — Another Thanksgiving weekend, another trip to the Class 1B state football semifinals for Neah Bay, the school's seventh consecutive visit to the Tacoma… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Anthony Bitegeko (13) prepares to tackle Lummi's Dashawn Lawrence (10) as Roland Gagnon runs to help during the Red Devils 62-12 victory over the Blackhawks earlier this season. The two teams meet for the fourth consecutive year in the state semifinals today at 1 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
PREP FOOTBALL: The streak is over — Neah Bay falls to Lummi in the state semifinals

PREP FOOTBALL: The streak is over — Neah Bay falls to Lummi in the state semifinals

TACOMA — The Lummi Blackhawks seized the moment and upset two-time defending Class 1B champion Neah Bay 26-20 in the state football semifinals Friday at… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: The streak is over — Neah Bay falls to Lummi in the state semifinals

OUTDOORS: Much to be thankful for on North Olympic Peninsula

MY FAVORITE HOLIDAY is full of gratitude, ample food and an all-day flurry of televised football and basketball. Happy Thanksgiving, my hope is all who… Continue reading

GOLF: Cedars at Dungeness wins KING TV contest as ‘Best Golf Course’

CEDARS AT DUNGENESS can take a bow as the golf course was recently selected as the winner of “Best Golf Course” in KING TV’s annual… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay topples Seattle Lutheran Saints, goes marching into state semifinals

EDITOR'S NOTE: Updated to correct the time of Neah Bay's game to 1 p.m. The new time was posted on the WIAA's Class 1B bracket… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene hangs with Lummi for a half in state quarterfinal loss

BELLINGHAM — Quilcene hung with Lummi for much of the first half before Blackhawks pulled away to end the Rangers season in a 40-0 1B… Continue reading

Sophomore Rwehabura Munyagi Jr. has made strides as a passer and a runner in this second season starting at quarterback for Neah Bay. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Improved Munyagi boosting Neah Bay’s chances for a three-peat

NEAH BAY — Neah Bay running back Cole Svec's eyes lit up when asked about the play of Rwehabura Munyagi Jr. “Oh, yeah, he's way… Continue reading

Sophomore Rwehabura Munyagi Jr. has made strides as a passer and a runner in this second season starting at quarterback for Neah Bay. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

STATE GIRLS SWIMMING: Port Angeles finishes sixth at championships; Port Townsend and Sequim compete

FEDERAL WAY — Port Angeles swimmers earned a sixth-place finish and set two school records at the Class 2A state swimming and diving championships at… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Rwehabura Munyagi Jr. makes a cut that will get him past Ramon Tinoco (12) during his 33-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the Red Devils' 68-0 state-playoff win over Clallam Bay. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Big-play Neah Bay sinks rival Clallam Bay in state playoffs

POULSBO — Neah Bay head coach Tony McCaulley is a hard man to please. Bolstered by a big-play offense and a stingy defense, the Red… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Rwehabura Munyagi Jr. makes a cut that will get him past Ramon Tinoco (12) during his 33-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the Red Devils' 68-0 state-playoff win over Clallam Bay. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend falls to King’s in 1A state playoffs

SHORELINE — Port Townsend's superb season ended with a 24-7 loss to King's in the first round of the 1A state football playoffs. “It was… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene trounces Taholah, advances to state quarterfinals

ABERDEEN — Quilcene controlled its 1B state playoff game with Taholah, cruising to a 56-8 win Saturday at Stewart Field in Aberdeen. “The kids did… Continue reading

Quilcene's Katie Love (2) goes for a block against Lyle-Wishram's Winter Keeling-Bergin (5) as Quilcene's Megan Weller

STATE VOLLEYBALL: Quilcene finishes seventh; Neah Bay, Sequim miss out on trophies

YAKIMA — Quilcene earned its third consecutive 1B state volleyball trophy by knocking off Odessa-Harrington in the seventh-place game at the Yakima Valley SunDome on… Continue reading

Quilcene's Katie Love (2) goes for a block against Lyle-Wishram's Winter Keeling-Bergin (5) as Quilcene's Megan Weller

OUTDOORS: Wind and rainfall wrecking fishing chances

WITH FLOOD WARNINGSand high wind advisories predicted for much of Western Washington, including the West End, it's probably a good idea to sit this weekend… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene trounces Taholah, advances to state quarterfinals

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene trounces Taholah, advances to state quarterfinals

ABERDEEN — Quilcene controlled its 1B state playoff game with Taholah, cruising to a 56-8 win Saturday at Stewart Field in Aberdeen. “The kids did… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene trounces Taholah, advances to state quarterfinals
Peninsula's Brenda Torres-Hernandez

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men and women chasing championship dreams at Saturday’s semifinals

TUKWILA — The Peninsula College men's and women's soccer teams are both two wins from a championship entering the Northwest Athletic Conference semifinals Saturday. Last… Continue reading

Peninsula's Brenda Torres-Hernandez

OUTDOORS: Wind and rainfall wrecking fishing chances

WITH FLOOD WARNINGSand high wind advisories predicted for much of Western Washington, including the West End, it's probably a good idea to sit this weekend… Continue reading