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OUTDOORS: Halibut and salmon two-fer Saturday

Anglers are about to make the jump from halibut to salmon, appropriate for salmon, a species named after the Latin word for leap. Thanks to… Continue reading

Wilder Senior's Michael Grubb dives safely back to the first-base bag on a pickoff attempt as Seattle Select's Alex Ballot prepares to apply the tag during an American Legion game Monday at Civic Field. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Senior falters late in nine-inning loss

Olson strikes out six

Wilder Senior's Michael Grubb dives safely back to the first-base bag on a pickoff attempt as Seattle Select's Alex Ballot prepares to apply the tag during an American Legion game Monday at Civic Field. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Western Washington PGA Jeff Coston,right, won the 7 Cedars Senior Washington Open held at The Cedars at Dungeness in Sequim for the 11th time. Coston is joined by Chad Wagner, director of golf at The Cedars at Dungeness, left, and amateur champion Tom Brandes.

GOLF BRIEFS: Sequim Realtors hoping to ‘level the field’ with upcoming tournament

This tournament is on the level. The Level the Field Tournament hosted by the Sequim Association of Realtors will be held at The… Continue reading

Western Washington PGA Jeff Coston,right, won the 7 Cedars Senior Washington Open held at The Cedars at Dungeness in Sequim for the 11th time. Coston is joined by Chad Wagner, director of golf at The Cedars at Dungeness, left, and amateur champion Tom Brandes.
Port Townsend graduate and George Fox University track and field athlete Berkley Hill recently earned NCAA Division III All-American status after finishing seventh in the 10-event decathlon at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships held recently in Greensboro, N.C.

TRACK AND FIELD: Port Townsend’s Berkely Hill earns NCAA All-America status in decathlon

Berkley Hill exceled in four sports at Port Townsend High School, where he earned Nisqually League MVP awards as a football quarterback,… Continue reading

Port Townsend graduate and George Fox University track and field athlete Berkley Hill recently earned NCAA Division III All-American status after finishing seventh in the 10-event decathlon at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships held recently in Greensboro, N.C.
Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Dalton Kilmer pinned his Ilwaco opponent during the Class 2B Southwest District Tournament at Forks on Wednesday. Kilmer was one of 12 Spartans boys and girls to win district championships.

WRESTLING: Forks pins down Southwest District Championship

Forks wrestlers combined for 12 individual weight class championships as the Spartans dominated the Class 2B Southwest District Tournament at Forks on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Dalton Kilmer pinned his Ilwaco opponent during the Class 2B Southwest District Tournament at Forks on Wednesday. Kilmer was one of 12 Spartans boys and girls to win district championships.

LEFTIES: Port Angeles breaks up no-hitter, can’t complete rally

Swept by Corvallis

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Port Angeles' Xander Maestas drives while defended by North Kitsap's Cade Orness during the Riders' 75-65 Olympic League Championship loss Wednesday. Maestas scored a game-high 28 points.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles produces valiant effort against Vikings in Olympic League Championship

Maestas scores 28 for Riders

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Port Angeles' Xander Maestas drives while defended by North Kitsap's Cade Orness during the Riders' 75-65 Olympic League Championship loss Wednesday. Maestas scored a game-high 28 points.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles Lefties launch two homers but fall to Corvallis

Wrestling, basketball camps set this summer

Photo courtesy of Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club members celebrated Pat Burns' 102nd birthday after play June 9. Club members are, front row from left, Judith Murdock, Cindy Breed, Wanda Synnestvedt, Pat Burns, Jerri Torson, Diane Solie, Lynn Pierle; back row from left, Cindy Westwood, Karen Newman, Marianne Ott, Vicki Young, Sheila Kilmer, Norma Lupkes, Terry Graham, Dee Sweeney (captain), Jane Peoples, Starla Audette, Jane Guiltinan (co-captain). Not pictured are Barb Aldrich, Katherine Buchanan and Linda Deal.

GOLF: Discovery Bay celebrates Patricia Burns’ 102nd birthday

Summer-like weather greeted Discovery Bay Women’s Golf Club members gathered to celebrate one of their own June 3 — the 102nd birthday… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club members celebrated Pat Burns' 102nd birthday after play June 9. Club members are, front row from left, Judith Murdock, Cindy Breed, Wanda Synnestvedt, Pat Burns, Jerri Torson, Diane Solie, Lynn Pierle; back row from left, Cindy Westwood, Karen Newman, Marianne Ott, Vicki Young, Sheila Kilmer, Norma Lupkes, Terry Graham, Dee Sweeney (captain), Jane Peoples, Starla Audette, Jane Guiltinan (co-captain). Not pictured are Barb Aldrich, Katherine Buchanan and Linda Deal.
This 75-inch, 224-pound halibut was caught by Mike Mahoney of Park City, Utah, third from left, while fishing the Strait of Juan de Fuca out of Sekiu's Van Riper's Resort. The state record for Pacific halibut is a 288-pounder caught at Swiftsure Bank in September 1989.

OUTDOORS: Free fishing weekend Saturday and Sunday with state parks access also complementary at times

National Forest access also free

This 75-inch, 224-pound halibut was caught by Mike Mahoney of Park City, Utah, third from left, while fishing the Strait of Juan de Fuca out of Sekiu's Van Riper's Resort. The state record for Pacific halibut is a 288-pounder caught at Swiftsure Bank in September 1989.

Port Angeles High School seeks new head football coach

Wasche returns to Oregon school

Jaida Wood of Port Angeles (34) drives around the defense of North Kitsap's Mia McNair in Monday night's Olympic League playoff win for the Roughriders. (Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News)
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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles humbles North Kitsap, will face Sequim for Olympic League Championship

Riders-Wolves Wednesday night for title

Jaida Wood of Port Angeles (34) drives around the defense of North Kitsap's Mia McNair in Monday night's Olympic League playoff win for the Roughriders. (Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Hustling for the ball Monday in Forks are Napavine's Rae Sisson (left) and Forks' Kadie Wood. Looking on from the right are Napavine's Natalya Marcial and Forks' Kray Horton (12). Napavine got by the Spartans 54-52 to end Forks' season.

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim girls set up rematch with PA; Forks’ hoops season ends

Sequim handled an inspired Kingston squad 70-61 on Monday to advance to the Olympic League Girls Basketball Championship tonight against rival Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Hustling for the ball Monday in Forks are Napavine's Rae Sisson (left) and Forks' Kadie Wood. Looking on from the right are Napavine's Natalya Marcial and Forks' Kray Horton (12). Napavine got by the Spartans 54-52 to end Forks' season.
Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News The Roughriders' John Vaara dunks the ball for two of his points against Central Kitsap on Monday in Port Angeles.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles gets back to true selves, reaches Olympic League Championship

Riders host defending state champion North Kitsap on Wednesday

Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News The Roughriders' John Vaara dunks the ball for two of his points against Central Kitsap on Monday in Port Angeles.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Sequims Isiah Moore, left, looks to pass under pressure from Port Angeles' Wyatt Dunning, center, and Dru Clark on Saturday at Port Angeles High School.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles holds back rival Sequim in Olympic League tournament opener

Dunning has 19 for Riders; Christiansen 18 for Wolves

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Sequims Isiah Moore, left, looks to pass under pressure from Port Angeles' Wyatt Dunning, center, and Dru Clark on Saturday at Port Angeles High School.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Ava Brenkman, center, fends of the defense of North Mason's Tessa Griffey, left, and Tanza Tupolo, right, as Burke's teammate, Bergen Shamp, tries to assist on Saturday in Port Angeles.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles rolls over North Mason to open Olympic League tourney

Riders held a 56-2 lead in third quarter

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Ava Brenkman, center, fends of the defense of North Mason's Tessa Griffey, left, and Tanza Tupolo, right, as Burke's teammate, Bergen Shamp, tries to assist on Saturday in Port Angeles.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' John Vaara aims for the basket over the heads on North Kitsap's Colton Bower, front, and Johny Olmsted on Thursday at Port Angeles High School.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles regroups after slow start to shoot past North Kitsap

Dunning scores 25, Clark 17 and Vaara 13 for Riders

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' John Vaara aims for the basket over the heads on North Kitsap's Colton Bower, front, and Johny Olmsted on Thursday at Port Angeles High School.
Sequim's Kalli Wiker set a school record by hitting nine 3-pointers against Olympic on Friday night.

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim’s Wiker sets 3-point record; PA girls remain perfect

Sequim senior Kalli Wiker set a new school record for most 3-point baskets made in a single game (boys or girls) after sinking… Continue reading

Sequim's Kalli Wiker set a school record by hitting nine 3-pointers against Olympic on Friday night.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Resilient to the end, Peninsula men and women finish strong

Peninsula College men’s and women’s basketball teams celebrated a season unlike any other with a sweep of their final contests of the… Continue reading

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Isaiah Moore dribbles between two Central Kitsap defenders during the Wolves' 72-49 loss Wednesday. Moore had 19 points and eight rebounds to lead Sequim.

PREP SPORTS: Sequim boys basketball falls to Central Kitsap

Port Angeles wrestlers come up big

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Isaiah Moore dribbles between two Central Kitsap defenders during the Wolves' 72-49 loss Wednesday. Moore had 19 points and eight rebounds to lead Sequim.