Pierre LaBossiere

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The Port Angeles High School varsity team went 4-0 in its summer tournament held this weekend. A total of 20 teams from around western Washington participated, including local teams from Sequim, Neah Bay, Forks and East Jefferson. Central Kitsap beat the Port Angeles JV squad by one point in overtime in the JV championship game. From left, front row, are head coach Kasey Ulin, Brody Pierce, Hunter Flores, Gus Halberg, Blake Sohlberg, Keatyn Hoch, Jude Wallace, Michael Miller and coach Danny Linde. In the back row is Brock Hope. (Courtesy of Kasey Ulin)

AREA SPORTS BRIEF: Port Angeles hoops 4-0 in home tourney

The Port Angeles High School varsity team went 4-0 in its summer tournament held this weekend. A total of 20 teams from… Continue reading

The Port Angeles High School varsity team went 4-0 in its summer tournament held this weekend. A total of 20 teams from around western Washington participated, including local teams from Sequim, Neah Bay, Forks and East Jefferson. Central Kitsap beat the Port Angeles JV squad by one point in overtime in the JV championship game. From left, front row, are head coach Kasey Ulin, Brody Pierce, Hunter Flores, Gus Halberg, Blake Sohlberg, Keatyn Hoch, Jude Wallace, Michael Miller and coach Danny Linde. In the back row is Brock Hope. (Courtesy of Kasey Ulin)
Jeremy Giesegh of the Port Angeles Lefties, playing first base, tags a Bellingham runner during a pickoff attempt Sunday at Civic Field. Giesegh, who is batting .373, was selected to the North team for the West Coast League's first All-Star game since 2019. The game will be played in Bellingham. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Slugger Giesegh named to WCL All-Star team

Cal State, San Bernardino product is leading entire league with .373 batting average

Jeremy Giesegh of the Port Angeles Lefties, playing first base, tags a Bellingham runner during a pickoff attempt Sunday at Civic Field. Giesegh, who is batting .373, was selected to the North team for the West Coast League's first All-Star game since 2019. The game will be played in Bellingham. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Leftie Yahir Ramirez, pinch-running for Travis Helm, tries to get back to first base on a pickoff move by the Bellingham Bells. The ball sailed into foul territory which resulted in a two-base throwing error. Ramirez ended up scoring from third base on a fly out. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties drop Sunday slugfest with Bellingham

The Port Angeles Lefties took command early with a six-run third inning, but Bellingham rallied with seven runs late to come from… Continue reading

Leftie Yahir Ramirez, pinch-running for Travis Helm, tries to get back to first base on a pickoff move by the Bellingham Bells. The ball sailed into foul territory which resulted in a two-base throwing error. Ramirez ended up scoring from third base on a fly out. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Cooper Disque of the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association leaves his boat in the Western Canadian Beach Sprint Championship held last weekend. (Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association)

ROWING: Port Angeles’ Disque wins Beach Sprint race in Victoria

Becomes an Olympic sport in 2028

Cooper Disque of the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association leaves his boat in the Western Canadian Beach Sprint Championship held last weekend. (Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association)
Wilder Senior's Colton Romero hits an RBI double Tuesday against WBC Colts Red. Romero came around to score on a passed ball. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Seniors walk it off

Townsend a home run, Romero a clutch double in 5-4 win

Wilder Senior's Colton Romero hits an RBI double Tuesday against WBC Colts Red. Romero came around to score on a passed ball. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties pitchers struggle against Riverhawks

The Port Angeles pitching, which has been generally solid all season, struggled in the Lefties’ finale against Edmonton, giving up 20 hits,… Continue reading

Jeremy Giesegh, batting for Cal State, San Bernardino, now plays for the Port Angeles Lefties, and they are glad to have him. Giesegh is near the top of the West Coast League leaderboard in multiple offensive categories. (Cal State, San Bernardino)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Jeremy Giesegh’s quiet confidence leads Lefties

The Port Angeles Lefties’ Jeremy Giesegh doesn’t lack for confidence. And he’s absolutely got the numbers to back it up. Giesegh has… Continue reading

Jeremy Giesegh, batting for Cal State, San Bernardino, now plays for the Port Angeles Lefties, and they are glad to have him. Giesegh is near the top of the West Coast League leaderboard in multiple offensive categories. (Cal State, San Bernardino)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Junior loses tourney finale in pitchers’ duel

The Wilder Junior Baseball Club got fantastic pitching in their finale at the Dick Brown Memorial Firecracker on Sunday night, but lost… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Siblings Naomii and Dom Sprague were named the Crescent Loggers Athletes of the Year. Naomii competed in volleyball, basketball and track for the Loggers while Dom plays football, basketball and track. (Crescent High School)

PREP SPORTS: Sprague siblings named Loggers of the Year

Siblings Naomii and Dom Sprague were named the 2024 Crescent Loggers Athletes of the Year. The Loggers athletes of the year must play… Continue reading

Siblings Naomii and Dom Sprague were named the Crescent Loggers Athletes of the Year. Naomii competed in volleyball, basketball and track for the Loggers while Dom plays football, basketball and track. (Crescent High School)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Senior's Alex Angevine, right, makes it to second ahead of the throw to Crush Orange's Sam Kok on Saturday morning at Port Angeles Civic Field.

DICK BROWN FIRECRACKER: Wilder Senior goes 4-1, shut out in semifinal

Seniors go 4-1 in tournament

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Senior's Alex Angevine, right, makes it to second ahead of the throw to Crush Orange's Sam Kok on Saturday morning at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: After nightmare road trip, Lefties drop two to Edmonton

Port Angeles beats Victoria in finale

Port Angeles Lefties

WILDER JUNIOR: Juniors snap losing streak with a pair of victories

After a rough start to the Dick Brown Memorial Firecracker, Wilder Junior finally got its first victory of the tourney, pounding out… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties hang on to beat Victoria 5-3

The Port Angeles Lefties salvaged their final game in Victoria, getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the seventh… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Wilder pitcher Kody Williams winds up to throw in the first inning of Wilder Senior's 10-0 win over Cascade Baseball Club Crush at Civic Field on Thursday. Wilder's Cody Romero backs up the play at third base.

FIRECRACKER CLASSIC: Wilder Senior remains hot in 10-0 win

Wilder Senior got an efficient performance from starting pitcher Kody Williams, who needed just 50 pitches to shut out Crush Orange in… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Wilder pitcher Kody Williams winds up to throw in the first inning of Wilder Senior's 10-0 win over Cascade Baseball Club Crush at Civic Field on Thursday. Wilder's Cody Romero backs up the play at third base.
Spencer Dickinson of Saipan and is greeted at home plate at Civic Field on Sunday by teammate Zach Blair after hitting a home run for the Port Angeles Lefties. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Saipan native Spencer Dickinson has traveled half the world for baseball

Members of the Port Angeles Lefties certainly come from far and wide, especially this season, which has a team with an international… Continue reading

Spencer Dickinson of Saipan and is greeted at home plate at Civic Field on Sunday by teammate Zach Blair after hitting a home run for the Port Angeles Lefties. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
A pitch, hit and run competition was held Monday at Civic Field in Port Angeles hosted by the Port Angeles Lefties. More than 50 kids from 7 to 14 years old, some from as far away as Seattle, competed for prizes and a chance to advance to state and regional competitions. Here, Jackson Carmichael, 8, of Port Angeles takes a mighty swing off a tee as Port Angeles Leftie Kosei Suzuki assists. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

CIVIC FIELD: Hit, pitch and run winners announced

More than 50 kids, some of them coming from as far away as Seattle, participated in a hit, pitch and run competition… Continue reading

A pitch, hit and run competition was held Monday at Civic Field in Port Angeles hosted by the Port Angeles Lefties. More than 50 kids from 7 to 14 years old, some from as far away as Seattle, competed for prizes and a chance to advance to state and regional competitions. Here, Jackson Carmichael, 8, of Port Angeles takes a mighty swing off a tee as Port Angeles Leftie Kosei Suzuki assists. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Senior’s Ezra Townsend bunts against Whatcom Post No. 7 earlier this season. Wilder Senior and Wilder Junior both enter the Dick Brown Memorial Tournament having gone 3-1 this weekend at tournaments in Mount Vernon and Selah. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Dick Brown Memorial tournament begins Wednesday

Teams from all around Washington and British Columbia will descend on Port Angeles this weekend for games over five days at both… Continue reading

Wilder Senior’s Ezra Townsend bunts against Whatcom Post No. 7 earlier this season. Wilder Senior and Wilder Junior both enter the Dick Brown Memorial Tournament having gone 3-1 this weekend at tournaments in Mount Vernon and Selah. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles’ Jeremy Giesegh was named the West Coast League Player of the Week after going 9-for-20 over his past five games. (West Coast League)

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties’ Giesegh named WCL Player of the Week

The West Coast League’s Moss Adams Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week, as announced by Commissioner Rob Neyer, are Port… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Jeremy Giesegh was named the West Coast League Player of the Week after going 9-for-20 over his past five games. (West Coast League)
The 1983 Port Angeles cross country team, from left, top row are Kari Nordby. Julie Blore, Robin Mather, Heather Lucas and Monica Barlow. From left, bottom row, are Jennifer Foley, Jeri Beck and Teresa Bower.

ROUGHRIDERS HALL OF FAME: (Updated) Groundbreaking and record-shattering teams inducted

The Port Angeles Roughriders Hall of Fame will include a pair of groundbreaking teams from the 1960s and ’70s and a record-setting… Continue reading

The 1983 Port Angeles cross country team, from left, top row are Kari Nordby. Julie Blore, Robin Mather, Heather Lucas and Monica Barlow. From left, bottom row, are Jennifer Foley, Jeri Beck and Teresa Bower.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder A pitcher Ethan Swenson pitches against the Maple Ridge, B.C. Royals on Saturday at Volunteer Field in Port Angeles.

AMERICAN LEGION A: Wilder A splits doubleheaders with Maple Ridge Royals

Wilder A has won two out of four games against the visiting Maple Ridge, B.C., Royals this weekend, getting near-perfect pitching in… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder A pitcher Ethan Swenson pitches against the Maple Ridge, B.C. Royals on Saturday at Volunteer Field in Port Angeles.