PREP FOOTBALL: Friday night’s scores from around the state

Friday’s Scores PREP FOOTBALL Sequim 35, Forks 26 Mount Baker 49, Port Angeles 22 Granite Falls 68, East Jefferson 0 Crescent def. Muckleshoot, forfeit ACH… Continue reading

Nearly two dozen Port Townsend High School and Blue Heron Middle School students wrapped a summer of five-times-a-week weight training and beach conditioning sessions with five-time national bench press champion Brooks Kubik. From left, Kaleb Kruse, Asher Little, Silas Morford, Luke O'hara, Layton Lopeman, Django Lynge, Bryce Harbin, Grady White, Rylen Kruse, Levi Donahue, Manaseh Lanphear Ramirez. Front row from left to right: Victor Paz, Carlos Diaz, Grace Ayer, Maddie Vanags, Mi Amada Lanphear Ramirez, Ursula Schmidt, Zinnia Blatchley, Natalie Hollow-Bist, Finn Evans and Robin Evans. Not pictured: Simon Klontz and Jonah Temple.

PREPS: Port Townsend student-athletes complete summer weight training program

The accomplishments of a committed crop of Port Townsend youth athletes were recently celebrated at an awards ceremony recognizing a summer’s worth… Continue reading

Nearly two dozen Port Townsend High School and Blue Heron Middle School students wrapped a summer of five-times-a-week weight training and beach conditioning sessions with five-time national bench press champion Brooks Kubik. From left, Kaleb Kruse, Asher Little, Silas Morford, Luke O'hara, Layton Lopeman, Django Lynge, Bryce Harbin, Grady White, Rylen Kruse, Levi Donahue, Manaseh Lanphear Ramirez. Front row from left to right: Victor Paz, Carlos Diaz, Grace Ayer, Maddie Vanags, Mi Amada Lanphear Ramirez, Ursula Schmidt, Zinnia Blatchley, Natalie Hollow-Bist, Finn Evans and Robin Evans. Not pictured: Simon Klontz and Jonah Temple.
State Department of Fish and Wildlife
Razor Clams

OUTDOORS: 42 days of tenative razor clam digs planned starting in October

Shellfish managers with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced 42 tentative days of razor clam digs at four… Continue reading

State Department of Fish and Wildlife
Razor Clams
Kaiden Silva of Bellingham rides in the boys U7 category in the second running of the NW Cup at Dry Hill in May. The championship of the seven-race NW Cup series will be held Sunday at Dry Hill, one of three major sporting/outdoor events on the Peninsula this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Mountain bikes, sprint boats and runners to hit Peninsula

Separate events expected to bring hundreds of athletes, spectators to town

Kaiden Silva of Bellingham rides in the boys U7 category in the second running of the NW Cup at Dry Hill in May. The championship of the seven-race NW Cup series will be held Sunday at Dry Hill, one of three major sporting/outdoor events on the Peninsula this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lincoln Park BMX Track riders earned 44 state plates at the Washington State BMX Finals held last weekend at Spokane BMX.

AREA SPORTS: Lincoln Park BMXers earn 44 state plates at BMX State Championships

Lincoln Park BMX Track riders earned a combined 44 state plates at the Washington State… Continue reading

Lincoln Park BMX Track riders earned 44 state plates at the Washington State BMX Finals held last weekend at Spokane BMX.
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Sequim’s Zeke Schmadeke completes a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown alongside the school’s inflatable wolf mascot during a 2023 win over North Mason.
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Sequim’s Zeke Schmadeke completes a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown alongside the school’s inflatable wolf mascot during a 2023 win over North Mason.
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Port Angeles' Blake Sohlberg, right, is followed by teammate Kason Albaugh, leaving Kingston's Noah Walter far behind on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Riders look to keep success rolling with brand new roster

The Port Angeles football team wrote history last year, as the Roughriders enjoyed their most successful season in more than a decade.… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Blake Sohlberg, right, is followed by teammate Kason Albaugh, leaving Kingston's Noah Walter far behind on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
East Jefferson's Lane Martin (22) carries the football while Jackson Dupuy looks for a defender to block during a 2023 contest. Martin and Dupuy return at the skill positions for the Rivals this fall. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: East Jefferson Rivals continue rebuild

A humbling 2023 campaign provided offseason motivation for East Jefferson football players hoping to avoid a similar winless fate this fall. “For… Continue reading

East Jefferson's Lane Martin (22) carries the football while Jackson Dupuy looks for a defender to block during a 2023 contest. Martin and Dupuy return at the skill positions for the Rivals this fall. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Forks quarterback Bubba Hernandez (8) runs the ball against Morton-White Pass in a 2023 game. Hernandez threw for 900 yards and rushed for 700 more and accounted for 24 total touchdowns in his freshman year. He returns this season to lead the Spartans’ offense. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Forks returns big class of freshmen

Team must replace many senior leaders, however

Forks quarterback Bubba Hernandez (8) runs the ball against Morton-White Pass in a 2023 game. Hernandez threw for 900 yards and rushed for 700 more and accounted for 24 total touchdowns in his freshman year. He returns this season to lead the Spartans’ offense. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Bad Influence 156 boat out of oregon competes at the Extreme Sports Park on July 27. The sprint boats are returning for another weekend of racing beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. It's part of a very busy weekend of sports with prep football beginning Friday, the NW Cup Downhill bike races all weekend at Dry Hill and the GOAT endurance run. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

Busy weekend for sports approaches

The Bad Influence 156 boat out of Oregon competes at the Extreme Sports Park on July 27. The sprint boats are returning for another weekend… Continue reading

The Bad Influence 156 boat out of oregon competes at the Extreme Sports Park on July 27. The sprint boats are returning for another weekend of racing beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. It's part of a very busy weekend of sports with prep football beginning Friday, the NW Cup Downhill bike races all weekend at Dry Hill and the GOAT endurance run. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim Gazette photo by Michael Dashiell Sequim’s Zeke Schmadeke, left, races away from North Mason defender Caden Atencio in the Wolves’ 36-0 Homecoming victory on Oct. 13.
Sequim Gazette photo by Michael Dashiell Sequim’s Zeke Schmadeke, left, races away from North Mason defender Caden Atencio in the Wolves’ 36-0 Homecoming victory on Oct. 13.

OUTDOORS: Silvers hot off Sekiu

Quillayute River recreational survey

Neah Bay's Jodell Wimberley runs for a touchdown against Wellpinit in the state playoffs in 2022 in Forks. Wimberley, who rushed for 1,839 yards last year, is back for the Red Devils. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Neah Bay loaded for another title run

After getting to the final four of the state playoffs in two straight season, the Neah Bay football team is primed and… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Jodell Wimberley runs for a touchdown against Wellpinit in the state playoffs in 2022 in Forks. Wimberley, who rushed for 1,839 yards last year, is back for the Red Devils. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Crescent quarterback Henry Bourm, right, looks to pass while teammate Thomas Leonard fends off the Concrete defense on Saturday in Joyce.

CRESCENT FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Loggers look to replace seniors

But plenty of firepower from last year returns

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Crescent quarterback Henry Bourm, right, looks to pass while teammate Thomas Leonard fends off the Concrete defense on Saturday in Joyce.
Peninsula College's Anna Petty battles Multnomah University goalkeeper Jennifer Alvilar for control of the ball during Tuesday's scrimmage at Walla Sigmar field in Port Angeles. (Jay Cline)
Peninsula College's Anna Petty battles Multnomah University goalkeeper Jennifer Alvilar for control of the ball during Tuesday's scrimmage at Walla Sigmar field in Port Angeles. (Jay Cline)
Quilcene's Andrew Perez runs for yardage against Crescent on Saturday in Quilcene. In on the play are Crescent's Conner Bauers (3) and Henry Bourm (15). Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
Quilcene's Andrew Perez runs for yardage against Crescent on Saturday in Quilcene. In on the play are Crescent's Conner Bauers (3) and Henry Bourm (15). Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Changes and new features for the upcoming prep season

The pads are cracking on the practice fields. Rosters are being set. Schedules being updated. This week is the calm before the storm. Prep season… Continue reading

Calvin Colander of Bellingham-based Team Improbability Drive heads for the handoff after finishing the mountain bike leg of the 2023 Big Hurt in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: Big Hurt registration open; prices increase Sept. 1

Athletes must register by Monday if they want to take advantage of lower prices for the Big Hurt. The Big Hurt, put… Continue reading

Calvin Colander of Bellingham-based Team Improbability Drive heads for the handoff after finishing the mountain bike leg of the 2023 Big Hurt in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Master Alan Lindwall (in black, rear), head instructor for Seibu Ryu sword school of Iai-battojitsu of Seattle, spent Saturday at White Crane Martial Arts in downtown Port Angeles, teaching a seminar of the Japanese sword arts to the Gumdo class that practices the Korean sword arts with Grandmaster Robert Nicholls (black and gold trim, rear). The class is held at 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the dojang. (Courtesy photo)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Japanese sword arts seminar at White Crane

Master Alan Lindwall (in black, rear), head instructor for Seibu Ryu sword school of Iai-battojitsu of Seattle, spent Saturday at White Crane Martial Arts in… Continue reading

Master Alan Lindwall (in black, rear), head instructor for Seibu Ryu sword school of Iai-battojitsu of Seattle, spent Saturday at White Crane Martial Arts in downtown Port Angeles, teaching a seminar of the Japanese sword arts to the Gumdo class that practices the Korean sword arts with Grandmaster Robert Nicholls (black and gold trim, rear). The class is held at 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the dojang. (Courtesy photo)