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AA AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr. sweeps Lynden, steals 24 bases

Wilder Junior got a solid pitching performance from Braedyn Boulden, but errors hurt and they could only manage one run against the BurlSox24… Continue reading

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AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr., Wilder Jr. get solid pitching over weekend

The Wilder Senior and Junior Baseball clubs got spectacular pitching in three victories Saturday afternoon. Wilder Sr.won its first game of the year… Continue reading

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Colin Spear, Port Angeles Lefties

WOODEN BAT BASEBALL: Port Angeles Lefties win on walk-off home run by Colin Spear

The Port Angeles Lefties won in dramatic fashion Friday night against the Seattle Gumbaroos, getting a walk-off two-run home run from Colin… Continue reading

Colin Spear, Port Angeles Lefties

OUTDOORS: United Way Hike-a-Thon benefit begins July 1

Enjoy the great outdoors and raise funds to support United… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Port Angeles smacks 3 home runs in 6-3 loss to Apple Sox

Port Angeles showed some long-ball prowess, connecting on three home runs, all solo… Continue reading

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Josh Alcarez, center, avoids two Bainbridge defenders during a March contest. Alcarez was selected to the All-Olympic League first team in voting conducted by league coaches.

BOYS SOCCER: Sequim’s Alcaraz, Valuenzuela and Port Angeles’ Miller on All-Olympic League team first team

Youth was served for Sequim and Port Angeles during the recent Olympic League boys soccer All-Olympic League selections. Out of the seven… Continue reading

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Josh Alcarez, center, avoids two Bainbridge defenders during a March contest. Alcarez was selected to the All-Olympic League first team in voting conducted by league coaches.
Port Angeles shortstop Alex Angevine was named to the all-Olympic League first team after leading the Roughriders with 21 runs scored and 20 RBIs while playing solid defense. (Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group)

ALL-OLYMPIC LEAGUE BASEBALL: Sequim, Port Angeles put 13 players on all-league teams

Six Riders on first team, two Wolves

Port Angeles shortstop Alex Angevine was named to the all-Olympic League first team after leading the Roughriders with 21 runs scored and 20 RBIs while playing solid defense. (Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group)
Port Angeles' Natalie Robinson takes a pitcher against North Kitsap in a game in May. Robinson hit 12 home runs this year and was named the Olympic League MVP for the second straight season. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

OLYMPIC LEAGUE SOFTBALL: PA’s Natalie Robinson named league MVP

Port Angeles’ Natalie Robinson was named the Olympic League’s softball Most Valuable Player. Robinson was the Olympic Peninsula softball MVP last year.… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Natalie Robinson takes a pitcher against North Kitsap in a game in May. Robinson hit 12 home runs this year and was named the Olympic League MVP for the second straight season. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning as first baseman Colin Speer and Wenatchee baserunner Kade Benavidez look on during the first inning on Wednesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

LEFTIES: Port Angeles’ 5-run rally nets first win of the summer

Spear, Ramirez and good relief pitching

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning as first baseman Colin Speer and Wenatchee baserunner Kade Benavidez look on during the first inning on Wednesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles pitcher Brian Guttormsen, a first-team all-Olympic League pitcher, was selected to pitch in the Washington All-State games on June 22-23.

PREP BASEBALL: Port Angeles’ Guttormsen, Sequim’s Holland to play in All-State Baseball game

A pair of Olympic Peninsula high school seniors were selected to play in Washington All-State games on June 22-23. Port Angeles pitcher Brian… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles pitcher Brian Guttormsen, a first-team all-Olympic League pitcher, was selected to pitch in the Washington All-State games on June 22-23.

AREA SPORTS: Lefties, YMCA T-Ball camp registration underway

Future Riders football/cheer registration in-person Saturday

Leitz won the 16U senior fastpitch championship at the North Olympic Baseball and Softball Port Angeles city championsip. From top row, from left are coach Danielle Morgan, Shania Foster, Hadleigh Tokarczyk (on back), Jayla Olson, Emily LeFebvre (on back), Lainey Rudd, Allison Jester (on back), Laniyah Moore, Kayleen LeFebvre and Makynzie Baker, Coach Carly Swingle. Front row, from left, are Mariah Disque, Nyomie Colfax, Kadence Greul and Catie Chance. (Courtesy of NOBAS)

NORTH OLYMPIC BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL: Fastpitch champions crowned

Leitz won the 16U senior fastpitch championship at the North Olympic Baseball and Softball Port Angeles city championship. From top row, from left are coach… Continue reading

Leitz won the 16U senior fastpitch championship at the North Olympic Baseball and Softball Port Angeles city championsip. From top row, from left are coach Danielle Morgan, Shania Foster, Hadleigh Tokarczyk (on back), Jayla Olson, Emily LeFebvre (on back), Lainey Rudd, Allison Jester (on back), Laniyah Moore, Kayleen LeFebvre and Makynzie Baker, Coach Carly Swingle. Front row, from left, are Mariah Disque, Nyomie Colfax, Kadence Greul and Catie Chance. (Courtesy of NOBAS)
Garret Buerer of the Westport team tries to steal second base on Tuesday night in the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth semifinal, but is put out by Local 155's Ethan Barbee as he slides. Local 155 second baseman Brayden Scott backs up the play. Westport won 4-0 to qualify for the championship game at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Volunteer Park, against the winner of Athlete's Choice and First Federal. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

OJBR SEMIFINALS: Westport holds off Local 155 4-0

Garret Buerer of the Westport team tries to steal second base on Tuesday night in the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth semifinal, but is put out… Continue reading

Garret Buerer of the Westport team tries to steal second base on Tuesday night in the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth semifinal, but is put out by Local 155's Ethan Barbee as he slides. Local 155 second baseman Brayden Scott backs up the play. Westport won 4-0 to qualify for the championship game at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Volunteer Park, against the winner of Athlete's Choice and First Federal. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

WEST COAST LEAGUE: AppleSox rally in the ninth to beat Lefties

The Port Angeles Lefties went into the ninth inning with a lead but an error and wildness in the top of the ninth were their… Continue reading

Wilder Senior pitcher Landen Olson of Forks is backed up by his first baseman Brayden White of Sequim as he pitches in the first inning of Wilder's game with Narrows U18 out of Gig Harbor. Narrows won 7-6. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr. comeback falls just short

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club was left still looking for its first win of the year after a comeback in the ninth… Continue reading

Wilder Senior pitcher Landen Olson of Forks is backed up by his first baseman Brayden White of Sequim as he pitches in the first inning of Wilder's game with Narrows U18 out of Gig Harbor. Narrows won 7-6. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder players come from all around the Peninsula

The Wilder Baseball Club is fielding a AAA American Legion senior team with a mix of Sequim, Port Angeles and Forks players and a AA… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: EJ Little League to host district tournament

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The Elks Majors 50/70 team celebrates its Port Angeles city championship this weekend as part of a North Olympic Baseball and Softball tournament weekend. Five teams total were crowned champions. From left, back row, are coach Jared Johnstad, Kade Johnstad, Felix Hammar, Kyler Williams, Jay Lieberman, Makai McAfee, coach Rob Merritt, Cooper Merritt, Julian Dominguez, Austin Penic and manager Brian Shimko. (Courtesy of Brian Shimko)

NORTH OLYMPIC BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL: A weekend of champions for NOBAS

North Olympic Baseball and Softball crowned champions in five different divisions this weekend in the Port Angeles city championship tournament.… Continue reading

The Elks Majors 50/70 team celebrates its Port Angeles city championship this weekend as part of a North Olympic Baseball and Softball tournament weekend. Five teams total were crowned champions. From left, back row, are coach Jared Johnstad, Kade Johnstad, Felix Hammar, Kyler Williams, Jay Lieberman, Makai McAfee, coach Rob Merritt, Cooper Merritt, Julian Dominguez, Austin Penic and manager Brian Shimko. (Courtesy of Brian Shimko)

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Jr. off to 3-0 start; Wilder Sr. loses two close ones

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club got off to a rough start against a pair of always tough Lakeside teams, while the Wilder Junior… Continue reading

Kaidence Rigby, Forks softball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaidence Rigby, Forks softball

Senior Kaidence Rigby had a spectacular final week to her career for the Forks softball team. The Spartans, who qualified for the state 2B tournament… Continue reading

Kaidence Rigby, Forks softball.