Sequim's Waverly Shreffler (543) starts the 2A girls cross country race at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. Shreffler went on to finish sixth. Dave Shreffler/for Peninsula Daily News

CROSS COUNTRY: Shreffler takes sixth for Sequim girls, boys team finishes third at state championships; other area state reports

PASCO — Waverly Shreffler had the area's highest individual finish and the Sequim boys placed third at the state cross country championships at Sun Willows… Continue reading

Sequim's Waverly Shreffler (543) starts the 2A girls cross country race at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. Shreffler went on to finish sixth. Dave Shreffler/for Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula's Micah Weller

MEN’S SOCCER: Estrellado’s goal sends Peninsula Pirates to NWAC semifinals

PORT ANGELES — He may not be able to match his older sister Briana's two championship rings, but Trevan Estrellado may yet tone down her… Continue reading

Peninsula's Micah Weller

PREP FOOTBALL: Clallam Bay and Quilcene advance to state; Crescent wins final game

LYLE — First, there's something important to know: Jordan Simpson, Ryan McCoy and Kalin Duncan created holes. Then Clayton Willis took it from there. Well,… Continue reading

Port Townsend's Keegan Khile (58) and Jacob Ralls (3) stop the progress of Bellevue Christian's Dylan Parsons during the Redhawks' play-in game victory at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend routs Bellevue Christian to clinch first state playoff berth since 2004

PORT TOWNSEND — They weren't going out like that. Nearly a year to the day after a stunning upset loss at home to Charles Wright… Continue reading

Port Townsend's Keegan Khile (58) and Jacob Ralls (3) stop the progress of Bellevue Christian's Dylan Parsons during the Redhawks' play-in game victory at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP SPORTS: Quilcene football and volleyball players receive all-league honors

QUILCENE — State-playoff bound Quilcene was well-represented on the Sea-Tac All-League football team. Three Rangers earned first-team nods in voting by league coaches. Senior lineman… Continue reading

Quilcene's Megan Weller (11) sets the ball for a spike by Allison Jones (9) as Katlin Hitt (3) gets ready to back up the play during the Rangers play-in game win over Shoreline Christian. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Quilcene clinches another state bid; other area reports

DES MOINES — Quilcene is becoming a fixture at the Class 1B state tournament. The Rangers have earned two consecutive state trophies, and Saturday earned… Continue reading

Quilcene's Megan Weller (11) sets the ball for a spike by Allison Jones (9) as Katlin Hitt (3) gets ready to back up the play during the Rangers play-in game win over Shoreline Christian. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
Teammates pile up on Ellie Small after she scored the winning goal for the Peninsula Pirates in the second overtime period against North Idaho in the NWAC quarterfinal game in Port Angeles. Joining in the dogpile were Michele Whan

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Small scores big game-winner to put Peninsula back in NWAC semifinals

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula College women's soccer team received a big boost when it needed it most from two of its smallest players. Mired… Continue reading

Teammates pile up on Ellie Small after she scored the winning goal for the Peninsula Pirates in the second overtime period against North Idaho in the NWAC quarterfinal game in Port Angeles. Joining in the dogpile were Michele Whan
Peninsula's Myu Ban (14) is defended by North Idaho's Aitana Vernon during the Pirates' 5-0 win in September. Jay Cline

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men and women host NWAC quarterfinals games Saturday

PORT ANGELES — The Northwest Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Wally Sigmar Field on Saturday will feature two different storylines. The Peninsula College women match up… Continue reading

Peninsula's Myu Ban (14) is defended by North Idaho's Aitana Vernon during the Pirates' 5-0 win in September. Jay Cline
Peninsula's Hoku Afong

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula teams advance to NWAC semifinals with hard-fought victories

Editors note Edited to correct the details of the goal for the Peninsula women. PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College's soccer teams had all they could… Continue reading

Peninsula's Hoku Afong
FRIDAY PREP FOOTBALL UPDATE: Not a good night to play against the North Olympic Peninsula — area teams go 4-0, three advance deeper into postseason

FRIDAY PREP FOOTBALL UPDATE: Not a good night to play against the North Olympic Peninsula — area teams go 4-0, three advance deeper into postseason

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend is state-bound for the first time in 11 years after beating Bellevue Christian 51-8 at Memorial Field on Friday night… Continue reading

FRIDAY PREP FOOTBALL UPDATE: Not a good night to play against the North Olympic Peninsula — area teams go 4-0, three advance deeper into postseason
Chum salmon U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

OUTDOORS: Chum running along Hood Canal

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING was salvaged when fish managers with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) is open for… Continue reading

Chum salmon U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

OUTDOORS: Proposed rule changes to North Coast rivers a hot topic, state extends comment period to Thursday

WITH SUCH IMPORTANT decisions looming, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife has extended the public comment period on proposed rule changes to recreational fishing… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Clallam Bay and Quilcene advance to state; Crescent wins final game

PREP FOOTBALL: Clallam Bay and Quilcene advance to state; Crescent wins final game

LYLE — First, there's something important to know: Jordan Simpson, Ryan McCoy and Kalin Duncan created holes. Then Clayton Willis took it from there. Well,… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Clallam Bay and Quilcene advance to state; Crescent wins final game
Port Townsend's Keegan Khile (58) and Jacob Ralls (3) stop the progress of Bellevue Christian's Dylan Parsons during the Redhawks' play-in game victory at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend routs Bellevue Christian to clinch first state playoff berth since 2004

PORT TOWNSEND — They weren't going out like that. Nearly a year to the day after a stunning upset loss at home to Charles Wright… Continue reading

Port Townsend's Keegan Khile (58) and Jacob Ralls (3) stop the progress of Bellevue Christian's Dylan Parsons during the Redhawks' play-in game victory at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend running back Detrius Kelsall (10) tallied 227 rushing yards last week against Charles Wright. The Redhawks (9-0) host Bellevue Christian (4-5) in a district playoff game tonight at 7 p.m. at Memorial Field. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend seeking first state playoff berth since 2004; other area previews

PORT TOWNSEND — All Port Townsend needs is one more victory to clinch its first state football appearance since 2004. The odds are good that… Continue reading

Port Townsend running back Detrius Kelsall (10) tallied 227 rushing yards last week against Charles Wright. The Redhawks (9-0) host Bellevue Christian (4-5) in a district playoff game tonight at 7 p.m. at Memorial Field. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula's Myu Ban (14) is defended by North Idaho's Aitana Vernon during the Pirates' 5-0 win in September. Jay Cline

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men and women host NWAC quarterfinals games Saturday

PORT ANGELES — The Northwest Athletic Conference quarterfinals at Wally Sigmar Field on Saturday will feature two different storylines. The Peninsula College women match up… Continue reading

Peninsula's Myu Ban (14) is defended by North Idaho's Aitana Vernon during the Pirates' 5-0 win in September. Jay Cline
FRIDAY PREP FOOTBALL UPDATE: Not a good night to play against the North Olympic Peninsula — area teams go 4-0, three advance deeper into postseason

FRIDAY PREP FOOTBALL UPDATE: Not a good night to play against the North Olympic Peninsula — area teams go 4-0, three advance deeper into postseason

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend is state-bound for the first time in 11 years after beating Bellevue Christian 51-8 at Memorial Field on Friday night… Continue reading

FRIDAY PREP FOOTBALL UPDATE: Not a good night to play against the North Olympic Peninsula — area teams go 4-0, three advance deeper into postseason
Chum salmon U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

OUTDOORS: Chum running along Hood Canal

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING was salvaged when fish managers with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) is open for… Continue reading

Chum salmon U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

OUTDOORS: Proposed rule changes to North Coast rivers a hot topic, state extends comment period to Thursday

Editors note Winterfest is Saturday, Nov. 21. Eight-person group tables are available for $320. These details have been corrected. WITH SUCH IMPORTANT decisions looming, the… Continue reading

Port Townsend running back Detrius Kelsall (10) tallied 227 rushing yards last week against Charles Wright. The Redhawks (9-0) host Bellevue Christian (4-5) in a district playoff game tonight at 7 p.m. at Memorial Field. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend seeking first state playoff berth since 2004; other area previews

PORT TOWNSEND — All Port Townsend needs is one more victory to clinch its first state football appearance since 2004. The odds are good that… Continue reading

Port Townsend running back Detrius Kelsall (10) tallied 227 rushing yards last week against Charles Wright. The Redhawks (9-0) host Bellevue Christian (4-5) in a district playoff game tonight at 7 p.m. at Memorial Field. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News