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Pierre LaBossiere

Pierre LaBossiere Column: COVID comes for us all sooner or later

AFTER TWO YEARS of avoiding big crowds, slapping people’s hands for trying to drink out of my glass and four vaccinations, COVID-19 finally caught up… Continue reading

Pierre LaBossiere

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Jr.’s Sohlberg throws one-hit shutout

Wilder Junior was swept by the Lynden Lightning on Saturday, but the highlight of this weekend’s action for the team was a one-hit… Continue reading

Lavender Tour seeking volunteers

The Tour de Lavender cycling event is looking for volunteers to help run the Aug. 6 event along the Olympic Discovery Trail through… Continue reading

Wilder Senior's Landon Seibel looks back at the umpire as he is called safe at second base as Lakeside BR's Ethan Babauta puts the tag on Seibel on Sunday in the Dick Brown Memorial Tournament semifinal. Wilder Senior won 15-5 to advance to the championship game, which was won by WBC Colts Black. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

DICK BROWN TOURNAMENT: Wilder Senior second at tournament

Rally comes up just short in seventh inning

Wilder Senior's Landon Seibel looks back at the umpire as he is called safe at second base as Lakeside BR's Ethan Babauta puts the tag on Seibel on Sunday in the Dick Brown Memorial Tournament semifinal. Wilder Senior won 15-5 to advance to the championship game, which was won by WBC Colts Black. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder Senior's Ezra Townsend swings and breaks his bat on contact during the first inning of Saturday's game against NW Sting at Port Angeles Civic Field.

DICK BROWN TOURNAMENT: Wilder wins behind gem from Logan Olson

Experience excelled for Wilder Senior as some of the program’s longest-tenured players broke out under the lights in a 9-0 win over… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder Senior's Ezra Townsend swings and breaks his bat on contact during the first inning of Saturday's game against NW Sting at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder Senior pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning against WBS Colts Red on Thursday evening at Port Angeles Civic Field.

AMERICAN LEGION: Acker tosses 3-hitter, scores three runs in Wilder Senior win

Dick Brown Firecracker Tournament continues through Sunday at Civic Field

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder Senior pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning against WBS Colts Red on Thursday evening at Port Angeles Civic Field.
East Jefferson football players, from left, Chris Fair, Logan Massie and Marshall Graves competed for the West All-Stars in a 36-12 loss to the East in the Earl Barden All-Star Classic, the all-state football game for Class 1B through 2A schools, last Saturday in Yakima.

AREA SPORTS: Peninsula athletes play in all-state football game; Athletic activities set in Forks for 4th of July weekend

North Olympic Peninsula players were on the losing end of a 36-12 outcome in a matchup of West and East teams in the… Continue reading

East Jefferson football players, from left, Chris Fair, Logan Massie and Marshall Graves competed for the West All-Stars in a 36-12 loss to the East in the Earl Barden All-Star Classic, the all-state football game for Class 1B through 2A schools, last Saturday in Yakima.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder's Logan Olson, right, makes it to second, beating the throw to WBS Colts Red shortstop Grady Smith in last year's Dick Brown Tournament in Port Angeles.

AMERICAN LEGION: Dick Brown Memorial Tournament returns Thursday

The Dick Brown Memorial Firecracker Tournament returns to Civic Field with two local teams playing among 17 games from Thursday through Sunday.… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder's Logan Olson, right, makes it to second, beating the throw to WBS Colts Red shortstop Grady Smith in last year's Dick Brown Tournament in Port Angeles.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Open courts for PAHS boys tennis players

There will be open courts hosted by Port Angeles High School head boys tennis coach Brian Gundersen from 11 a.m. to 1… Continue reading

Courtesy WA Golf Golfers competing in a U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier tee off on the first hole at Port Ludlow Golf Course on Tuesday.

GOLF: Port Ludlow hosts U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier

Sequim’s Sweet shoots 3-over-par 75, ties for 16th

Courtesy WA Golf Golfers competing in a U.S. Junior Amateur Qualifier tee off on the first hole at Port Ludlow Golf Course on Tuesday.
The front side of the 2022 Ride the Hurricane cyclist jersey. Today is the final day to order a jersey for the Aug. 7 ride presented by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

AREA SPORTS: Wednesday is final day to receive jersey with Ride the Hurricane registration

YMCA T-Ball registration underway

The front side of the 2022 Ride the Hurricane cyclist jersey. Today is the final day to order a jersey for the Aug. 7 ride presented by the Port Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
Courtesy photo Alison Agness, left, and her father, Port Angeles' Bruce Skinner, celebrate after completing a marathon in Lima, Peru over Memorial Day Weekend. Skinner has now completed his goal of running marathons on all seven continents.

MARATHON RUNNING: Lucky No. 7 for Bruce Skinner

Completes marathons on all seven continents

Courtesy photo Alison Agness, left, and her father, Port Angeles' Bruce Skinner, celebrate after completing a marathon in Lima, Peru over Memorial Day Weekend. Skinner has now completed his goal of running marathons on all seven continents.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Senior swept by Lakeside teams

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club had a frustrating weekend, losing four straight to Lakeside Recovery and Lakeside BR. Wilder was swept by Lakeside… Continue reading

Courtesy photo The Lincoln Park BMX Track held its annual Race for Life Fundraiser this past weekend with funds going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. The track raised more than $6,600 this year. Some of the fundraisers were, from left, Kodiak Adkins, Wayne Goldsbary, Bradan Gray, Bennett Gray, Andy Goldsbary, Cash Coleman, Zebastian Ferrier-Dixon, Braedyn Monette (the top fundraiser at $1,174), and track operator Sean Coleman.

BMX: Racing for Life Fundraiser raises more than $6,600

The Lincoln Park BMX Track held its annual Race for Life Fundraiser this past weekend with funds going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. The… Continue reading

Courtesy photo The Lincoln Park BMX Track held its annual Race for Life Fundraiser this past weekend with funds going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. The track raised more than $6,600 this year. Some of the fundraisers were, from left, Kodiak Adkins, Wayne Goldsbary, Bradan Gray, Bennett Gray, Andy Goldsbary, Cash Coleman, Zebastian Ferrier-Dixon, Braedyn Monette (the top fundraiser at $1,174), and track operator Sean Coleman.

AREA SPORTS: Free youth football camp in Forks; basketball and soccer camps in Jefferson County

Friday summer youth volleyball sessions begin June 28 in Sequim

Tranco Transmission won the 12U softball city championship over P.A. Power Equipment 10-3 last Saturday. Tranco players are, back row, from left, Athena Grego, Paeton Elofson, Parker Horn, Norah Delgado, Sophie Weed and, front row, Catherine Chance, Morgan Politika, Madison Wright, Juno Rognlien and Olivia McCallister. Not Pictured: Alyssa Romero and London Wilkinson. The team was managed by Kim Politika and coached by Joe Politika and Nils Rognlien.

AREA SPORTS: Tranco Transmission wins 12U softball crown

Oregon State wrestlers leading Forks camp June 28-29

Tranco Transmission won the 12U softball city championship over P.A. Power Equipment 10-3 last Saturday. Tranco players are, back row, from left, Athena Grego, Paeton Elofson, Parker Horn, Norah Delgado, Sophie Weed and, front row, Catherine Chance, Morgan Politika, Madison Wright, Juno Rognlien and Olivia McCallister. Not Pictured: Alyssa Romero and London Wilkinson. The team was managed by Kim Politika and coached by Joe Politika and Nils Rognlien.
The Sunland Women’s Golf Association held its yearly Captain’s Luncheon earlier this month. The event was attended by 37 SWGA members honoring 14 past captains. Former captains, are top row, from left, Sherry Meythaler, Dana Burback, Linda Beatty, Cheryl Coulter, Shirley Mulikin, Judy Nordyke, Christie Wilson, Cecil Black and front row, Janet Real, M.J. Anderson, Patricia Forgard and Nonie Dunphy.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: SunLand Women’s Golf Association celebrates past captains

Level the Field golf tournament and Jefferson County youth soccer registration

The Sunland Women’s Golf Association held its yearly Captain’s Luncheon earlier this month. The event was attended by 37 SWGA members honoring 14 past captains. Former captains, are top row, from left, Sherry Meythaler, Dana Burback, Linda Beatty, Cheryl Coulter, Shirley Mulikin, Judy Nordyke, Christie Wilson, Cecil Black and front row, Janet Real, M.J. Anderson, Patricia Forgard and Nonie Dunphy.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder's Colton Romero bats in the second inning against Lakeside BR on Saturday in Port Angeles. Wilder won three out of four games this weekend at Civic Field.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr. takes 3 of 4 in league openers

Logan Olson wins with a complete game

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder's Colton Romero bats in the second inning against Lakeside BR on Saturday in Port Angeles. Wilder won three out of four games this weekend at Civic Field.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder second baseman Payton Cagey, left, tags out Lakeside Recovery baserunner Luke Reynolds, who was caught in a rundown between first and second on Saturday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder off to solid start

Seniors win two of three over weekend

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Wilder second baseman Payton Cagey, left, tags out Lakeside Recovery baserunner Luke Reynolds, who was caught in a rundown between first and second on Saturday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Kiwanis claimed the North Olympic Baseball and Softball 16U softball title Wednesday night with a 9-4 win over KONP. Team members are, back row from left, Kiana Grippo, Becca Manson, Maryrose Halberg, Hannah Hairell, Mya Hartman, Angelica Sullivan, front row Abby Rudd, Natalie Thompson, Lily Thomas, Kennedy Rognlien and catcher Alexis Perry lying down. Kiwanis is coached by Christine Halberg, Casey Rudd and Hannah Hairell.

16U Softball Championship: Kiwanis tunes out KONP

Multi-hit games from Lily Thomas, Abby Rudd, Mya Hartman Maryrose Halberg and Natalie Thompson.

Kiwanis claimed the North Olympic Baseball and Softball 16U softball title Wednesday night with a 9-4 win over KONP. Team members are, back row from left, Kiana Grippo, Becca Manson, Maryrose Halberg, Hannah Hairell, Mya Hartman, Angelica Sullivan, front row Abby Rudd, Natalie Thompson, Lily Thomas, Kennedy Rognlien and catcher Alexis Perry lying down. Kiwanis is coached by Christine Halberg, Casey Rudd and Hannah Hairell.