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Courtesy photo From left, Christian Snavely, Phoenix Flores and Chloe Snavely of Port Angeles wrestled at the Washington State Wrestling Association Kids Folkstyle state championships this past weekend in Centralia.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles kids place at state wrestling meet

Port Angeles youth wrestlers took home hardware in the Washington State Wrestling Association Kids Folkstyle finals held in Centralia… Continue reading

Courtesy photo From left, Christian Snavely, Phoenix Flores and Chloe Snavely of Port Angeles wrestled at the Washington State Wrestling Association Kids Folkstyle state championships this past weekend in Centralia.
Wilder Baseball Club.

WILDER SR.: Olson throws two-hit complete-game shutout in 8-0 win

An outstanding pitching performance by Forks’ Logan Olson snapped a four-game losing streak for Wilder Sr. Olson pitched a seven-inning complete-game shutout, striking… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
These Lincoln Park BMX racers raised $5,500 for the Race for Life fundraisers. From left, are George Williams, Bradan Gray, track operator Sean Coleman, Zebastian Ferrier-Dixon, Kristopher Giffin, Bennett Gray, Wayne Goldsbary, Orion Hedin, Andy Goldsbary, Cash Coleman and Kylin Weitz.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Lincoln Park BMX raises over $6,700; NPFC wins against Harbor Force 2

Wilder Sr. loses close game against Bellingham Post No. 7

These Lincoln Park BMX racers raised $5,500 for the Race for Life fundraisers. From left, are George Williams, Bradan Gray, track operator Sean Coleman, Zebastian Ferrier-Dixon, Kristopher Giffin, Bennett Gray, Wayne Goldsbary, Orion Hedin, Andy Goldsbary, Cash Coleman and Kylin Weitz.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr. swept by first-place Lakeside Recovery

Wilder Sr. has been pretty dominant all season long, but ran into a buzzsaw in a Lakeside Recovery AAA team, losing a doubleheader… Continue reading

Courtesy photo Port Angeles Roughrider Adam Borde finished sixth at the Super State Wrestling Tournament held in Centralia this weekend. Borde lost his first match in the 145-pound category and had to win six straight matches to climb back into the medal rounds. Borde is a three-time placer at Super State.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Borde claws back to place at Super State

Port Angeles graduate Adam Borde finished his high school wrestling career by winning six straight matches to finish sixth at… Continue reading

Courtesy photo Port Angeles Roughrider Adam Borde finished sixth at the Super State Wrestling Tournament held in Centralia this weekend. Borde lost his first match in the 145-pound category and had to win six straight matches to climb back into the medal rounds. Borde is a three-time placer at Super State.
Swain's captured the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth baseball championship with a 12-7 win over Athlete's Choice. Team members and coaches are from left, coach Eric Flodstrom, Jude Wallace, Jordan Shumway, Hunter Tennell, Khyler Thompson, Joseph Ritchie, Aiden Swenson, Bryton Amsdill, Trae Hanson (behind trophy), Tanner Jacobsen, Luke Flodstrom, Tate Alton, coach Tim Adams, Ryland Proettie and Cody Martin.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Swain’s claims Olympic Junior Babe Ruth championship; Millie Long scores 25, hits game-winner at West Sound all-star game

Swain’s came out on top of the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth pack with a… Continue reading

Swain's captured the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth baseball championship with a 12-7 win over Athlete's Choice. Team members and coaches are from left, coach Eric Flodstrom, Jude Wallace, Jordan Shumway, Hunter Tennell, Khyler Thompson, Joseph Ritchie, Aiden Swenson, Bryton Amsdill, Trae Hanson (behind trophy), Tanner Jacobsen, Luke Flodstrom, Tate Alton, coach Tim Adams, Ryland Proettie and Cody Martin.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: West End Thunder drag races return this weekend

Peninsula College to host summer basketball camps in July and August

Wilder Senior's Michael Grubb dives safely back to the first-base bag on a pickoff attempt as Seattle Select's Alex Ballot prepares to apply the tag during an American Legion game Monday at Civic Field. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Senior falters late in nine-inning loss

Olson strikes out six

Wilder Senior's Michael Grubb dives safely back to the first-base bag on a pickoff attempt as Seattle Select's Alex Ballot prepares to apply the tag during an American Legion game Monday at Civic Field. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Western Washington PGA Jeff Coston,right, won the 7 Cedars Senior Washington Open held at The Cedars at Dungeness in Sequim for the 11th time. Coston is joined by Chad Wagner, director of golf at The Cedars at Dungeness, left, and amateur champion Tom Brandes.

GOLF BRIEFS: Sequim Realtors hoping to ‘level the field’ with upcoming tournament

This tournament is on the level. The Level the Field Tournament hosted by the Sequim Association of Realtors will be held at The… Continue reading

Western Washington PGA Jeff Coston,right, won the 7 Cedars Senior Washington Open held at The Cedars at Dungeness in Sequim for the 11th time. Coston is joined by Chad Wagner, director of golf at The Cedars at Dungeness, left, and amateur champion Tom Brandes.
Payton Cagey pitched for Wilder Junior against Rock Creek on Sunday at Volunteer Field in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Junior opens season with sweep

Wilder Junior began its season with some great pitching and a pair of wins, 2-1 and 6-1, over Rock… Continue reading

Payton Cagey pitched for Wilder Junior against Rock Creek on Sunday at Volunteer Field in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Open house at Lincoln Park BMX; NPFC loses road game to top team

Kids and adults who have never tried BMX before are being given the chance to learn about the sport,… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr. crushes Kitsap in sweep

Landon Seibel 7 RBIs in one game

Wilder Baseball Club.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Free tennis camp; Hillclimb returns to Deer Creek Road

There will be a free tennis camp for boys attending Port Angeles High School from July 5-8, hosted by high school head… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club members celebrated Pat Burns' 102nd birthday after play June 9. Club members are, front row from left, Judith Murdock, Cindy Breed, Wanda Synnestvedt, Pat Burns, Jerri Torson, Diane Solie, Lynn Pierle; back row from left, Cindy Westwood, Karen Newman, Marianne Ott, Vicki Young, Sheila Kilmer, Norma Lupkes, Terry Graham, Dee Sweeney (captain), Jane Peoples, Starla Audette, Jane Guiltinan (co-captain). Not pictured are Barb Aldrich, Katherine Buchanan and Linda Deal.

GOLF: Discovery Bay celebrates Patricia Burns’ 102nd birthday

Summer-like weather greeted Discovery Bay Women’s Golf Club members gathered to celebrate one of their own June 3 — the 102nd birthday… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club members celebrated Pat Burns' 102nd birthday after play June 9. Club members are, front row from left, Judith Murdock, Cindy Breed, Wanda Synnestvedt, Pat Burns, Jerri Torson, Diane Solie, Lynn Pierle; back row from left, Cindy Westwood, Karen Newman, Marianne Ott, Vicki Young, Sheila Kilmer, Norma Lupkes, Terry Graham, Dee Sweeney (captain), Jane Peoples, Starla Audette, Jane Guiltinan (co-captain). Not pictured are Barb Aldrich, Katherine Buchanan and Linda Deal.
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Wilder Sr. first baseman Trey Baysinger tags a baserunner in Wilder's doubleheader against the Kitsap Rebels on Sunday at Civic Field. Wilder won both games.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Sr. sweeps two from Kitsap Rebels

Pitchers allow just seven hits in two games

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Wilder Sr. first baseman Trey Baysinger tags a baserunner in Wilder's doubleheader against the Kitsap Rebels on Sunday at Civic Field. Wilder won both games.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Lefties’ Justin Miller named West Coast League Pitcher of the Week

Port Angeles Lefties pitcher Justin Miller was named the West Coast League’s Pitcher of the Week for the league’s first week of… Continue reading

Adam Klein of Tualatin, Ore., wins the North Olympic Discovery Marathon on Sunday in 2 hours, 21 minutes, 18 seconds, nearly 14 minutes ahead of second place and 2 1/2 minutes short of a U.S. Olympic trial qualifier. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON: Fast times in race’s return

Cool weather with little wind or rain until the afternoon helped create some very fast times in this year’s North Olympic Discovery… Continue reading

Adam Klein of Tualatin, Ore., wins the North Olympic Discovery Marathon on Sunday in 2 hours, 21 minutes, 18 seconds, nearly 14 minutes ahead of second place and 2 1/2 minutes short of a U.S. Olympic trial qualifier. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Adam Klein of Tualatin, Ore., collapses after winning the North Olympic Peninsula Marathon. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

MARATHON: NODM runners thrilled to be competing again

The rain held off and runners, most of whom were thrilled and thankful to be competing again, were greeted by cool weather… Continue reading

Adam Klein of Tualatin, Ore., collapses after winning the North Olympic Peninsula Marathon. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles amputee Dana Lawson is a survivor of multiple bouts of cancer and domestic violence. She plans to compete in the North Olympic Discovery Marathon in June to raise awareness for her group Unbounded Horizons, which helps domestic violence survivors heal through nature. (Photo courtesy of Colton McCoy)

NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON: Cancer-fighter Dana Lawson running to support survivors of domestic abuse

Woman to begin race at 1:30 a.m. Sunday

Port Angeles amputee Dana Lawson is a survivor of multiple bouts of cancer and domestic violence. She plans to compete in the North Olympic Discovery Marathon in June to raise awareness for her group Unbounded Horizons, which helps domestic violence survivors heal through nature. (Photo courtesy of Colton McCoy)
Youngsters accompanied by a pair of pace runners take off down the Waterfront Trail portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail from Port Angeles City Pier during the 2019 North Olympic Discovery Marathon Kid's Marathon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON: Modified slightly, marathon and related events hit the trails

More than 1,500 expected to participate this weekend

Youngsters accompanied by a pair of pace runners take off down the Waterfront Trail portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail from Port Angeles City Pier during the 2019 North Olympic Discovery Marathon Kid's Marathon. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)