Area Sports

Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving a 1942 Willys Jeep during the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend on Sunday. Jantz won the 2014 Alaska Offroad Warriors reality competition off-road race with this vehicle, which covered 1,100 miles from south to north to the Arctic Ocean. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR: Mud drags spin up fun

Mud in your Eye Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving… Continue reading

Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving a 1942 Willys Jeep during the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend on Sunday. Jantz won the 2014 Alaska Offroad Warriors reality competition off-road race with this vehicle, which covered 1,100 miles from south to north to the Arctic Ocean. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Eastern Washington Athletics Forks’ Luke Dahlgren (57), gets pumped up with a teammate before an Eastern Washington football game. Dahlgren has been named one of four team captains by team coaches ahead of his redshirt senior season.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Forks standout Luke Dahlgren selected as team captain by Eastern Washington coaches

Will start again at center in 2023

Eastern Washington Athletics Forks’ Luke Dahlgren (57), gets pumped up with a teammate before an Eastern Washington football game. Dahlgren has been named one of four team captains by team coaches ahead of his redshirt senior season.
Lincoln Park BMX racer Wyatt Christensen, 11, finished No. 3 in the world in his age group at the UCI World BMX Championships held last week in Glasgow, Scotland.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Lincoln Park BMXer earns top 3 at World Championships in Scotland

Will compete at USA BMX Grand Nationals in November

Lincoln Park BMX racer Wyatt Christensen, 11, finished No. 3 in the world in his age group at the UCI World BMX Championships held last week in Glasgow, Scotland.
More than 900 cyclists from the U.S. and Canada took on the Ride the Hurricane Challenge up Hurricane Ridge Road on Sunday morning, including unicyclist Chris Hoy. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND PHOTOS: Hillclimbs and ballgames on the Olympic Peninsula

Kaden Miller of the Port Angeles 12U All-Stars pitches against the Mudcats on Saturday during the 24th annual Dick Brown Youth Baseball tournament held at… Continue reading

More than 900 cyclists from the U.S. and Canada took on the Ride the Hurricane Challenge up Hurricane Ridge Road on Sunday morning, including unicyclist Chris Hoy. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Washington State mascot Butch T. Cougar rides a vehicle before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

CARMAN: Cougs caught in television inventory shuffle

Move from Pac-12 likely to hurt WSU athletics in a major way

Washington State mascot Butch T. Cougar rides a vehicle before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

AREA SPORTS: Golf driving range operating in Forks

Soccer referee training Saturday

The Port Angeles 12U baseball team beat a number of Seattle-area select squads to win The Love of the Game Tournament held July 29-30 at Everett's Phil Johnson Field. Team members are Morgan Evans, Peyton Strohauer, Boe Horejsi, Kaden Miller, Logan Botero, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Brayden Scott, Wyatt Bruch, Asher Irvine, Landon Eastman, Hudson Naman and Brayden Scott.

BASEBALL: Red-hot Port Angeles 12U revs up for 25th Dick Brown Tournament with win

Lincoln Park Fields hosting youth tourney

The Port Angeles 12U baseball team beat a number of Seattle-area select squads to win The Love of the Game Tournament held July 29-30 at Everett's Phil Johnson Field. Team members are Morgan Evans, Peyton Strohauer, Boe Horejsi, Kaden Miller, Logan Botero, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Brayden Scott, Wyatt Bruch, Asher Irvine, Landon Eastman, Hudson Naman and Brayden Scott.
The Port Angeles High School Cheer program earned first place in the Cheer Small Varsity Division and also was awarded a spirit stick for their hard work at Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at University of Puget Sound in July. Team members are: Abby Cuellar, Addisen McNeece, Ailey Thibeault, Anna Possinger, Ava Fox, Ella Garcelon, Hannah Martin, Jordyn Erdmann, Julia McDonald, Madison Bishop, Mylee Soiseth, Naomi Wait, Tish Hamilton. The Riders are coached by DaLasa Doane.

AREA SPORTS: Port Angeles Cheer squad earns awards at UCA cheer camp

East Jefferson Youth Football/Cheer camp and registration information

The Port Angeles High School Cheer program earned first place in the Cheer Small Varsity Division and also was awarded a spirit stick for their hard work at Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at University of Puget Sound in July. Team members are: Abby Cuellar, Addisen McNeece, Ailey Thibeault, Anna Possinger, Ava Fox, Ella Garcelon, Hannah Martin, Jordyn Erdmann, Julia McDonald, Madison Bishop, Mylee Soiseth, Naomi Wait, Tish Hamilton. The Riders are coached by DaLasa Doane.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim clinic 5K Fun Walk set for Aug. 12

Dungeness Valley Health and Wellness Clinic/The Sequim Free Clinic will once again hold its annual 5K Fun Walk at 10 a.m. Aug. 12,… Continue reading

The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing Team competes at the Extreme Sports Park on Sunday in the American Sprint Boat Racing finals in the unlimited class. The Wicked Racing boat, driven by Dan Morrison and navigated by Sami Gustufson, finished third. A total of 38 teams from the U.S., Canada and New Zealand competed at ESP this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: (Updated) Spring boats bigger than ever, thrilling as always

A total of 38 teams from three countries and several states converged on the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles for… Continue reading

The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing Team competes at the Extreme Sports Park on Sunday in the American Sprint Boat Racing finals in the unlimited class. The Wicked Racing boat, driven by Dan Morrison and navigated by Sami Gustufson, finished third. A total of 38 teams from the U.S., Canada and New Zealand competed at ESP this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., driving races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint Boat Racing at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. A total of 38 teams from the U.S. and New Zealand competed in unlimited, modified and 400 classes in racing that was expanded to two days this summer. For final results, go online at www.peninsuladailynews.com or look in Tuesday's sports section. The sprint boats will return to the ESP on Sept. 9-11. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boats tear up the water this weekend

Above, the Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., as the driver races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint… Continue reading

The Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., driving races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint Boat Racing at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. A total of 38 teams from the U.S. and New Zealand competed in unlimited, modified and 400 classes in racing that was expanded to two days this summer. For final results, go online at www.peninsuladailynews.com or look in Tuesday's sports section. The sprint boats will return to the ESP on Sept. 9-11. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
ASBR/YouTube The Jeepers Creepers sprint boat driven by Dillion Cummings with Teri Cummings, both of Sequim, crashes out during a qualifying run Saturday. The crash caused injuries to the crew and delayed the race for 30 minutes as medical officials treated the driver and navigator.

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: (Updated) Wild crash at ASBR qualifying Saturday

Injuries not major

ASBR/YouTube The Jeepers Creepers sprint boat driven by Dillion Cummings with Teri Cummings, both of Sequim, crashes out during a qualifying run Saturday. The crash caused injuries to the crew and delayed the race for 30 minutes as medical officials treated the driver and navigator.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Salmon changes begin today for Admiralty Inlet

Marine Area 9, Admiralty Inlet, will close today for Chinook retention but will open daily for hatchery coho and pink salmon. The changes… Continue reading

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AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder A’s state tournament run ends

Team wins with a dramatic walk-off hit Tuesday night

Wilder Baseball Club.
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A in the state championship round

Wilder A beats NW Sting 12-11 in semifinals

Wilder Baseball Club.
The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Cody Catract make a qualifying run on their home course of Extreme Sports Park. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boat races return Saturday

“Cleetus McFarland” makes return as well

The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Cody Catract make a qualifying run on their home course of Extreme Sports Park. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

DOG SHOWS: HRK Club Dog Show begins Friday in Sequim

The 27th annual Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club Dog Show will take place at the Carrie Blake Ballfields from Friday to Sunday. More than… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A goes 2-0 at state tournament

The Wilder A Baseball Club is having a great state American Legion tournament so far, going 2-0 after a 13-8 victory over the… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A wins opening game at state tourney

The Wilder A Baseball Club had to go to 10 innings, but ended up prevailing 5-4 over Almira-Coulee-Hartline 17U on a walkoff in… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Port Angeles' Gerald Rettala was one of five National Senior Olympics participants to receive an award from sponsor Humana for his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, the games and his community service. Rettala, age 88, won bronze in the racquetball men's singles and silver in doubles play in the 85-89 age group at the games.

NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES: 88-year old Gerald Rettala honored with Humana Award, wins pair of medals in racquetball

Port Angeles’ Gerald Rettela was a double honoree earlier this month at the 2023 National Senior Games. The 88-year old Rettela proved his… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Gerald Rettala was one of five National Senior Olympics participants to receive an award from sponsor Humana for his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, the games and his community service. Rettala, age 88, won bronze in the racquetball men's singles and silver in doubles play in the 85-89 age group at the games.