Preps

PREP SOCCER: Roughriders start slow in road loss; Sequim clicks on all cylinders

Sequim girls break out

The new pickleball courts at the Elks Playfield in Port Angeles are completed. (City of Port Angeles)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: EJ volleyball wins, new pickleball courts and more

The East Jefferson volleyball team got big matches from Penina Vailolo and Sophia Petta in getting past a good Crescent squad 3-0 (25-21,… Continue reading

The new pickleball courts at the Elks Playfield in Port Angeles are completed. (City of Port Angeles)
Landen Olson, Forks football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Landen Olson, Forks football

Landen Olson is off to a great start for the Forks football team this season. Olson, who plays defensive back and wide receiver, had never… Continue reading

Landen Olson, Forks football.
Sequim’s Malachi Hampton (18) had a 74-yard touchdown reception against Franklin Pierce. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL RECAP: Defense was the name of the game this week

Forks-PA game of the week

Sequim’s Malachi Hampton (18) had a 74-yard touchdown reception against Franklin Pierce. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim's Liam Wiker (No. 12) runs the ball against Franklin Pierce. In the background is Zeke Schmadeke (No. 14). Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group.

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim falls to Franklin Pierce

Zeke Schmadeke with 35-year TD run, 74-yard TD pass to Malachi Hampton

Sequim's Liam Wiker (No. 12) runs the ball against Franklin Pierce. In the background is Zeke Schmadeke (No. 14). Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group.

COLLEGE SOCCER: PC men, women sweep at Edmonds

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team got a goal in the 88th minute to pull out a 2-1 road win over Edmonds to… Continue reading

Bubba Hernandez-Stansbury somehow breaks out of a mass of tacklers and sprints for a 57-yard touchdown against Port Angeles on Friday night. Forks won a defensive battle 13-7. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Forks wins rugged defensive battle over PA

Zero points in second half as defenses force seven turnovers

Bubba Hernandez-Stansbury somehow breaks out of a mass of tacklers and sprints for a 57-yard touchdown against Port Angeles on Friday night. Forks won a defensive battle 13-7. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Sophia Ritchie, front left, storms past North Mason's Addisen Sheridan, right, as teammates Ava-Anne Sheahan, rear left, and Cayleigh Alward keep pace on Thursday night in Port Angeles.

PREPS: Roughrider girls soccer gets going quickly in rout

Tate Alton stars for Riders tennis

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Sophia Ritchie, front left, storms past North Mason's Addisen Sheridan, right, as teammates Ava-Anne Sheahan, rear left, and Cayleigh Alward keep pace on Thursday night in Port Angeles.
The Port Angeles girls swim and dive team competed at the Olympic League Jamboree on Wednesday. Top row from left, Lilly Mahaney, Grace Kathol, Grace Williams, Ana Kay-Sanders, Sally Kasten, Dorothy Fetterman, Charlie Logue, Mallory Hartman; middle row: Lucy Townsend, Danika Asgeirsson, Amayah Nelson, Chloe Kay-Sanders, coach Sally Cole and bottom, Mia Francis, Bella Sains, Shavari Epps, Damun Seera, Lizzy Shaw, Lynzee Reid and Brooke St. Luise.

GIRLS SWIMMING: Roughriders hit the pool for jamboree

The Port Angeles girls swim team opened its season with a splash Wednesday, attending the first Olympic League girls swim jamboree with other… Continue reading

The Port Angeles girls swim and dive team competed at the Olympic League Jamboree on Wednesday. Top row from left, Lilly Mahaney, Grace Kathol, Grace Williams, Ana Kay-Sanders, Sally Kasten, Dorothy Fetterman, Charlie Logue, Mallory Hartman; middle row: Lucy Townsend, Danika Asgeirsson, Amayah Nelson, Chloe Kay-Sanders, coach Sally Cole and bottom, Mia Francis, Bella Sains, Shavari Epps, Damun Seera, Lizzy Shaw, Lynzee Reid and Brooke St. Luise.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Two late goals lift Peninsula women on the road

Men score four second-half goals

Sequim, Port Angeles

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles, Sequim boys tennis teams win

The Roughriders boys tennis team started league with a 7-0 victory on the road against North Mason. The Roughriders relied on their experience… Continue reading

Sequim, Port Angeles
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles Ava-Anne Sheahan, right, is the Roughriders lone returning senior starter from last season's state-bound girls soccer team.

GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW: Roughriders’ goal is a return to state tournament

Port Angeles still a young team, but talented

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles Ava-Anne Sheahan, right, is the Roughriders lone returning senior starter from last season's state-bound girls soccer team.

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles soccer plays well in opener

Port Angeles conceded the game’s lone goal late in a 1-0 season-opening nonleague girls soccer match with Class 1A power Klahowya. “It was… Continue reading

Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football

What an amazing opening week for Sequim football player Zeke Schmadeke. Schmadeke, who was big as a receiver and kick returner for Sequim last year,… Continue reading

Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.
Sequim’s Malachi Hampton tries to get away from a tackle by Forks’ Bubba Hernandez in Friday’s marquee matchup between the Wolves and Spartans in Sequim. Sequim came away with a 35-26 win. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim bares its teeth in opener

The game of the week was in Sequim on Friday night, with the Wolves showing that, with a senior-heavy squad, they might be… Continue reading

Sequim’s Malachi Hampton tries to get away from a tackle by Forks’ Bubba Hernandez in Friday’s marquee matchup between the Wolves and Spartans in Sequim. Sequim came away with a 35-26 win. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP ROUNDUP: PA tennis boys third at South Kitsap invite

The Port Angeles boys tennis team began its season by participating in the inaugural South Kitsap Invitational with seven other teams. There… Continue reading

Quilcene receiver Taylor Boling taps both of his feet down on the sideline while making a catch against Lummi on Saturday. Quilcene won 38-18. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Quilcene romps; Neah Bay crushes Wahkiakum

The Quilcene Rangers football team got off to a nice start to their 2024 season as Andrew Perez and Robert Evans each had… Continue reading

Quilcene receiver Taylor Boling taps both of his feet down on the sideline while making a catch against Lummi on Saturday. Quilcene won 38-18. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's quarterback Zeke Schmadeke runs with the ball against Forks. In on the play is the Spartans' Landon Thomas (34).

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim runs past Forks 35-26

Schamdeke 174 rushing yards, 2 TDs; Wiker 106 and 2 TDs.

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's quarterback Zeke Schmadeke runs with the ball against Forks. In on the play is the Spartans' Landon Thomas (34).
Port Angeles Roughriders

PREP FOOTBALL: Mistakes cost Roughriders early against Mount Baker

The Port Angeles Roughriders football team made too many mistakes early and allowed too many big plays in falling into a deep hole… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Sequim goalkeeper Kalli Grove clutched the ball after withstanding a shot by Port Angeles' Piper Alton, lower left, and is assisted by teammateAmara Gonzalez, center, on Tuesday in Port Angeles.

PREP SOCCER PREVIEW: Sequim reloads for another state run

Experienced returners, talented freshmen

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Sequim goalkeeper Kalli Grove clutched the ball after withstanding a shot by Port Angeles' Piper Alton, lower left, and is assisted by teammateAmara Gonzalez, center, on Tuesday in Port Angeles.