Preps

Sequim’s Olive Bridge, left, grabs possession of the ball and looks for a teammate in the first half of a 6-0 home win Tuesday over Bremerton. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS SOCCER: Six-goal salute for Sequim’s seniors in rout of Bremerton

Sequim celebrated its six-member senior class with a six-goal salute on senior night, shutting down Bremerton 6-0 in the Wolves’ regular season girls… Continue reading

Sequim’s Olive Bridge, left, grabs possession of the ball and looks for a teammate in the first half of a 6-0 home win Tuesday over Bremerton. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Forks Spartans.

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks volleyball locks up second place with win

The Forks volleyball team locked up second place in league with a 3-1 victory over Ocosta on Monday. With the win, the Spartans… Continue reading

Forks Spartans.
From left, Lukas Love, Crescent, and Nate Dahlgren, Forks.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Lukas Love, Crescent football, and Nate Dahlgren, Forks football

Our Athletes of the Week both had monster games that helped their teams to crucial victories this week. First, Nate Dahlgren had 238 yards rushing… Continue reading

From left, Lukas Love, Crescent, and Nate Dahlgren, Forks.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Forks FC takes over first place in PSL

Forks FC took over sole possession of first place in the Peninsula Soccer League with a 4-2 win over High Energy Metals… Continue reading

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Crescent's Lukas Love, left, sprints for the end zone pursued by Concrete's Adam Culver, center, and teammate Carter Clifford on Saturday in Joyce.

SATURDAY’S PREPS: Crescent’s defense shines in 34-6 win over Concrete

Loggers finish regular season with home game vs. Darrington on Saturday

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Crescent's Lukas Love, left, sprints for the end zone pursued by Concrete's Adam Culver, center, and teammate Carter Clifford on Saturday in Joyce.
Garrett Little competes against Port Angeles on Oct. 11. Little went 4-0 at the Olympic League boys tennis championship to win the league title. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

BOYS TENNIS: Sequim’s Garrett Little wins league title

Riders send two doubles teams to district tourney

Garrett Little competes against Port Angeles on Oct. 11. Little went 4-0 at the Olympic League boys tennis championship to win the league title. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Port Angeles Roughriders.

GIRLS SWIMMING: Port Angeles rallies to beat North Kitsap

The Port Angeles girls swim team emerged victorious over North Kitsap on the road this weekend, beating their strong rival 105-73. The Roughriders… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders.
Forks Nate Dahlgren (40) finds a hole in the Titans defense as he runs for a touchdown Friday night under the lights of Spartan Stadium where Forks defeated Pe Ell/Willapa Valley 21-18. Blocking are Walker Wheeler (63), Brody Lausche (46) and DeAnthony Davila (20). (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Forks defense holds in tense fourth quarter

Spartans fend off Pe Ell 21-18 to improve to 7-1

Forks Nate Dahlgren (40) finds a hole in the Titans defense as he runs for a touchdown Friday night under the lights of Spartan Stadium where Forks defeated Pe Ell/Willapa Valley 21-18. Blocking are Walker Wheeler (63), Brody Lausche (46) and DeAnthony Davila (20). (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Gary Zambor Jr. runs the ball for East Jefferson football in Friday night's game at Klahowya. Klahowya won 49-20. (Lisa Jensen)
Gary Zambor Jr. runs the ball for East Jefferson football in Friday night's game at Klahowya. Klahowya won 49-20. (Lisa Jensen)
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Leia Larson of Port Angeles takes thrid place in Thursday's Olympic League Championships at Lincoln Park.
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Leia Larson of Port Angeles takes thrid place in Thursday's Olympic League Championships at Lincoln Park.
Coach Dustin Clark talks to his players after the Port Angeles Roughriders crushed Kingston 63-0 on Thursday night in Kingston. The Riders have all but locked up a playoff spot with one game remaining against North Mason. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Coach Dustin Clark talks to his players after the Port Angeles Roughriders crushed Kingston 63-0 on Thursday night in Kingston. The Riders have all but locked up a playoff spot with one game remaining against North Mason. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Port Angeles soccer and volleyball produce solid senior night efforts

Port Angeles played well on its senior night against No. 5 North Kitsap, rallying from a two-goal deficit to… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS: Roughrider swimmers sink Olympic

Port Angeles won 11 of 12 events, sweeping the top three podium spots in three events in a dominant 136-39 Olympic League… Continue reading

East Jefferson Rival Aliyah Yearian distances herself from the other 39 competitors during the girls varsity cross country 5K meet against multiple schools at Port Townsend Golf Course on Tuesday. Yearian and her teammate Fiona Fraser finished one-two at the race. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP ROUNDUP: East Jefferson harriers sweep home meet

Volleyball roundup from around the Peninsula

East Jefferson Rival Aliyah Yearian distances herself from the other 39 competitors during the girls varsity cross country 5K meet against multiple schools at Port Townsend Golf Course on Tuesday. Yearian and her teammate Fiona Fraser finished one-two at the race. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim, Port Angeles high schools.
Sequim, Port Angeles high schools.
Port Angeles quarterback Parker Nickerson, right, looks to pass while receiving a block by teammate Coner Martin, left, during Friday’s game against Bainbridge at Port Angeles Civic Field. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Roughriders are a special team this season

There’s something different about this year’s edition of the Port Angeles Roughriders football team. I’ve only been here since 2016, but I’ve heard all the… Continue reading

Port Angeles quarterback Parker Nickerson, right, looks to pass while receiving a block by teammate Coner Martin, left, during Friday’s game against Bainbridge at Port Angeles Civic Field. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim’s Taryn Johnson has scored 72 goals for the Wolves’ soccer team in her high school career and will be signing to play for Minnesota State, Mankato. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS SOCCER: Sequim’s Taryn Johnson keeps her goals lofty

Wolves’ scoring machine to sign with NCAA Division II powerhouse

Sequim’s Taryn Johnson has scored 72 goals for the Wolves’ soccer team in her high school career and will be signing to play for Minnesota State, Mankato. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Jennyfer Gomez, left, and Landyn Jones.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Jennyfer Gomez, Sequim girls soccer, and Landyn Jones, Port Angeles football

Jenny Gomez had a fantastic week for the Sequim girls soccer team. Gomez, a midfielder, scored two spectacular and perfectly placed long-distance goals in a… Continue reading

Jennyfer Gomez, left, and Landyn Jones.
Sequim's Zeke Schmadeke runs for a gain against North Mason on Friday night. Schmadeke had a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown in the Wolves' 36-0 win. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim's Zeke Schmadeke runs for a gain against North Mason on Friday night. Schmadeke had a 60-yard punt return for a touchdown in the Wolves' 36-0 win. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Port Angeles' Jason Hawes, right, picks an opening in the in the line after receiving a key block by teammate  Brandt Perry, left, during Friday's game against Bainbridge at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL: Roughriders shock Bainbridge 48-14

Landyn Jones four touchdowns for Port Angeles

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Port Angeles' Jason Hawes, right, picks an opening in the in the line after receiving a key block by teammate  Brandt Perry, left, during Friday's game against Bainbridge at Port Angeles Civic Field.