Preps

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Jaziel Livingston rushes for yardage while pursued by Kingston's Lief Nelson, left, and teammate Jake Jacobsen on Saturday at Stevens Middle School.

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Angeles powers past Kingston 40-7

Riders run game rumbles, defense forces five turnovers, Felton hits 35-yard field goal

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Jaziel Livingston rushes for yardage while pursued by Kingston's Lief Nelson, left, and teammate Jake Jacobsen on Saturday at Stevens Middle School.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Reynolds The Port Angeles volleyball team celebrated senior night, the final home match for the seniors, Friday. From left, back row, are senior Ava Brenkman, senior Ellie Getchell, senior Holly Jones, Emma Olsen, senior Camille Stensgard, Savannah Bray and senior Jaida Wood. From left, front row, are Emi Halberg, Lily Halberg, Kennedy Brunch, Sam Robbins and Zoe Smithson.

PREP SPORTs: Port Angeles spikers win on senior night

Port Angeles earned a senior night volleyball victory against Olympic, taking the Trojans down 26-24, 25-19, 25-14 and in an extra set… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Reynolds The Port Angeles volleyball team celebrated senior night, the final home match for the seniors, Friday. From left, back row, are senior Ava Brenkman, senior Ellie Getchell, senior Holly Jones, Emma Olsen, senior Camille Stensgard, Savannah Bray and senior Jaida Wood. From left, front row, are Emi Halberg, Lily Halberg, Kennedy Brunch, Sam Robbins and Zoe Smithson.
Mark Krulish Amanda Weller and Joelene Vaara team up for a block

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Slow start dooms Sequim; Forks to host district volleyball match Saturday

Sequim lost its shot at the Olympic League North Division volleyball title with a 25-17, 25-18, 25-20 loss on the road to Kingston.… Continue reading

Mark Krulish Amanda Weller and Joelene Vaara team up for a block
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Millie Long, right, looks past the defense of Olympic's Claire Caldwell in the first half of Thursday night's match at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.

GIRLS SOCCER: Roughriders play their game, dominate Olympic

Port Angeles composed against physical Trojans

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Millie Long, right, looks past the defense of Olympic's Claire Caldwell in the first half of Thursday night's match at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.
Eric Trent/The Chronicle Forks' Colton Duncan runs with the football during a contest with defending state champion Onalaska earlier this season. Duncan, a senior, works for the city of Forks Public Works Department and is a volunteer firefighter.

PREP SPORTS: Forks’ three-sport star Colton Duncan engaged and active

When a high school senior is discussed in glowing terms at Forks’ Chamber of Commerce meetings, it’s easy to tell you are dealing… Continue reading

Eric Trent/The Chronicle Forks' Colton Duncan runs with the football during a contest with defending state champion Onalaska earlier this season. Duncan, a senior, works for the city of Forks Public Works Department and is a volunteer firefighter.
East Jefferson's Macy Aumock, left, and Sophie Patterson fend off a block by Port Angeles' Zoe Smithson and Ava Brenkman, right, as East Jefferson's Akira Anderson, front left, and Jessica Hawley, front right, look on during the first game of Tuesday's match at Port Angeles High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SPORTS: Team effort lifts Port Angeles spikers to win over East Jefferson

Riders soccer team also picks up win

East Jefferson's Macy Aumock, left, and Sophie Patterson fend off a block by Port Angeles' Zoe Smithson and Ava Brenkman, right, as East Jefferson's Akira Anderson, front left, and Jessica Hawley, front right, look on during the first game of Tuesday's match at Port Angeles High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
#6 Lily Sanders of PA tries to take the ball away from #9 Cora Caidis of Kingston. dlogan

GIRLS SOCCER: Roughriders use creative passing to create 4-1 win

The Roughriders girls soccer team did wonders moving the ball around Kingston defenders, leading to an efficient 4-1 win over the Buccaneers… Continue reading

#6 Lily Sanders of PA tries to take the ball away from #9 Cora Caidis of Kingston. dlogan
Sequim’s Kalli Wiker (21) and Kendall Hastings look for a block as the Wolves take on — and beat — Klahowya on March 8 at home. Sequim Gazette photo by Michael Dashiell

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Sequim spikers in title contention

Forks rallies for road win

Sequim’s Kalli Wiker (21) and Kendall Hastings look for a block as the Wolves take on — and beat — Klahowya on March 8 at home. Sequim Gazette photo by Michael Dashiell

GIRLS SOCCER: East Jefferson blanks Olympic to improve to 3-3

The East Jefferson girls soccer squad got a measure of revenge against Olympic this weekend with a 1-0 shutout, after losing 4-0… Continue reading

Port Angeles cross country runners from left, Caleb McLarty and Brock Tejeda on the course in Sequim. Rodger Johnson photo

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim girls; PA boys and girls win cross country duals

Christening a new cross country course at the Dungeness Recreation Area outside of Sequim, the Port Angeles boys and girls won their dual,… Continue reading

Port Angeles cross country runners from left, Caleb McLarty and Brock Tejeda on the course in Sequim. Rodger Johnson photo

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Loggers’ Lee rushes for 330 yards; Budneks score 5 TDs for Quilcene

Crescent’s Wyatt Lee had a monster day, rushing for 330 yards on 35 carries and scoring four touchdowns against Mary M. Knight in… Continue reading

Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News Sequim's Kariya Johnson (5) and Port Angeles' Anna Petty battle over a loose ball Saturday at Wally Sigmar Field at Peninsula College.

GIRLS SOCCER: Riders edge Wolves by slim margin in Rainshadow Rumble Round 2

Rivals play fourth straight game decided by one goal

Jesse Major/for Peninsula Daily News Sequim's Kariya Johnson (5) and Port Angeles' Anna Petty battle over a loose ball Saturday at Wally Sigmar Field at Peninsula College.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Sequim's Amanda Weller and Kendall Hastings, at the net, look to teammate Kalli Wiker, lower left, for assistance as Port Angeles' Samantha Robbins, Ava Brenkman and Lillian Halberg look on during Saturdays match at Port Angeles High School.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Wolves near-perfect serving in win over the Roughriders

The Sequim volleyball team got off to a hot start and got near-perfect serving all match in beating Port Angeles 3-0 (25-9,… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Sequim's Amanda Weller and Kendall Hastings, at the net, look to teammate Kalli Wiker, lower left, for assistance as Port Angeles' Samantha Robbins, Ava Brenkman and Lillian Halberg look on during Saturdays match at Port Angeles High School.
Spartan Hayden Baker (30) on his way to a touchdown against Napavine during the first quarter of play Friday evening on the turf at Spartan Stadium. Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

PREP FOOTBALL: Napavine run game too much for Forks

Spartans competitive in loss to Class 2B power

Spartan Hayden Baker (30) on his way to a touchdown against Napavine during the first quarter of play Friday evening on the turf at Spartan Stadium. Photo by Lonnie Archibald.
East Jefferson goalkeeper Sorina Johnston, center, saves a shot on goal but trips up Sequim's Taryn Johnson while covering the ball during a game on Wednesday in Chimacum. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS SOCCER: East Jefferson on the attack in 4-1 win over injury-depleted Sequim

Shiftlett strikes, Hoffman scores, Mattern adds two insurance goals

East Jefferson goalkeeper Sorina Johnston, center, saves a shot on goal but trips up Sequim's Taryn Johnson while covering the ball during a game on Wednesday in Chimacum. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Stephanie Sanchez, 14, and Tadu Dollarhide, 17, jam up Sequim’s Jenny Gomez, in a Wednesday afternoon game in Chimacum.

PREP ROUNDUP: Roughriders hold Kingston shotless

Port Angeles’ Long scores three goals

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Stephanie Sanchez, 14, and Tadu Dollarhide, 17, jam up Sequim’s Jenny Gomez, in a Wednesday afternoon game in Chimacum.
Port Angeles senior Katelyn Sheldon, center, is joined by her parents Melissa and Jeremy Sheldon after signing a letter of intent to compete for the University of Redlands track and field team. (Michael Carman/Peninsula Daily News)

Port Angeles High School’s Sheldon signs with University of Redlands

Track and field, soccer athlete plans to study pre-med

Port Angeles senior Katelyn Sheldon, center, is joined by her parents Melissa and Jeremy Sheldon after signing a letter of intent to compete for the University of Redlands track and field team. (Michael Carman/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SPORTS: East Jefferson swimmers improve times

The East Jefferson swim team posted its second time trials this weekend at Shore Aquatic Center in Port Angeles. “It’s the little… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School Port Angeles cross country runners get off to a team start at Port Townsend on Saturday. From left, are Jayden McLarty, Reid Schmidt, Brian Guttormsen, Jason Gladfelter and Kowen Kasten.

PREP ROUNDUP: Riders dominate Olympic in cross country

Sequim’s Pyeatt and EJ’s Allworth-Miles win

Port Angeles High School Port Angeles cross country runners get off to a team start at Port Townsend on Saturday. From left, are Jayden McLarty, Reid Schmidt, Brian Guttormsen, Jason Gladfelter and Kowen Kasten.
North Kitsap defenders tackle Sequim quarterback Kobe Applegate in the first half of the Vikings' 28-0 rout of their Olympic League rivals in Poulsbo on Saturday afternoon. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim unable to keep up with Vikings

Missing a host of starters on both sides of the ball, Sequim’s Wolves kept the score close with the reigning Olympic League champions… Continue reading

North Kitsap defenders tackle Sequim quarterback Kobe Applegate in the first half of the Vikings' 28-0 rout of their Olympic League rivals in Poulsbo on Saturday afternoon. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group