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PREP VOLLEYBALL: Sequim stays in thick of playoff chase

Sequim expected to play a grueling, five-set volleyball match, similar to a number of matches between the two evenly matched programs in recent… Continue reading

Kendall Hastings, Sequim volleyball

ATHLETE OF WEEK: Kendall Hastings, Sequim volleyball

Kendall Hastings made all-league for the Sequim Wolves volleyball team last year. This year, she’s racking up even bigger numbers for the Wolves, especially during… Continue reading

Kendall Hastings, Sequim volleyball
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Neah Bay's Adam Ellis, right, attempts to catch a pass over the head of Crescent's (NO.4 -- not on roster) on Saturday in Joyce.

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: (Updated) Neah Bay, East Jefferson win big

The No. 2-ranked Neah Bay Red Devils got rolling against a young Crescent team and didn’t look back, winning 68-0 on Saturday to… Continue reading

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Neah Bay's Adam Ellis, right, attempts to catch a pass over the head of Crescent's (NO.4 -- not on roster) on Saturday in Joyce.
From left, Trust Christianson, Nate Hirst Jr. and Blake Botero wait on the sidelines during the Future Riders Green C team's 44-14 win Saturday at Civic Field. (Courtesy photo)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: BMX Gold Cup brought 8,500 people into Port Angeles and more

The USA BMX DK Northwest Gold Cup Finals, held on Sept. 16-18 was a huge success for the Port Angeles community according… Continue reading

From left, Trust Christianson, Nate Hirst Jr. and Blake Botero wait on the sidelines during the Future Riders Green C team's 44-14 win Saturday at Civic Field. (Courtesy photo)

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles swimmers dominate Bremerton; East Jefferson soccer wins big

The Port Angeles girls swim team beat Bremerton this weekend 118-43. Gaining first-place finishes for the Roughriders was the 200 medley relay squad… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter, right, runs alongside Emerald Ridge's Conner Wirth at the John Payne/Curtis Cross-Country Invitational this weekend in Tacoma. Gladfelter finished second and a set a Port Angeles High School record.

CROSS COUNTRY: Port Angeles’ Jack Gladfelter sets school record at Curtis Invite

East Jefferson’s Aliyah Yearian fifth among girls at varsity race

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Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter, right, runs alongside Emerald Ridge's Conner Wirth at the John Payne/Curtis Cross-Country Invitational this weekend in Tacoma. Gladfelter finished second and a set a Port Angeles High School record.
Forks Kaidence Rigby (13) competes with Ocosta's Alexia Bradley (19) at the net in Forks Thursday evening where the Sparans defeated the Wildcats 3 to 0.  Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Sequim posts aces record in win

PA and Forks volleyball win; Riders fall in football game

Forks Kaidence Rigby (13) competes with Ocosta's Alexia Bradley (19) at the net in Forks Thursday evening where the Sparans defeated the Wildcats 3 to 0.  Photo by Lonnie Archibald.
Sequim's Sam Fitzgerald runs the ball during the Wolves' 27-14 win over Kingston on Friday night. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL SCORES: Sequim wins over Kingston, Quilcene and Clallam Bay win

The Sequim Wolves went into halftime down 14-13 against the Kingston Buccaneers, but rallied with a 14-0 second half to win 27-14 at… Continue reading

Sequim's Sam Fitzgerald runs the ball during the Wolves' 27-14 win over Kingston on Friday night. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Seattle Mariners including Jesse Winker, left; Ty France, third from right; Logan Gilbert, second from right; and Adam Frazier, right celebrate a home run by Cal Raleigh in ninth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Seattle. The Mariners won 2-1 to clinch a spot in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

SEATTLE MARINERS: After two decades of futility, Mariners clinch a playoff berth

Because of one stat, pitcher Matthew Boyd has become the go-to player to ask about the Seattle Mariners’ situation. Not the stats… Continue reading

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  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press
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Seattle Mariners including Jesse Winker, left; Ty France, third from right; Logan Gilbert, second from right; and Adam Frazier, right celebrate a home run by Cal Raleigh in ninth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Seattle. The Mariners won 2-1 to clinch a spot in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
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Forks' Gunner Rogers runs with blockers from left Sloan Tumaua, Walker Wheeler, Landin Davis and Mathew Wallerstedt leading the way Friday night in Forks where the Raymond-South Bend Ravens defeated the Spartans 20 to 7.
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Forks' Gunner Rogers runs with blockers from left Sloan Tumaua, Walker Wheeler, Landin Davis and Mathew Wallerstedt leading the way Friday night in Forks where the Raymond-South Bend Ravens defeated the Spartans 20 to 7.
Forks’ Walker Wheeler busts loose for a long touchdown run against Sequim during the season opener for both squads. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Neah Bay lone undefeated as prep teams reach midway point

Week five marks the midpoint of the prep football regular season — a chance to pause for a minute and reflect on where… Continue reading

Forks’ Walker Wheeler busts loose for a long touchdown run against Sequim during the season opener for both squads. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Port Angeles' Paige Mason, right, slips past North Kitsap's Syleena Hogan, left, as teammate Anna Petty looks on during Tuesday's match at Peninsula College.
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Port Angeles' Paige Mason, right, slips past North Kitsap's Syleena Hogan, left, as teammate Anna Petty looks on during Tuesday's match at Peninsula College.
Sequim Wolves

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Sequim comes back from 0-2 to beat Bainbridge

Overcoming some tough calls from the officials, the Sequim volleyball team rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat 3A Bainbridge on the road… Continue reading

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East Jefferson Rivals

PREP ROUNDUP: East Jefferson volleyball wins first match of the year

The East Jefferson volleyball team won its first match of the year Monday 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-13) against Vashon. Alyssa Vandenberg led… Continue reading

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Taryn Johnson, left, and Aiden Gockerell

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Taryn Johnson, Sequim soccer, and Aiden Gockerell, Sequim football

Our Athletes of the Week are a pair of Sequim Wolves who had spectacular games last week. Taryn Johnson, a speedy forward for the Sequim… Continue reading

Taryn Johnson, left, and Aiden Gockerell
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Sequim's Toppy Robideau, left, makes an end-zone reception over the defense of Port Angeles' Tanner Jacobsen in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter to put the Wolves over the Roughriders on Friday night in Port Angeles.

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: It was a game for the ages at Civic Field

I told Sequim coach Erik Wiker and Port Angeles coach Dustin Clark that the Friday night Rainshadow Rumble was the best high school football game… Continue reading

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Sequim's Toppy Robideau, left, makes an end-zone reception over the defense of Port Angeles' Tanner Jacobsen in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter to put the Wolves over the Roughriders on Friday night in Port Angeles.
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Members of the Sequim Wolves football team and cheer squad celebrate Friday night's 36-32 come-from-behind victory over the Port Angeles Roughriders at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL: (Updated) Sequim rallies, wins a wild Rainshadow Rumble

Wolves roar back from 20-0 deficit to beat rival Port Angeles in a game full of momentum swings

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Members of the Sequim Wolves football team and cheer squad celebrate Friday night's 36-32 come-from-behind victory over the Port Angeles Roughriders at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Jayden Love, Quilcene football

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene loss at Entiat especially painful; QB Jayden Love breaks leg

The Quilcene Rangers had a heartbreaking loss in more ways than one. They lost their game Saturday 44-38 to Entiat. That’s not as… Continue reading

Jayden Love, Quilcene football

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles girls swim team third at Swimvitational

The Port Angeles girls swim team finished third in an 11-team Swimvitional held at the Olympic Aquatic Center this weekend. The Roughriders had… Continue reading