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Port Angeles' Matthew Miller, left, takes control of the ball ahead of East Jefferson's Zephy Bell on Saturday at Peninsula College.

BOYS SOCCER: Young Port Angeles squad hangs on for win over Rivals

Two late East Jefferson scores make game tight at the end

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Port Angeles' Matthew Miller, left, takes control of the ball ahead of East Jefferson's Zephy Bell on Saturday at Peninsula College.
PA ’s starting pitcher Alex Angevine fires a pitch to home during the rainy game. dlogan

PRPE BASEBALL: Port Angeles opens season with a soggy win

Clutch hits, defense and pitching in final three innings for the Riders

PA ’s starting pitcher Alex Angevine fires a pitch to home during the rainy game. dlogan
Port Angeles tennis star Jesse Schouten, at right, with his daughter and tennis legend Roger Federer. (Courtesy photo)

PORT ANGELES HALL OF FAME: Ten more Roughriders to be inducted

Athletes in volleyball, cycling and tennis part of 2024 class

Port Angeles tennis star Jesse Schouten, at right, with his daughter and tennis legend Roger Federer. (Courtesy photo)
From left, Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan, Neah Bay girls basketball.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan, Neah Bay girls basketball

Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan leave quite the legacy at Neah Bay High School. The pair are two of the senior leaders for the Neah… Continue reading

From left, Ezrah Ray and Amber Swan, Neah Bay girls basketball.
The state champion Neah Bay girls basketball team. From left, Danica Halttunen, Brianna McGimpsey, Qwaapeys Greene, Wiinuk Martin, Angel Halttunen, Ezrah Ray, Amber Swan, Ryana Moss, Cerise Moss, Caylee Moss. (Courtesy photo)

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Back to back titles for Neah Bay girls

The Neah Bay girls basketball team didn’t have a great shooting game in the first half against Mount Vernon Christian, hitting just 4-of-21… Continue reading

The state champion Neah Bay girls basketball team. From left, Danica Halttunen, Brianna McGimpsey, Qwaapeys Greene, Wiinuk Martin, Angel Halttunen, Ezrah Ray, Amber Swan, Ryana Moss, Cerise Moss, Caylee Moss. (Courtesy photo)
Neah Bay’s Jodell Wimberly blocks a shot at the state 1B tournament against Oakesdale last week at the Spokane Arena. The Neah Bay boys finished fifth in the state. (Roger Harnack/Cheney Free Press)

BOYS PREP BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys finish fifth at state

The Neah Bay boys basketball team started off the season slowly at 2-3, but made it to the semifinals at the state 1B… Continue reading

Neah Bay’s Jodell Wimberly blocks a shot at the state 1B tournament against Oakesdale last week at the Spokane Arena. The Neah Bay boys finished fifth in the state. (Roger Harnack/Cheney Free Press)

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys fall to defending champion Wellpinit in semifinal

Will play DeSales for 3rd/5th-place Saturday at 11:15 a.m.

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay girls ditch Wilbur-Creston-Keller to reach semifinals

Play Crosspoint at 7:15 p.m. Friday for spot in state championship game

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Neah Bay's Tyler Swan drives to the hoop during the Red Devils Class 1B State Boys Basketball Tournament opener against Oakesdale at the Spokane Arena.

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys win, move on to state semifinals

Play Friday night at 5:30 p.m. for spot in title game

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Neah Bay's Tyler Swan drives to the hoop during the Red Devils Class 1B State Boys Basketball Tournament opener against Oakesdale at the Spokane Arena.

CLASS 1B STATE BASKETBALL: Chambers, Swan lead Neah Bay boys past Oakesdale

Face No. 3 Moses Lake Christian Thursday at 12:15 p.m.

Sequim’s Jolene Vaara was named the Olympic League MVP and defensive player of the year. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sequim’s Jolene Vaara picked as back-to-back Olympic League MVP

Chartraw, Mason first-teamers; Smith sisters make second team

Sequim’s Jolene Vaara was named the Olympic League MVP and defensive player of the year. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

AREA SPORTS: Dream Playground benefit golf tournament raises $15,000

The Dream Playground Fundraiser Golf Tournament at The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course raised about $15,000 for the effort to rebuild the Port… Continue reading

The Neah Bay girls basketball team is looking to win back-to-back state championships at the state tournament this weekend. From left, back row, is head coach Cherish Moss, assistant Cierra Knaus, Wiinuk Martin, Angel Halttunen, Ezrah Ray, Amber Swan, Ryana Moss, assistants Gina McCauley and Tony McCauley and manager Brooklynn Johnson. From left, sitting, are Brianna McGimpsey, Danica Halttunen, Qwaapeys Greene, Caylee Moss and Cerise Moss.

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Neah Bay girls look to make history

The Neah Bay girls basketball team will be looking to accomplish a rare feat this weekend, something that is difficult for any… Continue reading

The Neah Bay girls basketball team is looking to win back-to-back state championships at the state tournament this weekend. From left, back row, is head coach Cherish Moss, assistant Cierra Knaus, Wiinuk Martin, Angel Halttunen, Ezrah Ray, Amber Swan, Ryana Moss, assistants Gina McCauley and Tony McCauley and manager Brooklynn Johnson. From left, sitting, are Brianna McGimpsey, Danica Halttunen, Qwaapeys Greene, Caylee Moss and Cerise Moss.
Port Angeles’ Parker Nickerson, left, and Isaiah Shamp, center, were named to the Olympic League boys basketball first team. Sequim’s Keenan Green, right, was named to the second team. (Keith Thorpe and Michael Dashiell photos)

OLYMPIC ALL-LEAGUE BASKETBALL: Port Angeles’ Nickerson, Shamp make first team

Sequim’s Green, Port Angeles’ Albaugh make second team

Port Angeles’ Parker Nickerson, left, and Isaiah Shamp, center, were named to the Olympic League boys basketball first team. Sequim’s Keenan Green, right, was named to the second team. (Keith Thorpe and Michael Dashiell photos)
Scarlett Sullivan of Port Angeles competes in the bars at the state gymnastics meet at Sammamish High School. (Kevin Hanson/Enumclaw Courier-Herald)

STATE GYMNASTICS: (Updated) Trio of area gymnasts compete at state

The Sequim and Port Angeles gymnastics teams got three gymnasts in the top 83 all-around at the 1A/2A/3A state championships held late last… Continue reading

Scarlett Sullivan of Port Angeles competes in the bars at the state gymnastics meet at Sammamish High School. (Kevin Hanson/Enumclaw Courier-Herald)
Ryana Moss, Neah Bay girls basketball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ryana Moss, Neah Bay girls basketball

Neah Bay’s Ryana Moss is a big part of the reason that the Red Devils are ranked No. 1 in the state in girls basketball.… Continue reading

Ryana Moss, Neah Bay girls basketball.
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Port Angeles Roughriders.

STATE 2A REGIONAL: (Updated) Port Angeles girls fall to West Valley 48-41

The Port Angeles girls basketball team had a lead at halftime and was still close at the end of three quarters, but a… Continue reading

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