Michael Carman

TRACK AND FIELD: Postseason revs up in big way for area teams

TRACK AND FIELD: Postseason revs up in big way for area teams

Cameron Buzzell handled the sprints and Isaac Jay Brunk the long-distance runs as the Neah Bay boys ran down a North Olympic League… Continue reading

TRACK AND FIELD: Postseason revs up in big way for area teams
Port Angeles’ Bobby Harrison and Leanne Price caught this 155-pound halibut in 80 feet of water on the third day of halibut fishing last Thursday.

OUTDOORS: Couple lands halibut ‘big enough to swallow a basketball’

Port Angeles anglers Bobby Harrison and Leanne Price put in the time and the effort and were rewarded with a beast of… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Bobby Harrison and Leanne Price caught this 155-pound halibut in 80 feet of water on the third day of halibut fishing last Thursday.

YOUTH SPORTS ROUNDUP: Area baseball and softball recaps

Lions scored 13 runs on 11 hits to take down Elks 13-4 in… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles baseball makes state tourney, Sequim falls; additional halibut date added

Port Angeles edged Washington 2-1 in a Class 2A West Central District Tournament baseball game Saturday at… Continue reading

OUTDOORS UPDATE: State approves another day of halibut fishery — Sunday, May 21

OUTDOORS UPDATE: State approves another day of halibut fishery — Sunday, May 21

*Editors Note: Updated to reflect additional halibut date The halibut fishery will re-open Sunday, May 21, members of the recreational fishing industry were informed Friday.… Continue reading

OUTDOORS UPDATE: State approves another day of halibut fishery — Sunday, May 21
OUTDOORS: Halibut anglers haul in 115-pounder

OUTDOORS: Halibut anglers haul in 115-pounder

Sometimes being a creature of habit results in hooking and hauling aboard a creature from the briny… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Halibut anglers haul in 115-pounder
PREP SOFTBALL: Port Angeles softball salutes its seniors

PREP SOFTBALL: Port Angeles softball salutes its seniors

Six Port Angeles seniors played their final home softball game and two hit home runs as the Roughriders finished off their third… Continue reading

PREP SOFTBALL: Port Angeles softball salutes its seniors
Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News                                Sequim’s James Grubb swings at a pitch during a district playoff game against Steilacoom High School at Kitsap County Fairgrounds. Sequim won 6-5.

PREP BASEBALL: Sequim, Port Angeles survive and advance in postseason play

Sequim survived five errors and shut down a Steilacoom rally in the top of the seventh to squeak past the Sentinels 6-5 in… Continue reading

Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News                                Sequim’s James Grubb swings at a pitch during a district playoff game against Steilacoom High School at Kitsap County Fairgrounds. Sequim won 6-5.
OUTDOORS: Halibut anglers hope for extra days on the water

OUTDOORS: Halibut anglers hope for extra days on the water

NO OFFICIAL HALIBUT catch total for Puget Sound marine areas (including Strait of Juan de Fuca) was forthcoming from the state Department of Fish and… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Halibut anglers hope for extra days on the water

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles boys basketball hosting summer youth camp

Youth basketball camps for boys in grades three through eight will be hosted by the Port Angeles… Continue reading

GOLF: Change to team format for 56th annual Port Angeles Shotgun tourney

CHANGE IS IN the sweet-smelling spring air at Peninsula Golf Club, just in time for golfers to register for the club’s 56th annual Port Angeles… Continue reading

YOUTH SPORTS ROUNDUP: Area baseball and softball recaps

Dujue’ tosses no-hitter in Cal Ripken Elisha Dujue’ tossed a no-hitter, striking out 13 batters in five innings, as Lions topped Swain’s 3-1 in Cal Ripken… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles BMX track opens for season Sunday

The Lincoln Park BMX Track will hold its season-opening race today, at the track… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Port Angeles softball keeps things rolling

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Port Angeles softball keeps things rolling

Strong pitching and power hitting led the way for Port Angeles softball in a two-hit, 10-0 shutout of Kingston in five innings. “Callie… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Port Angeles softball keeps things rolling
Mason’s Olson Resort                                Bonney Lake’s Tom Mazetis hauled in this 52-pound halibut fishing out of Sekiu on opening day Thursday.

OUTDOORS: Halibut opener held in perfect weather

HORDES OF ENTHUSIASTIC halibut anglers descended on the waters abutting the North Olympic Peninsula yesterday for the opener of halibut season. And they weren’t disappointed… Continue reading

Mason’s Olson Resort                                Bonney Lake’s Tom Mazetis hauled in this 52-pound halibut fishing out of Sekiu on opening day Thursday.
PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Quilcene softball wins doubleheader

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Quilcene softball wins doubleheader

Quilcene pounded out 23 hits and scored 21 runs in a doubleheader blowout against Muckleshoot, 12-1 and 21-0. In the opener, Rangers catcher… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Quilcene softball wins doubleheader
PREP BASEBALL: Port Angeles pitching staff a strength once again

PREP BASEBALL: Port Angeles pitching staff a strength once again

Having lost four pitchers to graduation, three of whom are now playing at the collegiate level, its fair to say the Port… Continue reading

PREP BASEBALL: Port Angeles pitching staff a strength once again
PREP GOLF: Sequim’s Wiker and McMenamin win Olympic League championships

PREP GOLF: Sequim’s Wiker and McMenamin win Olympic League championships

A little local knowledge went a long way for Sequim golfers Blake Wiker and Alex McMenamin as… Continue reading

PREP GOLF: Sequim’s Wiker and McMenamin win Olympic League championships

OUTDOORS: Spot shrimp season starts Saturday

HALIBUT FISHING OPENED today in waters around the North Olympic Peninsula, but there’s another short-lived season opening soon. The recreational spot shrimp fishery starts Saturday… Continue reading

The Olympic Avalanche Black celebrate winning the eighth-grade girls’ division at the Swoosh Basketball Spring Slam Tournament in Anaheim, Calif. After winning the tournament, the girls celebrated by going to Disneyland. From left, back row, are Jada Cargo-Acosta, Myra Walker, Madison Cooke and Maggie Ruddell. From left, front row, are Emilia Long, Hannah Reetz, Camille Stensgard and Jaida Wood.

YOUTH SPORTS ROUNDUP: Elks racks up pair of wins in Cal Ripken

Elks racked up a couple of Cal Ripken Major League victories against Laurel Lanes and Swains last week. Elks used a balanced… Continue reading

The Olympic Avalanche Black celebrate winning the eighth-grade girls’ division at the Swoosh Basketball Spring Slam Tournament in Anaheim, Calif. After winning the tournament, the girls celebrated by going to Disneyland. From left, back row, are Jada Cargo-Acosta, Myra Walker, Madison Cooke and Maggie Ruddell. From left, front row, are Emilia Long, Hannah Reetz, Camille Stensgard and Jaida Wood.