Michael Carman

PREP BASKETBALL: Neah Bay MVPs’ Doherty, Johnson headline all-league teams

PREP BASKETBALL: Neah Bay MVPs’ Doherty, Johnson headline all-league teams

The state regional-bound Neah Bay Red Devils boys and girls basketball teams earned more accolades when coaches voting for the North Olympic… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL: Neah Bay MVPs’ Doherty, Johnson headline all-league teams
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Second-half swoon sinks Pirates’ ship

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Second-half swoon sinks Pirates’ ship

The Skagit Valley Cardinals utilized a number of scoring runs to peck away at the Peninsula College lead and eventually plunder an… Continue reading

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Second-half swoon sinks Pirates’ ship
AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Tournament to benefit Roughriders’ boys basketball … and other sports events occurring on the North Olympic Peninsula

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Tournament to benefit Roughriders’ boys basketball … and other sports events occurring on the North Olympic Peninsula

Next Door GastroPub’s Avalanche Black eighth-grade girls basketball team went 4-0 in winning the 29th Annual KVA Memorial… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Tournament to benefit Roughriders’ boys basketball … and other sports events occurring on the North Olympic Peninsula

OUTDOORS: Wentworth Lake access should be restored

A VICTORY FOR West End lake anglers is in the works. Public comments are sought on a plan to acquire via donation a small parcel… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Low-cost volleyball camp in Port Angeles on Sunday… and other sports events on the North Olympic Peninsula

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Low-cost volleyball camp in Port Angeles on Sunday… and other sports events on the North Olympic Peninsula

A low-cost volleyball camp for girls with playing experience ages 12 and older will be held… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Low-cost volleyball camp in Port Angeles on Sunday… and other sports events on the North Olympic Peninsula
STATE WRESTLING: Forks’ Lucas wins state championship, two other area grapplers make state finals

STATE WRESTLING: Forks’ Lucas wins state championship, two other area grapplers make state finals

Forks’ Josue Lucas claimed the 106-pound Class 1A state championship in wrestling action at Mat Classic XXIX at the Tacoma Dome on Saturday.… Continue reading

STATE WRESTLING: Forks’ Lucas wins state championship, two other area grapplers make state finals
TRI-DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL: Neah Bay’s outside shooting fends off Cedar Park Christian

TRI-DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL: Neah Bay’s outside shooting fends off Cedar Park Christian

Neah Bay senior Kenrick Doherty Jr. would not be denied his fourth consecutive trip to the… Continue reading

TRI-DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL: Neah Bay’s outside shooting fends off Cedar Park Christian

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula splits road games at Olympic

The Peninsula College basketball teams split a pair of contests on the road at rival Olympic, with the Pirate women maintaining their share… Continue reading

Patty Reifenstahl Port Angeles swim and dive team members will compete at the WIAA’s Class 2A State Swim and Dive Championships today and Saturday at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. State participants include Tristin Butler, Cameron Butler, Milo Atwater, Alex Hertzog, Karsten Hertzog, Jonas Kongesiev, Tom Lismonde, Noah Sinnes, David Jensen, Hollund Bailey, Andrew Methner and Hudson Soelter, Thanks Patty Reifenstahl(took Pic)
Patty Reifenstahl Port Angeles swim and dive team members will compete at the WIAA’s Class 2A State Swim and Dive Championships today and Saturday at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. State participants include Tristin Butler, Cameron Butler, Milo Atwater, Alex Hertzog, Karsten Hertzog, Jonas Kongesiev, Tom Lismonde, Noah Sinnes, David Jensen, Hollund Bailey, Andrew Methner and Hudson Soelter, Thanks Patty Reifenstahl(took Pic)
DISTRICT BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Forks boys stay alive with big third quarter

DISTRICT BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Forks boys stay alive with big third quarter

A buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Jeffery Schumack gave Forks the momentum and a 3-point lead heading into halftime against Montesano, and the Spartans got… Continue reading

DISTRICT BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Forks boys stay alive with big third quarter

OUTDOORS: Soft sand or gravel bottoms should hold derby blackmouth

WINTERTIME AND THE bait of choice for blackmouth chinook is candlefish, often found in soft, sand or gravel bottoms in water depths around 100 feet.… Continue reading

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks’ Brett Moody defeated Nathan Aguirre of Belleview Christian in the 160 lb. class during the Regional Wrestling 1A tournament held in Hoquiam last Saturday. Moody will compete at Mat Classic XXIX today in the Tacoma Dome.

STATE WRESTLING PREVIEW: North Olympic Peninsula sending 32 wrestlers to Mat Classic XXIX

Every conceiveable human emotional condition will be on display at Mat Classic XXIX, the boys and girls state wrestling championship, today and Saturday… Continue reading

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks’ Brett Moody defeated Nathan Aguirre of Belleview Christian in the 160 lb. class during the Regional Wrestling 1A tournament held in Hoquiam last Saturday. Moody will compete at Mat Classic XXIX today in the Tacoma Dome.
GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clallam Bay claws out Tri-District Tournament win

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clallam Bay claws out Tri-District Tournament win

The Clallam Bay girls basketball team was in full control from the opening moments against the Lopez Lobos and pushed to a… Continue reading

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Clallam Bay claws out Tri-District Tournament win

BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles ousted early in district play

Turnovers and an inability to get defensive stops late led to an early district demise for the Port Angeles boys basketball team. The… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL: RPI a boon for some area teams, a bust for others

PREP BASKETBALL: RPI a boon for some area teams, a bust for others

By Michael Carman Peninsula Daily News While not perfect, the WIAA’s initial boys and girls basketball RPIs were finalized Monday. Intended to provide a more… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL: RPI a boon for some area teams, a bust for others
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Pirates’ rally comes up short, but still tied for first place

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Pirates’ rally comes up short, but still tied for first place

The Peninsula College women found themselves in a deep hole in the second half against Everett, rallied late in the fourth quarter,… Continue reading

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Pirates’ rally comes up short, but still tied for first place
COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirates dispatch Trojans

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirates dispatch Trojans

Peninsula College fought off a spirited challenge from Everett, pulling away late in the second half to earn an 88-79 men’s basketball… Continue reading

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirates dispatch Trojans
GIRLS DISTRICT BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Chimacum wins, Port Angeles advances to regionals and Sequim falls

GIRLS DISTRICT BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Chimacum wins, Port Angeles advances to regionals and Sequim falls

By Michael Carman and Pierre LaBossiere Peninsula Daily News *Updated: Port Angeles defeated Renton 42-32 Saturday at Foss High School in Tacoma to advance to… Continue reading

GIRLS DISTRICT BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Chimacum wins, Port Angeles advances to regionals and Sequim falls
BOYS BASKETBALL: Forks goes wire-to-wire to win district opener

BOYS BASKETBALL: Forks goes wire-to-wire to win district opener

Forks never trailed in earning its first boys basketball district victory in four seasons in a 68-56 win over Stevenson at Montesano High… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: Forks goes wire-to-wire to win district opener

OUTDOORS: Halibut quota grows in 2017

I LEFT OUT some information concerning the halibut quota for 2017 when I discussed an effort to extend the length of halibut fisheries in upcoming… Continue reading