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BASEBALL: Crosscutters cruise to doubleheader sweep of Central Kitsap

PORT ANGELES — The Olympic Crosscutters 18U baseball team made itself comfortable within the confines of Civic Field, taking both games of a doubleheader off… Continue reading

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Sequim's Alex McMenamin

GOLF: Brigham Young’s Atkinson leads state women’s amateur

SEQUIM — Brigham Young University's Lauren Atkinson shot a 1-over-par 73 and holds a two-shot lead after Tuesday's first day of the Washington State Golf… Continue reading

Sequim's Alex McMenamin
This painting of the seventh hole at Pebble Beach painted by Discovery Bay Golf Club's Gary Griswold will be given away Saturday during the course's-best ball tournament. ()

GOLF: No Masters tickets forthcoming, but plenty on North Olympic Peninsula golf horizon

I WON’T BE attending the 2017 Masters tournament as a patron. I’m not alone. The Masters’ credential committee sent out its “regret to inform you”… Continue reading

This painting of the seventh hole at Pebble Beach painted by Discovery Bay Golf Club's Gary Griswold will be given away Saturday during the course's-best ball tournament. ()

BASEBALL: Wilder takes two of three games

PORT ANGELES — Wilder Baseball picked up wins in two of three contests over the weekend at Civic Field. The North Olympic Peninsula Senior Babe… Continue reading

Alex McMenamin of Sequim looks toward the fairway during a match in May at the Cedars at Dungeness golf course. McMenamin is the All-Peninsula Girls Golf MVP for the third-straight season. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS GOLF: Sequim’s Alex McMenamin is All-Peninsula MVP for third straight season

SEQUIM — Former Sequim girls golf coach Garrett Smithson had it pegged. “We could be in store for something really special,” he said in 2014… Continue reading

Alex McMenamin of Sequim looks toward the fairway during a match in May at the Cedars at Dungeness golf course. McMenamin is the All-Peninsula Girls Golf MVP for the third-straight season. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim's Jack Shea posted a below-par scoring average in Olympic League play and won individual and team league championships to earn his second-straight All-Peninsula Boys Golf MVP. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

BOYS GOLF: Sequim’s Jack Shea repeats as All-Peninsula MVP

SEQUIM — Having secured a scholarship and with the ink still drying on his letter of intent to play golf at NCAA Division II Montana… Continue reading

Sequim's Jack Shea posted a below-par scoring average in Olympic League play and won individual and team league championships to earn his second-straight All-Peninsula Boys Golf MVP. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

BASEBALL: Olympic Crosscutters use extra-base hits to pound Post 7

ANACORTES — The Olympic Crosscutters 18U baseball club pounded out seven extra-base hits, including three triples, to pound American Legion Post 7 of Bellingham 11-3… Continue reading

Swain's pitcher Bo Bradow throws to the plate while Forks Outfitters' Rob Anderson runs to second in the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth title game. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

BASEBALL: Swain’s tops Forks Outfitters to repeat as Olympic Junior Babe Ruth champions

PORT ANGELES — Swain’s repeated as Olympic Junior Babe Ruth champions by defeating Forks Outfitters 7-3 in the league title game at Volunteer Field. Swain’s… Continue reading

Swain's pitcher Bo Bradow throws to the plate while Forks Outfitters' Rob Anderson runs to second in the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth title game. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim's Liam Harris scored a team-high 11 goals this season

BOYS SOCCER: Sequim’s Liam Harris selected as All-Peninsula MVP

SEQUIM — A switch to striker from his former position in midfield paid off many times over this season for Sequim sophomore Liam Harris. “We… Continue reading

Sequim's Liam Harris scored a team-high 11 goals this season
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OUTDOORS: Spend time on the water this weekend with dear old dad

DEAR OLD DAD deserves the best from his progeny on Father’s Day. Hamburgers, steak, fried chicken? All worthy table fare competitors for the dad’s day… Continue reading

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OUTDOORS: Halibut fishing provides reel test

YOU FEEL SMALL surrounded by the size and strength of the Pacific Ocean. But now I know what all the fuss is about. After striking… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Travis Paynter throws a pitch against Sequim. Paynter was the ace of a staff that had three all-league honorees and led the Roughriders to the state regional round. (Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASEBALL: Port Angeles’ Travis Paynter picked as All-Peninsula MVP

PORT ANGELES — Location, location, location. Repeating the old real estate mantra also can help baseball pitchers. For Port Angeles' hard-throwing right-hander Travis Paynter, improving… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Travis Paynter throws a pitch against Sequim. Paynter was the ace of a staff that had three all-league honorees and led the Roughriders to the state regional round. (Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News)

GOLF: Three courses teaming up to host Clallam County Amateur Championship

THREE CLALLAM COUNTY golf courses are teaming up to host the most prestigious individual medal play competition of the year on the North Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

BASEBALL: Grubb goes six scoreless innings to lead Wilder to shutout win

PORT ANGELES — James Grubb tossed six scoreless innings to lead Wilder Baseball to an 8-0 shutout of Northwest Blaze 18U. Grubb pitched a gem,… Continue reading

Port Townsend's Chloe Rogers grapples with Steilacoom's Brianna Galvan during the 140-pound state semifinals. Rogers beat Galvan and placed second at state. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

WRESTLING: Port Townsend’s Chloe Rogers is All-Peninsula MVP

PORT TOWNSEND — The determination was evident before Port Townsend's Chloe Rogers even stepped foot on the wrestling mat. “She walked up to me one… Continue reading

Port Townsend's Chloe Rogers grapples with Steilacoom's Brianna Galvan during the 140-pound state semifinals. Rogers beat Galvan and placed second at state. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SOFTBALL: Chimacum pitcher Ryley Eldridge selected Olympic League 1A Co-MVP

CHIMACUM — Chimacum senior pitcher Ryley Eldridge was selected Olympic League 1A Division co-MVP along with Klahowya's Amber Bumbalough in voting by league coaches. Sophomore… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS: Sequim’s Shea and McMenamin repeat as boys, girls golf MVPs

SEQUIM — Sequim's Jack Shea and Alex McMenamin both repeated as the Olympic League's boys and girls golf MVPs. Shea and McMenamin also earned the… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: One more day for halibut anglers off La Push and Neah Bay

HALIBUT ANGLERS RECEIVED a bonus when the state Department of Fish and Wildlife moved to reopen the season for one day, Saturday, June 11, in… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Nick Snyder resigns as Port Townsend head coach

PORT TOWNSEND — The Memorial Field sideline will be a lot less animated during high school football games this fall. Nick Snyder confirmed Thursday that… Continue reading

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OUTDOORS: Some coho fishing coming after all on the North Olympic Peninsula

THE COMPLETE DETAILS of last week's salmon season agreement between state Department of Fish and Wildlife and treaty tribes is available online at tinyurl.com/PDN-Salmon16-17. There… Continue reading

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