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Neah Bay's overall play has improved since moving Abraham Venske (3) from the perimeter to the post. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Move to post works well for Abraham Venske and Neah Bay

NEAH BAY — Two midseason defeats weighed heavily on the mind of Neah Bay boys basketball player Abraham Venske. Venske, last year's Peninsula Daily News… Continue reading

Neah Bay's overall play has improved since moving Abraham Venske (3) from the perimeter to the post. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula's Malik Mayeux

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Callaghan’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer lifts Peninsula College past Skagit Valley [with video]

PORT ANGELES — Ryley Callaghan's buzzer-beating 3-pointer rattled in and down to lift the Peninsula men's basketball team to a crucial 68-67 Northwest Athletic Conference… Continue reading

Peninsula's Malik Mayeux

OUTDOORS: Derby data matches long-held beliefs

ANALYTICS ARE A hot topic in professional sports. To simplify the term the best I can, it involves the collection and interpretation of various sets… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Halibut derby a go for Port Angeles in May

YES, ANGLERS, THERE will be a Port Angeles Salmon Club-sponsored halibut derby over Memorial Day weekend this year. Tickets for that $20,000 extravaganza are $40… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL: Neah Bay boys, girls one win away from state tournament

TACOMA — A clash of styles awaits the Neah Bay boys basketball team in its regional matchup with Three Rivers Christian, while the Red Devil… Continue reading

Peninsula's Malik Mayeux

MEN’S BASKETBALL: Callaghan’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer lifts Peninsula College past Skagit Valley [with video]

PORT ANGELES — Ryley Callaghan's buzzer-beating 3-pointer rattled in and down to lift the Peninsula men's basketball team to a crucial 68-67 Northwest Athletic Conference… Continue reading

Peninsula's Malik Mayeux
Port Angeles High School senior Logan Ciaciuch looks up after signing his letter of intent on Wednesday to play baseball at Whitworth University in Spokane. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

BASEBALL: Port Angeles’ Logan Ciaciuch signs to play for Whitworth University

PORT ANGELES — College baseball recruiters aren’t exactly blazing a trail to visit the North Olympic Peninsula. Sometimes, if your dream is to play collegiate… Continue reading

Port Angeles High School senior Logan Ciaciuch looks up after signing his letter of intent on Wednesday to play baseball at Whitworth University in Spokane. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Derby data matches long-held beliefs

ANALYTICS ARE A hot topic in professional sports. To simplify the term the best I can, it involves the collection and interpretation of various sets… Continue reading

GOLF: Tournament to benefit Sequim Wolves softball team coming up

WHEN YOU START hearing lawn mowers running on sun-splashed afternoons it’s hard not to think baseball/softball season has arrived. The professionals are just getting going.… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Matt Robbins wrestles W.F. West's Allan McClure during the Class 2A 195-pound semifinals. Robbins

WRESTLING: Port Angeles’ Robbins, Forks’ Morales bring home state titles; other area state wrestling results

TACOMA — Unwavering belief and unrivaled athleticism. These traits are the hallmarks of champions, and Port Angeles' Matt Robbins and Forks' Miguel Morales exemplified both… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Matt Robbins wrestles W.F. West's Allan McClure during the Class 2A 195-pound semifinals. Robbins
Port Angeles' Matt Robbins wrestles W.F. West's Allan McClure during the Class 2A 195-pound semifinals. Robbins

‘Hey, you can be state champ’ — Port Angeles’ Robbins, Forks’ Morales bring home state wrestling titles

TACOMA — Unwavering belief and unrivaled athleticism. These traits are the hallmarks of champions, and Port Angeles' Matt Robbins and Forks' Miguel Morales exemplified both… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Matt Robbins wrestles W.F. West's Allan McClure during the Class 2A 195-pound semifinals. Robbins
Jack Dahlgren of Forks pinned Sultan's Matt Baller in the 182-pound match of the state quarterfinals at the Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

WRESTLING: 10 area wrestlers advance to state semifinals at Mat Classic

TACOMA — As the stakes grew higher and the competition increased, North Olympic Peninsula wrestlers upped their games in the quarterfinals of the state wrestling… Continue reading

Jack Dahlgren of Forks pinned Sultan's Matt Baller in the 182-pound match of the state quarterfinals at the Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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STATE WRESTLING UPDATE: Six area wrestlers will vie for state championships after surviving semifinals [updated]

TACOMA — Six of 10 North Olympic Peninsula boys and girls wrestlers who made the state semifinals advanced to Saturday's final round at Mat Classic… Continue reading

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OUTDOORS: Blackmouth bite picks up in advance of weekend’s Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby

BEST OF LUCK to all anglers dropping lines this weekend in the Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby. Sunny skies are expected to show up this afternoon… Continue reading

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STATE WRESTLING UPDATE: Forks fourth after day one, Port Angeles in sixth

TACOMA — Forks is in the best position of any of the North Olympic Peninsula teams going into the second day of action at the… Continue reading

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FROM THE STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT: Forks sitting pretty . . . and other high school results

TACOMA — The Forks Spartans sit in second place after the opening session of the state wrestling tournament, Mat Classic XXVII, today (Friday) at the… Continue reading

The scene at the Tacoma Dome. ()

OUTDOORS: Blackmouth bite picks up in advance of weekend’s Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby

BEST OF LUCK to all anglers dropping lines this weekend in the Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby. Sunny skies are expected to show up this afternoon… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Shipwrights’ Regatta next weekend in Port Townsend

ONE OF MY favorite sights on the North Olympic Peninsula comes when I return to my hometown of Port Townsend. I'll be motoring along in… Continue reading

STATE WRESTLING PREVIEW: Port Angeles, Forks, Sequim and Port Townsend in action at Mat Classic XXVII

TACOMA — Nine is enough for Port Angeles wrestling coach Erik Gonzalez. He will watch nine Roughriders wrestlers compete for individual medals and a shot… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Tyler Gale

STATE WRESTLING: Port Angeles’ Tyler Gale battles through ankle injury with eyes on state title

TACOMA — The struggle is real on two fronts this year for Port Angeles wrestler Tyler Gale. Gale, a junior who will wrestle in his… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Tyler Gale