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SOFTBALL: Port Angeles’ Zoe Smithson earns Olympic League MVP; Forks players honored

Soto, Leverington earn 1st-team honors, Kratzer Coach of the Year

Port Angeles senior Ava Brenkman, fourth from left, signed a letter of intent as an invited walk-on to play college volleyball for Whitman College in Walla Walla. Brenkman was joined by family members, including her dad Sam Brenkman, third from left, and mom Katie Marks, far right.

Three-sport athlete signs letter of intent to play at Whitman College

Port Angeles’ Brenkman invited as a walk-on for volleyball program

Port Angeles senior Ava Brenkman, fourth from left, signed a letter of intent as an invited walk-on to play college volleyball for Whitman College in Walla Walla. Brenkman was joined by family members, including her dad Sam Brenkman, third from left, and mom Katie Marks, far right.
Spartan Riley Pursley scores over a host of Hyaks Thursday evening in Forks where the Spartans defeated North Beach 72 to 35.  Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Forks all 18s in win over Hyaks

Forks was consistent on the scoreboard in a 72-35 Pacific League boys basketball win over North Beach, posting 18 points in each quarter… Continue reading

Spartan Riley Pursley scores over a host of Hyaks Thursday evening in Forks where the Spartans defeated North Beach 72 to 35.  Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Riders crush 3A Bainbridge, Forks wins 59-7

Port Angeles’ defense did its job in zone and man formats and Millie Long posted 27 points, eight steals and five assists to… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Four more days of razor clam digging at Mocrocks

Shellfish managers have approved four more days of razor clam digging at Mocrocks Beach only, after marine toxin… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' John Vaara, center, is surrounded by Bainbridge defenders Luike Lavigne, left, and James Carey during the third quarter on Thursday in Port Angeles.
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Port Angeles' John Vaara, center, is surrounded by Bainbridge defenders Luike Lavigne, left, and James Carey during the third quarter on Thursday in Port Angeles.
Rand Pierce caught this 43-pound halibut while fishing off Coho Estates near Sekiu last Saturday.

OUTDOORS: Ample halibut quota remains

Neah Bay to remain closed through Oct. 1

Rand Pierce caught this 43-pound halibut while fishing off Coho Estates near Sekiu last Saturday.
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Forks' Jake Weakley (top) pinned Ilwaco's Keegan Kemmer in the 152-pound class Wednesday evening in Forks. Forks' Mike Blair officiated the match.
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Forks' Jake Weakley (top) pinned Ilwaco's Keegan Kemmer in the 152-pound class Wednesday evening in Forks. Forks' Mike Blair officiated the match.
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim guard Kristian Mingoy drives to the basket for a score in the first half of Sequim's 64-51 loss to Kingston.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Second-half shots don’t fall for Sequim in loss to Kingston

Dunning has 25 points to lead Port Angeles past East Jefferson

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim guard Kristian Mingoy drives to the basket for a score in the first half of Sequim's 64-51 loss to Kingston.
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Port Angeles' Bailee Larson, left, prepares to pass around the defense of East Jefferson's Aurin Asbell on Tuesday night at Port Angeles High School.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles cruises past East Jefferson

Roundup: Laila and Allie Greene lead Neah Bay past Clallam Bay

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Port Angeles' Bailee Larson, left, prepares to pass around the defense of East Jefferson's Aurin Asbell on Tuesday night at Port Angeles High School.
Sunland Golf & Country Club member Brent Lawson recently recorded his first-ever hole-in-one.

GOLF: Sunland’s Lawson records first hole-in-one

Golf for Grads June 4 in Sequim

Sunland Golf & Country Club member Brent Lawson recently recorded his first-ever hole-in-one.
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Port Angeles' Jaida Wood, front, makes her way around North Mason's Mandy Cole in the first quarter of Friday night's game in Port Angeles.
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Port Angeles' Jaida Wood, front, makes her way around North Mason's Mandy Cole in the first quarter of Friday night's game in Port Angeles.
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Port Angeles' Reef Gelder returns the ball in his singles match against East Jefferson's Carter Cameron on Thursday at Port Angeles High School.

PREP ROUNDUP: Reef Gelder leads Port Angeles in sweep of East Jefferson; PA hoops wins again

Port Angeles won all six contested matches in straight sets in a 6-0 Olympic League boys tennis match win over East Jefferson.… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Reef Gelder returns the ball in his singles match against East Jefferson's Carter Cameron on Thursday at Port Angeles High School.

OUTDOORS: High winds, few halibut so far

Recreational halibut anglers aren’t getting a ton of help early in the season with last week’s ocean and Sekiu opener mostly a wash due to… Continue reading

PREP ROUNDUP: Laila Greene scores 18 as Neah Bay girls open with win

Sequim tennis sweeps, Port Angeles tennis earns close win

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Port Angeles' Millie Long goes up for a layup while defended by Sequim's Jelissa Julmist during the Roughriders' 67-58 win over the Wolves on Wednesday.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Led by Millie Long, Port Angeles edges Sequim in fourth

Long scores 26, Jelissa Julmist has 20 for Sequim

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Port Angeles' Millie Long goes up for a layup while defended by Sequim's Jelissa Julmist during the Roughriders' 67-58 win over the Wolves on Wednesday.
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Port Angeles' Teagan Clark makes the throw in from right field after a hit at the 18th Kitsap Athletic Roundtable Softball Showcase in Silverdale. Clark was named National team MVP after striking out four in three scoreless innings on the mound as the Nationals rallied for an 11-7 win over the Americans.
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Port Angeles' Teagan Clark makes the throw in from right field after a hit at the 18th Kitsap Athletic Roundtable Softball Showcase in Silverdale. Clark was named National team MVP after striking out four in three scoreless innings on the mound as the Nationals rallied for an 11-7 win over the Americans.
Sequim High School
Sequim seniors Michael Young, left, and Walker Ward have each signed letters of intent to continue their football careers at Ottawa University in Surprise, Ariz. Young will play wide receiver and Ward will play running back for the Ottawa Spirit in the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Sequim High School
Sequim seniors Michael Young, left, and Walker Ward have each signed letters of intent to continue their football careers at Ottawa University in Surprise, Ariz. Young will play wide receiver and Ward will play running back for the Ottawa Spirit in the National Christian College Athletic Association.