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Port Angeles’ Edward Gillespie competes in the 100 breaststroke at the Swimvitational at the Olympic Aquatic Center in Silverdale. (Linda Adams)

BOYS SWIMMING: Roughriders third at Swimvitational

The Port Angeles boys swim team traveled to the Olympic Aquatic Center to compete in the annual Swimvitational meet, a highly competitive event… Continue reading

 

PREP WRESTLING: Port Angeles boys third at WIAA Matman

The Port Angeles boys wrestling squad finished third at the WIAA Matman meet at Central Kitsap this weekend, while the girls were also… Continue reading

 

Morgan Politika, Port Angeles girls basketball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Morgan Politika, Port Angeles girls basketball

There’s a lot of players who have helped the Port Angeles girls basketball team get off to a 7-0 start in league this season. Senior… Continue reading

 

Peninsula College’s Haley Ostrander led the Pirates in scoring Saturday with 16 points against Edmonds. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula women extend streak to 44 games

The Peninsula College women’s basketball team used a suffocating defense to win its 44th straight North Region game, 78-40 over Edmonds on… Continue reading

Peninsula College’s Haley Ostrander led the Pirates in scoring Saturday with 16 points against Edmonds. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)
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BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Port Angeles romps over North Mason

Sequim holds off Kingston comeback attempt

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GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Port Angeles, Sequim extend winning streaks

Riders five straight and Wolves four straight

FRIDAY’S PREP SCORES: Port Angeles, Sequim boys and girls all win Friday

Friday’s Prep Basketball Scores Look for updates on these games during the weekend on www.PeninsulaDailyNews.com and in Monday’s e-edition. Boys Sequim 57, Kingston 53 Port… Continue reading

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Port Angeles’ Brock Hope is defended closely by North Kitsap players during the Roughriders’ 61-47 win at home Wednesday.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles defense turns the tide vs. North Kitsap

In the middle game of a tough three-game stretch, the Port Angeles boys basketball team found itself in a surprising dogfight against… Continue reading

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Port Angeles’ Brock Hope is defended closely by North Kitsap players during the Roughriders’ 61-47 win at home Wednesday.
Sequim's Solomon Sheppard drives the ball up the court against Bremerton's Aaron Matthews. Sheppard led the Wolves with 21 points, but Sequim lost to the defending state champions 79-56. (Emily Mathiessen/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Sequim unable to catch up to defending champion Bremerton

Roughriders power past Kingston in second half

Sequim's Solomon Sheppard drives the ball up the court against Bremerton's Aaron Matthews. Sheppard led the Wolves with 21 points, but Sequim lost to the defending state champions 79-56. (Emily Mathiessen/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Big Hurt at Pebble Beach in Port Angeles is one of the long-distance races that Peninsula Adventure Sports puts on from March. through October. (Matt Sagen, Cascadia Films)

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: 2026 calendar released for long-distance events

Peninsula Adventure Sports has announced its 2026 calendar of outdoor endurance events. Peninsula Adventure Sports, a Port Angeles-based endurance racing company operating… Continue reading

The Big Hurt at Pebble Beach in Port Angeles is one of the long-distance races that Peninsula Adventure Sports puts on from March. through October. (Matt Sagen, Cascadia Films)

PREP ROUNDUP: East Jefferson, Quilcene hoops teams sweep

The East Jefferson boys won their third game in a row, getting up big on Charles Wright in the first half and hanging… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Lefties installed a new scoreboard and videoboard at Civic Field this spring. In addition to the Lefties, the Port Angeles baseball and football teams use the board, as well as the Wilder Baseball Club. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

YEAR IN REVIEW: 2025 a year of change and success for area teams

One of the themes for sports on the Olympic Peninsula in 2025 is “change.” There were lots of changes and new accomplishments in the local… Continue reading

The Port Angeles Lefties installed a new scoreboard and videoboard at Civic Field this spring. In addition to the Lefties, the Port Angeles baseball and football teams use the board, as well as the Wilder Baseball Club. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP WRESTLING ROUNDUP: Forks boys and girls and Sequim boys all place

The Forks boys and girls and Sequim boys all placed high as teams at major wrestling tournaments this weekend. The Forks boys, with… Continue reading

Brody Pierce, Port Angeles basketball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brody Pierce, Port Angeles basketball

Brody Pierce has been a big part of the Port Angeles boys basketball success so far this season, as the Riders enter this week 3-2… Continue reading

Brody Pierce, Port Angeles basketball.
Sequim's Gracie Chartraw (14) scored 34 points to help lead the Wolves to a 66-40 over league rival North Kitsap on Friday. In on this play are North Kitsap's Addison Jess (42) and Jasmine Sunnenberg (12). (Emily Mathiessen/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim's Gracie Chartraw (14) scored 34 points to help lead the Wolves to a 66-40 over league rival North Kitsap on Friday. In on this play are North Kitsap's Addison Jess (42) and Jasmine Sunnenberg (12). (Emily Mathiessen/for Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula College's Makena Patrick (22) is surrounded by Whatcom players in the paint Saturday in Port Angeles. Patrick had 16 points and 12 rebounds in a 83-46 Peninsula win. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Men, women split against Whatcom

The Peninsula College women’s basketball team extended its North Region winning streak to 42 games with the Pirates’ second straight high-scoring game,… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Makena Patrick (22) is surrounded by Whatcom players in the paint Saturday in Port Angeles. Patrick had 16 points and 12 rebounds in a 83-46 Peninsula win. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)
Sequim Wolves

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim blitzes North Kitsap early to win

Port Angeles gives defending state champion Bremerton all it can handle

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Sequim's Zeke Schmadeke shoots against the defense of Port Angeles's Ashton Gedelman (20) and Abe Brenkman (35). Keilar Point (23) is also on the floor. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles holds back Sequim in barn-burner

In a close, back-and-forth boys basketball battle between rivals Sequim and Port Angeles, it became increasingly clear that the game would be… Continue reading

Sequim's Zeke Schmadeke shoots against the defense of Port Angeles's Ashton Gedelman (20) and Abe Brenkman (35). Keilar Point (23) is also on the floor. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles’ Morgan Politika goes up for a shot against Sequim on Tuesday night in Port Angeles. Defending for Sequim is Indi Mixon (30), Kaiya Robinson (5) and Hailey Wagner (21). (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Politika comes to the rescue for the Riders

Despite Sequim’s shooting struggles, the Port Angeles girls basketball team found itself in a close battle late against the Wolves, who gained… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Morgan Politika goes up for a shot against Sequim on Tuesday night in Port Angeles. Defending for Sequim is Indi Mixon (30), Kaiya Robinson (5) and Hailey Wagner (21). (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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PREP ROUNDUP: Crescent boys hoops, Quilcene girls win

The Crescent boys basketball team got back on the winning track with a 72-58 win over Mary M. Knight on Monday. The game… Continue reading

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