Pierre LaBossiere

Sequim, Port Angeles

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles, Sequim boys tennis teams win

The Roughriders boys tennis team started league with a 7-0 victory on the road against North Mason. The Roughriders relied on their experience… Continue reading

Sequim, Port Angeles
Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter set a Corban University 6K record at the Linfield Harriers Classic at the end of August. (Corban University)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: PA’s Gladfelter sets school record at Corban University

Port Angeles High School graduate Jack Gladfelter set a Corban University cross-country record and was named the Cascade Collegiate Conference Runner of… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter set a Corban University 6K record at the Linfield Harriers Classic at the end of August. (Corban University)
Sean Salliotte of Medford, Ore., 52, takes the final banked curve before the finish line at the NW Cup downhill races Sunday. takes the last banked curve before the finish line. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

MOUNTAIN BIKING: 450 riders challenge Dry Hill for the finals

Nearly 450 riders from all around the Pacific Northwest and Canada took on the downhill challenge at Dry Hill this weekend in… Continue reading

Sean Salliotte of Medford, Ore., 52, takes the final banked curve before the finish line at the NW Cup downhill races Sunday. takes the last banked curve before the finish line. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: More than 300 diehards tackle the GOAT Run

More than 300 runners endured the hills and trails of Kelly Ridge in the annual Great Olympic Adventure Trail run, with the… Continue reading

Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football

What an amazing opening week for Sequim football player Zeke Schmadeke. Schmadeke, who was big as a receiver and kick returner for Sequim last year,… Continue reading

Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.
Sequim’s Malachi Hampton tries to get away from a tackle by Forks’ Bubba Hernandez in Friday’s marquee matchup between the Wolves and Spartans in Sequim. Sequim came away with a 35-26 win. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim bares its teeth in opener

The game of the week was in Sequim on Friday night, with the Wolves showing that, with a senior-heavy squad, they might be… Continue reading

Sequim’s Malachi Hampton tries to get away from a tackle by Forks’ Bubba Hernandez in Friday’s marquee matchup between the Wolves and Spartans in Sequim. Sequim came away with a 35-26 win. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
The Stars and Stripes Boat No. 96 driving by Burt Roberts and navigated by Luke Stewart, crashes out during the finals of the American Sprint Boat Racing quarterfinals Sunday at the Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

SPRINT BOATS: Rogers Racing wins in two classifications

Rogers dominated the final rounds at the September running of the American Sprint Boat Racing series at Extreme Sports Park outside of… Continue reading

The Stars and Stripes Boat No. 96 driving by Burt Roberts and navigated by Luke Stewart, crashes out during the finals of the American Sprint Boat Racing quarterfinals Sunday at the Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP ROUNDUP: PA tennis boys third at South Kitsap invite

The Port Angeles boys tennis team began its season by participating in the inaugural South Kitsap Invitational with seven other teams. There… Continue reading

Quilcene receiver Taylor Boling taps both of his feet down on the sideline while making a catch against Lummi on Saturday. Quilcene won 38-18. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Quilcene romps; Neah Bay crushes Wahkiakum

The Quilcene Rangers football team got off to a nice start to their 2024 season as Andrew Perez and Robert Evans each had… Continue reading

Quilcene receiver Taylor Boling taps both of his feet down on the sideline while making a catch against Lummi on Saturday. Quilcene won 38-18. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Jeepers Creepers boat driven by Dillon Cummings of Sequim with navigator Mike McAneny makes its way through the course at the Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles on Saturday. The finals of the sprint boat racing took place Sunday. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

SPRINT BOATS: Loud and fast boats back this weekend

The Jeepers Creepers boat driven by Dillon Cummings of Sequim, with navigator Mike McAneny, makes its way through the course at the Extreme Sports Park… Continue reading

The Jeepers Creepers boat driven by Dillon Cummings of Sequim with navigator Mike McAneny makes its way through the course at the Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles on Saturday. The finals of the sprint boat racing took place Sunday. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Roughriders

PREP FOOTBALL: Mistakes cost Roughriders early against Mount Baker

The Port Angeles Roughriders football team made too many mistakes early and allowed too many big plays in falling into a deep hole… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders

PREP FOOTBALL: Friday night’s scores from around the state

Friday’s Scores PREP FOOTBALL Sequim 35, Forks 26 Mount Baker 49, Port Angeles 22 Granite Falls 68, East Jefferson 0 Crescent def. Muckleshoot, forfeit ACH… Continue reading

Kaiden Silva of Bellingham rides in the boys U7 category in the second running of the NW Cup at Dry Hill in May. The championship of the seven-race NW Cup series will be held Sunday at Dry Hill, one of three major sporting/outdoor events on the Peninsula this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Mountain bikes, sprint boats and runners to hit Peninsula

Separate events expected to bring hundreds of athletes, spectators to town

Kaiden Silva of Bellingham rides in the boys U7 category in the second running of the NW Cup at Dry Hill in May. The championship of the seven-race NW Cup series will be held Sunday at Dry Hill, one of three major sporting/outdoor events on the Peninsula this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Port Angeles' Blake Sohlberg, right, is followed by teammate Kason Albaugh, leaving Kingston's Noah Walter far behind on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Riders look to keep success rolling with brand new roster

The Port Angeles football team wrote history last year, as the Roughriders enjoyed their most successful season in more than a decade.… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Blake Sohlberg, right, is followed by teammate Kason Albaugh, leaving Kingston's Noah Walter far behind on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Forks quarterback Bubba Hernandez (8) runs the ball against Morton-White Pass in a 2023 game. Hernandez threw for 900 yards and rushed for 700 more and accounted for 24 total touchdowns in his freshman year. He returns this season to lead the Spartans’ offense. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Forks returns big class of freshmen

Team must replace many senior leaders, however

Forks quarterback Bubba Hernandez (8) runs the ball against Morton-White Pass in a 2023 game. Hernandez threw for 900 yards and rushed for 700 more and accounted for 24 total touchdowns in his freshman year. He returns this season to lead the Spartans’ offense. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Bad Influence 156 boat out of oregon competes at the Extreme Sports Park on July 27. The sprint boats are returning for another weekend of racing beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. It's part of a very busy weekend of sports with prep football beginning Friday, the NW Cup Downhill bike races all weekend at Dry Hill and the GOAT endurance run. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

Busy weekend for sports approaches

The Bad Influence 156 boat out of Oregon competes at the Extreme Sports Park on July 27. The sprint boats are returning for another weekend… Continue reading

The Bad Influence 156 boat out of oregon competes at the Extreme Sports Park on July 27. The sprint boats are returning for another weekend of racing beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. It's part of a very busy weekend of sports with prep football beginning Friday, the NW Cup Downhill bike races all weekend at Dry Hill and the GOAT endurance run. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
Neah Bay's Jodell Wimberley runs for a touchdown against Wellpinit in the state playoffs in 2022 in Forks. Wimberley, who rushed for 1,839 yards last year, is back for the Red Devils. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Neah Bay loaded for another title run

After getting to the final four of the state playoffs in two straight season, the Neah Bay football team is primed and… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Jodell Wimberley runs for a touchdown against Wellpinit in the state playoffs in 2022 in Forks. Wimberley, who rushed for 1,839 yards last year, is back for the Red Devils. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Crescent quarterback Henry Bourm, right, looks to pass while teammate Thomas Leonard fends off the Concrete defense on Saturday in Joyce.

CRESCENT FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Loggers look to replace seniors

But plenty of firepower from last year returns

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Crescent quarterback Henry Bourm, right, looks to pass while teammate Thomas Leonard fends off the Concrete defense on Saturday in Joyce.
Peninsula College's Anna Petty battles Multnomah University goalkeeper Jennifer Alvilar for control of the ball during Tuesday's scrimmage at Walla Sigmar field in Port Angeles. (Jay Cline)
Peninsula College's Anna Petty battles Multnomah University goalkeeper Jennifer Alvilar for control of the ball during Tuesday's scrimmage at Walla Sigmar field in Port Angeles. (Jay Cline)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Changes and new features for the upcoming prep season

The pads are cracking on the practice fields. Rosters are being set. Schedules being updated. This week is the calm before the storm. Prep season… Continue reading