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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles pitcher John Vaara throws for the Port Angeles Roughriders back in 2022. Vaara has returned to Civic Field as a member of the Lefties after going through 19 months of rehab for a torn UCL.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: John Vaara bringing it back at home

It’s been a long, arduous journey for John Vaara back to Civic Field. But so far, it’s been a solidly successful return.… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles pitcher John Vaara throws for the Port Angeles Roughriders back in 2022. Vaara has returned to Civic Field as a member of the Lefties after going through 19 months of rehab for a torn UCL.
Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties hurt by unearned runs, stranded baserunners

The Port Angeles Lefties made just one error in Wednesday night’s game against Ridgefield, but it was a costly two-out error that… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
From left, Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association team members Sean Halberg, Quinn Peterson, Amanda Chan, Abby Cassel and Haverly Peterson compete in the Rat Island Regatta. (Courtesy of OPRA)

OLYMPIC PENINSULA ROWING ASSOCIATION: Four OPRA boats take first at Rat Island Regatta

PORT TOWNSEND— Four boats from the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association traveled to Port Townsend on Saturday to compete in the 30th annual Rat Island Regatta,… Continue reading

From left, Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association team members Sean Halberg, Quinn Peterson, Amanda Chan, Abby Cassel and Haverly Peterson compete in the Rat Island Regatta. (Courtesy of OPRA)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Wilder A drops season opener

Wilder A lost its first game of the year, giving up five runs in the top of the seventh in a 9-5… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties lose another close one

The Port Angeles Lefties are hanging tough in nearly every game this season, but they suffered another close loss, 4-2 to Ridgefield,… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Wilder Senior pitcher Rylan Politika throws to the plate as his teammate at third base, Josiah Gooding waits the results of the pitch. Politika was part of a 13-strikeout, four-hit shutout as Wilder Senior won 3-0. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Seniors pitchers shine in 3-0 victory

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club got back on the winning track, getting outstanding pitching from a trio of hurlers who fired a… Continue reading

Wilder Senior pitcher Rylan Politika throws to the plate as his teammate at third base, Josiah Gooding waits the results of the pitch. Politika was part of a 13-strikeout, four-hit shutout as Wilder Senior won 3-0. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Camp set for boys interested in high school tennis

There will be a free tennis camp July 8-12 for any high school boys interested in playing on the Port Angeles High… Continue reading

Chris DuBois battles the elements on the road during Saturday’s Gravel Unravel in the mountains northwest of Quilcene. DuBois, of Seattle, raced on the 55-mile-long course. (Dan James/Peninsula Adventure Sports)

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: Gravel Unravel turns into a mud bath

Riders face heavy rain, mud and even hail

Chris DuBois battles the elements on the road during Saturday’s Gravel Unravel in the mountains northwest of Quilcene. DuBois, of Seattle, raced on the 55-mile-long course. (Dan James/Peninsula Adventure Sports)
Wilder Senior’s Ezra Townsend takes a big cut at a pitch against Whatcom Post No. 7 on Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder teams play tough but swept Sunday

It was a rough Sunday for the Wilder Senior and Wilder Junior baseball clubs as both teams were swept in doubleheaders at… Continue reading

Wilder Senior’s Ezra Townsend takes a big cut at a pitch against Whatcom Post No. 7 on Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Lefties.

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties give Knights all they can handle

The Port Angeles Lefties gave the defending West Coast League champion Corvallis pretty much all they could handle this weekend, but in… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties.
Carston Seibel (No. 7) had a hit and an RBI in the first game of a doubleheader against Whatcom Post No. 7 on Saturday at Volunteer Field. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr. sweeps Whatcom AA

The Wilder Junior Baseball Club won one game easily and the other game in a tough battle that came down to the… Continue reading

Carston Seibel (No. 7) had a hit and an RBI in the first game of a doubleheader against Whatcom Post No. 7 on Saturday at Volunteer Field. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties lose pair of close ones against defending champion Corvallis

The Port Angeles Lefties gave the Corvallis Knights everything they could handle for two games, but the Knights showed why they are the… Continue reading

Port Angeles lefties
East Jefferson's Athletic Director Shelby Box in Shelby, Mont.

EAST JEFFERSON: Rivals athletic director Shelby Box wins InSideOut award

East Jefferson Athletic Director Shelby Box will be presented with the InSideOut Leadership Award later this week. Box is the director of… Continue reading

East Jefferson's Athletic Director Shelby Box in Shelby, Mont.
The Olympic Junior Babe Ruth champion Westport team defeated First Federal 3-1 in the title game Tuesday night at Volunteer Field. Westport pitcher Carston Seibel, right, pitched a gem, going 6⅔ innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out nine. Westport’s Lane Wilson was 2-for-3 and stole three bases and Abe Brenkman was 2-for-2.

OLYMPIC JUNIOR BABE RUTH: Westport wins Babe Ruth title behind Seibel

The Olympic Junior Babe Ruth champion Westport team defeated First Federal 3-1 in the title game Tuesday night at Volunteer Field. Westport pitcher Carston Siebel,… Continue reading

The Olympic Junior Babe Ruth champion Westport team defeated First Federal 3-1 in the title game Tuesday night at Volunteer Field. Westport pitcher Carston Seibel, right, pitched a gem, going 6⅔ innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out nine. Westport’s Lane Wilson was 2-for-3 and stole three bases and Abe Brenkman was 2-for-2.
Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Big inning lifts Lefties to victory over Walla Walla

The Port Angeles Lefties won their fourth straight, getting a combination of solid pitching and a seven-run fourth inning to beat Walla… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Students received new belts and moved up in belts at a White Crane Taekwondo tournament held in Port Angeles this past weekend. Front row, from left, Ray Mickey, who moved up to second level black belt; new black belts Shaun Parker, Joy Rosenblum and Angela Holcott from Poulsbo, Maverick Parker, Jasper Fleming, Atticus Fleming, Inka Burke, Margret Trowbridge, Triton Stone, Lucas Beauvais and Kirsten Neilsen, all of Port Angeles. The testing board was Ron Mondragon of Seattle, Andrea Pirzio-Biroli of Mercer Island, John Kahler of Seattle, Don Wootten of Seattle, Grandmaster Robert Nicholls of Port Angeles and Todd Norcross of Poulsbo.

TAEKWONDO: White Crane awards black belts

Students received new belts and moved up in belts at a White Crane Taekwondo tournament held in Port Angeles this past weekend. Front row, from… Continue reading

Students received new belts and moved up in belts at a White Crane Taekwondo tournament held in Port Angeles this past weekend. Front row, from left, Ray Mickey, who moved up to second level black belt; new black belts Shaun Parker, Joy Rosenblum and Angela Holcott from Poulsbo, Maverick Parker, Jasper Fleming, Atticus Fleming, Inka Burke, Margret Trowbridge, Triton Stone, Lucas Beauvais and Kirsten Neilsen, all of Port Angeles. The testing board was Ron Mondragon of Seattle, Andrea Pirzio-Biroli of Mercer Island, John Kahler of Seattle, Don Wootten of Seattle, Grandmaster Robert Nicholls of Port Angeles and Todd Norcross of Poulsbo.
Cyclists ride around Worthington Park in Quilcene as part of the Bon Jon Pass Out in 2023. More than 300 cyclists are expected to descend on Quilcene this weekend. (David Goetze)

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: Gravel Unravel returns to Quilcene with more than 300 cyclists expected

The biggest gravel race in Jefferson County returns this Saturday in the hills and forests between Quilcene and Blyn. The Bon Jon Pass… Continue reading

Cyclists ride around Worthington Park in Quilcene as part of the Bon Jon Pass Out in 2023. More than 300 cyclists are expected to descend on Quilcene this weekend. (David Goetze)
East Jefferson's Brody Moore pitches against Klahowya back in April. Moore had a shutout and at least three games that he struck out more than 10 batters this season for the Rivals. he was named tot he second team all-Nisqually League. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

NISQUALLY LEAGUE BASEBALL: East Jefferson’s Moore named to second team

East Jefferson’s Brody Moore, coming off an outstanding season for the Rivals baseball team, was named to the all-Nisqually League second team.… Continue reading

East Jefferson's Brody Moore pitches against Klahowya back in April. Moore had a shutout and at least three games that he struck out more than 10 batters this season for the Rivals. he was named tot he second team all-Nisqually League. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Youth golf camp set June 24-27

There will be a golf camp being offered from June 24-27 at Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course for children ages 8-12 in the North… Continue reading

Natalie Robinson, Port Angeles softball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Natalie Robinson, Port Angeles softball

Natalie Robinson just wrapped up an amazing softball career for the Port Angeles Roughriders. She was just named the Olympic League most valuable player after… Continue reading

Natalie Robinson, Port Angeles softball.