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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.
Forks’ Chloe Gaydeski delivers a pitch against Pe Ell/Willapa Valley. Gaydeski was named to the first-team all-Pacific League softball team, along with four of her teammates. (Eric Trent/The Chronicle)

PACIFIC 2B LEAGUE SOFTBALL: Spartans get five players on first team

The Forks softball team dominated the all-Pacific League teams, getting five players on the first team and another three players on the second… Continue reading

Forks’ Chloe Gaydeski delivers a pitch against Pe Ell/Willapa Valley. Gaydeski was named to the first-team all-Pacific League softball team, along with four of her teammates. (Eric Trent/The Chronicle)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Junior clutch in ninth inning in late game Sunday

Wilder Junior won its final game of its six-game road trip, getting clutch pitching from Hunter Stratford in the ninth inning and a… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Spot shrimp seasons are open or opening up soon in various marine areas around the Olympic Peninsula. (Chuck Ridley/WDFW)

OUTDOORS: Recreational shrimp seasons opening up

Recreational shrimp harvesting in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Admiralty Strait, excluding the Disocvery Bay Shrimp District, is open or will… Continue reading

Spot shrimp seasons are open or opening up soon in various marine areas around the Olympic Peninsula. (Chuck Ridley/WDFW)
Colin Spear, left, jeremy Giesegh, right, Port Angeles Lefties

WOODEN BAT BASEBALL: Lefties sweep the Gumbaroos

Jeremy Giesegh its two home runs Sunday; Colin Spear a walkoff home run Friday

Colin Spear, left, jeremy Giesegh, right, Port Angeles Lefties
Wilder Baseball Club

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Senior wins two against Hanford

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club came back from three runs down late against Hanford to pull out a 6-3 victory Sunday, the second… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club
wilder Baseball Club

AA AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr. sweeps Lynden, steals 24 bases

Wilder Junior got a solid pitching performance from Braedyn Boulden, but errors hurt and they could only manage one run against the BurlSox24… Continue reading

wilder Baseball Club
Wilder Baseball Club

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr., Wilder Jr. get solid pitching over weekend

The Wilder Senior and Junior Baseball clubs got spectacular pitching in three victories Saturday afternoon. Wilder Sr.won its first game of the year… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club
Colin Spear, Port Angeles Lefties

WOODEN BAT BASEBALL: Port Angeles Lefties win on walk-off home run by Colin Spear

The Port Angeles Lefties won in dramatic fashion Friday night against the Seattle Gumbaroos, getting a walk-off two-run home run from Colin… Continue reading

Colin Spear, Port Angeles Lefties
Port Angeles shortstop Alex Angevine was named to the all-Olympic League first team after leading the Roughriders with 21 runs scored and 20 RBIs while playing solid defense. (Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group)

ALL-OLYMPIC LEAGUE BASEBALL: Sequim, Port Angeles put 13 players on all-league teams

Six Riders on first team, two Wolves

Port Angeles shortstop Alex Angevine was named to the all-Olympic League first team after leading the Roughriders with 21 runs scored and 20 RBIs while playing solid defense. (Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group)
Port Angeles' Natalie Robinson takes a pitcher against North Kitsap in a game in May. Robinson hit 12 home runs this year and was named the Olympic League MVP for the second straight season. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

OLYMPIC LEAGUE SOFTBALL: PA’s Natalie Robinson named league MVP

Port Angeles’ Natalie Robinson was named the Olympic League’s softball Most Valuable Player. Robinson was the Olympic Peninsula softball MVP last year.… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Natalie Robinson takes a pitcher against North Kitsap in a game in May. Robinson hit 12 home runs this year and was named the Olympic League MVP for the second straight season. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles pitcher Brian Guttormsen, a first-team all-Olympic League pitcher, was selected to pitch in the Washington All-State games on June 22-23.

PREP BASEBALL: Port Angeles’ Guttormsen, Sequim’s Holland to play in All-State Baseball game

A pair of Olympic Peninsula high school seniors were selected to play in Washington All-State games on June 22-23. Port Angeles pitcher Brian… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles pitcher Brian Guttormsen, a first-team all-Olympic League pitcher, was selected to pitch in the Washington All-State games on June 22-23.
Leitz won the 16U senior fastpitch championship at the North Olympic Baseball and Softball Port Angeles city championsip. From top row, from left are coach Danielle Morgan, Shania Foster, Hadleigh Tokarczyk (on back), Jayla Olson, Emily LeFebvre (on back), Lainey Rudd, Allison Jester (on back), Laniyah Moore, Kayleen LeFebvre and Makynzie Baker, Coach Carly Swingle. Front row, from left, are Mariah Disque, Nyomie Colfax, Kadence Greul and Catie Chance. (Courtesy of NOBAS)

NORTH OLYMPIC BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL: Fastpitch champions crowned

Leitz won the 16U senior fastpitch championship at the North Olympic Baseball and Softball Port Angeles city championship. From top row, from left are coach… Continue reading

Leitz won the 16U senior fastpitch championship at the North Olympic Baseball and Softball Port Angeles city championsip. From top row, from left are coach Danielle Morgan, Shania Foster, Hadleigh Tokarczyk (on back), Jayla Olson, Emily LeFebvre (on back), Lainey Rudd, Allison Jester (on back), Laniyah Moore, Kayleen LeFebvre and Makynzie Baker, Coach Carly Swingle. Front row, from left, are Mariah Disque, Nyomie Colfax, Kadence Greul and Catie Chance. (Courtesy of NOBAS)
Garret Buerer of the Westport team tries to steal second base on Tuesday night in the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth semifinal, but is put out by Local 155's Ethan Barbee as he slides. Local 155 second baseman Brayden Scott backs up the play. Westport won 4-0 to qualify for the championship game at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Volunteer Park, against the winner of Athlete's Choice and First Federal. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

OJBR SEMIFINALS: Westport holds off Local 155 4-0

Garret Buerer of the Westport team tries to steal second base on Tuesday night in the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth semifinal, but is put out… Continue reading

Garret Buerer of the Westport team tries to steal second base on Tuesday night in the Olympic Junior Babe Ruth semifinal, but is put out by Local 155's Ethan Barbee as he slides. Local 155 second baseman Brayden Scott backs up the play. Westport won 4-0 to qualify for the championship game at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Volunteer Park, against the winner of Athlete's Choice and First Federal. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

WEST COAST LEAGUE: AppleSox rally in the ninth to beat Lefties

The Port Angeles Lefties went into the ninth inning with a lead but an error and wildness in the top of the ninth were their… Continue reading