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Peninsula's Nil Grau, right, takes the header over Clark's Wilson Fresh as Grau's teammate, Abdurahim Leigh, looks on at front during Saturday's match in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Pirates dominate red-hot Clark to return to Final Four

After missing out on the NWAC Final Four last year, the Peninsula College men’s soccer team is returning to Tukwila after a… Continue reading

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Peninsula's Nil Grau, right, takes the header over Clark's Wilson Fresh as Grau's teammate, Abdurahim Leigh, looks on at front during Saturday's match in Port Angeles.

STATE CROSS COUNTRY: East Jefferson’s Yearian second, Fraser third at state meet

With two runners in the top three, the East Jefferson girls cross country team finished in the top 10 for the second straight… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders
Port Angeles Roughriders
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Port Angeles' Izzy Felton, front, gets tangled in the box with Renton goalkeeper Zitlaly Valeriano-Reyes during Tuesday's bidistrict playoff at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles.

PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Riders get roughed up, but win postseason opener 2-0

When you look at the Port Angeles girls soccer roster, you will see a lot of sophomores and freshmen. That team full… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Izzy Felton, front, gets tangled in the box with Renton goalkeeper Zitlaly Valeriano-Reyes during Tuesday's bidistrict playoff at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Forks’ LeDuke Pacific 2B League volleyball coach of the year

Forks’ Jenn LeDuke was named the Pacific 2B volleyball coach of the year and the Spartans got three of their players named to… Continue reading

Peninsula College Pirates

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula College women No. 1 in national coaches’ poll

The Peninsula College women’s soccer team had an uphill climb all year to win the North Region, having to win its final… Continue reading

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From left, Christine Buchanan from Camano Island, Michele Harmeling from Palmer, Alaska, and Elizabeth Castillo from Tacoma run in the Salt Creek 24 event held this weekend at the Salt Creek Recreation Area. More than $7,000 was raised during the charity event. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

SALT CREEK 24: They truly went the distance

Three women ran more than 100 miles and roughly $7,000 was raised for local charities in the first Salt Creek 24 event… Continue reading

From left, Christine Buchanan from Camano Island, Michele Harmeling from Palmer, Alaska, and Elizabeth Castillo from Tacoma run in the Salt Creek 24 event held this weekend at the Salt Creek Recreation Area. More than $7,000 was raised during the charity event. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Salmon limit reduced for area rivers

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week that daily limit for salmon will be reduced beginning today on Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Forks’ Walker Wheeler, left, and Nate Dahlgren, right, made the first team of the Central 2B North Division as defensive players. They also made the second team as offensive players. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Four Spartans make all-league first team

The Forks football team got four players — Nate Dahlgren, Sloan Tumaua, Walker Wheeler and Bubba Hernandez — on the Central 2B North… Continue reading

Forks’ Walker Wheeler, left, and Nate Dahlgren, right, made the first team of the Central 2B North Division as defensive players. They also made the second team as offensive players. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Fiona Fraser, East Jefferson cross country.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Fiona Fraser, East Jefferson cross country

Fiona Fraser has quietly put together a spectacular senior season for the East Jefferson girls cross country team. Fraser gets overlooked a little as her… Continue reading

Fiona Fraser, East Jefferson cross country.
Crescent's Carter Clifford hauls in a pass under the tight defense of a Darrington player Saturday in Joyce. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Crescent's Carter Clifford hauls in a pass under the tight defense of a Darrington player Saturday in Joyce. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
East Jefferson Rivals

PREP ROUNDUP: East Jefferson boys and girls win district cross-country championships

Sequim’s Garrett Little second at district tennis

East Jefferson Rivals
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Port Angeles' Kason Albaugh, left, receives a block from teammate Tanner Flores as the North Mason defense closes in during Friday's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL: (Updated) Roughriders rumble over North Mason 55-0

PA a No. 7 seed and will play No. 6 Franklin Pierce in playoff opener

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Port Angeles' Kason Albaugh, left, receives a block from teammate Tanner Flores as the North Mason defense closes in during Friday's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Port Angeles Roughriders

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles soccer, volleyball win final regular-season games

The Port Angeles girls soccer team wrapped up its regular season with a 2-0 shutout over Bremerton, with Izzy Felton figuring in both… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders

PREP FOOTBALL: Friday’s scores

Port Angeles romps over North Mason

Sequim’s Jolene Vaara (25) spikes against Bremerton on Tuesday with teammate Arianna Stovall (33) waiting for a possible return. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Sequim clinches second place in league

Vaara 17 kills and six aces in 3-0 win over Bremerton

Sequim’s Jolene Vaara (25) spikes against Bremerton on Tuesday with teammate Arianna Stovall (33) waiting for a possible return. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

OUTDOORS: WDFW approves razor clam digs beginning Friday

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed Wednesday another round of coastal razor clam digging opportunities beginning on Friday. “The… Continue reading

Salt Creek 24.

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: First Salt Creek 24 arrives Saturday

You’ve heard of 24 Hours at Le Mans? Get ready for 24 hours at Salt Creek. Only instead of race cars, feet… Continue reading

Salt Creek 24.
Forks Spartans.

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks volleyball locks up second place with win

The Forks volleyball team locked up second place in league with a 3-1 victory over Ocosta on Monday. With the win, the Spartans… Continue reading

Forks Spartans.
From left, Lukas Love, Crescent, and Nate Dahlgren, Forks.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Lukas Love, Crescent football, and Nate Dahlgren, Forks football

Our Athletes of the Week both had monster games that helped their teams to crucial victories this week. First, Nate Dahlgren had 238 yards rushing… Continue reading

From left, Lukas Love, Crescent, and Nate Dahlgren, Forks.