Congressman lauds Sequim legend in D.C.
WASHINGTON D.C. — In honor of “Scooter Chapman Week,” celebrating the retirement of lifelong sports broadcaster Scooter Chapman, U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday night to praise his commitment to the community.
U.S. Rep. @DerekKilmer discussed Scooter Chapman's commitment to the community on the floor of the House of Representatives last night. Scooter will be on KONP today at noon with listeners recounting tales from his 70-year career in sports broadcasting. pic.twitter.com/geQ5J89IRn
— Michael Carman (@MikeCarmanPDN) February 3, 2022
Kilmer’s speech follows:
“Mr. Speaker the word legendary gets thrown around in this place a fair amount. But back in my hometown of Port Angeles, Washington, we have had the opportunity to see a local legend in action for seven decades.
Scooter Chapman has been the voice of Port Angeles sports for decades, working at radio station KONP since the 1950s. He’s been a sportscaster, a referee, an umpire … but he’s been more than that.
He’s been someone who cared about young people and their success.
He’s been someone who built pride in our community and — for every PA High Roughrider — pride in their school.
Back in 1992, I had the honor of presenting him a letterman’s jacket on behalf of our graduating class — and he’s racked up more honors, recognitions and hall of fame entries than you could count in recent decades. And now 30 years later, I’m honored to recognize Scooter Chapman from the floor of the United States House of Representatives as he prepares to sign off from KONP and hang up his microphone.
Scooter Chapman has touched so many lives. He has made our community stronger. Mr. Speaker — he is, in a word, legendary.”
PC sweeps Edmonds
EDMONDS — Sequim’s Hope Glasser dominated for the Peninsula College women’s basketball team in a 61-41 road defeat of Edmonds, while the Pirate men completed the sweep with a hot shooting night against the Tritons in an 89-77 victory.
Glasser posted a double-double, pouring in 25 points on 9 of 13 shooting with 13 rebounds, two assists and a block as the No. 4 Peninsula women (3-1, 12-3) held Edmonds to just 21 percent shooting, including 1 of 24 on 3-point tries.
Three Pirate men scored 20 or more points as Peninsula collectively shot a blistering 58 percent from the field, including knocking down 12 of 23 3-point attempts in the win over the Tritons.
Roosevelt Williams Jr. shot a perfect 9 of 9 from the field with two 3s to lead all scorers with 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
Jaylin Reed was 5 of 9 on 3s to score 20 points with seven rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block for the Pirates (3-1, 11-5).
Rayshawn Harris led the bench with 20 points, hitting three 3s.
The Peninsula men and women are scheduled to host Everett on Saturday.
Peninsula 61, Edmonds 41
PC 12 20 16 18 — 61
ED 12 4 18 7 — 41
Peninsula (61): Glasser 25, Cooke 9, Camacho-Villafuerte 9, Smith 8, Villamor 6, Long 3, G. Brown 1, Kaganak, Kamae, A. Brown, Moss, Cabatbat.
Edmonds (41): Bouza 13, Carter 8, Abdurrahman 8, McGlothin 5, Brown 2.
Peninsula 89, Edmonds 77
PC 38 51 — 89
ED 37 40 — 77
Peninsula (89): Williams Jr. 22, Reed 20, Harris 20, Sepeda 8, Dean 7, Hunter-Holiday 5, Sampson 4, Medlock 3, Garcia, Welsh.
Edmonds (77): Meekins 16, Armstead 14, Frolich-Fair 13, Blair 10, Johnson 7, Sims 7, Caradang 5, Chubb 3, Vannoy 2.
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