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Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Pyper Alton (6) battles Klahowya's Sylvia Kemp for the ball Monday at the Monroe Playfield. In the background is Port Angeles' Alayna Marazon (16). Port Angeles won 2-1 on a late goal by Mariah Traband.

GIRLS SOCCER: Riders get past Klahowya late; Six Rivals score in victory

The Port Angeles girls soccer team improved to 2-0 on the season, coming from behind late in the second half to hold… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Pyper Alton (6) battles Klahowya's Sylvia Kemp for the ball Monday at the Monroe Playfield. In the background is Port Angeles' Alayna Marazon (16). Port Angeles won 2-1 on a late goal by Mariah Traband.
Crescent Logger #12 Mikah Love is met head on with Quilcene’s #1 Andrew Perez-lopez. Note that Quilcene is wearing the guardian caps for added protection on plays such as this. Q #83 is Taylor Boling. Q #32 is Mason Iverson. C #49 is Connor Avertt. C #40 is Caden Seedorf. dlogan

PREP FOOTBALL: Crescent wins its first game playing 6-man football

The Crescent Loggers football team won its first game of the season on a last minute 51-yard kickoff return by Mikah Love,… Continue reading

Crescent Logger #12 Mikah Love is met head on with Quilcene’s #1 Andrew Perez-lopez. Note that Quilcene is wearing the guardian caps for added protection on plays such as this. Q #83 is Taylor Boling. Q #32 is Mason Iverson. C #49 is Connor Avertt. C #40 is Caden Seedorf. dlogan
Roman Kirkov of Chehalis, here running in 2024, won his wave of the half-marathon at this weekends Great Olympic Adventure Trail run for the third straight year. He took first overall in the half-marathon by 18 minutes. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: 270 runners conquer the GOAT

Nearly 270 hardy athletes took on the forests and mountains surrounding Lake Crescent this weekend in the annual Great Olympic Adventure Trail… Continue reading

Roman Kirkov of Chehalis, here running in 2024, won his wave of the half-marathon at this weekends Great Olympic Adventure Trail run for the third straight year. He took first overall in the half-marathon by 18 minutes. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)
This Sequim pass to Liam Wiker (11) was deflected by Forks’ Cash Barajas (11) then intercepted by Forks’ Kingston Steffen (24). The Wolves held on in the closing moments for an 18-14 victory. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL RECAP: Sequim, Forks put on the game of the week

The game of the week this Friday night was a tough, physical matchup between Forks and Sequim that came down to the final… Continue reading

This Sequim pass to Liam Wiker (11) was deflected by Forks’ Cash Barajas (11) then intercepted by Forks’ Kingston Steffen (24). The Wolves held on in the closing moments for an 18-14 victory. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football

Sequim’s Zeke Schmadeke has moved into his new role with the Wolves football team with ease. Moving from quarterback to flanker/running back this season, Schmadeke… Continue reading

Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.
The Jolly Rogers 180 boat driven by Eric Werner and navigated by Jen Farmer, here racing in Port Angeles in July, won the 400 class at the American Sprint Boat Race event held this weekend at the Extreme Sports Park. It was the fifth race that the Jolly Rogers 180 boat won this summer. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Pair of five-time champions crowned

There were five-time winners in two classes at the American Sprint Boat Racing Series which concluded this weekend at the Extreme Sports… Continue reading

The Jolly Rogers 180 boat driven by Eric Werner and navigated by Jen Farmer, here racing in Port Angeles in July, won the 400 class at the American Sprint Boat Race event held this weekend at the Extreme Sports Park. It was the fifth race that the Jolly Rogers 180 boat won this summer. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
port angeles roughriders

PREP SOCCER: Port Angeles girls beat King’s 1-0 in season opener

The Port Angeles girls soccer team opened its 2025 season with a 1-0 shutout victory at King’s this weekend. “We felt as good… Continue reading

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Neah Bay Red Devils

PREP 1B FOOTBALL: Neah Bay romps behind five Swan TDs

Also, scores from around the state

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KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles running back Dylan Mann, center, tries to evade the tackle by Mount Baker's Kamden Moa during Friday evening's game at Port Angeles Civic FIeld.

PREP FOOTBALL: Riders tough early against Mount Baker, but mistakes costly

Mountaineers score pair of TDs in 14 seconds after turnovers

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles running back Dylan Mann, center, tries to evade the tackle by Mount Baker's Kamden Moa during Friday evening's game at Port Angeles Civic FIeld.
This Sequim pass to the Wolves’ Liam Wiker, No. 11 in white, was deflected by Forks’ Cash Barajas, No. 11 in navy blue, then intercepted by the Spartans’ Kingston Steffen and returned out to midfield. The Wolves held on in the closing moments for an 18-14 win on the Spartan Stadium turf. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News.

PREP FOOTBALL: Schmadeke leads Sequim past Forks in season-opening thriller

Sophomore QB’s Kaden Miller (3) and Lane Helvy (2) toss 5 total TDs

This Sequim pass to the Wolves’ Liam Wiker, No. 11 in white, was deflected by Forks’ Cash Barajas, No. 11 in navy blue, then intercepted by the Spartans’ Kingston Steffen and returned out to midfield. The Wolves held on in the closing moments for an 18-14 win on the Spartan Stadium turf. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Cody Catract make a qualifying run on Saturday on their home course of Extreme Sports Park.

SPRINT BOATS: Wicked Racing driver Dan Morrison calls it a career, last laps this weekend

Sprint boat races will continue at ESP

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Cody Catract make a qualifying run on Saturday on their home course of Extreme Sports Park.
Port Angeles Cross Country Port Angeles senior Leia Larson runs along a forested stretch during the Olympic League Cross Country Jamboree at Kitsap County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.

CROSS COUNTRY: Riders, Wolves race at Olympic League Jamboree

Port Angeles cross country runners opened the season with a 2-mile run at the Olympic League Jamboree at the Kitsap Fairgrounds on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Port Angeles Cross Country Port Angeles senior Leia Larson runs along a forested stretch during the Olympic League Cross Country Jamboree at Kitsap County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.
Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Estevan Ramos (yellow helmet) is wrapped up by a host of Meridian tacklers during 2024 contest in Forks. Buoyed by offseason training, the Spartans aim is to improve upon a difficult 2024 campaign.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Forks prepped and ready for return to contention

An old trope has turned into a truism: High school football games are won in the weight room. Increased speed, power, agility and… Continue reading

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Estevan Ramos (yellow helmet) is wrapped up by a host of Meridian tacklers during 2024 contest in Forks. Buoyed by offseason training, the Spartans aim is to improve upon a difficult 2024 campaign.
Sequim's LIam Wiker (12) and Zeke Schmadeke (14) look to be a potent one-two punch for the Wolves' offense this season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Experienced Wolves looking for more success this year

The Sequim Wolves return an experienced, senior-laden team with a chip on its shoulder after a quick playoff exit last year. The Wolves… Continue reading

Sequim's LIam Wiker (12) and Zeke Schmadeke (14) look to be a potent one-two punch for the Wolves' offense this season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Ian Smithson, center, slips past the defense of North Mason's Robert Hickerson, left, and Chris Arbogast during Friday night's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Riders looking to rebound after rough 2024

A senior-dominated squad with something to prove after a winless 2024 season, the focus for the Port Angeles Roughriders football team is… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Ian Smithson, center, slips past the defense of North Mason's Robert Hickerson, left, and Chris Arbogast during Friday night's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Quilcene’s Robert Evans (3) is one of the returning players this season for the Quilcene Rangers, who have a new coach in Darrin Dotson. Evans and his Quilcene teammates wore guardian caps on their helmets last year. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Big changes this season for Quilcene Rangers

New coaches take over vaunted program

Quilcene’s Robert Evans (3) is one of the returning players this season for the Quilcene Rangers, who have a new coach in Darrin Dotson. Evans and his Quilcene teammates wore guardian caps on their helmets last year. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Marine Area 3 to close to all salmon fishing Tuesday

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed Marine Area 3 (La Push) to salmon retention beginning today. All salmon fishing is… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Tyler Swan (34) picks up yardage against Wahkiakum on the turf of Spartan Stadium in Forks Friday night in this state playoff contest. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Neah Bay to be smaller, quicker this year

In Neah Bay, they don’t rebuild, they reload. The Red Devils, who have gone 30-6 over the past three seasons with four… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Tyler Swan (34) picks up yardage against Wahkiakum on the turf of Spartan Stadium in Forks Friday night in this state playoff contest. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Rogue's Andre Estanoqui, left, and Peninsula's Max Pieper battle for control on Friday afternoon in Port Angeles.

MEN’S SOCCER: Defending champs Pirates ride pair of booming shots to victory

Peninsula beat Rogue 2-1 to open season

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Rogue's Andre Estanoqui, left, and Peninsula's Max Pieper battle for control on Friday afternoon in Port Angeles.
EastJeffFBPreview-PDN-250830 Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson's Alex Garcia runs with the football while teammate Jackson Dupuy (7) serves as lead blocker during a 2024 contest against Klahowya at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Both All-Nisqually League players return for the Rivals this fall.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Former PT head coach Nick Snyder returns to lead East Jefferson

Talent can be found on Rivals roster

EastJeffFBPreview-PDN-250830 Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson's Alex Garcia runs with the football while teammate Jackson Dupuy (7) serves as lead blocker during a 2024 contest against Klahowya at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Both All-Nisqually League players return for the Rivals this fall.