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BASEBALL: Lefties rally for 5-3 win over Wenatchee, stop skid at 6 games

Port Angeles came out on top 5-3 over Wenatchee in a back-and-forth, fast-paced game that lasted barely over 2 hours Wednesday night… Continue reading

Eric Lesch has been hired as the first Junior Sailing Program Director for the Community Boating Program, a Port Angeles-based nonprofit.

BOATING: Community Boating Program hires Eric Lesch to lead junior sailing

Expanding to younger ages

Eric Lesch has been hired as the first Junior Sailing Program Director for the Community Boating Program, a Port Angeles-based nonprofit.
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Roberto Nunez III slides safely back to first base as Wenatchee's Easton Amundson is a tad late with the tag on the throw from the pitcher.

Lefties’ bats fizzle out vs. Sox

Muster only two base hits

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Roberto Nunez III slides safely back to first base as Wenatchee's Easton Amundson is a tad late with the tag on the throw from the pitcher.
Wilder Jr.’s Brandt Perry pitches against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field. Perry pitched a complete-game victory as Wilder Jr. swept two from the Cannons. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr. sweeps Stanwood Cannon

The Wilder Junior Baseball Club concluded a highly successful week with a sweep against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field.… Continue reading

Wilder Jr.’s Brandt Perry pitches against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field. Perry pitched a complete-game victory as Wilder Jr. swept two from the Cannons. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder AA's Hunter Stratford pitches against Wilder A in a game Sunday afternoon at Volunteer Park. In the background is Wilder AA first baseman Rylan Politika. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr.’s Hunter Stratford fires no-hitter

The Wilder Junior Baseball Club capped off a highly successful weekend by beating a good Wilder A team 8-3 late Sunday behind… Continue reading

Wilder AA's Hunter Stratford pitches against Wilder A in a game Sunday afternoon at Volunteer Park. In the background is Wilder AA first baseman Rylan Politika. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties raising funds to replace equipment stolen from press box

The Port Angeles Lefties front office has started a GoFundMe campaign to help replace equipment stolen from a break-in at the Civic… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
From left, Sean Tamburro of Port Angeles, Ben Mriglot of Shelton and Jeremy Kerr of Orting race in Sunday's state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

STATE BMX QUALIFIER: More than 350 riders flock to Lincoln Park

More than 350 riders from all around Washington participated in the USABMX state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track this weekend,… Continue reading

From left, Sean Tamburro of Port Angeles, Ben Mriglot of Shelton and Jeremy Kerr of Orting race in Sunday's state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Lincoln Park BMX hosted a state-qualifying event Sunday, attracting 366 racers of all ages from all across Washington, trying to qualify for the state BMX championship scheduled at Lincoln Park BMX on Sept. 24. From left is Nyah Langdon of Port Angeles, Ava Burke of Gig Harbor and Makaylie Underwood of Port Angeles in the expert 12 girls moto. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

BMX: Lincoln Park hosts state qualifier

Lincoln Park BMX hosted a state-qualifying event Sunday, attracting 366 racers of all ages from all across Washington, trying to qualify for the state BMX… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2023
  • By Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News
  • Area Sports
Lincoln Park BMX hosted a state-qualifying event Sunday, attracting 366 racers of all ages from all across Washington, trying to qualify for the state BMX championship scheduled at Lincoln Park BMX on Sept. 24. From left is Nyah Langdon of Port Angeles, Ava Burke of Gig Harbor and Makaylie Underwood of Port Angeles in the expert 12 girls moto. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Sr. drops final two games of Dick Brown tourney

Games were close and came down to the final inning

Wilder Baseball Club.
Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties swept by Nanaimo

The Port Angeles Lefties’ bats woke up after three straight rough games at the plate, but they were unable to avoid a… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Conner Bear, Hesston College

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Senior wins behind Bear pitching gem

Wilder Jr. and Wilder A win weekend games

Conner Bear, Hesston College

AREA SPORTS: Lefties fall in pitchers’ duel; Level the Field golf benefit July 21

Wolf Pack ice cream social planned

OUTDOORS: Late-summer halibut plan bumps annual limit to 6

Added time would run Aug. 17-Sept. 30

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Senior shortstop Alex Angevine covers third base as Shoreline Royals runner Skylar Perry dives for the bag in the third inning on Thursday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

BASEBALL: Wilder Sr. bats lacking pop in Firecracker loss

Held to two hits in shutout loss

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Senior shortstop Alex Angevine covers third base as Shoreline Royals runner Skylar Perry dives for the bag in the third inning on Thursday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Seven Cedars at Dungeness Women's Golf Association members recently traveled to Leavenworth Golf Club to play in the 50th Alpine Invitational. Participants from left to right: Witta Priester, Cathy Grant, Wanda Synnestvedt, Lori Oakes Anne Elwell, Kathy Langston and Lynnette Sheriff.

GOLF BRIEFS: Olympic Christian Schools benefit tourney set July 15

Registration is underway for the Dan Hendrickson Memorial Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for Olympic Christian School. The scramble-format tournament is open to all… Continue reading

Seven Cedars at Dungeness Women's Golf Association members recently traveled to Leavenworth Golf Club to play in the 50th Alpine Invitational. Participants from left to right: Witta Priester, Cathy Grant, Wanda Synnestvedt, Lori Oakes Anne Elwell, Kathy Langston and Lynnette Sheriff.

LEFTIES: Walk-off error dooms Port Angeles in road tilt

Fall 3-2 to Wenatchee

Chris Chandler of Redmond, Ore. caught this hatchery chinook estimated to weight about 15 pounds, while fishing off Sekiu during a 2020 trip with Tom Burlingame's Excel Fishing Charters.

OUTDOORS: Saturday is the big day for king anglers, crabbers

Do anglers toss and turn the night before salmon season opens along the Strait of Juan de Fuca like children awaiting the unwrapping of presents… Continue reading

Chris Chandler of Redmond, Ore. caught this hatchery chinook estimated to weight about 15 pounds, while fishing off Sekiu during a 2020 trip with Tom Burlingame's Excel Fishing Charters.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Donald Rollman, head coach of the Peninsula Pirates mens team, waves a cut net in glory at the conclusion of Wednesday night's game against Everett with his team taking the NWAC North Region championship.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula head coach Donald Rollman takes flight for Seattle Pacific

Donald Rollman may not have been seeking a new position in basketball, but he’s found one — as the head assistant coach… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Donald Rollman, head coach of the Peninsula Pirates mens team, waves a cut net in glory at the conclusion of Wednesday night's game against Everett with his team taking the NWAC North Region championship.
The Pirate Gold winner for women’s basketball was Port Angeles’ Millie Long, left, with her basketball coach Alison Crumb, who also was named the NWAC soccer Baden Player of the Year for 2022. Long won four league titles and an NWAC title for Peninsula College. (Peninsula College)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: I’ve never seen anyone quite like Millie Long

It’s been an amazing six seasons watching Port Angeles’ Millie Long grow. She grew physically and as a person and is off for her next… Continue reading

The Pirate Gold winner for women’s basketball was Port Angeles’ Millie Long, left, with her basketball coach Alison Crumb, who also was named the NWAC soccer Baden Player of the Year for 2022. Long won four league titles and an NWAC title for Peninsula College. (Peninsula College)
Millie Long was an all-North and all-NWAC performer in both soccer and basketball for the Peninsula Pirates. This follows a hugely successful career at Port Angeles High School in soccer, basketball and track. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PENINSULA COLLEGE: Millie Long’s legacy will endure

You could pretty much label her the Bo Jackson of Port Angeles and Peninsula College. Former Pirate and Roughrider Millie Long is… Continue reading

Millie Long was an all-North and all-NWAC performer in both soccer and basketball for the Peninsula Pirates. This follows a hugely successful career at Port Angeles High School in soccer, basketball and track. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)