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Neah Bay's Jodell Wimberley runs with the ball against Liberty Bell in the state 1B football championship game. Neah Bay lost 50-12. (Maria Dorsten/for Peninsula Daily News)

STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Neah Bay falters after halftime in loss to Liberty Bell

Tied at half, turnovers sink Red Devils

Neah Bay's Jodell Wimberley runs with the ball against Liberty Bell in the state 1B football championship game. Neah Bay lost 50-12. (Maria Dorsten/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP COLUMN: Today’s the day for Neah Bay

Longtime Forks coach Rick Gooding steps down

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Landin Davis attempts a layup during a game against North Beach last season. Davis is set to start for the Spartans this season.

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Forks looking to grow as Weekes takes reins

Young Spartans looking to push up court

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Landin Davis attempts a layup during a game against North Beach last season. Davis is set to start for the Spartans this season.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Isaiah Shamp, left, goes up and over the head of East Jefferson's Stuart Dow on Thursday night in Port Angeles.

PREPS: Port Angeles shares the wealth in season-opening hoops win over East Jefferson

Rider pinsetters bowl over Bremerton

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Isaiah Shamp, left, goes up and over the head of East Jefferson's Stuart Dow on Thursday night in Port Angeles.

AREA SPORTS: Peninsula College hosts First Federal Pirate Classic

Men’s and Women’s basketball tourney runs through Sunday

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Neah Bay head coach Kane Bachelor instructs his players during the Red Devils' 66-14 state quarterfinal win over Wellpinit. Neah Bay faces Liberty Bell for the 1B state championship at noon Saturday at Mount Tahoma High School.

STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Neah Bay eyes fifth 8-man title

Face Liberty Bell on Saturday in Tacoma

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Neah Bay head coach Kane Bachelor instructs his players during the Red Devils' 66-14 state quarterfinal win over Wellpinit. Neah Bay faces Liberty Bell for the 1B state championship at noon Saturday at Mount Tahoma High School.
Eric Trent/The Chronicle Forks' Kyra Neel (35) hauls in a rebound in a Class 2B District IV playoff game against Rainier last February at Castle Rock High School. Neel returns as a four-year starter for the Forks varsity.

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Talented trio will lead Forks once again

Keira Johnson, Kadie Wood and Kyra Neel all ready to compete

Eric Trent/The Chronicle Forks' Kyra Neel (35) hauls in a rebound in a Class 2B District IV playoff game against Rainier last February at Castle Rock High School. Neel returns as a four-year starter for the Forks varsity.

AREA SPORTS: East Jefferson’s Iris Mattern named Nisqually League Girls Soccer Defensive Player of the Year

All-Nisqually Football team announced

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson's Alyssa Vandenberg drives to the rim while defended by Annie Wright’s Leah Kearns during a December 2021 game played at Port Townsend High School. Vandenberg, a second-team All-Nisqually League selection last season, returns for the Rivals.

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: East Jefferson Rivals make a realization

Added commitment leads to success

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson's Alyssa Vandenberg drives to the rim while defended by Annie Wright’s Leah Kearns during a December 2021 game played at Port Townsend High School. Vandenberg, a second-team All-Nisqually League selection last season, returns for the Rivals.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Tuesday prep games canceled or postponed

Several Tuesday prep basketball games were postponed or canceled because of snow and ice forecast Tuesday night and this morning. Neah Bay… Continue reading

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Goalkeeper Matt Turner of the United States makes aa save during the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

WORLD CUP SOCCER: USA hangs on against Iran to advance

Christian Pulisic gave his body for his country, scoring the goal that advanced the United States in the World Cup while crashing… Continue reading

Goalkeeper Matt Turner of the United States makes aa save during the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Maria Dorsten/for Peninsula Daily News Neah Bay quarterback Julian Carrick is facemasked by a Liberty Christian defender on one of his big runs Saturday in the state 1B semifinals held at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Carrick scored six touchdowns as Neah Bay won 82-24. The Red Devils will face Liberty Bell next week in the championship game.

STATE 1B FOOTBALL SEMIFINAL: Neah Bay crushes Liberty Christian

Red Devils will face Liberty Bell in championship tilt

Maria Dorsten/for Peninsula Daily News Neah Bay quarterback Julian Carrick is facemasked by a Liberty Christian defender on one of his big runs Saturday in the state 1B semifinals held at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. Carrick scored six touchdowns as Neah Bay won 82-24. The Red Devils will face Liberty Bell next week in the championship game.
Kaeden Butterfield, Neah Bay football

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaeden Butterfield, Neah Bay football

The duo of Julian Carrick and Jodell Wimberley got all the headlines in Neah Bay’s 82-24 state 1B semifinal football victory over Liberty Christian. And… Continue reading

Kaeden Butterfield, Neah Bay football
Peninsula College Pirates

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men sweep at Skagit tournament

Pirates win three games by double digits

Peninsula College Pirates
Photo courtesy of Run the Peninsula Runners cross the finish line in the December 2021 Jamestown S'Klallam 5K/10K held in Blyn.

OUTDOORS RECREATION: Jamestown S’Klallam Run to light up the night

The fifth and final race in the Run the Peninsula Series will take place on the Olympic Discovery Trail between Blyn and Sequim… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Run the Peninsula Runners cross the finish line in the December 2021 Jamestown S'Klallam 5K/10K held in Blyn.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: First Fed Pirate Classic sets schedule of games

The First Fed Pirate Classic will be held Friday through Sunday at the Peninsula College gym. Day passes are $7 for adults,… Continue reading

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Washington won 51-33. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

APPLE CUP: Huskies outlast the Cougars in wide-open game

Washington 700 yards of offense in 51-33 victory

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. Washington won 51-33. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Neah Bay football returns to prominence

Other than navigating a treacherous icy stretch of highway between the Elwha River and Lake Crescent, I really enjoyed going out to Forks last weekend… Continue reading

APPLE CUP PREVIEW: Huskies looking for payback after 2021 Cougars game

APPLE CUP: Huskies looking for payback

Courtesy photo The Queen of Angels boys basketball season has gotten off to a 2-1 start this season with wins over Stevens Middle School and Clallam Bay.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Queen of Angeles returns to hosting hoops

After trailing by six points at halftime, the Queen of Angels boys basketball team went on to beat Stevens Middle School 44-30… Continue reading

Courtesy photo The Queen of Angels boys basketball season has gotten off to a 2-1 start this season with wins over Stevens Middle School and Clallam Bay.