The Sequim boys golf team earned a 19-stroke victory in the Olympic League Boys Golf Championships held Monday at Kitsap Golf & Country Club. Sequim's Ben Sweet (kneeling) won the individual league title by one stroke over teammate Dominic Riccobene, far left. The Wolves also finished the Olympic League regular season with an undefeated record. Team members are, from left, Riccobene, Cole Smithson, Coach Sean O’Mera, Lars Wiker, Pryce Glasser, Zackary Thompson and Sweet.

PREP GOLF: Sequim boys, Port Angeles girls win Olympic League championships

Wolves’ Sweet, Smithson, Riccobene and Wagner qualify for state

The Sequim boys golf team earned a 19-stroke victory in the Olympic League Boys Golf Championships held Monday at Kitsap Golf & Country Club. Sequim's Ben Sweet (kneeling) won the individual league title by one stroke over teammate Dominic Riccobene, far left. The Wolves also finished the Olympic League regular season with an undefeated record. Team members are, from left, Riccobene, Cole Smithson, Coach Sean O’Mera, Lars Wiker, Pryce Glasser, Zackary Thompson and Sweet.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: West End squad pulls off upset

Forks FC upset previously unbeaten Pura Vida 2-1 Sunday, tightening the race to the Peninsula Soccer League playoffs. Oscar Gonzalez Sr. and… Continue reading

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Peninsula baserunner Payton Knowles, center, gets chased by Port Angeles shortstop Michael Soule as second baseman Colton Romero looks on after Knowles was caught in a rundown between second and third and eventually tagged out in the first inning on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
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Peninsula baserunner Payton Knowles, center, gets chased by Port Angeles shortstop Michael Soule as second baseman Colton Romero looks on after Knowles was caught in a rundown between second and third and eventually tagged out in the first inning on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Forks pitcher Logan Olson releases a pitch against Adna in the District 4 quarterfinals at Shelton High School on Saturday. (Alec Dietz/The Chronicle)

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks baseball walks it off in playoff opener

Port Angeles baseball to host playoff game Tuesday

Forks pitcher Logan Olson releases a pitch against Adna in the District 4 quarterfinals at Shelton High School on Saturday. (Alec Dietz/The Chronicle)
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Titus White of Crescent makes his run up in the javelin competition during Friday's North Olympic League championships at Crescent School in Joyce.

TRACK AND FIELD: Neah Bay, Crescent go toe-to-toe

The Neah Bay boys and girls edged Crescent in the North Olympic 1B track and field championships held in Crescent on Friday. The… Continue reading

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Titus White of Crescent makes his run up in the javelin competition during Friday's North Olympic League championships at Crescent School in Joyce.

OUTDOORS: Statement win for Sounders, cup hopes

The size and scope of the biggest win in Sounders FC franchise history/the entire 25-plus year existence of Major League Soccer is even more impressive… Continue reading

Rival catcher Cash Holmes tags out Charles Wright’s Nico Rose as he was trying to score a run in the 2nd game of a Wednesday double-header played in Chimacum.

PREP BASEBALL: East Jefferson rallies to earn Senior Night sweep

Thornton throws gem, Glanz tracks down gapper and Rivals rally in game 2

Rival catcher Cash Holmes tags out Charles Wright’s Nico Rose as he was trying to score a run in the 2nd game of a Wednesday double-header played in Chimacum.
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Lefties shortstop Nick Oakley makes a throw to first on Thuirsday night in Port Angeles. July 22, 2021

LEFTIES: Host families needed with first pitch set May 27

It’s getting late in the count to find homes for the boys of summer. With first pitch set for Friday, May 27,… Continue reading

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Lefties shortstop Nick Oakley makes a throw to first on Thuirsday night in Port Angeles. July 22, 2021
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Forks centerfielder Keira Johnson hustles to cover second base tagging out a Chief Leschi. Looking on is second baseman Nicole Winger. The Spartans won a doubleheader by the scores of 28-0 and 17-0.

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles, Forks baseball sweep

Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks softball all win

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Forks centerfielder Keira Johnson hustles to cover second base tagging out a Chief Leschi. Looking on is second baseman Nicole Winger. The Spartans won a doubleheader by the scores of 28-0 and 17-0.
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Port Angeles' Jacob Miller, right, heads off Bremerton's Diego Clemen on Tuesday night at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.

PREP SOCCER: Roughriders can’t break through, have final chance against Lindbergh

The Port Angeles boys soccer team’s district playoff hopes are still alive despite a 3-0 loss to Bremerton on senior night Tuesday… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Jacob Miller, right, heads off Bremerton's Diego Clemen on Tuesday night at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Lincoln Park BMX to host Gold Cup finals

Lincoln Park BMX and the Port Angeles Parks and Rec Department announced this week that they will be hosting the USA BMX… Continue reading

With teammate Hunter Robinson (13) looking on, Port Angeles' Colton Romero slides safely into home ahead of the tag of Sequim pitcher Connor Bear in Sequim on Monday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles baseball wins behind 1-hitter; Sequim golf wins by 41 strokes

The Port Angeles baseball team pulled into a tie for a playoff berth, getting a one-hitter from Kole Acker and a big game… Continue reading

With teammate Hunter Robinson (13) looking on, Port Angeles' Colton Romero slides safely into home ahead of the tag of Sequim pitcher Connor Bear in Sequim on Monday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Tusker Behrenfeld, East Jefferson track and field

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Tucker Behrenfeld, East Jefferson track and field

East Jefferson’s Tusker Behrenfeld has a breathtaking array of skills, ranging from sublime to brute strength. Not only is he a talented violinist, Behrenfeld has… Continue reading

Tusker Behrenfeld, East Jefferson track and field

GYMNASTICS: Klahhane athletes medal at regionals

Klahhane gymnasts won a number of medals at the Region 2 Xcel Gymnastics Championships held from Friday to Sunday at the Evergreen State… Continue reading

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Sequim’s Riley Pyeatt leads the field in the 800 meters at the Gear Up Eason Invitational held in Snohomish on April 23.

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Spring sports entering the home stretch

It’s hard to believe that the regular spring season for some Olympic Peninsula sports ends as early as today. This prep season has gone by… Continue reading

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Sequim’s Riley Pyeatt leads the field in the 800 meters at the Gear Up Eason Invitational held in Snohomish on April 23.
Sequim Wolves.

SHELTON TRACK AND FIELD INVITE: (Updated) Local athletes establish top times in the state

Sequim’s Pyeatt, girls 4x400 relay team No. 1 in the state

Sequim Wolves.
East Jefferson Rivals.

PREP ROUNDUP: East Jefferson baseball sweeps pair from Seattle Christian

Forks soccer shuts out Eatonville in crucial win

East Jefferson Rivals.
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Port Angeles first baseman Ezra Townsend, right, attempts to catch North Kitsap baserunner Zach Edwards off the bag during Wednesday's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP BASEBALL: Riders’ bats go silent against NK

A young Port Angeles Roughriders team has improved during the season, but it found out it still has a ways to go… Continue reading

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Port Angeles first baseman Ezra Townsend, right, attempts to catch North Kitsap baserunner Zach Edwards off the bag during Wednesday's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.

BOYS SOCCER: Late goal sinks Roughriders on the road

East Jefferson plays well in split