Los Angeles Rams free safety Taylor Rapp (24), a former Washington Husky, intercepts a pass intended to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) during an NFL football game Tuesday  in Inglewood, Calif. (Kyusung Gong/The Associated Press)

SEAHAWKS: Seattle gets a Kuppful in 20-10 loss to Rams

After a week of COVID-19 chaos, the Los Angeles Rams went into their rescheduled showdown against Seattle with no full practices and… Continue reading

  • Dec 22, 2021
  • By Greg Beacham The Associated Press
Los Angeles Rams free safety Taylor Rapp (24), a former Washington Husky, intercepts a pass intended to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) during an NFL football game Tuesday  in Inglewood, Calif. (Kyusung Gong/The Associated Press)
Clark College Athletics
Clark College's Liam Clark, right, a 2019 Port Angeles High School graduate, is faring well in his sophomore season with the Penguins. Clark is averaging 10.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Former Roughrider Clark starring in college for the Penguins

In his sophomore season, Liam Clark has been a productive Penguin for the Clark College men’s basketball team. Clark, a 2019 Port Angeles… Continue reading

Clark College Athletics
Clark College's Liam Clark, right, a 2019 Port Angeles High School graduate, is faring well in his sophomore season with the Penguins. Clark is averaging 10.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season.
Forks' Jake Weakley, left, and Matthew Montes have won their weight divisions at three straight tournaments through December.

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Jake Weakley, Matthew Montes, Forks wrestling

Forks’ Jake Weakley and Matthew Montes have been absolutely dominant for the Spartans wrestling team so far this season. Weakley won his 160-pound weight division… Continue reading

Forks' Jake Weakley, left, and Matthew Montes have won their weight divisions at three straight tournaments through December.
Port Angeles' Lily Halberg was named to the honorable mention all-state team by the Washington State Volleyball Coaches' Association. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Roughriders’ Lily Halberg makes all-state in volleyball

Port Angeles’ Lily Halberg was named as an honorable mention on the Washington State Volleyball Coaches’ Association All-State teams. Halberg was named to… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Lily Halberg was named to the honorable mention all-state team by the Washington State Volleyball Coaches' Association. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Kraken cancels today’s game as COVID cases rise

The latest wave of coronavirus-related shutdowns across the NHL has closed 10 teams’ facilities and left just eight games on the schedule before the holiday… Continue reading

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 13 in Glendale, Ariz. Kupp is from Yakima, played at Eastern Washington and his family has ties to both the University of Washington and Pacific Lutheran. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kupp’s NW ties run deep

Starred at Yakima and EWU, father played at PLU

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 13 in Glendale, Ariz. Kupp is from Yakima, played at Eastern Washington and his family has ties to both the University of Washington and Pacific Lutheran. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Pirates comeback comes up just short

The Peninsula College men’s basketball team lost its finale at the Yakima Valley Tournament, dropping a 77-66 game to Yakima on Saturday. The… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Roughriders learn from tough 4A foes

The Port Angeles boys basketball team, playing without starters John Vaara and Xander Maestas, weren’t able to keep up with 4A Tahoma… Continue reading

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Forks individual champions Saturday at the Pat Alexander Tournament in Tumwater include from left, Matthew Montes (106 pounds), Sloan Tumaua (220 pounds), Asst. Coach Daniel Frishkorn, Hayden Queen (182 pounds) and Jake Weakley (160 pounds).

PREP WRESTLING: Forks second at Pat Alexander meet in Tumwater

Going up against mostly 2A, 3A and 4A schools, the 2B Forks wrestling squad came in second at the Pat Alexander Invitational. Forks… Continue reading

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Forks individual champions Saturday at the Pat Alexander Tournament in Tumwater include from left, Matthew Montes (106 pounds), Sloan Tumaua (220 pounds), Asst. Coach Daniel Frishkorn, Hayden Queen (182 pounds) and Jake Weakley (160 pounds).
Peninsula Pirates

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula women win three straight; Long averages 23.3 a game

The Peninsula College women won three straight games this week at the South Puget Sound Crossover tournament, with big contributions in all three… Continue reading

Peninsula Pirates

COVID-19: Testing increased for winter prep sports

The state Department of Health has updated COVID-19 safety requirements for high contact indoor sports after the discovery of a multi-county outbreak traced… Continue reading

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East Jefferson’s Lonnie Kenney breaks for the basket as Seattle Christian’s Hayden Hochhalter tries to break up the play during action Friday night in Chimacum.

PREP HOOPS ROUNDUP: Riders come up just short against 4A foes

East Jefferson falls to Seattle Christian

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East Jefferson’s Lonnie Kenney breaks for the basket as Seattle Christian’s Hayden Hochhalter tries to break up the play during action Friday night in Chimacum.
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The Port Angeles/Sequim/Crescent gymnastics team competed in its first meet of the year Friday at Bainbridge Island. From left are Maddie Adams, Lum Fu, Kathryn Jones, Faith Carr, Ellie Turner (Sequim), Aubrie Scott (Crescent), Jessamyn Schindler, Mei-Ying Harper-Smith and Susannah Sharp (Sequim).

PREP ROUNDUP: PA swimmers rule Klahowya; gymnasts begin season

The Roughriders claimed 11 of 12 events to sink the Eagles in their home opener at William Shore Memorial Pool. “The first-place… Continue reading

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The Port Angeles/Sequim/Crescent gymnastics team competed in its first meet of the year Friday at Bainbridge Island. From left are Maddie Adams, Lum Fu, Kathryn Jones, Faith Carr, Ellie Turner (Sequim), Aubrie Scott (Crescent), Jessamyn Schindler, Mei-Ying Harper-Smith and Susannah Sharp (Sequim).
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Port Angeles' Anna Petty, center, pulls down a rebound surrounded by Bainbridge's Macy Kingrey, left, and Grace Colburn, right, on Thursday at Port Angeles High School.

PREP BASKETBALL: Port Angeles girls hold Bainbridge to 18 percent shooting in 53-26 win

The Port Angeles girls basketball team got off to an 0-2 start against 3A and 4A teams but has now won four… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Anna Petty, center, pulls down a rebound surrounded by Bainbridge's Macy Kingrey, left, and Grace Colburn, right, on Thursday at Port Angeles High School.
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Forks' Riley Pursley (1), along with his Spartans teammates ran into Ilwaco's tough defense in a 58-38 loss to the Fishermen at home Wednesday. Pursley had 19 points in his season debut.

PREP ROUNDUP: Ilwaco reels in Forks in boys hoops

East Jefferson pins down wrestling victories

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Forks' Riley Pursley (1), along with his Spartans teammates ran into Ilwaco's tough defense in a 58-38 loss to the Fishermen at home Wednesday. Pursley had 19 points in his season debut.

OUTDOORS: Region 6 open house provides information

Three petitions exist to reverse bear hunt decision

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: PA girls dominate the boards in win

The Port Angeles girls basketball team denied Olympic opportunities with numerous steals and created more chances for themselves offensively with a strong… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (20) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

Seahawks in for a Penny

Seattle’s backup RB making most of his opportunity

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (20) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)

WRESTLING: Dec. 4 tournaments linked to 85-plus COVID cases

State officials may alter guidance, area teams not in attendance at four events