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Cameron Colfax of the Port Angeles 12s fires to home plate against the Federal Way Outlaws at the Dick Brown Memorial Baseball Tournament held this weekend at Lincoln Park. He struck out the side. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles teams place at Dick Brown baseball tournament

The PA 10s and PA 11s both finished second in their respective divisions during the 23rd annual Dick Brown Memorial Youth Baseball… Continue reading

Cameron Colfax of the Port Angeles 12s fires to home plate against the Federal Way Outlaws at the Dick Brown Memorial Baseball Tournament held this weekend at Lincoln Park. He struck out the side. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Lefties' Nick Oakley rounds third base Sunday at Civic Field on his way to score on a double by Nathan Chong. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

LEFTIES: Port Angeles loses in dramatic 11-inning see-saw game (Updated)

The Port Angeles Lefties took the Yakima Pippins to 11 innings Sunday in a wild back-and-forth affair, but ultimately went down 11-9.… Continue reading

The Lefties' Nick Oakley rounds third base Sunday at Civic Field on his way to score on a double by Nathan Chong. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: BMX state, gold cup qualifiers this weekend

Friday through Sunday will be state and gold cup BMX qualifiers at the Lincoln Park BMX Track, the biggest… Continue reading

Photo by Sam Nugent Competitors jockey for position in the Extreme Slug Racing in Joyce this weekend. The event raised a record $801 in donations to Clallam County Fire District No.4. The event is sponsored by Family Kitchen of Joyce, Wilder Auto, Fogtown Coffee and Bedford Sodas. No slugs were harmed and they were released back to the wild after the races.

JOYCE DAZE: Turbo dominates extreme slug races

Crowds cheered as “Turbo the Slug” took the Triple Crown of Joyce Daze Slug Racing, winning all three heats in the annual extreme… Continue reading

Photo by Sam Nugent Competitors jockey for position in the Extreme Slug Racing in Joyce this weekend. The event raised a record $801 in donations to Clallam County Fire District No.4. The event is sponsored by Family Kitchen of Joyce, Wilder Auto, Fogtown Coffee and Bedford Sodas. No slugs were harmed and they were released back to the wild after the races.
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OUTDOORS: Spot shrimp reopens in Marine Area 6 on Wednesday

Recreational spot shrimp will reopen in four Puget Sound marine areas, including most of the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, for a… Continue reading

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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Lefties lead-off batter Nick Oakley hits for a single in the first inning on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

LEFTIES: Yakima hurlers keep Port Angeles at bay

Following a heartbreaking loss in a slugfest to finish their road trip, the Port Angeles Lefties began their final homestand Friday getting… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Lefties lead-off batter Nick Oakley hits for a single in the first inning on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

AREA SPORTS: Free youth football camp Saturday in Sequim

Free Sequim Wolf Pack youth football camps for ages 6-12 will be held at the Sequim High School practice field from 10 a.m.… Continue reading

Kascia Muscutt, a soccer player and Associated Student Body president at Peninsula College, gets a COVID vaccination shot from a Jamestown Health Clinic staffer. (Photo courtesy of Peninsula College)

COLLEGE SPORTS: Most athletes vaccinated, but Peninsula Pirates still face COVID hurdles

Peninsula College athletes will need to either be vaccinated or pass a COVID test before hitting the pitch or hardwood this school… Continue reading

Kascia Muscutt, a soccer player and Associated Student Body president at Peninsula College, gets a COVID vaccination shot from a Jamestown Health Clinic staffer. (Photo courtesy of Peninsula College)

LEFTIES: Port Angeles falls on walk-off single

A pinch-hit triple by Wenatchee’s Collin Villegas tied the score in the bottom of the ninth, and two batters later, Tino Bethancourt’s RBI… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Steelhead season planning underway as state announces steelhead committee

HOPING TO AVOID a repeat of last fall’s bombshell winter steelhead rule change rollout, state fishery managers have drawn back the curtain a bit on… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Seventh inning no heaven for Port Angeles

Wenatchee’s 12-run inning sends Lefties packing

OUTDOORS: King fishery closed off Port Townsend

Still able to target coho and pinks

Austin Fahrenholtz was a two-time state diving champion for Port Angeles High School. He will be inducted into the Port Angeles High School Athletic Hall of Fame during a dinner and ceremony at Civic Field on Aug. 21. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SPORTS: Rider greats set for Port Angeles High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction

Tickets still remain for the Port Angeles High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction dinner, which will be held Aug. 21 at… Continue reading

Austin Fahrenholtz was a two-time state diving champion for Port Angeles High School. He will be inducted into the Port Angeles High School Athletic Hall of Fame during a dinner and ceremony at Civic Field on Aug. 21. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Chinook closed in Marine Area 6

Retention of Chinook salmon was suspended Tuesday in Marine Area 6 (Strait of Juan de Fuca from the Lyre River east to Point… Continue reading

Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News KC Mack of Port Angeles has at least 500 old baseball gloves in his workshed for his business of turning gloves into wallets and other leather items.

BASEBALL: Port Angeles man turns baseball glove passion into thriving business

KC Mack turns antiques into wallets, other leather products

Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News KC Mack of Port Angeles has at least 500 old baseball gloves in his workshed for his business of turning gloves into wallets and other leather items.
Courtesy photo 13-year-old Joey Kang of Port Angeles caught a 28-pound king salmon this week at Freshwater Bay near Eagle's Nest. Kang was fishing with his father James Kang of Port Angeles and reeled in his the giant fish himself.

SALMON FISHING: 13-year-old Port Angeles boy catches 28-pounder

Joey Kang, 13, of Port Angeles caught a 28-pound king salmon this week at Freshwater Bay west of Port Angeles. Kang was fishing with his… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2021
  • Peninsula Daily News 
  • Outdoors
Courtesy photo 13-year-old Joey Kang of Port Angeles caught a 28-pound king salmon this week at Freshwater Bay near Eagle's Nest. Kang was fishing with his father James Kang of Port Angeles and reeled in his the giant fish himself.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Youth soccer signups underway

Port Angeles Youth Soccer Club registration closes on Aug. 15 for the fall season. Registration for U8 through U15 is online on… Continue reading

Courtesy photo Members of the Port Townsend Women's Golf Club and the Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club held their memorial memorial scramble July 27.

GOLF: Port Townsend women’s club hosts memorial scramble

The Port Townsend Women’s Golf Club hosted the Discovery Bay Women’s club for their annual memorial scramble on July 27. The day… Continue reading

Courtesy photo Members of the Port Townsend Women's Golf Club and the Discovery Bay Women's Golf Club held their memorial memorial scramble July 27.
Photo courtesy of Jefferson Parks Parks and Recreation Team Arrow Lumber defeated Team Justice League last week to win the Jefferson County Adult Softball Tournament. Team Sirens took third place and team Barflies-Uptown Pub won the league's team sportsmanship award. Team Arrow Lumber is, from left, front row Christa Holbrook, Mikail Callahan, Jayden Minish, Jason Minish, Jamie Aumock, Mallori Cossell, Ryley Eldridge, Whitney Larson. From left, back row, are Cadian Hendricks, Chad Holbrook, Ryan Riggle, Jadeah Nordberg, Marcus Moug, Adrienne Moug and Joel Aumock.

SOFTBALL: Team Arrow Lumber wins Jefferson County championship

Team Arrow Lumber defeated Team Justice League last week to win the Jefferson County Adult Softball Tournament. Team Sirens took third place and team Barflies-Uptown… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Jefferson Parks Parks and Recreation Team Arrow Lumber defeated Team Justice League last week to win the Jefferson County Adult Softball Tournament. Team Sirens took third place and team Barflies-Uptown Pub won the league's team sportsmanship award. Team Arrow Lumber is, from left, front row Christa Holbrook, Mikail Callahan, Jayden Minish, Jason Minish, Jamie Aumock, Mallori Cossell, Ryley Eldridge, Whitney Larson. From left, back row, are Cadian Hendricks, Chad Holbrook, Ryan Riggle, Jadeah Nordberg, Marcus Moug, Adrienne Moug and Joel Aumock.
A group of Ride the Hurricane riders pass the new entrance station being built on Hurricane Hill Road. Elinor Jones, 9, from Sequim, was one of the youngest riders in the event that climbs 17 miles and 5,242 feet of elevation to the top of Hurricane Ridge. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

RIDE THE HURRICANE: 800 cyclists tackle Hurricane Hill Road

Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News A group of Ride the Hurricane riders pass the new entrance station being built on Hurricane Hill Road. Elinor… Continue reading

  • Aug 2, 2021
  • Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News 
  • Area Sports
A group of Ride the Hurricane riders pass the new entrance station being built on Hurricane Hill Road. Elinor Jones, 9, from Sequim, was one of the youngest riders in the event that climbs 17 miles and 5,242 feet of elevation to the top of Hurricane Ridge. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)