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Sequim Wolves and Port Angeles Roughriders.

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim softball wins big again; Port Angeles baseball nipped 3-2 by Olympic

The Sequim softball squad continued its hot streak with a commanding 11-4 road win over 3A Bainbridge on Monday. Lainy Vig pitched the… Continue reading

Sequim Wolves and Port Angeles Roughriders.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula women cancel three games due to COVID-19 protocols

The Peninsula College women’s basketball team has canceled its next three games due to positive COVID-19 test(s). Peninsula College announced the cancellations… Continue reading

Stanford players celebrate on the River Walk after defeating Arizona 54-53 in the championship game of the women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

NCAA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Stanford wins title for all the Cardinal teams that couldn’t

Elite program breaks through after 29 years

Stanford players celebrate on the River Walk after defeating Arizona 54-53 in the championship game of the women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Pierre LaBossiere

PIERRE LABOSSIERE: Reasons for eternal hope this springtime

we have your usual spring prep sports such as baseball and softball, college… Continue reading

Pierre LaBossiere
Western Washington University Sequim native Sarah Shea, now golfing for Western Washington University, was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Women's Golfer of the week Monday.

SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim’s Sarah Shea named GNAC Women’s Golfer of the Week

Western Washington University sophomore Sarah Shea, a Sequim High School alumna, has been selected as… Continue reading

Western Washington University Sequim native Sarah Shea, now golfing for Western Washington University, was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Women's Golfer of the week Monday.
Gonzaga forward Drew Timme loses control of the ball in front of Baylor guard MaCio Teague (31) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP: Gonzaga shocked by Baylor in 86-70 loss

Heck, everyone’s entitled to an off night. But that beatdown Baylor put on undefeated Gonzaga with the national title on the line —… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2021
  • By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer
Gonzaga forward Drew Timme loses control of the ball in front of Baylor guard MaCio Teague (31) during the first half of the championship game in the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 5, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Stanford players celebrate with the trophy after the championship game against Arizona in the women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Stanford won 54-53. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

NCAA WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: Stanford wins first title since 1992

Tara VanDerveer hugged each of her Stanford players as they climbed the ladder to cut down… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2021
  • By Doug Feinberg The Associated Press
Stanford players celebrate with the trophy after the championship game against Arizona in the women's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Stanford won 54-53. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula College men, women fall to Everett in home opener

The Peninsula College basketball men held a seven-point lead halfway through the second half in their home opener against Everett but the… Continue reading

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Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Gage Berry puts the shot a personal best of 35 feet, 7 inches during a meet Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School against the Klahowya Eagles. Gage finished second to teammate Anson Jones, who went 37-41/2.

PREP ROUNDUP: East Jefferson track outduels Klahowya; Sequim softball, soccer win

East Jefferson track and field athletes dominated the field events as the boys and girls teams beat Klahowya in a dual meet… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Gage Berry puts the shot a personal best of 35 feet, 7 inches during a meet Saturday at Blue Heron Middle School against the Klahowya Eagles. Gage finished second to teammate Anson Jones, who went 37-41/2.
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) celebrates making the game winning basket against UCLA during overtime in a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Gonzaga won 93-90. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NCAA MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP: It’s Gonzaga vs. Baylor for all the marbles

Baylor made a mockery of the first Final Four game, stifling Houston for a chance at the program’s first national title. Then Gonzaga… Continue reading

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) celebrates making the game winning basket against UCLA during overtime in a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Gonzaga won 93-90. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Dayton Williams, left, chases a loose ball against Klahowya players, from left, Zachary Sullivan, Oscar Peterson and Colin Swenland on Saturday at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles.

PREP SOCCER: Port Angeles’ Dayton Williams pours in four second-half goals to lift Riders past Klahowya

A-level quality goals from Riders’ sophomore

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Dayton Williams, left, chases a loose ball against Klahowya players, from left, Zachary Sullivan, Oscar Peterson and Colin Swenland on Saturday at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles.
Spartan Elizabeth Soto steals second during the second game of a double header won by Forks 6 to 0. Covering is Ilwaco short stop Justyce Patana. (Photo by Lonnie Archibald.)

PREP SOFTBALL, BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Spartan girls begin season with pair of sweeps; Forks baseball 3-0

A young group of Forks Spartans is taking the Class 2B Pacific League by storm after two doubleheader softball sweeps this week. Forks… Continue reading

Spartan Elizabeth Soto steals second during the second game of a double header won by Forks 6 to 0. Covering is Ilwaco short stop Justyce Patana. (Photo by Lonnie Archibald.)
The Peninsula College women's basketball team and coaching staff celebrated the letter of intent signing by Port Angeles senior Madison Cooke, seated center, Friday.

PENINSULA COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Port Angeles’ Cooke the newest Pirate

Port Angeles senior Madison Cooke has made the transition from a Pirate Pal to a Pirate Player, signing a letter of intent… Continue reading

The Peninsula College women's basketball team and coaching staff celebrated the letter of intent signing by Port Angeles senior Madison Cooke, seated center, Friday.
Eli Gish

SPORTS BRIEFS: All-league Olympic 2A volleyball team named; Sequim’s Gish WIAA Athlete of the Week

Sequim, Port Angeles and East Jefferson players are well represented on the Olympic League North Division all-league squad. Three Wolves players and… Continue reading

Eli Gish

TRACK AND FIELD: Spartans Steffan, Doyle win five events; Forks girls’ relays win two

The Forks boys — led by five first-place finishes from Skyler Steffen and Ashton Doyle — and the girls dominated a six-team Pacific… Continue reading

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) celebrates making the game winning basket against UCLA during overtime in a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Gonzaga won 93-90. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

FINAL FOUR: Gonzaga beats UCLA 93-90 in OT on Suggs’ miracle half-court shot

The shot by Jalen Suggs — perfect! The Gonzaga freshman banked in a shot at the buzzer from near the half-court logo Saturday… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2021
  • By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) celebrates making the game winning basket against UCLA during overtime in a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Gonzaga won 93-90. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles lead-off batter Wyatt Hall, right, arrives at second ahead of the tag from the Olympic second baseman after Hall doubled in the first inning at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP BASEBALL: Port Angeles pitchers combine on one-hitter vs. Olympic

Watkins, Hall shut down Trojans

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles lead-off batter Wyatt Hall, right, arrives at second ahead of the tag from the Olympic second baseman after Hall doubled in the first inning at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim sweeps golf matches with Port Angeles

Sequim, East Jefferson and Port Angeles all win girls tennis matches

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Port Angeles takes down Bainbridge in hardball; Riders softball rallies past Bremerton

A strong start thanks to opening-inning RBI doubles by John Vaara and Jacob Felton and a solid defensive finish led the Port Angeles… Continue reading

Peninsula’s Jaylin Reed looks to get off a shot while heavily defended by Skagit Valley during the Pirates’ 71-68 OT loss to the Cardinals. (Rick Ross/Peninsula College)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men, women fall in openers

Pirate men force overtime against tough Skagit Valley

Peninsula’s Jaylin Reed looks to get off a shot while heavily defended by Skagit Valley during the Pirates’ 71-68 OT loss to the Cardinals. (Rick Ross/Peninsula College)