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PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Port Angeles boys soccer rallies before last-second heartbreak

Roughriders’ girls tennis opens with win

Port Angeles’ Jack Gladfelter finished fifth at the Northwest Region Cross Country championships, as the Roughrider boys ran to a regional title. (Rodger Johnson/Port Angeles Cross Country)

PREPS: Fall sports flew past; here’s a look back at what happened

The “fall” prep sports season, which began in earnest in late winter and wrapped with culminating contests after the vernal equinox last Saturday, is now… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Jack Gladfelter finished fifth at the Northwest Region Cross Country championships, as the Roughrider boys ran to a regional title. (Rodger Johnson/Port Angeles Cross Country)
Port Angeles' Landon Seibel rounds second past East Jefferson's Ryan Popp after Seibel hamnered a bases loaded homer in the third inning on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP BASEBALL: Riders toss no-hitter by committee in season-opening win over East Jefferson

Seibel hits grand slam; Vaara adds solo HR, RBI double

Port Angeles' Landon Seibel rounds second past East Jefferson's Ryan Popp after Seibel hamnered a bases loaded homer in the third inning on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Photo courtesy of Colton McCoy Port Angeles amputee Dana Lawson is a survivor of multiple bouts of cancer and domestic violence. She plans to compete in the North Olympic Discovery Marathon in June to raise awareness for her group Unbounded Horizons, which helps domestic violence survivors heal through nature.

NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON: PA amputee, cancer survivor to compete

Dana Lawson looks to raise awareness for domestic violence survivors

Photo courtesy of Colton McCoy Port Angeles amputee Dana Lawson is a survivor of multiple bouts of cancer and domestic violence. She plans to compete in the North Olympic Discovery Marathon in June to raise awareness for her group Unbounded Horizons, which helps domestic violence survivors heal through nature.
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Teagan Clark slides safely into third base while North Kitsap's Allison Dvorak fields the throw from the catcher during the Roughriders' 5-4 walk-off win Monday at Dry Creek Elementary School.

PREP SOFTBALL: Roughriders rally past North Kitsap in last at-bat

Cargo-Acosta 3-run homer ties it; Worthington’s walk-off RBI single wins it

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Teagan Clark slides safely into third base while North Kitsap's Allison Dvorak fields the throw from the catcher during the Roughriders' 5-4 walk-off win Monday at Dry Creek Elementary School.
Port Angeles Roughriders finish the 3,000-meter race at the Roughriders track and field jamboree Saturday with Klahowya. From left are Langdon Larson, Port Angeles (10:12.94), Maxwell Baeder, Port Angeles (10:12.85) and Evan Hagle, Klahowya (10:19.75). (Photo courtesy of Loren Larson)

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim spikers end season on winning note; PA track holds jamboree

The Sequim volleyball team capped off a successful 10-3 season with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-20) win this weekend over 3A Central Kitsap.… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders finish the 3,000-meter race at the Roughriders track and field jamboree Saturday with Klahowya. From left are Langdon Larson, Port Angeles (10:12.94), Maxwell Baeder, Port Angeles (10:12.85) and Evan Hagle, Klahowya (10:19.75). (Photo courtesy of Loren Larson)
Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) shoots under Oklahoma guard Elijah Harkless (24) in the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

NCAA TOURNAMENT: Gonzaga gets past Sooners to advance to Sweet 16

Oregon, Oregon State also in Sweet 16

  • Mar 22, 2021
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press
Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) shoots under Oklahoma guard Elijah Harkless (24) in the second half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Monday, March 22, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Lonnie Kenney (49) watches as teammate Logan Massie (34) pivots around Cascade Christian’s Ryan Hersey to pick up yardage in a game played in Chimacum on Saturday.

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: EJ defense stout; Forks wins wild finale; Quilcene claims Sea-Tac 1B title

The East Jefferson football team went up against a powerhouse squad from Cascade Christian that has handled Chimacum and Port Townsend both pretty… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Lonnie Kenney (49) watches as teammate Logan Massie (34) pivots around Cascade Christian’s Ryan Hersey to pick up yardage in a game played in Chimacum on Saturday.
Photo courtesy of Forks cross country

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks’ Johnson fifth at district cross country; EJ track begins season

Forks freshman Keira Johnson finished fifth at the 2B District 4 Cross Country meet held Saturday at Rainier High School. Runners from 17… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Forks cross country
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Taig Wiker dives for yardage during the Wolves' 38-22 win over Central Kitsap.

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim powers past Class 3A Central Kitsap

Seniors step up for Wolves

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Taig Wiker dives for yardage during the Wolves' 38-22 win over Central Kitsap.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Registration open for Babe Ruth Baseball

Registration is underway for players ages 13 through 15 for the upcoming Olympic Junior Babe Ruth baseball… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Elwha River fishing moratorium extended

A year-long extension to the now 10-year old moratorium on commercial and recreation fishing on the Elwha River and its tributaries through… Continue reading

PREP ROUNDUP: PA girls soccer hangs tight with Central Kitsap

Port Angeles was up for the task against Class 3A powerhouse Central Kitsap, but the Roughriders were unable to come away with a… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Kelp health stable in western Strait, off coast

Puget Sound forests declining

Napavine's Grace Gall (4) attempts to block a hit by Forks' Katie Wood on Wednesday evening in Forks, where the Tigers defeated the Spartans 3-0 in the Class 2B Southwest District Volleyball Tournament. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks spikers fall in district tournament

Port Angeles and Sequim earn sweeps

Napavine's Grace Gall (4) attempts to block a hit by Forks' Katie Wood on Wednesday evening in Forks, where the Tigers defeated the Spartans 3-0 in the Class 2B Southwest District Volleyball Tournament. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
East Jefferson’s Aurin Asbell (12) takes a blow for the team by blocking a penalty kick from from the foot of Kingston’s Olivia Russell during a game at Port Townsend’s Memorial Field on Tuesday. Stand with Aurin are Leah Harrison, (1) and Iris Mattern (11) during a game in Port Townsend on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS SOCCER: East Jefferson salutes seniors; Port Angeles girls rally past Klahowya

Roughriders earn North Division crown

East Jefferson’s Aurin Asbell (12) takes a blow for the team by blocking a penalty kick from from the foot of Kingston’s Olivia Russell during a game at Port Townsend’s Memorial Field on Tuesday. Stand with Aurin are Leah Harrison, (1) and Iris Mattern (11) during a game in Port Townsend on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Olympic’s Alexis Valenzuela, left, and Sequim’s Abigail Schroeder chase after a loose ball during Tuesday night’s match at Sequim High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS SOCCER: Sequim closes season on a high note

Wolves preserve shutout victory over Olympic

Olympic’s Alexis Valenzuela, left, and Sequim’s Abigail Schroeder chase after a loose ball during Tuesday night’s match at Sequim High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' John Vaara, right, looks out from the key as Fife's Ivan Gonzalez-Cortez, left, and Kevin Williams defend the lane on Thursday night in Port Angeles.

PREP SPORTS: Coaches, players prepare for Phase 3

There will be hoops, grappling in the spring

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' John Vaara, right, looks out from the key as Fife's Ivan Gonzalez-Cortez, left, and Kevin Williams defend the lane on Thursday night in Port Angeles.

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim soccer wins in overtime on James goal

The Sequim soccer team got a golden goal winner in overtime from Natayla James to beat Kingston 2-1 this weekend. The win snapped… Continue reading

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs holds his tournament most outstanding player award after Gonzaga defeated BYU in an NCAA college basketball game in the West Coast Conference men's final, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Unbeaten Zags look to finish perfect

No. 1 overall seed begins play Saturday

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs holds his tournament most outstanding player award after Gonzaga defeated BYU in an NCAA college basketball game in the West Coast Conference men's final, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)