WILDER BASEBALL: Young walks off, pitches shutout in doubleheader sweep

WILDER BASEBALL: Young walks off, pitches shutout in doubleheader sweep

Johnnie Young had himself a day to remember for the Wilder Baseball Club. Young had a walk-off hit in the bottom of… Continue reading

WILDER BASEBALL: Young walks off, pitches shutout in doubleheader sweep
Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Jefferson County Parks and Recreation’s Summer Basketball Camp was held at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend earlier this month. About 70 campers ages 5-13 worked on dribbling, shooting, passing and other basics while instructed by 15 camp counselors. A tournament wrapped the week.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Roughriders host boys hoops camp

The Port Angeles boys basketball program’s youth basketball camp for boys entering third through eighth grade will… Continue reading

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Jefferson County Parks and Recreation’s Summer Basketball Camp was held at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend earlier this month. About 70 campers ages 5-13 worked on dribbling, shooting, passing and other basics while instructed by 15 camp counselors. A tournament wrapped the week.

GOLF: Sixkiller Tournament ready to go

There is PLENTY of links action here on the North Olympic Peninsula in the form of a number of benefit tournaments, and on television this… Continue reading

WCL ALL-STAR GAME: Lefties host league’s best Tuesday night

WCL ALL-STAR GAME: Lefties host league’s best Tuesday night

There’s pretty good odds spectators will get a glimpse of a future Major Leaguer while attending tonight’s West Coast League All-Star Game… Continue reading

WCL ALL-STAR GAME: Lefties host league’s best Tuesday night
MOUNTAIN BIKING: Local riders win at Stevens Pass NW Cup

MOUNTAIN BIKING: Local riders win at Stevens Pass NW Cup

Several Port Angeles mountain bikers placed in the fifth installment of the Northwest Cup held last weekend at Stevens Pass Ski Area.… Continue reading

MOUNTAIN BIKING: Local riders win at Stevens Pass NW Cup
Sandi Gunn of Sequim and Yen Chen of Port Angeles won pickleball gold at the Bremerton West Sound Senior Games held Friday and Saturday in the 65-69 women’s doubles. Gunn also won gold with Forrest Franz of Sequim in the 65-69 mixed doubles while Chen won Silver with Richard Reed of Port Angeles in the 60-64 mixed doubles.

SPORTS BRIEF: Port Angeles, Sequim pickleballers win gold

Several Port Angeles and Sequim Pickleballers won their divisions at the Bremerton West Sound Senior Games Friday and Saturday. Forrest Franz and Sandi… Continue reading

Sandi Gunn of Sequim and Yen Chen of Port Angeles won pickleball gold at the Bremerton West Sound Senior Games held Friday and Saturday in the 65-69 women’s doubles. Gunn also won gold with Forrest Franz of Sequim in the 65-69 mixed doubles while Chen won Silver with Richard Reed of Port Angeles in the 60-64 mixed doubles.

WCL ALL-STAR GAME: Neyer’s latest book delves into power, advanced stats

West Coast League Commissioner Rob Neyer’s seventh book, Power Ball Anatomy of a Modern Game uses a Sept. 8, 2017 game between… Continue reading

WCL ALL-STAR GAME: Commissioner Rob Neyer once an outsider, now the ultimate insider

WCL ALL-STAR GAME: Commissioner Rob Neyer once an outsider, now the ultimate insider

Attempting to avoid a public speaking engagement nearly cost Rob Neyer a shot at becoming the West Coast League commissioner. Installed in… Continue reading

WCL ALL-STAR GAME: Commissioner Rob Neyer once an outsider, now the ultimate insider
WCL ALL-STAR GAME: Baseballs will be bobbing in the harbor for home run derby Monday

WCL ALL-STAR GAME: Baseballs will be bobbing in the harbor for home run derby Monday

Port Angeles manager Darren Westergard has said Lefties’ home run derby representative “Downtown” Ron Brown possesses enough power to hit a baseball… Continue reading

WCL ALL-STAR GAME: Baseballs will be bobbing in the harbor for home run derby Monday
WILDER: Wilder Senior splits doubleheader

WILDER: Wilder Senior splits doubleheader

The Wilder baseball club split a pair with the Skagit Sox on the weekend, leaving the team with its first league loss… Continue reading

WILDER: Wilder Senior splits doubleheader
LEFTIES: Huge Port Angeles comeback against Corvallis falls short

LEFTIES: Huge Port Angeles comeback against Corvallis falls short

The Lefties came all the way back from a 7-0 hole to tie Corvallis late, but the Knights pushed home a game-winning run… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Huge Port Angeles comeback against Corvallis falls short
OUTDOORS: Local angler catches 31-pound hatchery chinook

OUTDOORS: Local angler catches 31-pound hatchery chinook

A 31-POUND hatchery chinook was reeled in by Port Angeles’ Pat McMenamin and fishing partners Dave Gauthun of Sequim and Tom Amos of Port Angeles… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Local angler catches 31-pound hatchery chinook

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Corvallis beats Lefties in slugfest; Wilder wins over Prep and more

Despite getting 16 hits and another home run from Dalton Harum, the Lefties couldn’t keep up with the Corvallis Knights in an… Continue reading

Port Angeles batter Dalton Harum swings in the season opener against the Victoria HarbourCats, a game that he hit a home run in. Harum is second in the WCL with seven home runs and is third with a .354 batting average. Don Descoteau/Black Press

WEST COAST LEAGUE ALL-STAR: Lefties’ Harum takes a pro-style approach to hitting

Numerous Major League Baseball scouts will be in attendance at Civic Field for the West Coast League All-Star Game on Tuesday, seeking… Continue reading

Port Angeles batter Dalton Harum swings in the season opener against the Victoria HarbourCats, a game that he hit a home run in. Harum is second in the WCL with seven home runs and is third with a .354 batting average. Don Descoteau/Black Press
LEFTIES: Lefties one out from win, but fall after Yakima’s six-run ninth inning

LEFTIES: Lefties one out from win, but fall after Yakima’s six-run ninth inning

The Port Angeles Lefties were one out away from a win Sunday when Yakima Valley were the first team all year that… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Lefties one out from win, but fall after Yakima’s six-run ninth inning
BASEBALL: Wilder Junior rallies back, earns split

BASEBALL: Wilder Junior rallies back, earns split

After losing a heartbreaking game in 10 innings in the first half of a league doubleheader with Lower Columbia, the Wilder Junior… Continue reading

BASEBALL: Wilder Junior rallies back, earns split
OUTDOORS: Good catches at Freshwater Bay; king limit upped to two Saturday off Neah Bay

OUTDOORS: Good catches at Freshwater Bay; king limit upped to two Saturday off Neah Bay

FRESHWATER BAY PROVED productive for an experienced batch of salmon anglers recently. Avid angler and lure designer Pete Rosko of Port Angeles loves to fish… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Good catches at Freshwater Bay; king limit upped to two Saturday off Neah Bay
BASEBALL: Port Angeles’ Cole Uvila off to a good start in Minor League Baseball

BASEBALL: Port Angeles’ Cole Uvila off to a good start in Minor League Baseball

Port Angeles’ Cole Uvila is settling in nicely in his rookie season with the Spokane Indians, the Texas Rangers Class A Northwest League… Continue reading

BASEBALL: Port Angeles’ Cole Uvila off to a good start in Minor League Baseball
LEFTIES: Four Port Angeles players picked as All-Stars, game is Tuesday night at Civic Field

LEFTIES: Four Port Angeles players picked as All-Stars, game is Tuesday night at Civic Field

Four Port Angeles Lefties will enjoy double duties as hosts and players after being named to the North Division roster for the… Continue reading

LEFTIES: Four Port Angeles players picked as All-Stars, game is Tuesday night at Civic Field
OUTDOORS: Crescent trail hike offers serenity

OUTDOORS: Crescent trail hike offers serenity

THE SPRUCE RAILROAD Trail is open and plenty busy. If you want to enjoy some amazing views of Lake Crescent, it’s best to come as… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Crescent trail hike offers serenity