LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS: Skiers and anglers are waiting on the weather

SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS are dreaming of a white Christmas. Anglers are hoping for a wet Christmas. I don’t mean to point fingers, but Mother Nature… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Josiah Greene (2) eludes Cusick's Alec Bluff to avoid a sack during the state quarterfinal at Silverdale Stadium last month. Green has been named 1B state player of year for the second time. David Willoughby/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay’s Josiah Greene earns 1B player of the year; 17 area players named AP All-State

NEAH BAY — Neah Bay quarterback Josiah Greene has been named the Class 1B state player of the year by The Associated Press. Greene, a… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Josiah Greene (2) eludes Cusick's Alec Bluff to avoid a sack during the state quarterfinal at Silverdale Stadium last month. Green has been named 1B state player of year for the second time. David Willoughby/for Peninsula Daily News

MICHAEL CARMAN ON GOLF: Area courses offering holiday deals

PLENTY OF TIME remains for those wishing to scoop up a Christmas present or two for the golfer in the family, or for the golfer… Continue reading

Kylee Jeffers

PREP BASKETBALL: Port Angeles girls stomp Klahowya 64-22; other area reports

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles girls basketball team routed Klahowya 64-22 to set up an early season battle between undefeated Olympic League favorites. The… Continue reading

Kylee Jeffers
Neah Bay's Abraham Venske

BOYS BASKETBALL: Sequim holds off Neah Bay 72-66

SEQUIM — If only they had charged an entrance fee to Sequim's boys basketball victory over Neah Bay. The unusual Saturday afternoon matinee lacked the… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Abraham Venske

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula College women lose three straight after long break

LAKEWOOD — After nearly three weeks without a game, the Peninsula College women’s basketball had a humbling return to competition with three losses in three… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS: Port Angeles wrestlers take third at Larry Brown Invite; other area reports

FIFE — Ozzy Swagerty, Tyler Gale and Matt Robbins led Port Angeles to a third-place finish at the Larry Brown Invitational at Fife High School.… Continue reading

Alex Martinez

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula College’s Alex Martinez named Baden Player of the Year

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College sophomore forward Alex Martinez is the 2013 Baden Soccer Player of the Year as the top men's soccer player in… Continue reading

Alex Martinez
Port Angeles' Brittany Norberg

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles rallies to beat Kingston

PORT ANGELES — A bleak outcome loomed late for the Port Angeles girls basketball team: an early season homecourt loss to an Olympic League rival.… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Brittany Norberg
Forks guard Colton Raben (2) drives past the defense of Elma's Ryan Colton for a layup. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP SPORTS: Forks boys basketball smacked by Elma; other prep reports

FORKS — The youthful Forks Spartans were dealt a harsh 86-40 loss by Elma in Evergreen League play. “They have a lot more experience than… Continue reading

Forks guard Colton Raben (2) drives past the defense of Elma's Ryan Colton for a layup. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS: Anglers, steelhead waiting for rain

ANGLERS HAVE THEIR gear all ready and are just waiting for more steelhead to catch. Meanwhile, the steelhead are lingering at the bottom of the… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Derek Schumacher

BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles beat North Mason 74-64

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles boys basketball team equaled its win total from last year with a 74-64 Olympic League victory over North Mason.… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Derek Schumacher

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS: Anglers, steelhead waiting for rain

ANGLERS HAVE THEIR gear all ready and are just waiting for more steelhead to catch. Meanwhile, the steelhead are lingering at the bottom of the… Continue reading

MICHAEL CARMAN ON GOLF: Send-off planned for Port Townsend’s Early

GOLFING WEATHER OF late has been a trifle frightful, those frozen fairways the opposite of delightful, but as long as it doesn’t snow, feel free… Continue reading

Port Townsend guard Cody Russell (2) uses a screen from teammate James Delagarza

PREP SPORTS: Port Townsend boys basketball falls to Kingston; other area reports

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend boys basketball team fell to Kingston 38-29 thanks to a scoreless fourth quarter. The Redskins and Buccaneers went into… Continue reading

Port Townsend guard Cody Russell (2) uses a screen from teammate James Delagarza

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS: Duck hunt gets assist from wind

THE NORTH OLYMPIC Peninsula has been experiencing a roller coaster weather pattern recently. The Peninsula freezes over, then thaws. Then it freezes again, and appears… Continue reading

MICHAEL CARMAN ON GOLF: Send-off planned for Port Townsend’s Early

GOLFING WEATHER OF late has been a trifle frightful, those frozen fairways the opposite of delightful, but as long as it doesn’t snow, feel free… Continue reading

Quilcene's Megan Weller (21) dribbles past Rainier Christian's Heather Hoyt. Weller scored 10 points in the Rangers' 30-29 win. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP SPORTS: Quilcene girls basketball wins 30-29; other area reports

QUILCENE — The Quilcene girls basketball team won a 30-29 squeaker against Rainier Christian. “A high volume of turnovers, sloppy play, and rushed effort made… Continue reading

Quilcene's Megan Weller (21) dribbles past Rainier Christian's Heather Hoyt. Weller scored 10 points in the Rangers' 30-29 win. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula College assistant soccer coach Tim Tucker.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula College’s Tim Tucker selected as assistant coach of the year

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College assistant soccer coach Tim Tucker has been named the National Junior College West Region Assistant Coach of the Year by… Continue reading

Peninsula College assistant soccer coach Tim Tucker.

MICHAEL CARMAN ON GOLF: Send-off planned for Port Townsend’s Early

GOLFING WEATHER OF late has been a trifle frightful, those frozen fairways the opposite of delightful, but as long as it doesn’t snow, feel free… Continue reading