OUTDOORS: WDFW approves razor clam digs this week

Razor clam diggers can look forward to more digging on coastal beaches this week, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife coastal shellfish managers… Continue reading

Mi Amada Lanphear-Ramirez, East Jefferson wrestling

PREP GIRLS WRESTLING: East Jefferson’s Lanphear-Ramirez second at multi-state meet

Going up against more than 80 girls from Washington and Oregon this weekend, East Jefferson’s Mi Amada Lanphear-Ramirez finished second at the two-day… Continue reading

Mi Amada Lanphear-Ramirez, East Jefferson wrestling
Port Angeles’ Eve Burke averaged 16 points a game over two games at the end of December for Linfield University in Oregon to be named the Northwest Conference Athlete of the Week. (Linfield University)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Eve Burke named Athlete of the Week for Linfield University

Linfield sophomore Eve Burke was tabbed Northwest Conference Women’s Basketball Student-Athlete of the Week last week. Burke, a Port Angeles High School… Continue reading

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Port Angeles’ Eve Burke averaged 16 points a game over two games at the end of December for Linfield University in Oregon to be named the Northwest Conference Athlete of the Week. (Linfield University)
Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze can't get a hold of a pass against Michigan during the second half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

CFP CHAMPIONSHIP: Huskies fall short against Michigan in title tilt

Jim Harbaugh raised the championship trophy as gold and white confetti sprayed over his team and “We Are the Champions” blared. Nine years… Continue reading

Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze can't get a hold of a pass against Michigan during the second half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Port Angeles' Anthony McMahan, top, tries to overturn Sequim's Jayms Vilona in the 144-lb. class on Saturday at Port Angeles High School.
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Port Angeles' Anthony McMahan, top, tries to overturn Sequim's Jayms Vilona in the 144-lb. class on Saturday at Port Angeles High School.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men hold off Highline to get to .500

The Peninsula College men’s basketball team got 32 points from Javon Ervin and held on to the final buzzer to beat Highline… Continue reading

BOYS BASKETBALL: Sequim able to hold off Kingston

Riders fall to league-leading Vikings

Sequim's Gracie Chartraw (4) drives against Kingston on Friday in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim's Gracie Chartraw (4) drives against Kingston on Friday in Sequim. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

AREA SPORTS: Players, sponsors sought for Dream Playground benefit golf tournament Feb. 24

Sequim Little League registration deadline pushed to Jan. 15

partan sisters Bailey Johnson (1) and Keira Johnson (5) get defensive against Chief Leschi in Forks where Forks defeated the Warriors 78 to 26.  Also in the action is Spartan Janessa Ramos (13).  Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

PREPS: Forks girls basketball heats up on home floor

Janessa Ramos posts triple-double for Spartans

partan sisters Bailey Johnson (1) and Keira Johnson (5) get defensive against Chief Leschi in Forks where Forks defeated the Warriors 78 to 26.  Also in the action is Spartan Janessa Ramos (13).  Photo by Lonnie Archibald.
Sequim’s Garrett Little returns a shot as he takes on North Kitsap’s Indigo Gallagher-Zapf in No. 1 singles play on Sept. 13. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim’s Garrett Little returns a shot as he takes on North Kitsap’s Indigo Gallagher-Zapf in No. 1 singles play on Sept. 13. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

AREA SPORTS: Razor clam digs start Tuesday

Spring Academy soccer registration open

Forks’ Landin Davis puts up a shot over Ocosta’s Kayden Turner while Forks’ Brody Lausche looks on. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Forks still in giving mood in win over Ocosta

Forks quickly shook off any winter break-induced rust, swiping 24 steals and sharing the ball offensively in a 73-25 pasting of Ocosta in… Continue reading

Forks’ Landin Davis puts up a shot over Ocosta’s Kayden Turner while Forks’ Brody Lausche looks on. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Port Angeles' Izzy Felton, left, rolls around Bainbridge's Stella Berry on Tuesday night in Port Angeles.

PREP BASKETBALL: Port Angeles girls battle to the last seconds

For the second straight game, the Port Angeles girls battled back from a deficit to give themselves a chance for a tie… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Izzy Felton, left, rolls around Bainbridge's Stella Berry on Tuesday night in Port Angeles.
Sequim’s Solomon Sheppard drives to the rim against North Mason on Tuesday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim’s Solomon Sheppard drives to the rim against North Mason on Tuesday. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
The Vegas Golden Knights arrive dressed like Elvis before the NHL Winter Classic hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Seattle. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: 2024 off to a great start in the sports world

As 2023 becomes a thing of the past, we look forward to 2024. And what an exciting beginning to the year it has already been.… Continue reading

The Vegas Golden Knights arrive dressed like Elvis before the NHL Winter Classic hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Seattle. (Lindsey Wasson/The Associated Press)
Keira Johnson, Forks basketball

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Keira Johnson, Forks basketball

Keira Johnson made history for the Forks girls basketball program last week. Johnson scored 26 points in a victory over Lummi at the Mount Vernon… Continue reading

Keira Johnson, Forks basketball
The Frosty Moss Team Relay was held in May in 2021 and this year will move to March 16. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)

OUTDOOR SPORTS: Peninsula Adventure Sports announces 2024 calendar

Peninsula Adventure Sports, a leading organizer of outdoor endurance events on the Olympic Peninsula, announced this week its 2024 race calendar featuring… Continue reading

The Frosty Moss Team Relay was held in May in 2021 and this year will move to March 16. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)
Washington cornerback Elijah Jackson (25) hits the ball before Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) can catch it on the final play of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas on Monday in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF: Huskies hang on to squeak past Texas 37-31

Washington will play Michigan for national championship

Washington cornerback Elijah Jackson (25) hits the ball before Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) can catch it on the final play of the Sugar Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college football game between Washington and Texas on Monday in New Orleans. Washington won 37-31. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)