Peninsula College Pirates

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula College women No. 1 in national coaches’ poll

The Peninsula College women’s soccer team had an uphill climb all year to win the North Region, having to win its final… Continue reading

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From left, Christine Buchanan from Camano Island, Michele Harmeling from Palmer, Alaska, and Elizabeth Castillo from Tacoma run in the Salt Creek 24 event held this weekend at the Salt Creek Recreation Area. More than $7,000 was raised during the charity event. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

SALT CREEK 24: They truly went the distance

Three women ran more than 100 miles and roughly $7,000 was raised for local charities in the first Salt Creek 24 event… Continue reading

From left, Christine Buchanan from Camano Island, Michele Harmeling from Palmer, Alaska, and Elizabeth Castillo from Tacoma run in the Salt Creek 24 event held this weekend at the Salt Creek Recreation Area. More than $7,000 was raised during the charity event. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Salmon limit reduced for area rivers

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week that daily limit for salmon will be reduced beginning today on Olympic Peninsula… Continue reading

Forks’ Walker Wheeler, left, and Nate Dahlgren, right, made the first team of the Central 2B North Division as defensive players. They also made the second team as offensive players. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Four Spartans make all-league first team

The Forks football team got four players — Nate Dahlgren, Sloan Tumaua, Walker Wheeler and Bubba Hernandez — on the Central 2B North… Continue reading

Forks’ Walker Wheeler, left, and Nate Dahlgren, right, made the first team of the Central 2B North Division as defensive players. They also made the second team as offensive players. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Rivals soccer loses playoff heartbreaker; Klahhane gymnasts shine

The East Jefferson girls soccer team held a 2-0 lead in the second half in its postseason play-in game this weekend, but wasn’t… Continue reading

Fiona Fraser, East Jefferson cross country.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Fiona Fraser, East Jefferson cross country

Fiona Fraser has quietly put together a spectacular senior season for the East Jefferson girls cross country team. Fraser gets overlooked a little as her… Continue reading

Fiona Fraser, East Jefferson cross country.
Crescent's Carter Clifford hauls in a pass under the tight defense of a Darrington player Saturday in Joyce. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Crescent's Carter Clifford hauls in a pass under the tight defense of a Darrington player Saturday in Joyce. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Port Angeles' Kason Albaugh, left, receives a block from teammate Tanner Flores as the North Mason defense closes in during Friday's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL: (Updated) Roughriders rumble over North Mason 55-0

PA a No. 7 seed and will play No. 6 Franklin Pierce in playoff opener

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Port Angeles' Kason Albaugh, left, receives a block from teammate Tanner Flores as the North Mason defense closes in during Friday's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Port Angeles Roughriders

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles soccer, volleyball win final regular-season games

The Port Angeles girls soccer team wrapped up its regular season with a 2-0 shutout over Bremerton, with Izzy Felton figuring in both… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders
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Napavine’s Colin Shields hauls in a touchdown catch while Forks’ Noah Foster defends during Napavine’s 52-8 win over Forks on Thursday.

PREP SPORTS: Forks football falls in Central 2B North clash with No. 1 Napavine

Forks was hoping for an upset to earn a share of the Central 2B North division title, but Napavine had other plans, showing… Continue reading

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Napavine’s Colin Shields hauls in a touchdown catch while Forks’ Noah Foster defends during Napavine’s 52-8 win over Forks on Thursday.

PREP FOOTBALL: Friday’s scores

Port Angeles romps over North Mason

AREA SPORTS: Port Angeles youth wrestling registration nights set Monday and Thursday

In-person registration for Port Angeles Wrestling Club’s winter season will be held at the club’s… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS: Mud drag racing action in Port Townsend on Saturday, Sunday

The Jeff Co 4x4 Club will offer a full weekend of mud racing action at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 4907 Landes St.,… Continue reading

Yau Fu of Port Angeles swims the butterfly leg of the 200-yard individual medley on Wednesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS SWIMMING: Olympic League Divisional Meet photos

Yau Fu of Port Angeles swims the butterfly leg of the 200-yard individual medley on Wednesday in Port Angeles.… Continue reading

Yau Fu of Port Angeles swims the butterfly leg of the 200-yard individual medley on Wednesday in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim’s Jolene Vaara (25) spikes against Bremerton on Tuesday with teammate Arianna Stovall (33) waiting for a possible return. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Sequim clinches second place in league

Vaara 17 kills and six aces in 3-0 win over Bremerton

Sequim’s Jolene Vaara (25) spikes against Bremerton on Tuesday with teammate Arianna Stovall (33) waiting for a possible return. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim’s Olive Bridge, left, grabs possession of the ball and looks for a teammate in the first half of a 6-0 home win Tuesday over Bremerton. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS SOCCER: Six-goal salute for Sequim’s seniors in rout of Bremerton

Sequim celebrated its six-member senior class with a six-goal salute on senior night, shutting down Bremerton 6-0 in the Wolves’ regular season girls… Continue reading

Sequim’s Olive Bridge, left, grabs possession of the ball and looks for a teammate in the first half of a 6-0 home win Tuesday over Bremerton. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

OUTDOORS: WDFW approves razor clam digs beginning Friday

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers confirmed Wednesday another round of coastal razor clam digging opportunities beginning on Friday. “The… Continue reading

Salt Creek 24.

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: First Salt Creek 24 arrives Saturday

You’ve heard of 24 Hours at Le Mans? Get ready for 24 hours at Salt Creek. Only instead of race cars, feet… Continue reading

Salt Creek 24.