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Neah Bay's Adan Ellis goes for a reception at the Apple Bowl in Wenatchee in the state 1B semifinal football game. Ellis had three touchdown catches in the game. Defending on the play are Liberty Bell's Bodie Thompson (20) and Greyden Paz (13). (Al Camp)

STATE 1B FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS: (Updated) Neah Bay’s deep playoff runs comes to an end

For the second straight year, the Paz siblings and the Liberty Bell football team was just a little too much for Neah Bay… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Adan Ellis goes for a reception at the Apple Bowl in Wenatchee in the state 1B semifinal football game. Ellis had three touchdown catches in the game. Defending on the play are Liberty Bell's Bodie Thompson (20) and Greyden Paz (13). (Al Camp)
Peninsula College.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: (Updated) Peninsula men come from way down to beat Clark

The Peninsula College men’s basketball team capped off a successful Turkey Tournament at Skagit Valley College with a huge come-from-behind 80-79 victory… Continue reading

Peninsula College.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, left, defended by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) catches a 28-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Seattle doomed by terrible first half against first-place 49ers

Team rallies in second half but Niners slam the door late in 31-13 loss

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, left, defended by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) catches a 28-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward blocks Washington linebacker Carson Bruener as he runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

APPLE CUP: Fourth-down gamble in fourth quarter pays off for Huskies

Washington beats Washington State 24-21 as time expires

Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward blocks Washington linebacker Carson Bruener as he runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Neah Bay Red Devils

1B STATE FOOTBALL SEMIFINALs: Neah Bay, Liberty Bell meet for third time

Game will be streamed on two websites

Neah Bay Red Devils
Steelhead fishing on the outer coastal rivers in Olympic National Park is closed beginning Monday. (Chase Gunnel/WDFW)

OUTDOORS: Olympic National Park closing coastal steelhead rivers

To protect declining populations of wild steelhead, Olympic National Park is closing the Queets, Salmon and Quinault rivers to sport fishing Monday.… Continue reading

Steelhead fishing on the outer coastal rivers in Olympic National Park is closed beginning Monday. (Chase Gunnel/WDFW)
Washington running back Dillon Johnson is brought down by Oregon State linebacker Cory Stover (82) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)

APPLE CUP: This year is a game full of subplots for UW, WSU

Looking back at the on-field celebration of a blowout victory two years ago, the planting of the crimson flag on the purple “W”… Continue reading

  • Nov 23, 2023
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press
  • Huskies
Washington running back Dillon Johnson is brought down by Oregon State linebacker Cory Stover (82) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (Ashley Landis/The Associated Press)

THANKSGIVING NIGHT FOOTBALL: Bitter rivals Seahawks, 49ers to brawl on turkey day

The San Francisco 49ers’ unexpected three-game losing streak that opened up the NFC West race already seems like a long time ago. The… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (Ashley Landis/The Associated Press)
Jenny Gomez (10) was named to the Olympic League first team in girls soccer. Gomez scored 15 goals and had seven assists this season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

ALL-OLYMPIC GIRLS SOCCER: Port Angeles, Sequim place five on first team

Seniors led their respective teams to state playoff berths

Jenny Gomez (10) was named to the Olympic League first team in girls soccer. Gomez scored 15 goals and had seven assists this season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Jenilee Donovan is just one of three Peninsula College returning players from last year’s 22-5 squad. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Pirates’ roster young with 12 freshmen

The Peninsula College women’s basketball program is fielding one of its youngest teams ever with 12 freshmen joining just three sophomores. The… Continue reading

Jenilee Donovan is just one of three Peninsula College returning players from last year’s 22-5 squad. (Jay Cline/Peninsula College)
From left, Hannah Bates and Jelissa Julmist, both of Sequim, Kadie Wood of Forks and Allie Greene of Neah Bay are part of a core group of Olympic Peninsula players for the Peninsula College Pirates. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Peninsula College keeping it local

Four area players on 2023-24 squad

From left, Hannah Bates and Jelissa Julmist, both of Sequim, Kadie Wood of Forks and Allie Greene of Neah Bay are part of a core group of Olympic Peninsula players for the Peninsula College Pirates. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles prep bowlers sweep Olympic

The Port Angeles bowlers improved to 3-1 by defeating visiting Olympic 7-0 on Monday. Abby Robinson led all bowlers with a 170,… Continue reading

  • Nov 22, 2023
  • By Pierre LaBossiere Peninsula Daily News
  • Preps
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Jason Hawes, right, tries to evade the tackle of Olympic's Donovan Weaver during a game this season at Port Angeles Civic Field. Hawes had a 90-yard touchdown return in the Olympic game and made the all-Olympic League first team as a kick returner. He was also named league defensive MVP.

OLYMPIC LEAGUE FOOTBALL: Roughriders put nine players on all-league teams

Sequim has five players named to league’s second team

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Jason Hawes, right, tries to evade the tackle of Olympic's Donovan Weaver during a game this season at Port Angeles Civic Field. Hawes had a 90-yard touchdown return in the Olympic game and made the all-Olympic League first team as a kick returner. He was also named league defensive MVP.
Jason Hawes, Port Angeles football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jason Hawes, Port Angeles football

Our Athlete of the Week this week just wrapped up an amazing high school football career with an Olympic League defensive MVP award. Port Angeles’… Continue reading

Jason Hawes, Port Angeles football.
Neah Bay Red Devils.

STATE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Neah Bay in state semifinals for rematch with Liberty Bell

Red Devils crush Liberty Christian 52-20 in semifinals

Neah Bay Red Devils.
Peninsula Pirates

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula women hang on for one-point win for first win of the year

The Peninsula College women’s basketball team nearly blew a huge lead but hung on for its first win of the year over Walla… Continue reading

Peninsula Pirates
Former Port Angeles standout Wyatt Dunning is back to play his sophomore season with the Peninsula College men’s basketball team.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Peninsula men set sail under new captain

PA’s Wyatt Dunning back

Former Port Angeles standout Wyatt Dunning is back to play his sophomore season with the Peninsula College men’s basketball team.

AREA SPORTS: Winterfest gala tix still available for Saturday celebration

Tickets are still available for Saturday’s Winterfest 2023, a fundraiser for the Hurricane Ridge… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS: Turkey Trot 5K fun run Saturday in Port Townsend

Turkey Trot 2023, a 5-kilometer run/walk and Kids Dash benefit for Jumping Mouse Children’s… Continue reading

Beverly Hoffman and Steve Bennett from the Olympic Peninsula each won multiple medals at the Worl.d Senior Games last week in St. George, Utah, in the 75-70 age group for pickleball. (Courtesy photo)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Trio wins medals at the World Senior Games

Three Olympic Peninsula senior athletes brought home medals in pickleball from the World Senior Games held late last month in St. George,… Continue reading

Beverly Hoffman and Steve Bennett from the Olympic Peninsula each won multiple medals at the Worl.d Senior Games last week in St. George, Utah, in the 75-70 age group for pickleball. (Courtesy photo)