Navy hosting Deer Run Saturday
PORT HADLOCK — The Navy is holding Deer Run, a 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) run/walk, at Naval Magazine Indian Island on Saturday.
Beginning at 10 a.m., participants of all ages will run and walk their way on a 5-Kilometer (3.10 miles) terrain course through forested area on the southern end of Indian Island.
There is also a 1-mile course on paved roads available, which is ideal for young children, participants with special needs or those with strollers or pets.
Those wishing to participate in Deer Run can register online at www.active.com by searching for “Deer Run” in Port Hadlock, Wa.
Registration also will be available on site Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
The entry fee is $20 with a T-shirt, or $15 without a T-shirt.
For participants ages 16 and younger, the fee is $15 with a T-shirt, and free without a T-shirt.
Registered participants will be able to enter the main gate at Indian Island starting at 8 a.m.
Valid picture identification is required for entry and photography is not permitted on the base.
Senior softball
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles Senior Softball team (ages 45-plus) strengthened its two-game lead on first place over Sequim and Bremerton with a 9-7 win over Port Townsend.
Trailing 4-1 in the fourth inning, consecutive hits from Port Angeles’ Phil Brand, Joel Hecht, Kevin Foster, John Heilman, Felix Martinez, Ron Hall and Sharon Hall pushed five runs across, the maximum allowed per inning with no outs.
Port Townsend battled its way back, but Port Angeles salted away the win in the sixth inning with three more runs on back-to-back hits from Frank Cariker, Brand, Hecht and Foster.
Hecht picked up the win on the mound, backed by solid defense from outfielders Jim Mackrow and Tom Leinart and infielders Heilman, Brand, Foster
and Cariker.
Foster and Brand each went 3 for 3 at the plate, and Cariker and Hecht had two hits apiece.
Paul Richmond smashed a double over the center fielders’ head.
Coach/designated hitter Gordon Gardner showed speed on the basepaths.
Port Angeles (6-1, 8-1) hosts Bremerton at Elks Park today at 10 a.m.
PA summer hoops
PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles High School boys basketball program will host youth basketball clinics August 1-2 at Port Angeles High School.
The cost is $35 per camper. All the funds received will go to the boys basketball program. Campers can register in advance or the morning of the first day.
Port Angeles boys varsity and JV players and coaches will serve as instructors at the camp.
“We want to teach the key fundamentals like shooting, ball handling, passing, rebounding and defense,” Port Angeles boys coach Kasey Ulin said.
“We will also be talking about the importance of team sports and life lessons such as a strong work ethic, setting goals and teamwork.”
Each day will have two two-hour sessions:
■ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for those entering grades 3-5.
■ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for those entering grades 6-8.
For more information or to register, contact Ulin at 360-640-1845.
