Preps

Spartan Riley Pursley scores over a host of Hyaks Thursday evening in Forks where the Spartans defeated North Beach 72 to 35. Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Forks all 18s in win over Hyaks

Forks was consistent on the scoreboard in a 72-35 Pacific League boys basketball win over North Beach, posting 18 points in each quarter… Continue reading

Spartan Riley Pursley scores over a host of Hyaks Thursday evening in Forks where the Spartans defeated North Beach 72 to 35. Photo by Lonnie Archibald.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' John Vaara, center, is surrounded by Bainbridge defenders Luike Lavigne, left, and James Carey during the third quarter on Thursday in Port Angeles.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Bainbridge overtakes Port Angeles in final minutes

Riders bumped from unbeaten ranks

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' John Vaara, center, is surrounded by Bainbridge defenders Luike Lavigne, left, and James Carey during the third quarter on Thursday in Port Angeles.
From left, Port Angeles girls basketball coach Michael Poindexter, Jaida Wood and assistant coach Jennifer Rogers at Wood's signing ceremony to play college basketball at Pacific Lutheran University. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Port Angeles’ Jaida Wood signs to play with Pacific Lutheran

Four-year starter has diversified her game

From left, Port Angeles girls basketball coach Michael Poindexter, Jaida Wood and assistant coach Jennifer Rogers at Wood's signing ceremony to play college basketball at Pacific Lutheran University. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Jake Weakley (top) pinned Ilwaco's Keegan Kemmer in the 152-pound class Wednesday evening in Forks. Forks' Mike Blair officiated the match.

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks wrestlers pin down wins, Port Angeles sweeps double dual

Crazy comeback for Sequim girls basketball

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Jake Weakley (top) pinned Ilwaco's Keegan Kemmer in the 152-pound class Wednesday evening in Forks. Forks' Mike Blair officiated the match.
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim guard Kristian Mingoy drives to the basket for a score in the first half of Sequim's 64-51 loss to Kingston.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Second-half shots don’t fall for Sequim in loss to Kingston

Dunning has 25 points to lead Port Angeles past East Jefferson

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim guard Kristian Mingoy drives to the basket for a score in the first half of Sequim's 64-51 loss to Kingston.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Bailee Larson, left, prepares to pass around the defense of East Jefferson's Aurin Asbell on Tuesday night at Port Angeles High School.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles cruises past East Jefferson

Roundup: Laila and Allie Greene lead Neah Bay past Clallam Bay

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Bailee Larson, left, prepares to pass around the defense of East Jefferson's Aurin Asbell on Tuesday night at Port Angeles High School.

AREA SPORTS BRIEF: Crescent girls basketball team struggles in second half

The Crescent girls basketball team struggled in the second half against Shoreline Christian, losing Saturday 43-25. The Loggers had a 19-16 lead going… Continue reading

Spartan Colton Duncan pinned Roughrider Jack Harrelson in the 145 lb class.. Photo by Lonnie Achibald.

WRESTLING: Spartans, Riders grapple at Forks tournament

Forks wins 11 weight divisions; PA’s Cable, Harvey win. More photos online.

Spartan Colton Duncan pinned Roughrider Jack Harrelson in the 145 lb class.. Photo by Lonnie Achibald.

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim girls rout North Kitsap; Neah Bay, Crescent boys win

The Sequim girls basketball team crushed usual league powerhouse North Kitsap 61-38 on the road, taking command of the game with a 17-6… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Roughriders earn all-league baseball honors; PC soccer, basketball results

Pirate men and women’s basketball

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Jaida Wood, front, makes her way around North Mason's Mandy Cole in the first quarter of Friday night's game in Port Angeles.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Roughriders keep rolling with 70-15 win

Neah Bay, Forks also win

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Jaida Wood, front, makes her way around North Mason's Mandy Cole in the first quarter of Friday night's game in Port Angeles.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Reef Gelder returns the ball in his singles match against East Jefferson's Carter Cameron on Thursday at Port Angeles High School.

PREP ROUNDUP: Reef Gelder leads Port Angeles in sweep of East Jefferson; PA hoops wins again

Port Angeles won all six contested matches in straight sets in a 6-0 Olympic League boys tennis match win over East Jefferson.… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Reef Gelder returns the ball in his singles match against East Jefferson's Carter Cameron on Thursday at Port Angeles High School.

PREP ROUNDUP: Laila Greene scores 18 as Neah Bay girls open with win

Sequim tennis sweeps, Port Angeles tennis earns close win

Michael Dashiell/Olympic News Group Port Angeles' Millie Long goes up for a layup while defended by Sequim's Jelissa Julmist during the Roughriders' 67-58 win over the Wolves on Wednesday.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Led by Millie Long, Port Angeles edges Sequim in fourth

Long scores 26, Jelissa Julmist has 20 for Sequim

Michael Dashiell/Olympic News Group Port Angeles' Millie Long goes up for a layup while defended by Sequim's Jelissa Julmist during the Roughriders' 67-58 win over the Wolves on Wednesday.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Sequim's Tyler Mooney, center, drives to the lane flanked by Port Angeles' Tanner Price, left, and Michael Soule on Wednesday night in Port Angeles.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Riders’ defense swarms Wolves

Port Angeles goes to 3-0 with 62-22 win

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Sequim's Tyler Mooney, center, drives to the lane flanked by Port Angeles' Tanner Price, left, and Michael Soule on Wednesday night in Port Angeles.
Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group Port Angeles' Teagan Clark makes the throw in from right field after a hit at the 18th Kitsap Athletic Roundtable Softball Showcase in Silverdale. Clark was named National team MVP after striking out four in three scoreless innings on the mound as the Nationals rallied for an 11-7 win over the Americans.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Clark earns MVP honors at West Sound All-Star softball game

Roughriders, Wolves team up for win

Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group Port Angeles' Teagan Clark makes the throw in from right field after a hit at the 18th Kitsap Athletic Roundtable Softball Showcase in Silverdale. Clark was named National team MVP after striking out four in three scoreless innings on the mound as the Nationals rallied for an 11-7 win over the Americans.
Sequim High School Sequim seniors Michael Young, left, and Walker Ward have each signed letters of intent to continue their football careers at Ottawa University in Surprise, Ariz. Young will play wide receiver and Ward will play running back for the Ottawa Spirit in the National Christian College Athletic Association.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Sequim’s Michael Young, Walker Ward moving on to next level as teammates

Duo will play football at Ottawa University

Sequim High School Sequim seniors Michael Young, left, and Walker Ward have each signed letters of intent to continue their football careers at Ottawa University in Surprise, Ariz. Young will play wide receiver and Ward will play running back for the Ottawa Spirit in the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson's Carter Cameron hits a backhand return against Klahowya's Evan Cole during a Tuesday afternoon match in Chimacum.

PREP SPORTS ROUNDUP: Cameron nets another win for East Jefferson

Crescent girls hoops wins big

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson's Carter Cameron hits a backhand return against Klahowya's Evan Cole during a Tuesday afternoon match in Chimacum.

PREP SPORTS: Parents, athletic directors discuss continuing Port Townsend-Chimacum combination

School boards will discuss moving forward in sports, likely as East Jefferson

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Erik Christiansen goes up for a layup past East Jefferson's Lonnie Kenney in Monday night's game in Sequim.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Sequim knocks off EJ; Port Angeles blisters Olympic by 50 points

Forks boys win big

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Erik Christiansen goes up for a layup past East Jefferson's Lonnie Kenney in Monday night's game in Sequim.