Preps

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Port Angeles' Teagan Clark slides safely into third base while North Kitsap's Allison Dvorak fields the throw from the catcher during the Roughriders' 5-4 walk-off win Monday at Dry Creek Elementary School.

PREP SOFTBALL: Roughriders rally past North Kitsap in last at-bat

Cargo-Acosta 3-run homer ties it; Worthington’s walk-off RBI single wins it

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Port Angeles' Teagan Clark slides safely into third base while North Kitsap's Allison Dvorak fields the throw from the catcher during the Roughriders' 5-4 walk-off win Monday at Dry Creek Elementary School.
Port Angeles Roughriders finish the 3,000-meter race at the Roughriders track and field jamboree Saturday with Klahowya. From left are Langdon Larson, Port Angeles (10:12.94), Maxwell Baeder, Port Angeles (10:12.85) and Evan Hagle, Klahowya (10:19.75). (Photo courtesy of Loren Larson)

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim spikers end season on winning note; PA track holds jamboree

The Sequim volleyball team capped off a successful 10-3 season with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-20) win this weekend over 3A Central Kitsap.… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders finish the 3,000-meter race at the Roughriders track and field jamboree Saturday with Klahowya. From left are Langdon Larson, Port Angeles (10:12.94), Maxwell Baeder, Port Angeles (10:12.85) and Evan Hagle, Klahowya (10:19.75). (Photo courtesy of Loren Larson)
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East Jefferson’s Lonnie Kenney (49) watches as teammate Logan Massie (34) pivots around Cascade Christian’s Ryan Hersey to pick up yardage in a game played in Chimacum on Saturday.

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: EJ defense stout; Forks wins wild finale; Quilcene claims Sea-Tac 1B title

The East Jefferson football team went up against a powerhouse squad from Cascade Christian that has handled Chimacum and Port Townsend both pretty… Continue reading

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East Jefferson’s Lonnie Kenney (49) watches as teammate Logan Massie (34) pivots around Cascade Christian’s Ryan Hersey to pick up yardage in a game played in Chimacum on Saturday.
Photo courtesy of Forks cross country

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks’ Johnson fifth at district cross country; EJ track begins season

Forks freshman Keira Johnson finished fifth at the 2B District 4 Cross Country meet held Saturday at Rainier High School. Runners from 17… Continue reading

Photo courtesy of Forks cross country
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Sequim's Taig Wiker dives for yardage during the Wolves' 38-22 win over Central Kitsap.
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Sequim's Taig Wiker dives for yardage during the Wolves' 38-22 win over Central Kitsap.

PREP ROUNDUP: PA girls soccer hangs tight with Central Kitsap

Port Angeles was up for the task against Class 3A powerhouse Central Kitsap, but the Roughriders were unable to come away with a… Continue reading

Napavine's Grace Gall (4) attempts to block a hit by Forks' Katie Wood on Wednesday evening in Forks, where the Tigers defeated the Spartans 3-0 in the Class 2B Southwest District Volleyball Tournament. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Napavine's Grace Gall (4) attempts to block a hit by Forks' Katie Wood on Wednesday evening in Forks, where the Tigers defeated the Spartans 3-0 in the Class 2B Southwest District Volleyball Tournament. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
East Jefferson’s Aurin Asbell (12) takes a blow for the team by blocking a penalty kick from from the foot of Kingston’s Olivia Russell during a game at Port Townsend’s Memorial Field on Tuesday. Stand with Aurin are Leah Harrison, (1) and Iris Mattern (11) during a game in Port Townsend on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
East Jefferson’s Aurin Asbell (12) takes a blow for the team by blocking a penalty kick from from the foot of Kingston’s Olivia Russell during a game at Port Townsend’s Memorial Field on Tuesday. Stand with Aurin are Leah Harrison, (1) and Iris Mattern (11) during a game in Port Townsend on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Olympic’s Alexis Valenzuela, left, and Sequim’s Abigail Schroeder chase after a loose ball during Tuesday night’s match at Sequim High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS SOCCER: Sequim closes season on a high note

Wolves preserve shutout victory over Olympic

Olympic’s Alexis Valenzuela, left, and Sequim’s Abigail Schroeder chase after a loose ball during Tuesday night’s match at Sequim High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Port Angeles' John Vaara, right, looks out from the key as Fife's Ivan Gonzalez-Cortez, left, and Kevin Williams defend the lane on Thursday night in Port Angeles.

PREP SPORTS: Coaches, players prepare for Phase 3

There will be hoops, grappling in the spring

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Port Angeles' John Vaara, right, looks out from the key as Fife's Ivan Gonzalez-Cortez, left, and Kevin Williams defend the lane on Thursday night in Port Angeles.

PREP ROUNDUP: Sequim soccer wins in overtime on James goal

The Sequim soccer team got a golden goal winner in overtime from Natayla James to beat Kingston 2-1 this weekend. The win snapped… Continue reading

East Jefferson’s Bjorn Danaan-Devas hangs onto the ball while being tackled by a Klahowya Eagle during a Saturday afternoon home game in Chimacum.

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Forks romps over Rainier; EJ, Sequim fall

Forks beat Rainier 30-16 on the road Saturday, improving its record to 2-2 with a chance at a winning record in their season… Continue reading

East Jefferson’s Bjorn Danaan-Devas hangs onto the ball while being tackled by a Klahowya Eagle during a Saturday afternoon home game in Chimacum.
(Lonnie Archibald/For the Peninsula Daily News)

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks wins district volleyball opener; PA spikers win

The Forks volleyball team moved on in the Southwest 2B District tournament with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-22) sweep over Rainier. With the… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Jaziel Livingston rushes for yardage while pursued by Kingston's Lief Nelson, left, and teammate Jake Jacobsen on Saturday at Stevens Middle School.

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Angeles powers past Kingston 40-7

Riders run game rumbles, defense forces five turnovers, Felton hits 35-yard field goal

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Port Angeles' Jaziel Livingston rushes for yardage while pursued by Kingston's Lief Nelson, left, and teammate Jake Jacobsen on Saturday at Stevens Middle School.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Reynolds
The Port Angeles volleyball team celebrated senior night, the final home match for the seniors, Friday. From left, back row, are senior Ava Brenkman, senior Ellie Getchell, senior Holly Jones, Emma Olsen, senior Camille Stensgard, Savannah Bray and senior Jaida Wood. From left, front row, are Emi Halberg, Lily Halberg, Kennedy Brunch, Sam Robbins and Zoe Smithson.

PREP SPORTs: Port Angeles spikers win on senior night

Port Angeles earned a senior night volleyball victory against Olympic, taking the Trojans down 26-24, 25-19, 25-14 and in an extra set… Continue reading

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The Port Angeles volleyball team celebrated senior night, the final home match for the seniors, Friday. From left, back row, are senior Ava Brenkman, senior Ellie Getchell, senior Holly Jones, Emma Olsen, senior Camille Stensgard, Savannah Bray and senior Jaida Wood. From left, front row, are Emi Halberg, Lily Halberg, Kennedy Brunch, Sam Robbins and Zoe Smithson.
Mark Krulish  Amanda Weller and Joelene Vaara team up for a block

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Slow start dooms Sequim; Forks to host district volleyball match Saturday

Sequim lost its shot at the Olympic League North Division volleyball title with a 25-17, 25-18, 25-20 loss on the road to Kingston.… Continue reading

Mark Krulish  Amanda Weller and Joelene Vaara team up for a block
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Port Angeles' Millie Long, right, looks past the defense of Olympic's Claire Caldwell in the first half of Thursday night's match at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.

GIRLS SOCCER: Roughriders play their game, dominate Olympic

Port Angeles composed against physical Trojans

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Port Angeles' Millie Long, right, looks past the defense of Olympic's Claire Caldwell in the first half of Thursday night's match at Peninsula College in Port Angeles.
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Forks' Colton Duncan runs with the football during a contest with defending state champion Onalaska earlier this season. Duncan, a senior, works for the city of Forks Public Works Department and is a volunteer firefighter.

PREP SPORTS: Forks’ three-sport star Colton Duncan engaged and active

When a high school senior is discussed in glowing terms at Forks’ Chamber of Commerce meetings, it’s easy to tell you are dealing… Continue reading

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Forks' Colton Duncan runs with the football during a contest with defending state champion Onalaska earlier this season. Duncan, a senior, works for the city of Forks Public Works Department and is a volunteer firefighter.
East Jefferson's Macy Aumock, left, and Sophie Patterson fend off a block by Port Angeles' Zoe Smithson and Ava Brenkman, right, as East Jefferson's Akira Anderson, front left, and Jessica Hawley, front right, look on during the first game of Tuesday's match at Port Angeles High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
East Jefferson's Macy Aumock, left, and Sophie Patterson fend off a block by Port Angeles' Zoe Smithson and Ava Brenkman, right, as East Jefferson's Akira Anderson, front left, and Jessica Hawley, front right, look on during the first game of Tuesday's match at Port Angeles High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
#6 Lily Sanders of PA tries to take the ball away from #9 Cora Caidis of Kingston. dlogan

GIRLS SOCCER: Roughriders use creative passing to create 4-1 win

The Roughriders girls soccer team did wonders moving the ball around Kingston defenders, leading to an efficient 4-1 win over the Buccaneers… Continue reading

#6 Lily Sanders of PA tries to take the ball away from #9 Cora Caidis of Kingston. dlogan