Preps

Sequim’s Jelissa Julmist battles with Clover Park’s Alicia-Ellalynn Solai for a rebound in Tuesday’s District 2/3 first-round tournament game. Sequim went on a 23-0 run in the third quarter en route to a 65-29 win and has already qualified for the state 2A tournament. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wolves dominant in district playoff win

Sequim in regionals; PA loses heartbreaker in first round; Forks, Neah Bay win.

Sequim’s Jelissa Julmist battles with Clover Park’s Alicia-Ellalynn Solai for a rebound in Tuesday’s District 2/3 first-round tournament game. Sequim went on a 23-0 run in the third quarter en route to a 65-29 win and has already qualified for the state 2A tournament. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
The Port Angeles boys swim team finished fifth at the West Central District championships. From left, are Landon Close, Jacob Miller, Davis Hueter, Finn Thompson, Blake Nahory, Aidan Butterworth, Alex Che, Will Roening, Max Baeder, Keane McClain and Nolan Medgin.

BOYS SWIMMING: Roughriders finish fifth at district

Sequim’s Ellefson tallies 23 points by himself

The Port Angeles boys swim team finished fifth at the West Central District championships. From left, are Landon Close, Jacob Miller, Davis Hueter, Finn Thompson, Blake Nahory, Aidan Butterworth, Alex Che, Will Roening, Max Baeder, Keane McClain and Nolan Medgin.
Anna Petty, Port Angeles girls basketball

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Anna Petty, Port Angeles girls basketball

Last week, late in a girls basketball game against the league-champion Sequim Wolves, Port Angeles’ Anna Petty went down in a scary pileup under the… Continue reading

Anna Petty, Port Angeles girls basketball
The Sequim/Port Angeles gymnastics team at subdistricts last weekend in Puyallup. From left, Sequim's Amara Brown,Madison Ripley, Kori Miller, Susannah Sharp and Lucy Spelker; Port Angeles' Maddie Adams, Summer Horst-Lowe, Chloe Notari and Waverly Mead. (Courtesy of Port Angeles/Sequim gymnastics)

PREP SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles, Sequim gymnasts qualify for district

Three gymnasts from Port Angeles and Sequim qualified to move on to districts after their performances this weekend at subdistricts. Sequim took fourth… Continue reading

The Sequim/Port Angeles gymnastics team at subdistricts last weekend in Puyallup. From left, Sequim's Amara Brown,Madison Ripley, Kori Miller, Susannah Sharp and Lucy Spelker; Port Angeles' Maddie Adams, Summer Horst-Lowe, Chloe Notari and Waverly Mead. (Courtesy of Port Angeles/Sequim gymnastics)
Crescent Loggers

PREP PLAYOFF BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: (Updated) Loggers win on the road in overtime

Conner Ferro-May scores 30 points; Naomii Sprague a near triple-double for the girls team

Crescent Loggers
The Forks boys wrestling team celebrates its regional championship this weekend at Kalama High School. Forks goes into the Mat Classic this weekend as the No. 2-ranked 2B wrestling program in the state. (Courtesy of Forks wrestling)

WRESTLING REGIONALS: Spartans dominate regional meet, send 16 grapplers to state

12 other wrestlers from North Olympic Peninsula head to Mat Classic

The Forks boys wrestling team celebrates its regional championship this weekend at Kalama High School. Forks goes into the Mat Classic this weekend as the No. 2-ranked 2B wrestling program in the state. (Courtesy of Forks wrestling)

BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: Sequim girls and boys to host games this week

Port Angeles may host games later in the week

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East Jefferson Rival Kay Botkin shoots from outside the key during a Nisqually League game played in Chimacum against the Klahowya Eagles.

PREP BASKETBALL: East Jefferson girls cap comeback season with win over Klahowya

Rivals boys also beat Klahowya to advance to districts

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East Jefferson Rival Kay Botkin shoots from outside the key during a Nisqually League game played in Chimacum against the Klahowya Eagles.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Anglers meeting Wednesday night at Sequim Elks

Olympic Peninsula Fly Fishers vice president Don Wilcox will provide an overview of the group’s activities at Wednesday’s meeting of the North Olympic… Continue reading

Sequim's Dani Herman looks to pass out of the defense of Neah Bay's Amber Swan, left, Allie Greene and Qwaapeys Greene on Tuesday in Sequim. Also in on the play is Sequim's Jelissa Julmist. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Neah Bay earns split with Sequim

Red Devils No. 1 among 1B schools; Sequim No. 2 among 2A

Sequim's Dani Herman looks to pass out of the defense of Neah Bay's Amber Swan, left, Allie Greene and Qwaapeys Greene on Tuesday in Sequim. Also in on the play is Sequim's Jelissa Julmist. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Forks Spartans.

PREP BASKETBALL: Spartans sputter at the start of district opener

Forks girls play Thursday night in second round

Forks Spartans.
From left, Paige Pangaro and Abby Robinson from Port Angeles, and Morgan Kayser and Nikoline Updike from Sequim competed in the state 1A/2A bowling tournament this weekend.

PREP BOWLING: Quartet represents Olympic Peninsula at state tournament

Four Port Angeles and Sequim bowlers finished in the top 40 at the 1A/2A state championship held this weekend at Bowlero Lanes. The… Continue reading

From left, Paige Pangaro and Abby Robinson from Port Angeles, and Morgan Kayser and Nikoline Updike from Sequim competed in the state 1A/2A bowling tournament this weekend.
Jelissa Julmist, Sequim girls basketball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jelissa Julmist, Sequim girls basketball

Going up against a feisty Port Angeles squad that briefly took a lead in the second half against Sequim, and playing without leading scorer Jolene… Continue reading

Jelissa Julmist, Sequim girls basketball.
Courtesy of Klahhane Gymnastics 
The Klahhane Bronze Team finished second at the Northshore Invitational this weekend. From left, front are Charlotte Neville, CarlyMae Riggs, Paytynn Lindley and McKinlee Thomason. From left, rear, are Lainey DePiro, Morgan Smith and Raeleigh Thomason. Missing due to illness is Harper Watterkotte.

GYMNASTICS: Klahhane Bronze sets team record

The Klahhane Xcel Bronze Team set a team record, scoring 114.475 points at the Northshore Invitational held in Woodinville Friday and Saturday. Lainey… Continue reading

Courtesy of Klahhane Gymnastics 
The Klahhane Bronze Team finished second at the Northshore Invitational this weekend. From left, front are Charlotte Neville, CarlyMae Riggs, Paytynn Lindley and McKinlee Thomason. From left, rear, are Lainey DePiro, Morgan Smith and Raeleigh Thomason. Missing due to illness is Harper Watterkotte.
Courtesy of Forks wrestling
The Forks boys wrestling team celebrates its District 4 1B/2B subregional championship this weekend. It was the ninth meet this year the Spartans have won as a team.

WRESTLING: (Updated with more photos) Forks wins subregionals

13 individuals from Olympic Peninsula schools win subregional titles

Courtesy of Forks wrestling
The Forks boys wrestling team celebrates its District 4 1B/2B subregional championship this weekend. It was the ninth meet this year the Spartans have won as a team.
Port Angeles' Kennedy Rognlien, gets around a pick set by a teammate against Bainbridge's Sierra Berry (23) on Saturday in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Port Angeles wins in dramatic fashion

Anna Petty fourth-quarter entry, Paige Mason steal highlight victory

Port Angeles' Kennedy Rognlien, gets around a pick set by a teammate against Bainbridge's Sierra Berry (23) on Saturday in Port Angeles. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
East Jefferson Rivals

GIRLS BASKETBALL: East Jefferson wins critical game at Vashon

Rivals in good position for postseason berth

East Jefferson Rivals
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Sequim's Vince Carrizosa eyes the rim while defended by Port Angeles' Dallas Dunning during the Wolves' 60-57 win Thursday in Sequim.
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group
Sequim's Vince Carrizosa eyes the rim while defended by Port Angeles' Dallas Dunning during the Wolves' 60-57 win Thursday in Sequim.
Sequim's Bobbi Mixon drives the ball against Port Angeles' Anna Petty in Thursday's game in Sequim. The Wolves won 57-46 thanks to a big third quarter. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALl: Sequim caps off perfect league season with win over PA

Jelissa Julmist scores 16 points in second half as Wolves win 57-46

Sequim's Bobbi Mixon drives the ball against Port Angeles' Anna Petty in Thursday's game in Sequim. The Wolves won 57-46 thanks to a big third quarter. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Forks’ Kadie Wood scores over a host of Chief Leschi Warriors during the Spartans’ 76-25 win Wednesday night. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASKETBALL: Forks girls claim share of Pacific League championship

Wood, Neel and Wharton come up big on senior night for Spartans

Forks’ Kadie Wood scores over a host of Chief Leschi Warriors during the Spartans’ 76-25 win Wednesday night. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)