Preps

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Port Angeles freshman Leia Larson runs up the final hill in a cross country meet at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. Larson finished fourth in her first-ever varsity meet.

CROSS COUNTRY: Port Angeles’ Gladfelter, East Jefferson’s Manza and Yearian all win league races

Port Angeles and Sequim runners fared well in the initial cross country event of the fall, an Olympic League Jamboree at Kitsap County… Continue reading

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Port Angeles freshman Leia Larson runs up the final hill in a cross country meet at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. Larson finished fourth in her first-ever varsity meet.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Neah Bay football ranked No. 2 in the state; Forks No. 4

After beating Naselle last week 58-20, Neah Bay has moved up to No. 2 among 1B schools in the most recent Washington football… Continue reading

Sequim, Port Angeles high schools.
Sequim, Port Angeles high schools.
Jodell Wimberly, Neah Bay football

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jodell Wimberly, Neah Bay football

Neah Bay’s Jodell Wimberly picked the perfect game to have one of his best performances in his football career for the Red Devils. The Red… Continue reading

Jodell Wimberly, Neah Bay football
Neah Bay.

PREP FOOTBALL RECAP: Neah Bay made a statement

The prep football game of the week last week was by the Neah Bay Red Devils. The Red Devils made a heck of a statement… Continue reading

Neah Bay.
Neah Bay quarterback Julian Carrick is brought down by Naselle's Jack Strange (44) and Kolten Linstrom (14) on Saturday in Forks. Neah Bay shocked the powerhouse Comets 58-20. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Neah Bay brings down Naselle

Crescent, Clallam Bay win; Forks game canceled because of smoke

Neah Bay quarterback Julian Carrick is brought down by Naselle's Jack Strange (44) and Kolten Linstrom (14) on Saturday in Forks. Neah Bay shocked the powerhouse Comets 58-20. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
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Port Angeles' Jason Hawes, left, takes a backfield toss from quarterback Parker Nickerson during Friday night's game against Anacortes at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Port Angeles overwhelmed by big, fast Anacortes

The Port Angeles Roughriders football team was dominated early by a good Anacortes squad, but made an epic goal-line stand and finally got their offense… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Jason Hawes, left, takes a backfield toss from quarterback Parker Nickerson during Friday night's game against Anacortes at Port Angeles Civic Field.
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Port Angeles' Jason Hawes is brought down by Blain's Riley Ihde and Mallory Messenger, left, in second quarter play on Friday evening in Port Angeles.
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Port Angeles' Jason Hawes is brought down by Blain's Riley Ihde and Mallory Messenger, left, in second quarter play on Friday evening in Port Angeles.
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Port Angeles' Reef Gelder hits the return against Bremerton's Jackson Warner in singles play on Wednesday at Port Angeles High School.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS
Port Angeles' Reef Gelder hits the return against Bremerton's Jackson Warner in singles play on Wednesday at Port Angeles High School.
Peninsula College Pirates.
Peninsula College Pirates.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Port Angeles' Landyn Jones, center, pushes off a Blaine defender after receiving a block from teammate Cole Beeman, right, on Friday in Port Angeles. Jones gained 82 yards rushing last week, much of it on misdirection plays.

PREP FOOTBALL RECAP: Misdirection was the name of the game this week

Forks, Port Angeles use misdirection to lead the way

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Port Angeles' Landyn Jones, center, pushes off a Blaine defender after receiving a block from teammate Cole Beeman, right, on Friday in Port Angeles. Jones gained 82 yards rushing last week, much of it on misdirection plays.
Nate Dahlgren, left, and Walker Wheeler, Forks football

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Nate Dahlgren and Walker Wheeler, Forks football

Forks running backs Nate Dahlgren and Walker Wheeler look to be a devastating one-two punch for the Spartans this season. If the Spartans’ season opener… Continue reading

Nate Dahlgren, left, and Walker Wheeler, Forks football
Neah Bay Red Devils.

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Neah Bay romps over Port Angeles JV

Red Devils QB Carrick accounts for 5 touchdowns

Neah Bay Red Devils.
The Rivals’ Gary Zambor (1) holds off Kingston’s Aaron Fitsemons (44), as Charly Schweitzer (78) and Sean Jones (76) provide protection for quarterback Cash Holmes, during a game against the Kingston Buccaneers on Friday at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Kingston knocks down East Jefferson in opener

Bus issues force Quilcene to play Saturday at Naselle

The Rivals’ Gary Zambor (1) holds off Kingston’s Aaron Fitsemons (44), as Charly Schweitzer (78) and Sean Jones (76) provide protection for quarterback Cash Holmes, during a game against the Kingston Buccaneers on Friday at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Port Angeles' Kason Albaugh, center, tries to escape the Blaine defense of Logan Villarreal, left, and Alejandro Moser-Hernandez, right, on Friday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Angeles defense stout in opening win

It’s not even Labor Day yet and Port Angeles Roughriders head football coach Dustin Clark got his first Gatorade soaking. Clark’s exuberant… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Kason Albaugh, center, tries to escape the Blaine defense of Logan Villarreal, left, and Alejandro Moser-Hernandez, right, on Friday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Forks running back Nate Dahlgren looks to avoid Sequim linebacker Sam Fitzgerald in the first half of Forks' 32-14 non-league win over the Sequim Wolves on Friday night. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL: Forks pounds out season-opening win over Sequim

Dahlgren 31 carries for 187 yards, 2 TDs; Wheeler 7-114, 2 TDs.

Forks running back Nate Dahlgren looks to avoid Sequim linebacker Sam Fitzgerald in the first half of Forks' 32-14 non-league win over the Sequim Wolves on Friday night. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Port Angeles' Parker Nickerson, center, slips past East Jefferson's Lonnie Kenney and Jerome Reaux Jr., right, as Nickerson's teammate, Brantyn Fisler, left, follows behind on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
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Port Angeles' Parker Nickerson, center, slips past East Jefferson's Lonnie Kenney and Jerome Reaux Jr., right, as Nickerson's teammate, Brantyn Fisler, left, follows behind on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Quilcene quaterback Nathan Kieffer passes before being tackled by Crescent’s Cole Grooms on Thursday at Crescent High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Crescent young, building for the future

Loggers look to replace all-world RB Wyatt Lee

Quilcene quaterback Nathan Kieffer passes before being tackled by Crescent’s Cole Grooms on Thursday at Crescent High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Granite Falls Tiger, Connor Wichman, (11) can only watch as East Jefferson Rival, Cash Holmes, dives into the end zone for six points after a 10 yard dash from scrimmage during a Friday night game in Port Townsend’s Memorial Field.
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Granite Falls Tiger, Connor Wichman, (11) can only watch as East Jefferson Rival, Cash Holmes, dives into the end zone for six points after a 10 yard dash from scrimmage during a Friday night game in Port Townsend’s Memorial Field.