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OUTDOORS: Opportunities to think outside the bird this Thanksgiving

WHAT WOULD THANKSGIVING be like without turkey? Maybe this is the year to find out. When you think about it, it's surprising that one bird… Continue reading

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Sequim quarterback Riley Cowan

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim and Port Townsend fill all-league football teams

Port Townsend dominated the Olympic League 1A all-league football teams and Sequim earned six spots on the Olympic League 2A first teams. Redhawks senior David… Continue reading

Sequim quarterback Riley Cowan
Peninsula's Tasha Inong (9) and Highline's Miranda Wolfe-Inman (28) go for a header in front of the Pirates' goal during the NWAC semifinals in Tukwila. Highline won 2-1 to bounce Peninsula from the playoffs. Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula College falls short of high standards but season far from a failure

PORT ANGELES — A powerhouse is not a forgiving place to live. But it's the house the Peninsula College women's soccer team has built with… Continue reading

Peninsula's Tasha Inong (9) and Highline's Miranda Wolfe-Inman (28) go for a header in front of the Pirates' goal during the NWAC semifinals in Tukwila. Highline won 2-1 to bounce Peninsula from the playoffs. Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula College's Johnny Martinez

MEN’S SOCCER: Early-morning work pays off as Peninsula Pirates win fourth conference title

TUKWILA — The Peninsula College weight room is quiet at 7 a.m. for the first time in months. While the Peninsula Pirates were gathering to… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Johnny Martinez
The Peninsula College men's soccer team celebrates after winning the NWAC championship with a 4-3 win over Spokane at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. Jose Soto (2) scored the winning goal in the 85th minute. Rick Harrison/for NWAC

MEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula College’s confidence never wavers during quest for NWAC championship

TUKWILA — The Peninsula Pirates weren't thinking overtime. When an own goal in the 76th minute erased their two-goal second-half lead over Spokane, the Pirates… Continue reading

The Peninsula College men's soccer team celebrates after winning the NWAC championship with a 4-3 win over Spokane at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. Jose Soto (2) scored the winning goal in the 85th minute. Rick Harrison/for NWAC
CHAMPIONS AGAIN — Peninsula Pirates win fourth NWAC men's soccer championship

CHAMPIONS AGAIN — Peninsula Pirates win fourth NWAC men’s soccer championship

TUKWILA — The Peninsula College men claimed another Northwest Athletic Conference championship by defeating Spokane 4-3 on Sunday at Starfire Sports Complex. The Pirates took… Continue reading

CHAMPIONS AGAIN — Peninsula Pirates win fourth NWAC men's soccer championship
CHAMPIONS AGAIN — Peninsula Pirates win fourth NWAC men's soccer championship

CHAMPIONS AGAIN — Peninsula Pirates win fourth NWAC men’s soccer championship

TUKWILA — The Peninsula College men claimed another Northwest Athletic Conference championship by defeating Spokane 4-3 on Sunday at Starfire Sports Complex. The Pirates took… Continue reading

CHAMPIONS AGAIN — Peninsula Pirates win fourth NWAC men's soccer championship
MEN'S SOCCER: Peninsula Pirates boot Chemeketa to advance to Sunday's NWAC title game

MEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula Pirates boot Chemeketa to advance to Sunday’s NWAC title game

TUKWILA — Peninsula College advanced to Sunday's Northwest Athletic Conference men's soccer championship game by defeating Chemeketa 3-1 at Starfire Sports Complex on Saturday. C.J.… Continue reading

MEN'S SOCCER: Peninsula Pirates boot Chemeketa to advance to Sunday's NWAC title game
Clallam Bay's Clayton Willis stiff-arms Neah Bay's Rwehabura Munyagi Jr. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Again outnumbered, Clallam Bay closes out season with pride

GOOD LUCK FINDING a tougher bunch of football players on the North Olympic Peninsula than the Clallam Bay Bruins. They had little business beating Neah… Continue reading

Clallam Bay's Clayton Willis stiff-arms Neah Bay's Rwehabura Munyagi Jr. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula College's Olivia Moore controls the ball ahead of Highline's Dulce Armas and teammate Michele Whan during the NWAC semifinals at Starfire Complex in Tukwila on Saturday. Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula bows out in NWAC semifinals

TUKWILA — Peninsula College will find itself in an awkward spot during Sunday's Northwest Athletic women's soccer championship game. Watching. The Pirates were denied their… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Olivia Moore controls the ball ahead of Highline's Dulce Armas and teammate Michele Whan during the NWAC semifinals at Starfire Complex in Tukwila on Saturday. Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News
STATE FOOTBALL UPDATE — Neah Bay routs; Port Townsend bows out

STATE FOOTBALL UPDATE — Neah Bay routs; Port Townsend bows out

POULSBO — Rwehabura Munyagi Jr. and Cameron Buzzell led Neah Bay's quick-strike offensive attack in a 68-0 win over Clallam Bay in the opening round… Continue reading

STATE FOOTBALL UPDATE — Neah Bay routs; Port Townsend bows out
Peninsula College's Olivia Moore controls the ball ahead of Highline's Dulce Armas and teammate Michele Whan during the NWAC semifinals at Starfire Complex in Tukwila on Saturday. Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula bows out in NWAC semifinals

TUKWILA — Peninsula College will find itself in an awkward spot during Sunday's Northwest Athletic women's soccer championship game. Watching. The Pirates were denied their… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Olivia Moore controls the ball ahead of Highline's Dulce Armas and teammate Michele Whan during the NWAC semifinals at Starfire Complex in Tukwila on Saturday. Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News
Port Angeles' Jaine Macias is seeded second in the 100-yard breaststroke at the state meet. Patty Reifenstahl

STATE GIRLS SWIMMING PREVIEW: Port Angeles’ Macias and Juskevich will face off in 100 breaststroke; Sequim and Port Townsend also at 2A meet

FEDERAL WAY — The 100-yard breaststroke at the state championships will be a clash of friends with contrasting styles. Port Angeles senior Carter Juskevich and… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Jaine Macias is seeded second in the 100-yard breaststroke at the state meet. Patty Reifenstahl
Quilcene's Bailey Kieffer goes up for a spike against Shoreline Christian earlier this season. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

STATE VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Quilcene seeks third straight trophy; Neah Bay and Sequim also competing

YAKIMA — Quilcene will attempt to earn a third consecutive state volleyball trophy at the 1B state tournament this weekend. The two-day, double-elimination tournament runs… Continue reading

Quilcene's Bailey Kieffer goes up for a spike against Shoreline Christian earlier this season. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
Port Angeles' Jaine Macias is seeded second in the 100-yard breaststroke at the state meet. Patty Reifenstahl

STATE GIRLS SWIMMING PREVIEW: Port Angeles’ Macias and Juskevich will face off in 100 breaststroke; Sequim and Port Townsend also at 2A meet

FEDERAL WAY — The 100-yard breaststroke at the state championships will be a clash of friends with contrasting styles. Port Angeles senior Carter Juskevich and… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Jaine Macias is seeded second in the 100-yard breaststroke at the state meet. Patty Reifenstahl

PREP FOOTBALL: Three things learned last week

Four North Olympic Peninsula teams made the state playoffs thanks to Quilcene's and Clallam Bay's exciting Quad-District victories last week. This week's games featuring Clallam… Continue reading

Sequim's Waverly Shreffler (543) starts the 2A girls cross country race at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. Shreffler went on to finish sixth. Dave Shreffler/for Peninsula Daily News

CROSS COUNTRY: Shreffler takes sixth for Sequim girls, boys team finishes third at state championships; other area state reports

PASCO — Waverly Shreffler had the area's highest individual finish and the Sequim boys placed third at the state cross country championships at Sun Willows… Continue reading

Sequim's Waverly Shreffler (543) starts the 2A girls cross country race at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. Shreffler went on to finish sixth. Dave Shreffler/for Peninsula Daily News

GIRLS SWIMMING: Port Angeles’ Macias sets record, wins district titles; other area reports

RENTON — Port Angeles' Jaine Macias set a meet record and Port Townsend went from rags to state riches at the District 2/3 girls swimming… Continue reading

PREP FOOTBALL: Chimacum eliminated with loss to Cascade Christian

SUMNER — Chimacum's football season concluded with a 42-0 loss to Cascade Christian at Sunset Chev Stadium. The Cowboys were long shots to win Saturday's… Continue reading

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Sequim, Quilcene and Neah Bay advance to state tournaments

TACOMA — Sequim finally defeated Kingston, and did so when it mattered most. The Wolves dominated the District 2/3 consolation bracket to claim its first… Continue reading