Lee Horton

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Area 9 salmon limit decrease

I NEVER GOT the sense that last fall’s salmon fishery on the North Olympic Peninsula side of Admiralty Inlet ever produced big-time results. Apparently, the… Continue reading

Sequim's Rory Kallappa attempts a shot against Burlington-Edison's Daron Browning (34) and Austin Van Herbulis (54) in the 2A fourth-place semifinals at the Yakima Valley SunDome on Friday. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

SPORTS: Wolves claim trophy: Sequim boys basketball grabs sixth place in 2A

YAKIMA —The Sequim Wolves' season concluded with a sixth-place finish in the 2A state tournament at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Sequim beat Burlington-Edison 52-47 on… Continue reading

Sequim's Rory Kallappa attempts a shot against Burlington-Edison's Daron Browning (34) and Austin Van Herbulis (54) in the 2A fourth-place semifinals at the Yakima Valley SunDome on Friday. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

STATE BASKETBALL: Neah Bay to play for 1B title; Sequim finishes sixth in 2A

SPOKANE -- Neah Bay will play for the 1B classification's state championship Saturday night after defeating LaCrosse-Washtucna-Kahlotus Friday night 77-60 at Spokane Arena. Tyler McCaulley… Continue reading

2A STATE BASKETBALL: Sequim holds off Burlington-Edison

2A STATE BASKETBALL: Sequim holds off Burlington-Edison

YAKIMA -- Sequim overcame a record-breaking rebounding performance to beat the Burlington-Edison Tigers in the 2A state tournament at the Yakima Valley SunDome on Friday… Continue reading

2A STATE BASKETBALL: Sequim holds off Burlington-Edison

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Fishing for photos

DOES ANYONE TELL big fish stories anymore? Rather, do they still try to get away with sharing tall tales about tussles with massive fish? Stories… Continue reading

SPORTS: Gabe Carter will try to help Sequim rebound at state today

YAKIMA — As they recover from their heartbreaking overtime loss at the buzzer against Renton on Thursday, the Sequim Wolves will look to senior forward… Continue reading

SPORTS: State heartbreaker as Renton beats Sequim with 42-foot buzzer-beater

YAKIMA — Sequim to Yakima is a long way to travel to get your heart ripped out after 36 minutes of hard-fought basketball. Renton’s Zack… Continue reading

2A STATE BASKETBALL: Sequim falls at buzzer in overtime

2A STATE BASKETBALL: Sequim falls at buzzer in overtime

YAKIMA -- Zack Lee banked in a desperation heave at the buzzer to give Renton a 59-56 overtime win over Sequim in the opening round… Continue reading

2A STATE BASKETBALL: Sequim falls at buzzer in overtime

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Salmon fishing stalled

YOU CAN SENSE a definite lull in the outdoors scene lately. The blackmouth fishing seemed to come to a screeching halt after the successful Olympic… Continue reading

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SPORTS: Peninsula College men’s basketball rallies to earn playoff berth

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula Pirates came through when their season was hanging in the balance in the final minutes of the last game of… Continue reading

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LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Lake Leland doing well

THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA Salmon Derby has come and gone and the hatchery steelhead have made their river run. Now what? Well, obviously, you can go… Continue reading

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SPORTS: Four area prep basketball teams set for loser-out regional games

As a basketball team advances in the postseason, they’re bound to face better competition. That’s kind of the idea. Postseason opponents also are likely to… Continue reading

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LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby a huge success

JERRY THOMAS HAD quite the four-day stretch earlier this week. On Saturday, Thomas caught a big fish. Sunday was his 68th birthday. That big fish… Continue reading

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Ridge open an extra day

PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND brings options for skiers, snowboarders, tubers, anglers and even bird counters. Hurricane Ridge ski and snowboard area will be open an extra… Continue reading

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SPORTS: Peninsula College women break several records; Pirates sweep Everett

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College’s record-setting duo was at it again Wednesday night. Karli Brakes dished out a school-record 15 assists and Taylor Larson scored… Continue reading

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LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS COLUMN: Salmon derby weekend is here

By Lee Horton THE OLYMPIC PENINSULA Salmon Derby is only a few days away. Blackmouth fishing has continued to be solid lately for those who… Continue reading

SPORTS: Neah Bay boys and girls basketball teams win, secure state berths

JOYCE — The Neah Bay boys and girls basketball teams both defeated their Muckleshoot counterparts in the 1B Tri-District quarterfinals at Crescent High School on… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Angeles coach ‘astonished’ by wrestling being cut from Olympics

The decision by the International Olympic Committee executive board to drop wrestling from the Olympics blindsided those heavily involved in the sport. “It’s just astonishing,… Continue reading

SPORTS: Hallinan’s last-second shot saves Port Townsend girls season

PORT TOWNSEND — After a few bounces on the rim, the entire gym at Port Townsend High School seemed to give up on Codi Hallinan’s… Continue reading

SPORTS: Port Townsend boys basketball team advances to tri-districts

PORT TOWNSEND — The postseason is different. The game moves faster, the crowd is louder. The moment is bigger. Port Townsend elevated its play to… Continue reading