Michael Carman

Neah Bay's Vonte Aguirre (12) challenges Taholah's Marquel Waugh for the rebound during a Class 1B basketball regional round game at W.F. West High School in Chehalis. Also in on the action is Neah Bay's Holly Greene (14). (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Missed shots end Neah Bay’s season in regional round loss

CHEHALIS — This is why they play the games. The Neah Bay girls basketball team's season came to a sudden end with a 48-40 loss… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Vonte Aguirre (12) challenges Taholah's Marquel Waugh for the rebound during a Class 1B basketball regional round game at W.F. West High School in Chehalis. Also in on the action is Neah Bay's Holly Greene (14). (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jack Dahlgren

STATE WRESTLING: Four runner-up finishes for North Olympic Peninsula at Mat Classic

TACOMA — A morning of triumph in the semifinal round turned into an evening of Mat Classic disappointment as all four North Olympic Peninsula state… Continue reading

Jack Dahlgren
Tyler Gale

STATE WRESTLING: Five area wrestlers advance to semifinals

TACOMA — Five North Olympic Peninsula wrestlers made it through to the state semifinals at Mat Classic XXVIII, and three of them did so with… Continue reading

Tyler Gale
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STATE WRESTLING: Former Port Angeles coach Gonzalez finds time to cheer on Roughriders

TACOMA — It's a jarring sight, to be sure: former Port Angeles wrestling coach Erik Gonzalez clad in a purple shirt at the state wrestling… Continue reading

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UPDATE — STATE WRESTLING: All four area finalists fall in championship matches

TACOMA — A morning of triumph in the semifinal round turned into an evening of Mat Classic disappointment as all four North Olympic Peninsula state… Continue reading

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STATE WRESTLING: Former Port Angeles coach Gonzalez finds time to cheer on Roughriders

TACOMA — It's a jarring sight, to be sure: former Port Angeles wrestling coach Erik Gonzalez clad in a purple shirt at the state wrestling… Continue reading

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UPDATE — STATE WRESTLING: All four area finalists fall in championship matches

TACOMA — A morning of triumph in the semifinal round turned into an evening of Mat Classic disappointment as all four North Olympic Peninsula state… Continue reading

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STATE WRESTLING: Mixed results for North Olympic Peninsula wrestlers at state finals in Tacoma

TACOMA — Results were a mixed bag for North Olympic Peninsula wrestlers after today's (Friday's) opening session at Mat Classic XXVIII, the state wrestling tournament… Continue reading

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OUTDOORS: Candlefish habitat may hold key to Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby

SEEK OUT SANDY or gravelly bottoms and participants in the Olympic Peninsula Salmon Derby, underway today through Sunday across a wide swath of the eastern… Continue reading

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Outside shooting helps Neah Bay trounce Tulalip Heritage at Tri-District tournament

TACOMA — Neah Bay delivered a 3-point barrage, connecting on 16 of 27 from behind the line, to take down Tulalip Heritage 106-45 in a… Continue reading

STATE WRESTLING PREVIEW: Hard work pays off today and Saturday for North Olympic Peninsula wrestlers at Mat Classic XXVIII

TACOMA — The months-long grind that makes up a wrestling season pays off with the opening of Mat Classic XXVIII, the state wrestling tournament, at… Continue reading

Sequim's Kevyn Ward is declared the winner after a regional tournament victory. Ward will compete in his second Mat Classic starting today at the Tacoma Dome. (Chris Tucker/Central Kitsap Reporter)

STATE WRESTLING: Sequim’s Kevyn Ward seeking a place on the podium

TACOMA — Sequim wrestler Kevyn Ward has been busy during his senior season trying to pack a heavyweight personality on his 160-pound frame. Never content… Continue reading

Sequim's Kevyn Ward is declared the winner after a regional tournament victory. Ward will compete in his second Mat Classic starting today at the Tacoma Dome. (Chris Tucker/Central Kitsap Reporter)

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Peninsula College puts it together in second half to overwhelm Olympic

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College women's basketball coach Alison Crumb was left wanting after an 81-59 Northwest Athletic Conference North Region victory over Olympic. She… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Sekiu a short drive away for Marine Area 6 blackmouth anglers

BLACKMOUTH ANGLERS ARE the hardy sort, willing to wait out storms and squalls for small windows of fishing opportunities during the cold months of winter… Continue reading

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Forks boys season ends with district loss to Castle Rock

ROCHESTER — Forks couldn't contain a first-half liftoff by Castle Rock's Brock Johnson and was eliminated from the 1A Southwest District boys basketball tournament with… Continue reading

GOLF: Benefit tourney for Sequim High School softball planned at SkyRidge

SKYRIDGE GOLF COURSE in Sequim will host a benefit tournament for the Sequim High School softball team Saturday, March 5. The annual four-person scramble tournament… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Jericho McGimpsey

BOYS BASKETBALL: Neah Bay rocks Mount Vernon Christian to set up showdown with second-ranked Seattle Lutheran

PORT ANGELES — Neah Bay put on a clinic on how to defeat a 2-3 zone defense in a 81-44 victory over Mount Vernon Christian… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Jericho McGimpsey
Sequim's Mathew Craig

BOYS SWIMMING: Port Angeles places sixth at districts

RENTON — The Port Angeles boys swim and dive team finished sixth overall at the 16-team District 2/3 swimming and diving championships at Hazen High… Continue reading

Sequim's Mathew Craig
Chimacum's James Porter drives to the basket while defended by Port Townsend's Berkley Hill (14). (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Chimacum edges Port Townsend for Olympic League 1A title

PORT TOWNSEND — The Chimacum boys basketball team was in trouble when it started the Olympic League 1A season with a 1-2 record. But Coach… Continue reading

Chimacum's James Porter drives to the basket while defended by Port Townsend's Berkley Hill (14). (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles's Lauren Lunt (14) and Maddie Boe (11) reach for the ball against Olympic's Dejah Coleman. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Port Angeles scales Olympic for top seed to district play; Port Townsend beats Chimacum

SEQUIM — Port Angeles proved it was the rightful Olympic League 2A girls basketball champion after a 35-28 triumph over Olympic in a tiebreaker for… Continue reading

Port Angeles's Lauren Lunt (14) and Maddie Boe (11) reach for the ball against Olympic's Dejah Coleman. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)