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Peninsula College sophomore Katelyn Raatz

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula College denied NWAC championship three-peat

TUKWILA — After a season of defensive dominance, it was a momentary lapse, mere moments of indecision near midfield, that felled the Peninsula College women's… Continue reading

Peninsula College sophomore Katelyn Raatz
Neah Bay's Chris Martinez (23) looks for running room behind the blocking of quarterback Rwehabura Munyagi (13). Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay routs Pateros, but coach wants better effort

POULSBO — For most teams, a 48-point state playoff victory would be cause for celebration. Neah Bay, the No. 1-ranked defending Class 1B state champion,… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Chris Martinez (23) looks for running room behind the blocking of quarterback Rwehabura Munyagi (13). Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

OUTDOORS: Chum run in full swing along Hood Canal

DOWN HOODSPORT WAY, the chum run is peaking in and around the hatchery. Right around mid-November the chum typically pack Hood Canal, heading for their… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Chum run in full swing along Hood Canal

DOWN HOODSPORT WAY, the chum run is peaking in and around the hatchery. Right around mid-November the chum typically pack Hood Canal, heading for their… Continue reading

UPDATED — STATE PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay runs over Pateros; Quilcene falls to Twin Valley

UPDATED — STATE PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay runs over Pateros; Quilcene falls to Twin Valley

ABERDEEN — Quilcene's season came to an end with a 62-34 loss to Twin Valley in the Class 1B state quarterfinals on Saturday night. Coten… Continue reading

UPDATED — STATE PREP FOOTBALL: Neah Bay runs over Pateros; Quilcene falls to Twin Valley

OUTDOORS: Chum run in full swing along Hood Canal

DOWN HOODSPORT WAY, the chum run is peaking in and around the hatchery. Right around mid-November the chum typically pack Hood Canal, heading for their… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Cycle event Saturday to raise food and funds for Sequim Food Bank

CYCLISTS WHO ENJOY philanthropy and are looking for a worthwhile ride this weekend should check out the fourth annual Cranksgiving “food-raising” event this Saturday in… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Tasha Inong attacks the ball against Grays Harbors' Ashley Alonzo last month. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula College facing tough semifinal clash with Lane

TUKWILA — A Peninsula College women's soccer season that started with two wins at Starfire Sports Complex has the potential to end there with two… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Tasha Inong attacks the ball against Grays Harbors' Ashley Alonzo last month. Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula College's Kassio Monteiro (11)

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men, women well-represented on NWAC All-Star teams

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College men's and women's soccer teams are well-represented on the NWAC North-West Region All-Star teams, with six women and five men… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Kassio Monteiro (11)

OUTDOORS: Cycle event Saturday to raise food and funds for Sequim Food Bank

CYCLISTS WHO ENJOY philanthropy and are looking for a worthwhile ride this weekend should check out the fourth annual Cranksgiving “food-raising” event this Saturday in… Continue reading

Quilcene running back Colten Pol (1) levels a Mary M. Knight defender during the Rangers' 52-14 win. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Colten Pol grows on and off the field, helps Quilcene to state berth

QUILCENE — As rambunctious on the field as the first four letters of his given name would suggest, Quilcene's Colten Pol has been a force… Continue reading

Quilcene running back Colten Pol (1) levels a Mary M. Knight defender during the Rangers' 52-14 win. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

GOLF: Custom swing fitting working well

WAY BACK ON a rainy day in May, I went for a custom swing fitting for a new TaylorMade JetSpeed driver after an invitation to… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Kai Mahuka manages to get enough of a foot on the ball to get it past Treasure Valley goalkeeper Tessa Pitzer and score the only goal of the game in the Pirates' 1-0 win in the NWAC quarterfinals. Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Peninsula Pirates earn trip back to NWAC semifinals

PORT ANGELES — Trips to the Northwest Athletic Conference soccer semifinals are becoming routine for the Peninsula College women's team. Another visit, the program's fourth… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Kai Mahuka manages to get enough of a foot on the ball to get it past Treasure Valley goalkeeper Tessa Pitzer and score the only goal of the game in the Pirates' 1-0 win in the NWAC quarterfinals. Jay Cline/for Peninsula Daily News
Quilcene's Triston Williams (86) charges through the Taholah defense en route to a first down during the Rangers' 86-28 win in the Quad-District playoffs. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Quilcene makes state by trouncing Taholah 82-28

QUILCENE — A first quarter wave of offense, defense and special teams helped Quilcene wash over shorthanded Taholah 86-28 in a Quad-District playoff game to… Continue reading

Quilcene's Triston Williams (86) charges through the Taholah defense en route to a first down during the Rangers' 86-28 win in the Quad-District playoffs. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend running back Wesley Wheeler

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend’s season ends with stunning loss Charles Wright

PORT TOWNSEND — Charles Wright may not have shocked the world, but it stunned Port Townsend 24-14 in a West Central District playoff victory at… Continue reading

Port Townsend running back Wesley Wheeler

OUTDOORS: Strike fast when rivers recede

THE FALL FLUCTUATION in river flow isn't helping anglers, but when the rivers recede back into shape there are plenty of silvers to catch and… Continue reading

Port Townsend running back David Sua (5) runs off tackle and towards the end zone during the Redhawks' win over Klahowya in Port Townsend in September. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend and Quilcene one win away from state

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend will tackle its second football game in seven days with the same opponent in tonight's winner-to-state, loser-out matchup with Charles… Continue reading

Port Townsend running back David Sua (5) runs off tackle and towards the end zone during the Redhawks' win over Klahowya in Port Townsend in September. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

OUTDOORS: Saturday ski swap benefits winter sports at Hurricane Ridge

WHENEVER I HEAR of a ski swap like Saturday's Hurricane Ridge Gear Swap and Movie, I immediately flash back to the early 1990s and advertisements… Continue reading

OUTDOORS: Strike fast when rivers recede

THE FALL FLUCTUATION in river flow isn't helping anglers, but when the rivers recede back into shape there are plenty of silvers to catch and… Continue reading

Port Townsend running back David Sua (5) runs off tackle and towards the end zone during the Redhawks' win over Klahowya in Port Townsend in September. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend and Quilcene one win away from state

PORT TOWNSEND — Port Townsend will tackle its second football game in seven days with the same opponent in tonight's winner-to-state, loser-out matchup with Charles… Continue reading

Port Townsend running back David Sua (5) runs off tackle and towards the end zone during the Redhawks' win over Klahowya in Port Townsend in September. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News