Michael Carman

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Sequim's Tary Johnson, right, looks to get past North Mason's Felicity Fowler in a 53-27 home win over North Mason on Dec. 15. Johnson had four points, three rebounds and two assists against the Bulldogs.

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim’s team effort boosts Wolves

Port Angeles boys handle business defensively

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Sequim's Tary Johnson, right, looks to get past North Mason's Felicity Fowler in a 53-27 home win over North Mason on Dec. 15. Johnson had four points, three rebounds and two assists against the Bulldogs.
7 Cedars Casino rolled past Black Diamond Electric 85-47 to win the Peninsula Basketball League on Wednesday night at Peninsula College. 
Team members are from left, Gabe Long, Kyle Benedict, Daniel Horton, Easton Joslin, Sten Christiansen, Jim Halberg and Kasey Ulin.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: 7 Cedars wins Peninsula Basketball League

7 Cedars Casino was too much for Black Diamond Electric in the championship game of the Peninsula Basketball League Wednesday night, rolling… Continue reading

7 Cedars Casino rolled past Black Diamond Electric 85-47 to win the Peninsula Basketball League on Wednesday night at Peninsula College. 
Team members are from left, Gabe Long, Kyle Benedict, Daniel Horton, Easton Joslin, Sten Christiansen, Jim Halberg and Kasey Ulin.
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Sequim junior Jolene Vaara keeps her eyes on the basket while defended by Bremerton. Vaara is an Olympic League MVP candidate this season.
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Sequim junior Jolene Vaara keeps her eyes on the basket while defended by Bremerton. Vaara is an Olympic League MVP candidate this season.
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Forks' Kadie Wood scores over Ilwaco's Olivia McKinstry during the Spartans' 75-64 win over Ilwaco at home Wednesday.

PREPS: Wood sparks Forks past Ilwaco in second half

Forks navigated through some choppy seas in the second quarter before getting the upper hand on the Ilwaco Fishermen with a strong third… Continue reading

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Forks' Kadie Wood scores over Ilwaco's Olivia McKinstry during the Spartans' 75-64 win over Ilwaco at home Wednesday.
Port Angeles Roughriders.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles romps over Olympic

Port Angeles stymied Olympic offensively, limiting the Trojans from the floor in a 53-18 Olympic League girls basketball win Tuesday night. “Our defense… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders.
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Forks' Keira Johnson skies for a layup during the Spartans' 74-25 win over South Bend on the road Friday night.

PREPS: Forks wins big on the road as Neel has huge game

Neel 16 points, 17 rebounds for Spartans

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Forks' Keira Johnson skies for a layup during the Spartans' 74-25 win over South Bend on the road Friday night.
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Paige Mason of Port Angeles, center, tries to hold on as she slips past North Mason's Tanza Tupolo, left, Adrianne Tupolo, right, on Thursday in Port Angeles.
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Paige Mason of Port Angeles, center, tries to hold on as she slips past North Mason's Tanza Tupolo, left, Adrianne Tupolo, right, on Thursday in Port Angeles.
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Forks' Keira Johnson scores over North Beach's Malia Cox in Forks on Wednesday evening where Forks defeated North Beach 59-15.

PREPS: Forks girls get stingy in blowout basketball win

East Jefferson pins down win vs. Klahowya

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Forks' Keira Johnson scores over North Beach's Malia Cox in Forks on Wednesday evening where Forks defeated North Beach 59-15.
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East Jefferson's Lorenzo McCleese, right denies a shot by Port Angeles' Tyler Hunter during Thursday's game in Port Angeles.

PREP BASKETBALL PREVIEWS: East Jefferson looking to rise

Team should compete in stacked Nisqually League

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East Jefferson's Lorenzo McCleese, right denies a shot by Port Angeles' Tyler Hunter during Thursday's game in Port Angeles.
Sequim Wolves.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Vaara pours in 29 points in Wolves’ win

Port Angeles girls bounce back with road win over Bremerton

Sequim Wolves.
Neah Bay's Jodell Wimberley runs with the ball against Liberty Bell in the state 1B football championship game. Neah Bay lost 50-12. (Maria Dorsten/for Peninsula Daily News)
Neah Bay's Jodell Wimberley runs with the ball against Liberty Bell in the state 1B football championship game. Neah Bay lost 50-12. (Maria Dorsten/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP COLUMN: Today’s the day for Neah Bay

Longtime Forks coach Rick Gooding steps down

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Forks' Landin Davis attempts a layup during a game against North Beach last season. Davis is set to start for the Spartans this season.

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Forks looking to grow as Weekes takes reins

Young Spartans looking to push up court

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Forks' Landin Davis attempts a layup during a game against North Beach last season. Davis is set to start for the Spartans this season.
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Port Angeles' Isaiah Shamp, left, goes up and over the head of East Jefferson's Stuart Dow on Thursday night in Port Angeles.
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Port Angeles' Isaiah Shamp, left, goes up and over the head of East Jefferson's Stuart Dow on Thursday night in Port Angeles.

AREA SPORTS: Peninsula College hosts First Federal Pirate Classic

Men’s and Women’s basketball tourney runs through Sunday

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Neah Bay head coach Kane Bachelor instructs his players during the Red Devils' 66-14 state quarterfinal win over Wellpinit. 
Neah Bay faces Liberty Bell for the 1B state championship at noon Saturday at Mount Tahoma High School.

STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Neah Bay eyes fifth 8-man title

Face Liberty Bell on Saturday in Tacoma

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Neah Bay head coach Kane Bachelor instructs his players during the Red Devils' 66-14 state quarterfinal win over Wellpinit. 
Neah Bay faces Liberty Bell for the 1B state championship at noon Saturday at Mount Tahoma High School.
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Forks' Kyra Neel (35) hauls in a rebound in a Class 2B District IV playoff game against Rainier last February at Castle Rock High School. Neel returns as a four-year starter for the Forks varsity.

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Talented trio will lead Forks once again

Keira Johnson, Kadie Wood and Kyra Neel all ready to compete

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Forks' Kyra Neel (35) hauls in a rebound in a Class 2B District IV playoff game against Rainier last February at Castle Rock High School. Neel returns as a four-year starter for the Forks varsity.
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East Jefferson's Alyssa Vandenberg drives to the rim while defended by Annie Wright’s Leah Kearns during a December 2021 game played at Port Townsend High School. Vandenberg, a second-team All-Nisqually League selection last season, returns for the Rivals.
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East Jefferson's Alyssa Vandenberg drives to the rim while defended by Annie Wright’s Leah Kearns during a December 2021 game played at Port Townsend High School. Vandenberg, a second-team All-Nisqually League selection last season, returns for the Rivals.