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Wenatchee Valley's Erik Owen, left, and Peninsula's Nicolas Hernandez fight for a header during a 2019 NWAC Quarterfinal match. Hernandez, a Super Sophomore, returns for his third season with the Pirates this fall. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Peninsula College men’s soccer eyes sixth star

A roster full of “hungry, driven and passionate,” players will work toward securing the Peninsula College men’s soccer program’s sixth NWAC Championship… Continue reading

Wenatchee Valley's Erik Owen, left, and Peninsula's Nicolas Hernandez fight for a header during a 2019 NWAC Quarterfinal match. Hernandez, a Super Sophomore, returns for his third season with the Pirates this fall. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Last-chance registration for Klahhane Gymnastics fall classes

Jones cards 5th ace, Perkins his 10th hole-in-one at Peninsula Golf Club

OUTDOORS: Forest grouse opener now Sept. 15

Two-week delay to protect hens and chicks

Peninsula College's Grace Johnson distributes the ball to a teammate while chased by three Chemeketa defenders during the Pirates' 11-0 victory Wednesday. Johnson, Chimacum High School's all-time leading goal scorer, netted her first collegiate hat trick in the win. (Rick Ross/Peninsula College Athletics)

Peninsula College Pirates post shutout openers

Men’s, women’s soccer teams earn wins in debuts

Peninsula College's Grace Johnson distributes the ball to a teammate while chased by three Chemeketa defenders during the Pirates' 11-0 victory Wednesday. Johnson, Chimacum High School's all-time leading goal scorer, netted her first collegiate hat trick in the win. (Rick Ross/Peninsula College Athletics)
East Jefferson ball carrier Anson Jones, center, is wrapped up by Port Angeles' Jacob Felton as he breaks through the line during a February 2021 contest. Jones is expected to start at fullback once again for the newly christened 'Rivals.' (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: East Jefferson Rivals set to team up

New nickname for Port Townsend-Chimacum combined athletics

East Jefferson ball carrier Anson Jones, center, is wrapped up by Port Angeles' Jacob Felton as he breaks through the line during a February 2021 contest. Jones is expected to start at fullback once again for the newly christened 'Rivals.' (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Razor clam diggers should expect a banner harvest season in 2021-2022 with record-size numbers of clams at many ocean beaches. (Photo courtesy of State Department of Fish and Wildlife)

OUTDOORS: Banner razor clam season expected

But not at Kalaloch, which won’t open in 2021-2022

Razor clam diggers should expect a banner harvest season in 2021-2022 with record-size numbers of clams at many ocean beaches. (Photo courtesy of State Department of Fish and Wildlife)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Fee-free day Wednesday in state and national parks

Pool plans cardboard boat races for 18 and younger

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Forks' Matthew Wallerstedt, right, tracks down the loose football after blocking a punt during a 2019 game against Granite Falls. Wallerstedt is expected to start at guard and defensive end for the Spartans this season.
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Forks' Matthew Wallerstedt, right, tracks down the loose football after blocking a punt during a 2019 game against Granite Falls. Wallerstedt is expected to start at guard and defensive end for the Spartans this season.

Biden praises WNBA champs for social justice activism

President Joe Biden honored the 2020 WNBA champion Seattle Storm on Monday, celebrating their success on the court and hailing the four-time title… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Kyrsten McGuffey, right, outraces Edmonds' Kaylinn Lawrence in a march downfield on Saturday at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Peninsula College's Kyrsten McGuffey, right, outraces Edmonds' Kaylinn Lawrence in a march downfield on Saturday at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Field cleanup plus dinner and a movie Saturday in Sequim; Soccer refs needed; West End Thunder drags Saturday and Sunday

A day of field cleanup followed later by an old-fashioned spaghetti dinner and a baseball movie under the stars will be hosted Saturday… Continue reading

The Olympic Chapter of Salmon For Soldiers hosted 77 service veterans on 34 volunteer skippered fishing boats during last Sunday's Summer Salmon Slammin' event in the waters off Sekiu. Fishing was red-hot across the board as veterans enjoyed a day out on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

OUTDOORS: Veterans salmon fishing outing a huge success

The smoke cleared, then the fog burned off, and 77 service veterans enjoyed the treat that is summer salmon fishing on the Strait of Juan… Continue reading

The Olympic Chapter of Salmon For Soldiers hosted 77 service veterans on 34 volunteer skippered fishing boats during last Sunday's Summer Salmon Slammin' event in the waters off Sekiu. Fishing was red-hot across the board as veterans enjoyed a day out on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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Port Angeles quarterback Parker Nickerson gets off a pass as Kingston's Kyler Coe-yarr closes in during a Roughriders win earlier this year.

PREP FOOTBALL: Storylines to watch as prep football practices get underway

High school football practices herald the arrival of a new school year, and Wednesday, when schools around the state don helmets for… Continue reading

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Port Angeles quarterback Parker Nickerson gets off a pass as Kingston's Kyler Coe-yarr closes in during a Roughriders win earlier this year.
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Lefties first baseman Nathan Chong, left, tags out Portland's Gabe Skoro before he can reach first in the third inning on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

LEFTIES SEASON REVIEW: Port Angeles ends summer on a high note

Lefties spoil Portland’s playoff shot

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Lefties first baseman Nathan Chong, left, tags out Portland's Gabe Skoro before he can reach first in the third inning on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Port Angeles' Chase Cobb, front, makes his way past Klahowya's Robbie Slater in a game last March at Port Angeles High School. Masks will not be required for vaccinated athletes playing high-risk indoor sports such as basketball and wrestling this winter. Non-vaccinated athletes must mask and pass twice weekly COVID screening. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Masking changes lifted for high school athletes

Mask wearing will not be required for fall sports athletes in high school sports, according to updated health guidelines released Wednesday by the… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Chase Cobb, front, makes his way past Klahowya's Robbie Slater in a game last March at Port Angeles High School. Masks will not be required for vaccinated athletes playing high-risk indoor sports such as basketball and wrestling this winter. Non-vaccinated athletes must mask and pass twice weekly COVID screening. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Quilcene angler Ward Norden found beach casting success from the shore of Fort Flagler State Park recently, catching this pink with a pink rotator jig. Pinks are at the height of their odd-year return this month.

OUTDOORS: Olympic Peninsula anglers can fish Canadian waters with caveats

Who’s up for a leisure cruise in Canadian waters? While the land borders between the Great White North and the U.S. remain closed until Aug.… Continue reading

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Quilcene angler Ward Norden found beach casting success from the shore of Fort Flagler State Park recently, catching this pink with a pink rotator jig. Pinks are at the height of their odd-year return this month.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Big Quilcene River clean-up Thursday; Mitch Black Memorial Golf Tournament coming up at Port Ludlow

A community clean-up of The Big Quilcene River watershed is planned today. The river provides drinking water for much of Jefferson County including… Continue reading