Pierre LaBossiere

Neah Bay Red Devils.

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Neah Bay romps over Port Angeles JV

Red Devils QB Carrick accounts for 5 touchdowns

Neah Bay Red Devils.
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Port Angeles' Kason Albaugh, center, tries to escape the Blaine defense of Logan Villarreal, left, and Alejandro Moser-Hernandez, right, on Friday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Angeles defense stout in opening win

It’s not even Labor Day yet and Port Angeles Roughriders head football coach Dustin Clark got his first Gatorade soaking. Clark’s exuberant… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Kason Albaugh, center, tries to escape the Blaine defense of Logan Villarreal, left, and Alejandro Moser-Hernandez, right, on Friday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Quilcene quaterback Nathan Kieffer passes before being tackled by Crescent’s Cole Grooms on Thursday at Crescent High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Crescent young, building for the future

Loggers look to replace all-world RB Wyatt Lee

Quilcene quaterback Nathan Kieffer passes before being tackled by Crescent’s Cole Grooms on Thursday at Crescent High School. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Courtesy of Jay Cline/Lincoln Park BMX
More than two dozen volunteers helped the Lincoln Park BMX track put on double-point races and triple-point state qualifiers this weekend. More than 370 racers competed at the track this weekend and nearly twice that many are expected at the Pacific Northwest Gold Cup Finals set for Sept. 16-18.

BMX RACING: 378 racers compete at Lincoln Park, more expected for NW finals

In a bit of a dry run for the Pacific Northwest Gold Cup Finals to be hosted at the Lincoln Park BMX… Continue reading

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More than two dozen volunteers helped the Lincoln Park BMX track put on double-point races and triple-point state qualifiers this weekend. More than 370 racers competed at the track this weekend and nearly twice that many are expected at the Pacific Northwest Gold Cup Finals set for Sept. 16-18.
Pierre LaBossiere

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE: Online coverage to increase for preps football coverage

As our subscribers are aware, delivery has changed for the Peninsula Daily News. We’re delivered through the U.S. Postal Service now, which means we added… Continue reading

Pierre LaBossiere
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The Cloudraker Skybridge spans a pair of summits at the top of Whistler Peak in British Columbia. It is 430 feet long and sits at 7,160 feet in elevation. It was built in 2018.

OUTDOORS: A place to rake the clouds not so far away

Whistler Peak skybridge not for the faint of heart

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The Cloudraker Skybridge spans a pair of summits at the top of Whistler Peak in British Columbia. It is 430 feet long and sits at 7,160 feet in elevation. It was built in 2018.
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Seattle's Julio Rodriguez gestures at the end of a news conference held the day after announcing he signed a multi-year contract on Saturday in Seattle.

SEATTLE MARINERS: Julio Rodriguez signs massive contract

Could be worth as much as $470 million

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Seattle's Julio Rodriguez gestures at the end of a news conference held the day after announcing he signed a multi-year contract on Saturday in Seattle.
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Marcia Isenberger, a three-sport star at Port Angeles High School who went on to become the top tennis player at Eastern Washington, speaks at the Roughrider Hall of Fame dinner Saturday night.
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Marcia Isenberger, a three-sport star at Port Angeles High School who went on to become the top tennis player at Eastern Washington, speaks at the Roughrider Hall of Fame dinner Saturday night.
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Peninsula's Kai Biegler takes the header above Wenatchee Valley's Diego Zaldivar, left, and Pierce Naccarato and Peninsula teammate Tim Deser on Thursday at Wally Sigmar Field.
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Peninsula's Kai Biegler takes the header above Wenatchee Valley's Diego Zaldivar, left, and Pierce Naccarato and Peninsula teammate Tim Deser on Thursday at Wally Sigmar Field.
Photo courtesy of Peninsula College 
Coach Kanyon Anderson works with members fo the Peninsula College women's soccer team at a practice earlier this month. The women are defending NWAC champions.
Photo courtesy of Peninsula College 
Coach Kanyon Anderson works with members fo the Peninsula College women's soccer team at a practice earlier this month. The women are defending NWAC champions.
Corvallis Knights.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Corvallis wins West Coast League title again

The Corvallis Knights’ historic run, already among the most impressive in modern amateur sports, became even more impressive Monday night when the Knights… Continue reading

Corvallis Knights.
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Peninsula College men's soccer coach Jake Hughes, right, talks with assistant Jesse Salgado during practice earlier this month at Wally Sigmar Field. The Pirates begin their season Thursday at home with a game against Wenatchee CC.
Photo courtesy of Peninsula College 
Peninsula College men's soccer coach Jake Hughes, right, talks with assistant Jesse Salgado during practice earlier this month at Wally Sigmar Field. The Pirates begin their season Thursday at home with a game against Wenatchee CC.
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Lefties' Golden Tate hits into an RBI double as Bend catcher Isah Burk looks on during a game in June at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties pulled in the fans again this season

Team had a shot at postseason late; several individuals had great seasons

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Lefties' Golden Tate hits into an RBI double as Bend catcher Isah Burk looks on during a game in June at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Whidbey Island resident Terry Clayton who grew up in Port Angeles and graduated from Port Angeles High School, went on to have a long teaching career and has traveled the world. He has written a book about his travels called "Facing the Moment: Lessons From a Global Odyssey."

PORT ANGELES GRADUATE: Lessons from a global journey lead to book about culture, philosophy and travel

Port Angeles High School graduate Terry Clayton was visiting Namibia recently with his daughter. They decided to make a side trip to… Continue reading

Whidbey Island resident Terry Clayton who grew up in Port Angeles and graduated from Port Angeles High School, went on to have a long teaching career and has traveled the world. He has written a book about his travels called "Facing the Moment: Lessons From a Global Odyssey."
Dick Brown Tournament winners

YOUTH BASEBALL: Port Angeles teams shine at Dick Brown tournament

The 11- and 12-year-old divisions were both won by Port Angeles teams in the 24th annual Dick Brown Memorial baseball tournament held… Continue reading

Dick Brown Tournament winners
More days of recreational shrimping are being added for the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.
(Eric Winther/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

OUTDOORS: Shrimp days added for eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca

With quota remaining in the recreational spot shrimp fishery, state shellfish managers have added some final days to catch spot shrimp in several… Continue reading

More days of recreational shrimping are being added for the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca.
(Eric Winther/Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Photo by Sam Nugent
Extreme Slug Racing’s 2022 winner, Big Kahuna, sponsored by Northwest Board Room, pauses for a photo after winning race No. 1 and No. 2 in Saturday’s annual event. The races are held in conjunction with Joyce Daze, with all proceeds benefiting Clallam County Fire district No. 4 in Joyce.

JOYCE DAZE: Big Kahuna dominates the slug races

Big Kahuna, sponsored by Northwest Board Room, outpaced the field of 12 slugs to take both the first and second heats at the… Continue reading

Photo by Sam Nugent
Extreme Slug Racing’s 2022 winner, Big Kahuna, sponsored by Northwest Board Room, pauses for a photo after winning race No. 1 and No. 2 in Saturday’s annual event. The races are held in conjunction with Joyce Daze, with all proceeds benefiting Clallam County Fire district No. 4 in Joyce.
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Nanaimo sweeps Lefties to end season

The Port Angeles Lefties completed their season on the road on a down note, getting swept in their final three games against… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Port Angeles Lefties.

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties double up on the Riverhawks 10-5

Choi belts homer; staff strikes out 15

Port Angeles Lefties.
Courtesy photos
The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women's team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the season. From left in the back are Pirates Breana-Jean Tanaka, Jordyn Newman, Kira Meechudhone and Lexi Harris. Battling over the ball are Riley Sims, left, and Blake Plummer.

PENINSULA COLLEGE SOCCER: Teams begin practice; season starts in 2 weeks for men

The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women’s team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the… Continue reading

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The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women's team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the season. From left in the back are Pirates Breana-Jean Tanaka, Jordyn Newman, Kira Meechudhone and Lexi Harris. Battling over the ball are Riley Sims, left, and Blake Plummer.