Pierre LaBossiere

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Port Townsend Rivals sophomore Josh Yearian, #80, looks relaxed as he runs up hill while competing in a multi-school cross country meet on Tuesday at Camus Prairie Park Golf Club. Yearian clocked a time of 10:38.50 for the two mile lap around the course.

PREP ROUNDUP: (Updated) Young East Jefferson runners place 7 in top 15

The young East Jefferson boys and girls cross-country teams combined for six finishes in the top 12 in a Nisqually League 2-mile… Continue reading

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Port Townsend Rivals sophomore Josh Yearian, #80, looks relaxed as he runs up hill while competing in a multi-school cross country meet on Tuesday at Camus Prairie Park Golf Club. Yearian clocked a time of 10:38.50 for the two mile lap around the course.
The new pickleball courts at the Elks Playfield in Port Angeles are completed. (City of Port Angeles)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: EJ volleyball wins, new pickleball courts and more

The East Jefferson volleyball team got big matches from Penina Vailolo and Sophia Petta in getting past a good Crescent squad 3-0 (25-21,… Continue reading

The new pickleball courts at the Elks Playfield in Port Angeles are completed. (City of Port Angeles)
Landen Olson, Forks football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Landen Olson, Forks football

Landen Olson is off to a great start for the Forks football team this season. Olson, who plays defensive back and wide receiver, had never… Continue reading

Landen Olson, Forks football.
Sequim’s Malachi Hampton (18) had a 74-yard touchdown reception against Franklin Pierce. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Sequim’s Malachi Hampton (18) had a 74-yard touchdown reception against Franklin Pierce. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Max Baeder, The Evergreen State College.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Max Baeder sets school mark at The Evergreen State College

Port Angeles High School graduate Max Baeder set a school record for The Evergreen State Geoducks in the 6-kilometer race at the Green… Continue reading

Max Baeder, The Evergreen State College.
Sequim's Liam Wiker (No. 12) runs the ball against Franklin Pierce. In the background is Zeke Schmadeke (No. 14). Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group.

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim falls to Franklin Pierce

Zeke Schmadeke with 35-year TD run, 74-yard TD pass to Malachi Hampton

Sequim's Liam Wiker (No. 12) runs the ball against Franklin Pierce. In the background is Zeke Schmadeke (No. 14). Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group.

COLLEGE SOCCER: PC men, women sweep at Edmonds

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team got a goal in the 88th minute to pull out a 2-1 road win over Edmonds to… Continue reading

Bubba Hernandez-Stansbury somehow breaks out of a mass of tacklers and sprints for a 57-yard touchdown against Port Angeles on Friday night. Forks won a defensive battle 13-7. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Forks wins rugged defensive battle over PA

Zero points in second half as defenses force seven turnovers

Bubba Hernandez-Stansbury somehow breaks out of a mass of tacklers and sprints for a 57-yard touchdown against Port Angeles on Friday night. Forks won a defensive battle 13-7. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim, Port Angeles

PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles, Sequim boys tennis teams win

The Roughriders boys tennis team started league with a 7-0 victory on the road against North Mason. The Roughriders relied on their experience… Continue reading

Sequim, Port Angeles
Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter set a Corban University 6K record at the Linfield Harriers Classic at the end of August. (Corban University)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: PA’s Gladfelter sets school record at Corban University

Port Angeles High School graduate Jack Gladfelter set a Corban University cross-country record and was named the Cascade Collegiate Conference Runner of… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Jack Gladfelter set a Corban University 6K record at the Linfield Harriers Classic at the end of August. (Corban University)
Sean Salliotte of Medford, Ore., 52, takes the final banked curve before the finish line at the NW Cup downhill races Sunday. takes the last banked curve before the finish line. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

MOUNTAIN BIKING: 450 riders challenge Dry Hill for the finals

Nearly 450 riders from all around the Pacific Northwest and Canada took on the downhill challenge at Dry Hill this weekend in… Continue reading

Sean Salliotte of Medford, Ore., 52, takes the final banked curve before the finish line at the NW Cup downhill races Sunday. takes the last banked curve before the finish line. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: More than 300 diehards tackle the GOAT Run

More than 300 runners endured the hills and trails of Kelly Ridge in the annual Great Olympic Adventure Trail run, with the… Continue reading

Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football

What an amazing opening week for Sequim football player Zeke Schmadeke. Schmadeke, who was big as a receiver and kick returner for Sequim last year,… Continue reading

Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.
Sequim’s Malachi Hampton tries to get away from a tackle by Forks’ Bubba Hernandez in Friday’s marquee matchup between the Wolves and Spartans in Sequim. Sequim came away with a 35-26 win. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim bares its teeth in opener

The game of the week was in Sequim on Friday night, with the Wolves showing that, with a senior-heavy squad, they might be… Continue reading

Sequim’s Malachi Hampton tries to get away from a tackle by Forks’ Bubba Hernandez in Friday’s marquee matchup between the Wolves and Spartans in Sequim. Sequim came away with a 35-26 win. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
The Stars and Stripes Boat No. 96 driving by Burt Roberts and navigated by Luke Stewart, crashes out during the finals of the American Sprint Boat Racing quarterfinals Sunday at the Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

SPRINT BOATS: Rogers Racing wins in two classifications

Rogers dominated the final rounds at the September running of the American Sprint Boat Racing series at Extreme Sports Park outside of… Continue reading

The Stars and Stripes Boat No. 96 driving by Burt Roberts and navigated by Luke Stewart, crashes out during the finals of the American Sprint Boat Racing quarterfinals Sunday at the Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP ROUNDUP: PA tennis boys third at South Kitsap invite

The Port Angeles boys tennis team began its season by participating in the inaugural South Kitsap Invitational with seven other teams. There… Continue reading

Quilcene receiver Taylor Boling taps both of his feet down on the sideline while making a catch against Lummi on Saturday. Quilcene won 38-18. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Quilcene romps; Neah Bay crushes Wahkiakum

The Quilcene Rangers football team got off to a nice start to their 2024 season as Andrew Perez and Robert Evans each had… Continue reading

Quilcene receiver Taylor Boling taps both of his feet down on the sideline while making a catch against Lummi on Saturday. Quilcene won 38-18. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Jeepers Creepers boat driven by Dillon Cummings of Sequim with navigator Mike McAneny makes its way through the course at the Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles on Saturday. The finals of the sprint boat racing took place Sunday. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

SPRINT BOATS: Loud and fast boats back this weekend

The Jeepers Creepers boat driven by Dillon Cummings of Sequim, with navigator Mike McAneny, makes its way through the course at the Extreme Sports Park… Continue reading

The Jeepers Creepers boat driven by Dillon Cummings of Sequim with navigator Mike McAneny makes its way through the course at the Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles on Saturday. The finals of the sprint boat racing took place Sunday. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles Roughriders

PREP FOOTBALL: Mistakes cost Roughriders early against Mount Baker

The Port Angeles Roughriders football team made too many mistakes early and allowed too many big plays in falling into a deep hole… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders

PREP FOOTBALL: Friday night’s scores from around the state

Friday’s Scores PREP FOOTBALL Sequim 35, Forks 26 Mount Baker 49, Port Angeles 22 Granite Falls 68, East Jefferson 0 Crescent def. Muckleshoot, forfeit ACH… Continue reading