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Adaptive athletes will compete on a pair of teams in this weekend's Big Hurt. The teams, here competing at a race from Mount Hood to the Oregon Coast, are sponsored by Both teams are sponsored by Cornerstone Prosthetics and Orthotics and compete to raise awareness on adaptive issues. (Courtesy photo)

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: Big Hurt, Little Hurt arrive this weekend

Two adaptive teams will compete to raise awareness

Adaptive athletes will compete on a pair of teams in this weekend's Big Hurt. The teams, here competing at a race from Mount Hood to the Oregon Coast, are sponsored by Both teams are sponsored by Cornerstone Prosthetics and Orthotics and compete to raise awareness on adaptive issues. (Courtesy photo)
Port Angeles’ Ian Smiythson, center, slips past the defense of North Mason’s Robert Hickerson, left, and Chris Arbogast during Friday night’s game at Port Angeles Civic Field. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Port Angeles’ Ian Smiythson, center, slips past the defense of North Mason’s Robert Hickerson, left, and Chris Arbogast during Friday night’s game at Port Angeles Civic Field. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Henry Bourm, Crescent football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Henry Bourm, Crescent football

Henry Bourm had one of the biggest games seen by a Crescent player in the past few years this weekend. In a wild, back-and-forth 74-54… Continue reading

Henry Bourm, Crescent football.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim’s Bear, Rapelje win singles matches against Bainbridge

Sequim singles players Lincoln Bear and Mason Rapelje won their matches against a powerful Bainbridge Island squad this weekend. Bainbridge dominated the doubles… Continue reading

At the Fall Fest at the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles, monster trucks ruled the day Sunday. Eric Swanson’s monster truck "Obsessed" flies over the jump to the delight of the crowd. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Monster trucks get airborne

At the Fall Fest at the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles, monster trucks ruled the day Sunday. Eric Swanson’s monster truck “Obsessed” flies… Continue reading

At the Fall Fest at the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles, monster trucks ruled the day Sunday. Eric Swanson’s monster truck "Obsessed" flies over the jump to the delight of the crowd. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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Port Angeles quarterback Blake Sohlberg looks to pass as North Mason's Derek Dunham on Friday in Port Angeles.

PREP FOOTBALL: Pair of mistakes cost Port Angeles in loss to North Mason

In a game that seemed more evenly matched than the final score showed, the Port Angeles Roughriders were done in by two… Continue reading

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Port Angeles quarterback Blake Sohlberg looks to pass as North Mason's Derek Dunham on Friday in Port Angeles.
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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)