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John Froschauer/The Associated Press 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

John Froschauer/The Associated Press 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.
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News 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.

ROUGHRIDERS HALL OF FAME: [Updated] Speakers address how much Title IX changed sports for girls

10 individuals and two teams inducted

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News 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.
Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Neah Bay senior Julian Carrick looks for running room during a 2021 game against Mossyrock. Carrick is once again expected to start at quarterback and in the secondary for the Red Devils this season.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Experienced Neah Bay seeking a deep playoff run

Julian Carrick, Kaeden Butterfield, Jodell Wimberly, Andre Greene all set to lead

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Neah Bay senior Julian Carrick looks for running room during a 2021 game against Mossyrock. Carrick is once again expected to start at quarterback and in the secondary for the Red Devils this season.
North Olympic Peninsula pickleball players earned medals at the Oregon State Senior Games in Albany, Ore. Players from left, Bob Sester and Katinka Nanna of Sequim and Lynda Schroeder and Steve Bennett of Port Angeles.

AREA SPORTS: Pickleballers medal at Oregon State games; Races Sept. 18 in Quilcene

Four North Olympic Peninsula pickleball players traveled south to compete in the 2022 Oregon State Senior Games on Aug. 11-14. Bob Sester… Continue reading

North Olympic Peninsula pickleball players earned medals at the Oregon State Senior Games in Albany, Ore. Players from left, Bob Sester and Katinka Nanna of Sequim and Lynda Schroeder and Steve Bennett of Port Angeles.

Lincoln Park BMX to hold state qualifiers

The Lincoln Park BMX track will be holding state qualifier races at its track Friday and Saturday, a preview of the Pacific… Continue reading

Demolition derby driver Morgan Seamonds (107) pushes Brandon Vale’s car (76) up and over a log barrier in a cloud of dust and exhaust in front of a sold-out crowd at the Clallam County Fairgrounds on Sunday evening. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Spills and thrills at the fair

Carson Holt, age 20, of Sequim, falls off his horse in the bareback riding competition at the Clallam County Fair rodeo Sunday. He only lasted… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2022
  • By Dave Logan for Peninsula Daily News
  • Area Sports
Demolition derby driver Morgan Seamonds (107) pushes Brandon Vale’s car (76) up and over a log barrier in a cloud of dust and exhaust in front of a sold-out crowd at the Clallam County Fairgrounds on Sunday evening. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jay Cline/for Peninsula College Peninsula College's Kyrsten McGuffey hurdles Columbia Basin goalkeeper RiaJo Schwartz during the first half of the Pirates 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Hawks in the NWAC Semifinals on Friday at Starfire Sports Stadium.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Port Angeles High School and Peninsula College standout Kyrsten McGuffey joins NCAA DII powerhouse

Playing for The College of Saint Rose

Jay Cline/for Peninsula College Peninsula College's Kyrsten McGuffey hurdles Columbia Basin goalkeeper RiaJo Schwartz during the first half of the Pirates 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Hawks in the NWAC Semifinals on Friday at Starfire Sports Stadium.
Federal Way angler James Tift had a mess of success fishing offshore at Swiftsure Bank in Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay) on Thursday. Tift limited on hatchery coho while catching a halibut, a lingcod and rockfish.

OUTDOORS: Archery tuneup event in Port Angeles ahead of September hunting seasons

HUNTERS LOOKING TO notch some bows in preparation for September’s start of early archery black-tailed deer and elk seasons have some opportunities. Port Angeles’ Waipiti… Continue reading

Federal Way angler James Tift had a mess of success fishing offshore at Swiftsure Bank in Marine Area 4 (Neah Bay) on Thursday. Tift limited on hatchery coho while catching a halibut, a lingcod and rockfish.
Pickleball players Mary Critchlow, left of Port Townsend and Port Angeles' Colleen Alger earned silver in the 50-plus age group 4.0 at the Bainbridge Island Founders Tournament. Bainbridge Island is known as the birthplace of pickleball.

AREA SPORTS: Peninsula pickleballers fare well at Bainbridge Island Founders Tournament

North Olympic Peninsula pickleball players brought home medals from the annual Founder’s Tournament held on Bainbridge Island… Continue reading

Pickleball players Mary Critchlow, left of Port Townsend and Port Angeles' Colleen Alger earned silver in the 50-plus age group 4.0 at the Bainbridge Island Founders Tournament. Bainbridge Island is known as the birthplace of pickleball.
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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sunland crowns club champions

Experience came to the fore as Sunland Golf and Country Club crowned its club champions last week — eight-time champion Jay Tomlin won… Continue reading

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Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Lefties designated hitter Riley Parker tips his helmet at his teammates after rounding the bases with a solo homer in the first inning on Thursday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.

LEFTIES: Port Angeles’ Hauck makes second-team All-West Coast League

Parker, Choi, Pfeffer, Maeker and Paddack all honorable mention

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Lefties designated hitter Riley Parker tips his helmet at his teammates after rounding the bases with a solo homer in the first inning on Thursday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News 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.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men win with international flavor

Four goals from Pau Vivas Ayala

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News 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.

PENINSULA WOMEN’S SOCCER PREVIEW: Defending NWAC champions look to keep success going

Pirates likely not as dominant as last year, coach says

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.
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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

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Forks' Nate Dahlgren makes his cut between Wahkiakum defenders in Forks during a playoff game in November 2021. Dahlgren scored a pair of touchdowns in the win. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL: Questions facing area gridiron teams

Dahlgren likely to carry much of the Spartans’ workload

Forks' Nate Dahlgren makes his cut between Wahkiakum defenders in Forks during a playoff game in November 2021. Dahlgren scored a pair of touchdowns in the win. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Courtesy photo Zach Gavin, Ella Ventura and Harrison Fulton received their "graduation blades" from the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association last week.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Trio earns blades from Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association

Three Port Angeles High School graduates, Zach Gavin, Ella Ventura and Harrison Fulton, received their “graduation blades” from the Olympic Peninsula Rowing… Continue reading

Courtesy photo Zach Gavin, Ella Ventura and Harrison Fulton received their "graduation blades" from the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association last week.
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.

PENINSULA MEN’S SOCCER PREVIEW: Battle will be on for kings of the North

New stars from UK, Japan added

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.
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) throws from second base to turn a double play as Texas Rangers' Bubba Thompson, right, slides in during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. Rangers' Josh Smith was out at first base. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

SEATTLE MARINERS: M’s drop second straight to Rangers

Corey Seager doubled twice and scored twice, including the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning, as the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle… Continue reading

  • Aug 14, 2022
  • The Associated Press
  • Mariners
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) throws from second base to turn a double play as Texas Rangers' Bubba Thompson, right, slides in during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. Rangers' Josh Smith was out at first base. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Seattle Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas (31) leaps to the end zone for a touchdown as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Buddy Johnson (45) hits him during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Seattle loses preseason opener on Pickett’s game-winning drive

Kenny Pickett threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Vaughns with 3 seconds to play and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks… Continue reading

  • Aug 13, 2022
  • By DAN SCIFO Associated Press
  • Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas (31) leaps to the end zone for a touchdown as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Buddy Johnson (45) hits him during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Roger Harnack/Cheney Free Press Quilcene's, from left, Ashton Johnston, Isaiah Reimann and Deakon Budnek corral an Odessa runner during the Rangers' state semifinal win in 2021.

Carman’s Corner: Quilcene, Neah Bay football touted in preseason ranking

Bet on pessimism with Seahawks (and be rewarded)

Roger Harnack/Cheney Free Press Quilcene's, from left, Ashton Johnston, Isaiah Reimann and Deakon Budnek corral an Odessa runner during the Rangers' state semifinal win in 2021.