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Port Angeles pitcher Teagan Clark throws in the first inning against Bremerton on Tuesday at the Dry Creek athletic complex in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

MICHAEL CARMAN COLUMN: RPI shows Olympic League a power in softball

Many spring sports are more like sprint sports as the busiest prep season of them all often is forced to play catch up due to… Continue reading

Port Angeles pitcher Teagan Clark throws in the first inning against Bremerton on Tuesday at the Dry Creek athletic complex in Port Angeles. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Jim “Rocky” Root recently aced the par-3 17th hole at Peninsula Golf Club for his second career hole-in-one.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Root sinks hole-at-one at Peninsula

Jim “Rocky” Root recently carded his second career hole-in-one while playing at Peninsula Golf Club. Root aced the 150-yard par-3 17th hole… Continue reading

Jim “Rocky” Root recently aced the par-3 17th hole at Peninsula Golf Club for his second career hole-in-one.
Klahhane Gymnastics gymnasts Scarlett Sullivan, left, and Mariah Traband qualified for the USA Gymnastics Region 2 meet later this month.

GYMNASTICS: Klahhane duo qualifies for regionals

The Klahhane Gymnastics Girls Xcel Team was among 1,550 girls participating in the Washington State Xcel Championship April 1-3 at the Puyallup Fair… Continue reading

Klahhane Gymnastics gymnasts Scarlett Sullivan, left, and Mariah Traband qualified for the USA Gymnastics Region 2 meet later this month.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Mariners go into 2022 with a ton of buzz

This might be the most buzz the Seattle Mariners have had since the early days of Ichiro. It’s a lot of fun, and going to… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press)
Kansas guard Remy Martin shoots around North Carolina forward Armando Bacot during the second half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP: Rock, chalk, what a comeback; Kansas stuns North Carolina

What looked like a lost cause turned into one of the sweetest wins ever for Kansas. The Jayhawks brought their fourth NCAA… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2022
  • By Eddie Pells The Associated Press
Kansas guard Remy Martin shoots around North Carolina forward Armando Bacot during the second half of a college basketball game in the finals of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Monday, April 4, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles pitcher Colton Romero struck out seven batters in three innings against Mount Tahoma last week.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Colton Romero, Port Angeles baseball

Port Angeles’ Colton Romero, just a sophomore, is still listed on the Roughriders’ junior varsity baseball roster. After his performance on the mound last week,… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles pitcher Colton Romero struck out seven batters in three innings against Mount Tahoma last week.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers Monday, March 28, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

SEATTLE MARINERS PREVIEW: With trades and free agent signings, M’s look to improve on 90-win season

After three years of tearing down, waiting for prospects to develop and an unexpected season of contention, the Seattle Mariners are poised to… Continue reading

  • Apr 5, 2022
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers Monday, March 28, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Courtesy photo Rain Bear runners from left include Jill Guss, Audrey Thornburg, Arrow Brown, Beau Brown, Caroline Brown, and Jessica DiBarri.

RUNNING: Training classes help people get ready for local races

Through their Community Partnership with North Olympic Healthcare Network, Peninsula Adventure Sports and Rain Bear Running Club are excited to announce a… Continue reading

Courtesy photo Rain Bear runners from left include Jill Guss, Audrey Thornburg, Arrow Brown, Beau Brown, Caroline Brown, and Jessica DiBarri.
Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) shoots as Villanova forward Eric Dixon defends during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Longtime powers North Carolina, Kansas to face in title game

The Big (blue) Easy has one more bit of bedazzling in store. North Carolina and Kansas, basketball blue blood running deep in… Continue reading

Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji (30) shoots as Villanova forward Eric Dixon defends during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles pitcher Colton Romero throws in the first inning against Mt. Tahoma on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

BASEBALL: Port Angeles arms, bats overwhelm 3A Mount Tahoma

Riders win fourth straight, 10-0, behind one-hitter

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles pitcher Colton Romero throws in the first inning against Mt. Tahoma on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Forks' Chloe Gaydeski-St. John delivers a pitch against Pe Ell/Willapa Valley on Friday in Pe Ell. The Spartans' three-game win streak was snapped in a doubleheader sweep by Pe Ell/Willapa Valley, the top team in the Pacific 2B League. (Eric Trent/The Chronicle)

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks soccer wins pair of games

Spartans’ softball win streak snapped

Forks' Chloe Gaydeski-St. John delivers a pitch against Pe Ell/Willapa Valley on Friday in Pe Ell. The Spartans' three-game win streak was snapped in a doubleheader sweep by Pe Ell/Willapa Valley, the top team in the Pacific 2B League. (Eric Trent/The Chronicle)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Spring soccer league registration ends today; men and women’s hoops league April 8

Free safety gear for off-road riding Forks youth

Marysville angler Nick VandenBosch caught this wolf eel, a member of the wolffish family, while fishing off of Neah Bay last weekend.

OUTDOORS: Pacific Ocean full of mystery

Angler reels in wolf eel

Marysville angler Nick VandenBosch caught this wolf eel, a member of the wolffish family, while fishing off of Neah Bay last weekend.
Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Walker Rondeau steals second while Ilwaco's Ethan Hopkins awaits the throw during the first game of a doubleheader at Fred Orr Memorial Field in Beaver.

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks baseball stays unbeaten with doubleheader sweep; Port Angeles tennis rolls past rival Sequim

Spartans tally 24 hits across pair of games

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Walker Rondeau steals second while Ilwaco's Ethan Hopkins awaits the throw during the first game of a doubleheader at Fred Orr Memorial Field in Beaver.
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Ethan Knight, right, is surrounded by Bainbridge defenders near the Spartans' goal box during the Wolves' 3-0 loss on Tuesday.

BOYS SOCCER: Rough outcomes for Sequim, Port Angeles

Wolves, Riders both shut out

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Ethan Knight, right, is surrounded by Bainbridge defenders near the Spartans' goal box during the Wolves' 3-0 loss on Tuesday.
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim shortstop Hannah Bates, left, and second baseman Addie Smith converge on an infield fly ball during the Wolves' 8-6 loss to North Kitsap on Tuesday.

DIAMOND ROUNDUP: Sequim and Port Angeles softball falter late; Port Angeles baseball knocks North Kitsap from ranks of the unbeaten

Elijah Flodstrom, Kole Acker, Colton Romero big for Riders in win over Vikings

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim shortstop Hannah Bates, left, and second baseman Addie Smith converge on an infield fly ball during the Wolves' 8-6 loss to North Kitsap on Tuesday.
Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Anson Jones heaves the shot put 41 feet, 3 inches for second place in the shot put during a Nisqually League meet at Blue Heron Middle School on Tuesday.

TRACK AND FIELD: East Jefferson boys win home meet; girls second

The East Jefferson boys track team won its home Nisqually League meet by a big margin thanks to dominance in the distance… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson’s Anson Jones heaves the shot put 41 feet, 3 inches for second place in the shot put during a Nisqually League meet at Blue Heron Middle School on Tuesday.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Wyatt Dunning, front, tries to evade the defense of North Kitsap's Jonas La Tour during Thursday night's game at Port Angeles High School.

OLYMPIC LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL: Port Angeles’ Dunning, Vaara make first team

Seniors Wyatt Dunning and John Vaara of the Port Angeles Roughriders have been named to the first team of the all-Olympic League… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Wyatt Dunning, front, tries to evade the defense of North Kitsap's Jonas La Tour during Thursday night's game at Port Angeles High School.
Sequim's Jolene Vaara, left, and Hannah Bates pressure Port Angeles' Bailee Larson in the first half of a West Central District playoff game in February in Port Angeles. All three players made the first all-Olympic girls basketball team. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

OLYMPIC LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sequim, Port Angeles dominate all-league teams

The Port Angeles Roughriders and Sequim Wolves shared the Olympic 2A League championship, and they dominated the Olympic 2A League all-league basketball… Continue reading

Sequim's Jolene Vaara, left, and Hannah Bates pressure Port Angeles' Bailee Larson in the first half of a West Central District playoff game in February in Port Angeles. All three players made the first all-Olympic girls basketball team. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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OUTDOOR SPORTS: Registration opens for Rhody Run Redux

Registration is open for the Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run Redux that is set for May 22. This year’s race starts and finishes… Continue reading

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