The 1983 Port Angeles cross country team, from left, top row are Kari Nordby. Julie Blore, Robin Mather, Heather Lucas and Monica Barlow. From left, bottom row, are Jennifer Foley, Jeri Beck and Teresa Bower.

ROUGHRIDERS HALL OF FAME: (Updated) Groundbreaking and record-shattering teams inducted

The Port Angeles Roughriders Hall of Fame will include a pair of groundbreaking teams from the 1960s and ’70s and a record-setting… Continue reading

The 1983 Port Angeles cross country team, from left, top row are Kari Nordby. Julie Blore, Robin Mather, Heather Lucas and Monica Barlow. From left, bottom row, are Jennifer Foley, Jeri Beck and Teresa Bower.
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Wilder A pitcher Ethan Swenson pitches against the Maple Ridge, B.C. Royals on Saturday at Volunteer Field in Port Angeles.

AMERICAN LEGION A: Wilder A splits doubleheaders with Maple Ridge Royals

Wilder A has won two out of four games against the visiting Maple Ridge, B.C., Royals this weekend, getting near-perfect pitching in… Continue reading

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Wilder A pitcher Ethan Swenson pitches against the Maple Ridge, B.C. Royals on Saturday at Volunteer Field in Port Angeles.
Lefties shortstop Roberto Garza-Nunez gets the tag down in time to get the Kelowna runner out on his attempted steal at Civic Field on Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Kelowna takes rubber game over Lefties on Sunday

Kelowna bounced back after a Lefties win Saturday to beat Port Angeles 7-4 on Sunday, overcoming 14 strikeouts by Lefties’ pitchers. Port… Continue reading

Lefties shortstop Roberto Garza-Nunez gets the tag down in time to get the Kelowna runner out on his attempted steal at Civic Field on Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
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AMERICAN LEGION AAA: Wilder Senior goes 3-1 in Mount Vernon

Wilder Senior got great pitching all weekend, winning three out of four in a Mount Vernon tournament this weekend. Wilder Senior had… Continue reading

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AMERICAN LEGION AA: Wilder Junior has solid weekend with three wins

Wilder Junior won three out of four this weekend at a tournament in Selah, scoring three runs in the sixth inning to beat… Continue reading

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Wilder baseball club
Port Angeles Lefties
Port Angeles Lefties
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Lefties pitcher Colby Scheuber throws against Redmond in the opening series of the year in May at Civic Field. Scheuber was third in the WCL in ERA last season.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Scheuber shows that he belongs in the big time

The Lefties’ Colby Scheuber took the West Coast League by storm last season. And this year, he’s back for more, proving yet… Continue reading

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Lefties pitcher Colby Scheuber throws against Redmond in the opening series of the year in May at Civic Field. Scheuber was third in the WCL in ERA last season.

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Raptors complete sweep over Lefties

Despite a couple of monster games from Jeremy Giesegh and Ethan Kodama, the Ridgefield Raptors were able to complete a three-game sweep… Continue reading

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AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Junior wins behind three-hitter

Wilder Junior won its opening game at a tournament in Selah, getting a three-hitter from Hunter Stratford and Carston Seibel in a 6-3… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Wilder looking for sponsors for state tournament

The Wilder Baseball Clubwill host the American Legion state tournament in late July and is looking for sponsors to help pay for… Continue reading

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Port Angeles pitcher John Vaara throws for the Port Angeles Roughriders back in 2022. Vaara has returned to Civic Field as a member of the Lefties after going through 19 months of rehab for a torn UCL.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: John Vaara bringing it back at home

It’s been a long, arduous journey for John Vaara back to Civic Field. But so far, it’s been a solidly successful return.… Continue reading

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Port Angeles pitcher John Vaara throws for the Port Angeles Roughriders back in 2022. Vaara has returned to Civic Field as a member of the Lefties after going through 19 months of rehab for a torn UCL.
Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties hurt by unearned runs, stranded baserunners

The Port Angeles Lefties made just one error in Wednesday night’s game against Ridgefield, but it was a costly two-out error that… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
From left, Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association team members Sean Halberg, Quinn Peterson, Amanda Chan, Abby Cassel and Haverly Peterson compete in the Rat Island Regatta. (Courtesy of OPRA)

OLYMPIC PENINSULA ROWING ASSOCIATION: Four OPRA boats take first at Rat Island Regatta

PORT TOWNSEND— Four boats from the Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association traveled to Port Townsend on Saturday to compete in the 30th annual Rat Island Regatta,… Continue reading

From left, Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association team members Sean Halberg, Quinn Peterson, Amanda Chan, Abby Cassel and Haverly Peterson compete in the Rat Island Regatta. (Courtesy of OPRA)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Wilder A drops season opener

Wilder A lost its first game of the year, giving up five runs in the top of the seventh in a 9-5… Continue reading

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WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties lose another close one

The Port Angeles Lefties are hanging tough in nearly every game this season, but they suffered another close loss, 4-2 to Ridgefield,… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Wilder Senior pitcher Rylan Politika throws to the plate as his teammate at third base, Josiah Gooding waits the results of the pitch. Politika was part of a 13-strikeout, four-hit shutout as Wilder Senior won 3-0. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Seniors pitchers shine in 3-0 victory

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club got back on the winning track, getting outstanding pitching from a trio of hurlers who fired a… Continue reading

Wilder Senior pitcher Rylan Politika throws to the plate as his teammate at third base, Josiah Gooding waits the results of the pitch. Politika was part of a 13-strikeout, four-hit shutout as Wilder Senior won 3-0. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Camp set for boys interested in high school tennis

There will be a free tennis camp July 8-12 for any high school boys interested in playing on the Port Angeles High… Continue reading

Chris DuBois battles the elements on the road during Saturday’s Gravel Unravel in the mountains northwest of Quilcene. DuBois, of Seattle, raced on the 55-mile-long course. (Dan James/Peninsula Adventure Sports)
Chris DuBois battles the elements on the road during Saturday’s Gravel Unravel in the mountains northwest of Quilcene. DuBois, of Seattle, raced on the 55-mile-long course. (Dan James/Peninsula Adventure Sports)
Wilder Senior’s Ezra Townsend takes a big cut at a pitch against Whatcom Post No. 7 on Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder teams play tough but swept Sunday

It was a rough Sunday for the Wilder Senior and Wilder Junior baseball clubs as both teams were swept in doubleheaders at… Continue reading

Wilder Senior’s Ezra Townsend takes a big cut at a pitch against Whatcom Post No. 7 on Sunday. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)