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Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson Rival Kate Botkin shoots for a three pointer from outside the key during a Nisqually League game played in Chimacum against the Klahowya Eagle.

GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Talented young core has East Jefferson Rivals looking to continue rise

With a youthful core of talented players, East Jefferson aims to continue its climb up the Nisqually League girls basketball standings this… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson Rival Kate Botkin shoots for a three pointer from outside the key during a Nisqually League game played in Chimacum against the Klahowya Eagle.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Parker Nickerson, front, looks for the net as Sammamish's Barry Morrissette puts up a defense during Wednesday evening's game at Port Angeles High School.

BOYS BASKETBALL: (Updated) Roughriders rally from 13-point 4th quarter deficit, beat Sammamish

Shamp scores 29 in opener

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Parker Nickerson, front, looks for the net as Sammamish's Barry Morrissette puts up a defense during Wednesday evening's game at Port Angeles High School.
Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson (3) is tripped up by Washington cornerback Kamren Fabiculanan (13) during the first half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

PAC-12 CHAMPIONSHIP: No. 3 Washington rallies to beat No. 5 Oregon 34-31 in a thriller

Washington went into what likely was the last Pac-12 Championship living on the edge, and of course the Huskies were going… Continue reading

Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson (3) is tripped up by Washington cornerback Kamren Fabiculanan (13) during the first half of the Pac-12 championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

AREA SPORTS: Wilder Baseball alumni Seibel offering hitting clinic

Port Angeles High School and Wilder Baseball Club alumni Landon Seibel will offer a two-day… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) celebrates after running the ball for a long gain in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas on Thursday. (Michael Ainsworth/The Associated Press)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Seahawks come up short in wild shootout with Dallas

Cowboys win 41-35

  • Dec 1, 2023
  • By Schuyler Dixon The Associated Press
  • Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) celebrates after running the ball for a long gain in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas on Thursday. (Michael Ainsworth/The Associated Press)

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Sequim boys clip Klahowya in opener

Neah Bay girls open with strong win at Montesano

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Forks' Chloe Gaydeski, front, battles for the ball with Port Angeles' Paige Mason during Tueday's game at Port Angeles High School.

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Port Angeles girls clamp down in fourth quarter

Riders blow open tight game to beat Forks 56-38

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Forks' Chloe Gaydeski, front, battles for the ball with Port Angeles' Paige Mason during Tueday's game at Port Angeles High School.
Forks Spartans.

PREP BASKETBALL: Forks girls, boys sweep Crescent

Spartans’ Keira Johnson pours in 31

Forks Spartans.
Sami Nolan, left, and Chelsea Pluard, both of Port Angeles, finish the 5K in the 2022 edition of the Jamestown S’Klallam Glow Run in Blyn. The race returns Saturday afternoon and evening. (Run the Peninsula)

RUN THE PENINSULA: Jamestown S’Klallam run returns Saturday

This Saturday afternoon and evening features the final Run the Peninsula event for 2023. The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe 5K/10K Glow Run will complete… Continue reading

Sami Nolan, left, and Chelsea Pluard, both of Port Angeles, finish the 5K in the 2022 edition of the Jamestown S’Klallam Glow Run in Blyn. The race returns Saturday afternoon and evening. (Run the Peninsula)
Kylin Weitz, Lincoln Park BMX.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kylin Weitz, Lincoln Park BMX

Franklin Elementary School student and Lincoln Park BMX rider Kylin Weitz placed fourth at the BMX USA Grand Nationals in Tulsa, Okla., this weekend. Weitz… Continue reading

Kylin Weitz, Lincoln Park BMX.
Crystal Stout and Greg Bondy pose on a snowmobile that was purchased through funds raised at Winterfest 2022. (Greg Birch)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Winterfest raises more than $70,000

The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation held its annual fundraiser, Winterfest, on Nov. 18 at the Vern Burton Community Center, raising… Continue reading

Crystal Stout and Greg Bondy pose on a snowmobile that was purchased through funds raised at Winterfest 2022. (Greg Birch)
Jake Hughes was named the NWAC men’s soccer coach of the year. Hughes’ 2023 squad won the NWAC championship. (Peninsula College)

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula’s Hughes named NWAC coach of the year

For the second time, Peninsula College men’s soccer coach Jake Hughes has been named the NWAC soccer coach of the year. The… Continue reading

Jake Hughes was named the NWAC men’s soccer coach of the year. Hughes’ 2023 squad won the NWAC championship. (Peninsula College)
Neah Bay's Adan Ellis goes for a reception at the Apple Bowl in Wenatchee in the state 1B semifinal football game. Ellis had three touchdown catches in the game. Defending on the play are Liberty Bell's Bodie Thompson (20) and Greyden Paz (13). (Al Camp)

STATE 1B FOOTBALL SEMIFINALS: (Updated) Neah Bay’s deep playoff runs comes to an end

For the second straight year, the Paz siblings and the Liberty Bell football team was just a little too much for Neah Bay… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Adan Ellis goes for a reception at the Apple Bowl in Wenatchee in the state 1B semifinal football game. Ellis had three touchdown catches in the game. Defending on the play are Liberty Bell's Bodie Thompson (20) and Greyden Paz (13). (Al Camp)
Peninsula College.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: (Updated) Peninsula men come from way down to beat Clark

The Peninsula College men’s basketball team capped off a successful Turkey Tournament at Skagit Valley College with a huge come-from-behind 80-79 victory… Continue reading

Peninsula College.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, left, defended by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) catches a 28-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Seattle doomed by terrible first half against first-place 49ers

Team rallies in second half but Niners slam the door late in 31-13 loss

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, left, defended by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) catches a 28-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward blocks Washington linebacker Carson Bruener as he runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

APPLE CUP: Fourth-down gamble in fourth quarter pays off for Huskies

Washington beats Washington State 24-21 as time expires

Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward blocks Washington linebacker Carson Bruener as he runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Neah Bay Red Devils

1B STATE FOOTBALL SEMIFINALs: Neah Bay, Liberty Bell meet for third time

Game will be streamed on two websites

Neah Bay Red Devils
Steelhead fishing on the outer coastal rivers in Olympic National Park is closed beginning Monday. (Chase Gunnel/WDFW)

OUTDOORS: Olympic National Park closing coastal steelhead rivers

To protect declining populations of wild steelhead, Olympic National Park is closing the Queets, Salmon and Quinault rivers to sport fishing Monday.… Continue reading

Steelhead fishing on the outer coastal rivers in Olympic National Park is closed beginning Monday. (Chase Gunnel/WDFW)
Washington running back Dillon Johnson is brought down by Oregon State linebacker Cory Stover (82) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)

APPLE CUP: This year is a game full of subplots for UW, WSU

Looking back at the on-field celebration of a blowout victory two years ago, the planting of the crimson flag on the purple “W”… Continue reading

  • Nov 23, 2023
  • By Tim Booth The Associated Press
  • Huskies
Washington running back Dillon Johnson is brought down by Oregon State linebacker Cory Stover (82) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. (AP Photo/Mark Ylen)
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (Ashley Landis/The Associated Press)

THANKSGIVING NIGHT FOOTBALL: Bitter rivals Seahawks, 49ers to brawl on turkey day

The San Francisco 49ers’ unexpected three-game losing streak that opened up the NFC West race already seems like a long time ago. The… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (Ashley Landis/The Associated Press)