Port Townsend goalkeeper Malia Henderson deflects a shot on goal by Sequim's Nicole Anders (2) during an Olympic League game played at Memorial Field. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

GIRLS PREP SOCCER: Sequim edges Port Townsend; Port Angeles wins first game of season

PORT TOWNSEND — Sequim won a low-scoring battle 1-0 against Port Townsend at Memorial Field. The only goal in the game came on a penalty… Continue reading

Port Townsend goalkeeper Malia Henderson deflects a shot on goal by Sequim's Nicole Anders (2) during an Olympic League game played at Memorial Field. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
Port Angeles’ Jessica Burke swims to a district-qualifying time in the 200 freestyle.

GIRLS SWIMMING: Port Angeles tops Sequim

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles placed first in all 12 events and outscored Sequim in all 12 events en route to a 143-40 win in… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Jessica Burke swims to a district-qualifying time in the 200 freestyle.
Sequim's Adam Knapman

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim rallies, but falls to Bremerton

SEQUIM — Pick any football cliche, and it probably applies to Sequim's 41-35 loss to Bremerton. A tale of two halves. A game of inches.… Continue reading

Sequim's Adam Knapman
Peninsula College's Brittney Yoshimura

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula College women pass Clackamas test

PORT ANGELES — The Peninsula Pirates found themselves in an uncommon situation against Clackamas in NWAACC women's soccer action at Wally Sigmar Field. The Pirates… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Brittney Yoshimura

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS: Popular pheasant hunting area closed

BAD NEWS FOR pheasant hunters: There will be no hunting in the area known as Voice of America this year. In fact, there probably won’t… Continue reading

PREP SPORTS: Quilcene volleyball beats Mary M. Knight to remain undefeated; other volleyball reports

QUILCENE — The Quilcene volleyball team improved to 3-0 on the season with a three-set victory over visiting Mary M. Knight. The Rangers won 25-15,… Continue reading

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Seattle Mariners majority owner Yamauchi, Nintendo patriarch, dies at 85

TOKYO — Hiroshi Yamauchi, who ran Nintendo for more than 50 years and led the Japanese company's transition from traditional playing-card maker to video game… Continue reading

  • Sep 19, 2013
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Peninsula College's Erick Urzua

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula College sweeps North Idaho; men and women’s teams atop NWAACC rankings

PORT ANGELES — Peninsula College dominated North Idaho College in a soccer doubleheader at Wally Sigmar Field. The Peninsula men surprised the perennial national powerhouse… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Erick Urzua

LEE HORTON’S OUTDOORS: Beach cleanup this weekend

SOME THINGS CLEAN themselves. Cats, for example. But most things need a human touch, or they will become messier and messier. Washington’s coastal beaches will… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Alex Brown returns a serve in his match against Klahowya's Jerry Landram. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

SPORTS: Port Angeles boys tennis outduels Klahowya; other prep reports

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles relied on its depth to edge Klahowya 4-3 in boys tennis action to remain undefeated on the season. “Klahowya always… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Alex Brown returns a serve in his match against Klahowya's Jerry Landram. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend quarterback Jacob King gets instructions from the sideline during the Redskins' 41-0 win over Coupeville last week. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

LEE HORTON’S PREP NOTES: Port Townsend rolling so far

GOOD THINGS ARE happening in Port Townsend. So far this season, the football team has a 28-13 win over 2A Granite Falls and a 41-0… Continue reading

Port Townsend quarterback Jacob King gets instructions from the sideline during the Redskins' 41-0 win over Coupeville last week. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
Quilcene's Bailey Kieffer

SPORTS: Quilcene beats Clallam Bay; other prep volleyball reports

QUILCENE — Quilcene defeated Clallam Bay in 1B volleyball action at Quilcene High School. The Rangers victory came in three sets, 25-18, 25-17, 15-15. Quilcene's… Continue reading

Quilcene's Bailey Kieffer
Mitch Freeman

SPORTS: Peninsula College announces men’s basketball recruiting class; meet new coach Freeman tonight

PORT ANGELES — New head coach Mitch Freeman faced a recruiting challenge when he took the helm of the Peninsula College men's basketball program on… Continue reading

Mitch Freeman
Port Angeles' Bailee Jones tips the ball over the net against Kat Towslee of Eastside Catholic. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News

SPORTS: Port Angeles volleyball falls to Eastside Catholic; Port Townsend cross country at Bellarmine Invite

PORT ANGELES — The Port Angeles volleyball team faced a stiff early season test against Eastside Catholic, and lost in three games. “Eastside was very… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Bailee Jones tips the ball over the net against Kat Towslee of Eastside Catholic. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News
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Seattle Seahawks take NFC West lead after 29-3 win over 49ers (and Seattle is REALLY LOUD!)

By The Associated Press and Peninsula Daily News Photos from the Seahawks 29-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night at CenturyLink Field:… Continue reading

  • Sep 16, 2013
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Forks running back Brett Pederson dives for a pass during the Spartans' nonconference game against Nooksack Valley. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Forks trounced by Nooksack Valley; Crescent falls to Lake Quinault

FORKS — The Nooksack Valley Pioneers trekked to Forks and beat the Spartans 42-14. “They have a really tough line,” Forks coach Mark Feasel said… Continue reading

Forks running back Brett Pederson dives for a pass during the Spartans' nonconference game against Nooksack Valley. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
Neah Bay's Vonte Aguirre

SPORTS: Forks edges Neah Bay in volleyball; other prep reports

FORKS — Forks out-dueled Neah Bay in nonleague volleyball action. The Spartans took five games to handle the Red Devils on Saturday night, and had… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Vonte Aguirre
Peninsula College's Erick Urzua battles Southwestern Oregon's Zachary Barker for the ball during the Pirates' 4-0 win at Wally Sigmar Field. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

SPORTS: Peninsula College wins soccer doubleheader with Southwestern Oregon

PORT ANGELES — If the banner unfurled in between games wasn't enough, then the play on the pitch was more than enough of a reminder… Continue reading

Peninsula College's Erick Urzua battles Southwestern Oregon's Zachary Barker for the ball during the Pirates' 4-0 win at Wally Sigmar Field. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News
Port Townsend's Tim Russell breaks the tackle of Coupeville's Tyree Booker and rushes for first down in the opening quarter of the Redskins' 41-0 win at Memorial Field. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Port Townsend runs over Coupeville

PORT TOWNSEND — Jacob King ran for three touchdowns for the second week in a row to lead Port Townsend to a 41-0 thrashing over… Continue reading

Port Townsend's Tim Russell breaks the tackle of Coupeville's Tyree Booker and rushes for first down in the opening quarter of the Redskins' 41-0 win at Memorial Field. Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
Sequim quarterback Miguel Moroles looks to pass as River Ridge lineman Gabe Fraser closes in. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim falls to River Ridge; other area results

SEQUIM — For the second straight year, Sequim was dealt a tough loss by River Ridge. The Hawks beat the Wolves 43-6 at Sequim High… Continue reading

Sequim quarterback Miguel Moroles looks to pass as River Ridge lineman Gabe Fraser closes in. Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News