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The Port Angeles 12U baseball team beat a number of Seattle-area select squads to win The Love of the Game Tournament held July 29-30 at Everett's Phil Johnson Field. Team members are Morgan Evans, Peyton Strohauer, Boe Horejsi, Kaden Miller, Logan Botero, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Brayden Scott, Wyatt Bruch, Asher Irvine, Landon Eastman, Hudson Naman and Brayden Scott.

BASEBALL: Red-hot Port Angeles 12U revs up for 25th Dick Brown Tournament with win

Lincoln Park Fields hosting youth tourney

The Port Angeles 12U baseball team beat a number of Seattle-area select squads to win The Love of the Game Tournament held July 29-30 at Everett's Phil Johnson Field. Team members are Morgan Evans, Peyton Strohauer, Boe Horejsi, Kaden Miller, Logan Botero, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Brayden Scott, Wyatt Bruch, Asher Irvine, Landon Eastman, Hudson Naman and Brayden Scott.
John L. Beath The Quinault Nation canoe cuts through Freshwater Bay on the way to the mouth of the Elwha River and passes the downrigger line of Sequim angler John L. Beath during a July 23 fishing outing.

OUTDOORS: Spinning wheels set this weekend

Tour de Lavender in Sequim on Saturday; Ride the Hurricane to the Ridge Sunday

John L. Beath The Quinault Nation canoe cuts through Freshwater Bay on the way to the mouth of the Elwha River and passes the downrigger line of Sequim angler John L. Beath during a July 23 fishing outing.
The Port Angeles High School Cheer program earned first place in the Cheer Small Varsity Division and also was awarded a spirit stick for their hard work at Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at University of Puget Sound in July. Team members are: Abby Cuellar, Addisen McNeece, Ailey Thibeault, Anna Possinger, Ava Fox, Ella Garcelon, Hannah Martin, Jordyn Erdmann, Julia McDonald, Madison Bishop, Mylee Soiseth, Naomi Wait, Tish Hamilton. The Riders are coached by DaLasa Doane.

AREA SPORTS: Port Angeles Cheer squad earns awards at UCA cheer camp

East Jefferson Youth Football/Cheer camp and registration information

The Port Angeles High School Cheer program earned first place in the Cheer Small Varsity Division and also was awarded a spirit stick for their hard work at Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at University of Puget Sound in July. Team members are: Abby Cuellar, Addisen McNeece, Ailey Thibeault, Anna Possinger, Ava Fox, Ella Garcelon, Hannah Martin, Jordyn Erdmann, Julia McDonald, Madison Bishop, Mylee Soiseth, Naomi Wait, Tish Hamilton. The Riders are coached by DaLasa Doane.

Lefties: Bats go quiet in Edmonton

Port Angeles and Edmonton made the flight to the Great White North but the Lefties’ offense appeared to… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim clinic 5K Fun Walk set for Aug. 12

Dungeness Valley Health and Wellness Clinic/The Sequim Free Clinic will once again hold its annual 5K Fun Walk at 10 a.m. Aug. 12,… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties second baseman Roberto Nunez, right, looks for an opportunity to tag out Springfield's Dawson Santana at second on Friday night in Port Angeles.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ Nunez is soaring this season

Second in WCL in hits with legitimate shot at league batting title

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties second baseman Roberto Nunez, right, looks for an opportunity to tag out Springfield's Dawson Santana at second on Friday night in Port Angeles.
Portugal's Ana Borges, right, reacts as she is tackled by United States' Sophia Smith during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: U.S. women barely escape loss against Portugal

A goal post saved the United States from elimination at the Women’s World Cup. Ana Capeta nearly scored for Portugal in… Continue reading

Portugal's Ana Borges, right, reacts as she is tackled by United States' Sophia Smith during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between Portugal and the United States at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing Team competes at the Extreme Sports Park on Sunday in the American Sprint Boat Racing finals in the unlimited class. The Wicked Racing boat, driven by Dan Morrison and navigated by Sami Gustufson, finished third. A total of 38 teams from the U.S., Canada and New Zealand competed at ESP this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: (Updated) Spring boats bigger than ever, thrilling as always

A total of 38 teams from three countries and several states converged on the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles for… Continue reading

The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing Team competes at the Extreme Sports Park on Sunday in the American Sprint Boat Racing finals in the unlimited class. The Wicked Racing boat, driven by Dan Morrison and navigated by Sami Gustufson, finished third. A total of 38 teams from the U.S., Canada and New Zealand competed at ESP this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Ride the Hurricane.

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK: Ride the Hurricane to be held Sunday

Olympic National Park will host Ride the Hurricane, a recreational cycling event Sunday morning. To provide a safe experience for the event,… Continue reading

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Ride the Hurricane.
The Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., driving races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint Boat Racing at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. A total of 38 teams from the U.S. and New Zealand competed in unlimited, modified and 400 classes in racing that was expanded to two days this summer. For final results, go online at www.peninsuladailynews.com or look in Tuesday's sports section. The sprint boats will return to the ESP on Sept. 9-11. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boats tear up the water this weekend

Above, the Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., as the driver races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint… Continue reading

The Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., driving races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint Boat Racing at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. A total of 38 teams from the U.S. and New Zealand competed in unlimited, modified and 400 classes in racing that was expanded to two days this summer. For final results, go online at www.peninsuladailynews.com or look in Tuesday's sports section. The sprint boats will return to the ESP on Sept. 9-11. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

CEDARS AT DUNGENESS: Sixkiller tournament raises $81,000

The Olympic Sling team of Todd Negus, Chad Wagner, Paul Reed, Bill Evanstead and Husky celebrity Tim Burnham beat 37 other teams to… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties rally late against Bellingham but come up short

The Port Angeles Lefties have been struggling at the plate of late, but their bats woke up late Sunday against Bellingham, putting a… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties.
ASBR/YouTube The Jeepers Creepers sprint boat driven by Dillion Cummings with Teri Cummings, both of Sequim, crashes out during a qualifying run Saturday. The crash caused injuries to the crew and delayed the race for 30 minutes as medical officials treated the driver and navigator.

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: (Updated) Wild crash at ASBR qualifying Saturday

Injuries not major

ASBR/YouTube The Jeepers Creepers sprint boat driven by Dillion Cummings with Teri Cummings, both of Sequim, crashes out during a qualifying run Saturday. The crash caused injuries to the crew and delayed the race for 30 minutes as medical officials treated the driver and navigator.
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties shut out by Bellingham

The Port Angeles Lefties got solid pitching again, but unfortunately, their bats continued to struggle, generating only three hits in a 5-0 loss… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Salmon changes begin today for Admiralty Inlet

Marine Area 9, Admiralty Inlet, will close today for Chinook retention but will open daily for hatchery coho and pink salmon. The changes… Continue reading

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties swept by Edmonton, begin road trip

The Port Angeles Lefties are still looking for offense after they were swept Thursday by the Edmonton Riverhawks 7-2. The Lefties managed… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning against Edmonton on Wednesday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties struggle against Riverhawks in 16-2 loss

The Edmonton Riverhawks got up on the Port Angeles Lefties early, then erupted for nine runs late to run away in a… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties pitcher Kole Acker throws in the first inning against Edmonton on Wednesday night at Port Angeles Civic Field.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife has added days to the halibut season and increased the daily limit. (David Bergeron/WDFW)

OUTDOORS: Days added, daily limit increased for halibut

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced this week additional recreational halibut fishing dates through most of the Strait of Juan de… Continue reading

The Department of Fish and Wildlife has added days to the halibut season and increased the daily limit. (David Bergeron/WDFW)
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ pitchers solid, but bats silenced in 2-0 loss

The Port Angeles Lefties got fantastic pitching from a trio of pitchers, but their bats continued to struggle in a 2-0 loss… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder A’s state tournament run ends

Team wins with a dramatic walk-off hit Tuesday night

Wilder Baseball Club.