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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.
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A in the state championship round

Wilder A beats NW Sting 12-11 in semifinals

Wilder Baseball Club.
The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Cody Catract make a qualifying run on their home course of Extreme Sports Park. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boat races return Saturday

“Cleetus McFarland” makes return as well

The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Cody Catract make a qualifying run on their home course of Extreme Sports Park. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

DOG SHOWS: HRK Club Dog Show begins Friday in Sequim

The 27th annual Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club Dog Show will take place at the Carrie Blake Ballfields from Friday to Sunday. More than… Continue reading

Bryce Jacobson, a former Peninsula College player and member of the 2011 NWAC champion Pirates, was hired as the new men's head coach for Peninsula. Here, he is coaching at William Jessup University in Rocklin, Calif. (Courtesy photo)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Former Pirate Jacobson named new men’s head coach

NWAC champion Bryce Jacobson is returning to his basketball roots. Those roots that grew deeply at Peninsula College, that is. Jacobson, a… Continue reading

Bryce Jacobson, a former Peninsula College player and member of the 2011 NWAC champion Pirates, was hired as the new men's head coach for Peninsula. Here, he is coaching at William Jessup University in Rocklin, Calif. (Courtesy photo)
Port Angeles Lefties.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties swept on the road by Kelowna; return to Civic Field tonight

The Port Angeles Lefties got decent pitching at times against the Kelowna Falcons, but their offense never got going as they ended… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties.
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A goes 2-0 at state tournament

The Wilder A Baseball Club is having a great state American Legion tournament so far, going 2-0 after a 13-8 victory over the… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A wins opening game at state tourney

The Wilder A Baseball Club had to go to 10 innings, but ended up prevailing 5-4 over Almira-Coulee-Hartline 17U on a walkoff in… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Port Angeles Lefties.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties drop pair of games to Kelowna

Team returns to Civic Field on Tuesday.

Port Angeles Lefties.
Port Angeles' Gerald Rettala was one of five National Senior Olympics participants to receive an award from sponsor Humana for his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, the games and his community service. Rettala, age 88, won bronze in the racquetball men's singles and silver in doubles play in the 85-89 age group at the games.

NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES: 88-year old Gerald Rettala honored with Humana Award, wins pair of medals in racquetball

Port Angeles’ Gerald Rettela was a double honoree earlier this month at the 2023 National Senior Games. The 88-year old Rettela proved his… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Gerald Rettala was one of five National Senior Olympics participants to receive an award from sponsor Humana for his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, the games and his community service. Rettala, age 88, won bronze in the racquetball men's singles and silver in doubles play in the 85-89 age group at the games.
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties drop tight pitchers’ duel in Kelowna

The Port Angeles Lefties got outstanding pitching from Garrett Holpuch and Wes Peninger and a home run from Chanz Doughty, but it wasn’t… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
From left, United States' Julie Ertz, United States' Alex Morgan and Vietnam's goalkeeper Thi Kim Thanh Tran collide during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. (AP Photo/Rafaela Pontes)

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP: U.S. beats Vietnam behind newcomer Smith’s two goals

Fresh-faced newcomer Sophia Smith teamed with captain Lindsey Horan to give the United States a balanced performance as the Americans breezed… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2023
  • By Anne M. Peterson The Associated Press
  • World Cup
From left, United States' Julie Ertz, United States' Alex Morgan and Vietnam's goalkeeper Thi Kim Thanh Tran collide during the Women's World Cup Group E soccer match between the United States and Vietnam in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. (AP Photo/Rafaela Pontes)

AREA SPORTS: Daily limit raised to two hatchery kings off Sekiu

Will be in effect through Aug. 15

LEFTIES: Squeeze play spices up Port Angeles’ win

Walz RBI double, steals home

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties centerfielder Mauricio Guardado, makes a running catch on a deep fly ball as centerfielder Kyle Becker looks on during Wednesday's game against Kamloops in Port Angeles.

LEFTIES: Matson sterling on the mound, Mayer delivers game winner in 4-1 win

Walz homers, has RBI single

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties centerfielder Mauricio Guardado, makes a running catch on a deep fly ball as centerfielder Kyle Becker looks on during Wednesday's game against Kamloops in Port Angeles.
The Wilder Baseball Club A team won the American Legion Northwest District Tournament and will compete at the Class A American Legion State Championship starting Saturday in Spokane. Team members and coaches are, back row from left, coach Jadon Seibel, coach Landon Seibel, Ryland Prioette, Lane Wilson, Garret Buerer, Maeson Grice, Andre Campbell, Easton Fisher, Brandt Perry, Ian Smithson, Ethan Swenson, coach Shane Martin and front row, Brayden Martin, Carston Seibel, Eden Peterson, Carson Waddell, Owen Leitz, Harris Bower and Bubba Hernandez.

AREA SPORTS: Wilder A starts American Legion baseball state tournament Saturday

T-Ball camp with Lefties Tuesday through Thursday

The Wilder Baseball Club A team won the American Legion Northwest District Tournament and will compete at the Class A American Legion State Championship starting Saturday in Spokane. Team members and coaches are, back row from left, coach Jadon Seibel, coach Landon Seibel, Ryland Prioette, Lane Wilson, Garret Buerer, Maeson Grice, Andre Campbell, Easton Fisher, Brandt Perry, Ian Smithson, Ethan Swenson, coach Shane Martin and front row, Brayden Martin, Carston Seibel, Eden Peterson, Carson Waddell, Owen Leitz, Harris Bower and Bubba Hernandez.

LEFTIES: Schueber, Mayer pitch well enough to win in extra-innings loss

Port Angeles held Kamloops to four hits, but the Lefties lost their third extra-inning game of the summer in a 4-2 defeat… Continue reading

Jason Headley of Port Hadlock had success during the Marine Area 9 opener last week, taking home limits of chinook with fishing partner Don Arnett of Diamond Point last Thursday and Friday.

OUTDOORS: Midchannel Bank busy as always, but productive

Port Townsend fishery

Jason Headley of Port Hadlock had success during the Marine Area 9 opener last week, taking home limits of chinook with fishing partner Don Arnett of Diamond Point last Thursday and Friday.
Competitors participate in a Special Olympics bocce jamboree held Saturday at Fort Worden in Port Townsend.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Bocce event prepares athletes for Special Olympics

Nearly 80 competitors and volunteers gathered at the Fort Worden petanque/bocce courts Saturday in a bocce event hosted by the Jefferson County… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2023
  • Peninsula Daily News 
Competitors participate in a Special Olympics bocce jamboree held Saturday at Fort Worden in Port Townsend.
There are plenty of outdoors opportunities on the north Olympic Peninsula, especially if you look hard to find the hidden ones. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Olympic Peninsula in its full glory during summer weeks

Three-quarters of the nation right now is dealing with an intense heat wave and smoke from Canadian fires. And even flooding. I was reminded the… Continue reading

There are plenty of outdoors opportunities on the north Olympic Peninsula, especially if you look hard to find the hidden ones. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)