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From left, grandfather Robert Elofson, sister Shyanne Austin, Tyler Hunter, mother Tammy Hunger, grandmother Barbara Sellers and dad Jason Hunter all celebrate Tyler signing to play basketball for The Evergreen State University. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PREP BASKETBALL: Roughriders’ Hunter signs to play for Evergreen State

Port Angeles’ Tyler Hunter is making a big jump straight to an NAIA four-year school as he signed a letter of intent… Continue reading

From left, grandfather Robert Elofson, sister Shyanne Austin, Tyler Hunter, mother Tammy Hunger, grandmother Barbara Sellers and dad Jason Hunter all celebrate Tyler signing to play basketball for The Evergreen State University. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Lefties starter jack O'Brien throws to the plate in the first inning Sunday against Springfield. The Lefties rallied with a nine-run seventh inning to win the game 10-7. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: (Updated) Lefties rally with nine-run seventh to beat the Drifters

The Port Angeles Lefties have struggled a bit out of the gate this season, but they put it all together in one… Continue reading

Lefties starter jack O'Brien throws to the plate in the first inning Sunday against Springfield. The Lefties rallied with a nine-run seventh inning to win the game 10-7. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Sr. bounces back for victory

The Wilder Sr. Baseball Club bounced back from a couple of tough losses the day before with a 6-3 win over Whatcom Post… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club
Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION AA: Wilder Jr. splits pair with Mount Vernon

The Wilder Jr. 16U team split a pair of games Saturday against Mount Vernon AA, dropping its first game 17-10, but bouncing… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties pitcher Drew Standen throws in the first inning against Springfield on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties drop rain-delayed season opener in 13 innings over two days

Lefties’ rally in ninth inning sends game to extra innings; game will pick back up at 6:35 p.m. Saturday

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties pitcher Drew Standen throws in the first inning against Springfield on Friday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Wyatt Hall is Skagit Valley College Athlete of the Year

Signed to play at Cal-State San Bernadino

Submitted photo The NW Region of Salmon For Soldiers is seeking boat captains to take veterans out on the water for the annual Sekiu Summer Slam salmon fishing outing on Aug. 5. These vets found success during the event in August of 2021.

OUTDOORS: Boat captains needed for Aug. 5 veterans outing in Sekiu

Crabbing workshop Thursday in Port Hadlock

Submitted photo The NW Region of Salmon For Soldiers is seeking boat captains to take veterans out on the water for the annual Sekiu Summer Slam salmon fishing outing on Aug. 5. These vets found success during the event in August of 2021.
Vicki Wallner hauled in this 64-inch long halibut estimated at 134 pounds in the waters of Marine Area 5 while fishing for lingcod over Memorial Day weekend.

OUTDOORS: Giant halibut landed on light tackle as lingcod outing turns ‘unexpected’

Port Angeles angler catches a sea beast

Vicki Wallner hauled in this 64-inch long halibut estimated at 134 pounds in the waters of Marine Area 5 while fishing for lingcod over Memorial Day weekend.
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The Wayshe Goes racing team of driver Jeremy Souza and navigator Jessica Law tries to qualify in the super modified class last summer at Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles. The first Test & Tune event will be held at the park Saturday.

SPRINT BOATS: Test & Tune set Saturday at Extreme Sports Park

Practice session is $10

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The Wayshe Goes racing team of driver Jeremy Souza and navigator Jessica Law tries to qualify in the super modified class last summer at Extreme Sports Park in Port Angeles. The first Test & Tune event will be held at the park Saturday.
Lefties

LEFTIES: Pack the park Friday night for Port Angeles’ home opener

First pitch 6:35 p.m.

Lefties

AREA SPORTS: Wilder Baseball seeking host families for visiting players during Firecracker Classic

PTHS seniors celebrate courts project Saturday

Port Angeles Roughriders, from left, Elijah Flodstrom, Alex Angevine and Kole Acker all made the first team of the all-Olympic League baseball team. (Photos by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

ALL OLYMPIC LEAGUE BASEBALL: Trio of Roughriders make first team

The Port Angeles Roughriders trio of Kole Acker, Alex Angevine and Elijah Flodstrom led the way with area all-league baseball selection, as… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders, from left, Elijah Flodstrom, Alex Angevine and Kole Acker all made the first team of the all-Olympic League baseball team. (Photos by Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Frame & Eye were the champions of the Triple AAA tournament at the Port Angeles city championships this past weekend. From left, front row, are Daemon Kilmer, Brody Romero, Jacob Potter, Levi Palmer, Bently Mock and Brayden Diltz. From left, back row, are coach Ryan Sage, Robbie Palmer, Revein Kendall, Eaglevalley Zuniga, Kameron Palmer, William Campbell and coach Austin Sage. (Courtesy photo)

PORT ANGELES CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS: Frame & Eye Triple A champs

Frame & Eye were the champions of the Triple AAA tournament at the Port Angeles city championships this past weekend. From left, front row, are… Continue reading

Frame & Eye were the champions of the Triple AAA tournament at the Port Angeles city championships this past weekend. From left, front row, are Daemon Kilmer, Brody Romero, Jacob Potter, Levi Palmer, Bently Mock and Brayden Diltz. From left, back row, are coach Ryan Sage, Robbie Palmer, Revein Kendall, Eaglevalley Zuniga, Kameron Palmer, William Campbell and coach Austin Sage. (Courtesy photo)
Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties pick up first victory of the year

The Port Angeles Lefties got their best pitching performances of the year and another big game from red-hot Roberto Nunez to win… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
The Forks Football Club won the Peninsula Soccer League champion. In front is Hugo Sandoval II (holding Hugo Sandoval III). From left, second row, are Janessa Ramos, Julio Maroto, Hugo Sandoval I, Candida-Rose Sandoval, Gabriel Julio, Aurelio Garcia (holding Natalia Garcia) and German Camacho. From left, third row, are Costa Cendejas, Javier Julio, Jose Cendejas, Dani Jimenez, Jesus Gonzalez, Luis Perez, Sebastian Thomas Pedro, Carmelo Julio Jr., Carmelo Julio Sr., Brian Garcia, Ernesto Julio and Chenoa Black. Missing are Leslie Beltran are Miley Blanton. (Rick Ross photo)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Forks FC wins PSL title; White Crane student wins pair of gold medals

In a rematch of the fall championship, Forks FC once again took home the T-shirts, defeating Windermere Real Estate to win the… Continue reading

The Forks Football Club won the Peninsula Soccer League champion. In front is Hugo Sandoval II (holding Hugo Sandoval III). From left, second row, are Janessa Ramos, Julio Maroto, Hugo Sandoval I, Candida-Rose Sandoval, Gabriel Julio, Aurelio Garcia (holding Natalia Garcia) and German Camacho. From left, third row, are Costa Cendejas, Javier Julio, Jose Cendejas, Dani Jimenez, Jesus Gonzalez, Luis Perez, Sebastian Thomas Pedro, Carmelo Julio Jr., Carmelo Julio Sr., Brian Garcia, Ernesto Julio and Chenoa Black. Missing are Leslie Beltran are Miley Blanton. (Rick Ross photo)
Cal Ripken champs.

PORT ANGELES CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS: Elks win majors and Diamond Roofing wins softball minors

(Above) Elks won the Cal Ripken Majors championship this weekend with a 16-6 over Lions. From left to right, back row are Manager Brian Shimko,… Continue reading

Cal Ripken champs.
Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE BASEBALL: Lefties still looking for first win of 2023

The Port Angeles Lefties are still looking for their first win of the year as they took a 17-5 road loss to… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
Chloe Gaydeski, Forks softball

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Chloe Gaydeski, Forks softball

Forks softball pitcher Chloe Gaydeski was a huge part of the Spartans’ amazing run to the 2B state championship game. Just a freshman, Gaydeski pitched… Continue reading

Chloe Gaydeski, Forks softball
Wilder Baseball.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Sr. gets off to 4-0 start

Four different pitchers pick up victories

Wilder Baseball.
Left, The KONP 16U girls won the Port Angeles city championship in a series of tournaments this weekend at Lincoln Park and Volunteer Park. From left, back row, are Jadyn McCabe, Bridget Weed and Evelyn Seelye. From left, middle row, are London Lyster, KK Eastman, Lilly'Mae Treider, Chloe Clark, Sophia Ritchie, Keira Headrick, Erika Osterberg and Harlie Larrance. From left, kneeling, are Brooke Pierce and Sam Marshall. Right, The PA Power 12U softball team won the Port Angeles city championship this weekend. The players are, from left, back row, Madison Smith, Elvira Wheeler, Lilly Lancaster, Allison Leitz, Chloe Underwood, Mariah Traband and Makenzie Smith.

PORT ANGELES CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS: KONP Girls 16U and PA Power 12U teams celebrate

(Above) The KONP 16U girls won the Port Angeles city championship in a series of tournaments this weekend at Lincoln Park and Volunteer Park. From… Continue reading

Left, The KONP 16U girls won the Port Angeles city championship in a series of tournaments this weekend at Lincoln Park and Volunteer Park. From left, back row, are Jadyn McCabe, Bridget Weed and Evelyn Seelye. From left, middle row, are London Lyster, KK Eastman, Lilly'Mae Treider, Chloe Clark, Sophia Ritchie, Keira Headrick, Erika Osterberg and Harlie Larrance. From left, kneeling, are Brooke Pierce and Sam Marshall. Right, The PA Power 12U softball team won the Port Angeles city championship this weekend. The players are, from left, back row, Madison Smith, Elvira Wheeler, Lilly Lancaster, Allison Leitz, Chloe Underwood, Mariah Traband and Makenzie Smith.