Sports

Jhene Laugayan, 5, of Port Angeles, caught the biggest fish of the Kid’s Fishing Derby on Saturday. Her rainbow trout was measured at 19 1/2 inches. She won a fishing pole, a tackle box and a hat from sponsor Olympic Peninsula Flyfishers. Her mom Jessica Laugayan helped with landing Jhene's fish. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

OUTDOORS: Kids’ fishing derby returns after hiatus

Above, Finnegan Mosely, 6, is helped by his grandfather Roger Mosely at the Kids’ Fishing Derby held Saturday at the Lincoln Park pond. Below, Jhene… Continue reading

  • Apr 10, 2023
  • By Dave Logan For Peninsula Daily News
  • Outdoors
Jhene Laugayan, 5, of Port Angeles, caught the biggest fish of the Kid’s Fishing Derby on Saturday. Her rainbow trout was measured at 19 1/2 inches. She won a fishing pole, a tackle box and a hat from sponsor Olympic Peninsula Flyfishers. Her mom Jessica Laugayan helped with landing Jhene's fish. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Jon Rahm, of Spain, celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

GOLF: Rahm rallies from four strokes down to win Masters

Jon Rahm turned the longest day into his sweetest victory, starting Sunday with a four-shot deficit in the morning chill and finishing… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2023
  • By Doug Ferguson The Associated Press
  • Golf
Jon Rahm, of Spain, celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Port Angeles Roughriders

PREP BASEBALL: Port Angeles clobbers Mount Tahoma 16-0 for third straight win

The Port Angeles baseball team muscled up on offense for their biggest scoring output of the year and got second-straight shutout from their… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders
Mitchell Nunnally caught this 14.6-pound blackmouth off Sekiu while using a Flutter King spoon in the Husky Fever finish last Saturday.

OUTDOORS: Salmon seasons released; October coho dates for Sekiu and Port Angeles

Silver surprise for areas 5 & 6

Mitchell Nunnally caught this 14.6-pound blackmouth off Sekiu while using a Flutter King spoon in the Husky Fever finish last Saturday.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Wilder Baseball hosting golf benefit April 29

The Wilder Baseball Club four-person golf fundraiser will be held at 10 a.m. April 29 at Peninsula Golf Course. Cost is $110… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The Fear Not sprint boat driven by Clint Birch and navigated by Terri Lovell speeds through the Extreme Sports Park course as a pair of "island hopper" safety crew members watch the action on Saturday in Port Angeles.

SPRINT BOATS: Port Angeles races now a two-day event

Series adds Oregon race track, Stihl sponsorship

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The Fear Not sprint boat driven by Clint Birch and navigated by Terri Lovell speeds through the Extreme Sports Park course as a pair of "island hopper" safety crew members watch the action on Saturday in Port Angeles.
Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani, left, talks with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, home plate umpire Pat Hoberg and manager Phil Nevin after he was called for a pitch clock violation against the Seattle Mariners. (The Associated Press)

BASEBALL: Rules changes similar to hockey’s 2004 fixes

Intended to shorten games, raise batting averages

Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani, left, talks with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, home plate umpire Pat Hoberg and manager Phil Nevin after he was called for a pitch clock violation against the Seattle Mariners. (The Associated Press)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Kids’ fishing derby returns this Saturday

After three years with no derby due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kids’ Fishing Derby at the Lincoln Park Ponds is returning… Continue reading

Spot Shrimp season opens May 25 through much of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sounds. (WDFW)

OUTDOORS: Recreational spot shrimp fishery to open May 25-May 26

Many Puget Sound marine areas open for recreational spot shrimp fishing beginning May 25, including the reopening of Elliott Bay for the 2023… Continue reading

Spot Shrimp season opens May 25 through much of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sounds. (WDFW)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Ezra Townsend, right, is greeted at home plate by teammate Kaleb Mullen after Townsend batted a solo homer in the third inning against South Whidbey on Tuesday in Port Angeles.

PREP BASEBALL: All facets clicking for Port Angeles in Riders’ win

Ezra Townsend belts home run in 8-0 victory

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Ezra Townsend, right, is greeted at home plate by teammate Kaleb Mullen after Townsend batted a solo homer in the third inning against South Whidbey on Tuesday in Port Angeles.
Courtesy photo The Klahhane Bronze gymnastics team finished eighth out of 51 teams at the Washington Xcel State Championships this weekend. In the front row are, from left, Makinlee Thomason and Charlotte Neville. Center row is Paytynn Lindley and Carly Mae Riggs and back row is Raeleigh Thomason, Lainey DePiro, Harper Waterkotte and Morgan Smith.

GYMNASTICS: Klahhane girls shine at state Xcel meet

Bronze member Carley Mae Riggs wins gold all-around

Courtesy photo The Klahhane Bronze gymnastics team finished eighth out of 51 teams at the Washington Xcel State Championships this weekend. In the front row are, from left, Makinlee Thomason and Charlotte Neville. Center row is Paytynn Lindley and Carly Mae Riggs and back row is Raeleigh Thomason, Lainey DePiro, Harper Waterkotte and Morgan Smith.
Razor clam digs on the outer Washington coast begin Thursday. (WDFW)

OUTDOORS: WDFW approves coastal razor clam digs beginning Thursday

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers Tuesday confirmed the next round of coastal razor clam digging can proceed as planned from… Continue reading

Razor clam digs on the outer Washington coast begin Thursday. (WDFW)
Naomii Sprague, Crescent track and field.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Naomii Sprague, Crescent track and field

Crescent’s Naomii Sprague has had a spectacular start to her track and field season. Sprague, just a freshman for the Loggers, erupted on the scene… Continue reading

Naomii Sprague, Crescent track and field.
Subalpine Tees Race Team runner Chris Cummings hands the baton to brother and teammate Jon Cummings at the Port Angeles Yacht Club transfer zone during Saturday's Frosty Moss Relay. The event that stretches from the Sol Duc Valley to Blyn featured 48 relay teams and four individuals. The Subalpine Tees finished sixth in the 80-mile race. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

FROSTY MOSS RELAY: The moss truly was frosty in Saturday endurance race

Despite being postponed for six weeks, the Frosty Moss Relay Race managed to remain pretty frosty. Running in a rare April cold… Continue reading

Subalpine Tees Race Team runner Chris Cummings hands the baton to brother and teammate Jon Cummings at the Port Angeles Yacht Club transfer zone during Saturday's Frosty Moss Relay. The event that stretches from the Sol Duc Valley to Blyn featured 48 relay teams and four individuals. The Subalpine Tees finished sixth in the 80-mile race. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Connecticut guard Tristen Newton (2) blocks a shot by San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell during the second half of the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP: UConn wins fifth national title since 1999

After six games and 240 minutes of pure dominance that ran through March, then part of April, it finally became clear there was… Continue reading

Connecticut guard Tristen Newton (2) blocks a shot by San Diego State guard Darrion Trammell during the second half of the men's national championship college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
LSU's Alexis Morris shoots past Iowa's Caitlin Clark during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

WOMEN’S NCAA: LSU beats Iowa, Clark to win first national championship

Kim Mulkey returned home to Louisiana wanting to bring LSU its first basketball championship. The Hall of Fame coach did just that in… Continue reading

LSU's Alexis Morris shoots past Iowa's Caitlin Clark during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Peninsula's Taffel McCootie, left, and the University of Washington's Charlie Kosakoff compete for a loose ball on Saturday at Sigmar Field in Port Angeles.

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula hosts powerhouse UW team at Wally Sigmar

The Peninsula College men’s soccer team not only got a little taste of big-time NCAA soccer Saturday, the Pirates largely held their… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Peninsula's Taffel McCootie, left, and the University of Washington's Charlie Kosakoff compete for a loose ball on Saturday at Sigmar Field in Port Angeles.
Port Angeles Roughriders.

PREP ROUNDUP: Roughriders baseball crushes Central Kitsap

The Port Angeles boys baseball team got solid pitching, defense and offense in an 11-4 road win Saturday against 3A Central Kitsap. The… Continue reading

Port Angeles Roughriders.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Nate Anderson tees off from the first hole on Thursday at Peninsula Golf Course.

PREPS: Port Angeles boys golf earns first win over rival Sequim in 8 years

Riders girls golfers also tame Wolves

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Nate Anderson tees off from the first hole on Thursday at Peninsula Golf Course.
Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Lake Barrett bicycle kicks the ball over a Bremerton defender during the Wolves' 2-0 loss at home Thursday.

PREPS: Sequim boys soccer reserves step up in defeat

Thompson digs deep, Wolves drop tennis match to Bainbridge

Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group Sequim's Lake Barrett bicycle kicks the ball over a Bremerton defender during the Wolves' 2-0 loss at home Thursday.