The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women’s team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the season. From left in the back are Pirates Breana-Jean Tanaka, Jordyn Newman, Kira Meechudhone and Lexi Harris. Battling over the ball are Riley Sims, left, and Blake Plummer. (Photos courtesy of Peninsula College)

The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women’s team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the season. From left in the back are Pirates Breana-Jean Tanaka, Jordyn Newman, Kira Meechudhone and Lexi Harris. Battling over the ball are Riley Sims, left, and Blake Plummer. (Photos courtesy of Peninsula College)

PENINSULA COLLEGE SOCCER: Teams begin practice; season starts in 2 weeks for men

The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women’s team got on the field for the first time this summer Monday for its first practice of the season. From left in the back are Pirates Breana-Jean Tanaka, Jordyn Newman, Kira Meechudhone and Lexi Harris. Battling over the ball are Riley Sims, left, and Blake Plummer.

The Peninsula College men’s team also began practice Monday. From left, Alfie Tucker, Shu Kato and Pipeijn Van Der Ende fight for a loose ball at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles. (Photos courtesy of Peninsula College)

(Photos courtesy of Peninsula College)

The Peninsula College men’s team also began practice Monday. From left, Alfie Tucker, Shu Kato and Pipeijn Van Der Ende fight for a loose ball at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles. (Photos courtesy of Peninsula College)

The Peninsula College men’s team also began practice Monday. From left, Alfie Tucker, Shu Kato and Pipeijn Van Der Ende fight for a loose ball at Wally Sigmar Field in Port Angeles. (Photos courtesy of Peninsula College)

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