Area Sports

This poster for the Washington USA BMX finals to be held at the Lincoln Park BMX track Sept. 22-24 was designed by local artist Todd Fisher.

LINCOLN PARK BMX: Artwork unveiled for Sept. 22-24 state finals

Expect to see as many as a thousand racers and their bikes to converge on Port Angeles the weekend of Sept. 22-24… Continue reading

This poster for the Washington USA BMX finals to be held at the Lincoln Park BMX track Sept. 22-24 was designed by local artist Todd Fisher.
The Live Wire No. 02 boat, driven by Matt Denson and navigated by Vaughn Trapp of Port Angeles, takes on the Extreme Sports Park course this weekend in the 400 class. A total of 33 teams from all over the Pacific Northwest, Canada and New Zealand competed Saturday and Sunday at the ESP. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

SPRINT BOATS: It was a wet and wild weekend at the Extreme Sports Park

Results from this week’s races

The Live Wire No. 02 boat, driven by Matt Denson and navigated by Vaughn Trapp of Port Angeles, takes on the Extreme Sports Park course this weekend in the 400 class. A total of 33 teams from all over the Pacific Northwest, Canada and New Zealand competed Saturday and Sunday at the ESP. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Full Tilt 03B boat out of Snohomish, driven by Scarlett Taylor and navigated by her daughter Sophia Taylor, takes on the course at the Extreme Sports Park in the modified qualifying rounds Saturday. The elimination rounds were held Sunday. For results and more from this weekend’s American Spring Boat Racing event at ESP, look in Tuesday’s sports section. (Jeff Halstead)

SPRINT BOATS: Speed and fury returns to Extreme Sports Park this weekend

The Full Tilt 03B boat out of Snohomish, driven by Scarlett Taylor and navigated by her daughter Sophia Taylor, takes on the course at the… Continue reading

The Full Tilt 03B boat out of Snohomish, driven by Scarlett Taylor and navigated by her daughter Sophia Taylor, takes on the course at the Extreme Sports Park in the modified qualifying rounds Saturday. The elimination rounds were held Sunday. For results and more from this weekend’s American Spring Boat Racing event at ESP, look in Tuesday’s sports section. (Jeff Halstead)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Peninsula Soccer League begins fall season

The Peninsula Soccer League, a coed league for adult recreation soccer players, kicked off the fall season Sunday with five matches at… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Peninsula College adding adult rec leagues

Adults who enjoy recreation soccer, volleyball or basketball will see a change in those opportunities this year, with volleyball and basketball starting… Continue reading

The Joyce Browns YMCA NFL flag football team just wrapped up an 11-0 season, scoring 326 points and giving up just 24. The players are, from left, back row, Robert Palmer, Liam Sprague, Teyen Thomas, Boe Horejsi, Kolton Mason, Quinn Svenson. From left, front row, are Desmond Sprague, Colton Sage, Colby Horejsi, Wyatt Bauers, Jude Sprague and Levi Palmer. The coaches are Ryan Sage and Brian Shimko. Not in the photo are players James Spears and Shadow Ellis. (Courtesy photo)

YOUTH SPORTS: Joyce Browns go 11-0 in flag football

The Joyce Browns YMCA NFL flag football team just wrapped up an 11-0 season, scoring 326 points and giving up just 24. The players are,… Continue reading

The Joyce Browns YMCA NFL flag football team just wrapped up an 11-0 season, scoring 326 points and giving up just 24. The players are, from left, back row, Robert Palmer, Liam Sprague, Teyen Thomas, Boe Horejsi, Kolton Mason, Quinn Svenson. From left, front row, are Desmond Sprague, Colton Sage, Colby Horejsi, Wyatt Bauers, Jude Sprague and Levi Palmer. The coaches are Ryan Sage and Brian Shimko. Not in the photo are players James Spears and Shadow Ellis. (Courtesy photo)
The WDFW is allowing two additional pink salmon per days in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca because of a strong run of Fraser River pinks. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Bonus pink salmon catch approved by WDFW

Pink salmon daily limit increased this weekend in Marine Areas 5, 6, and 7 (Sekiu, eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca and the… Continue reading

The WDFW is allowing two additional pink salmon per days in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca because of a strong run of Fraser River pinks. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
The demolition derby was the last event Sunday of the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles and lived up to expectations with large crowds watching cars smashing into each other in several divisions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

DEMOLITION DERBY: It was a smashing good time at the Clallam County Fair

The demolition derby was the last event Sunday of the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles and lived up to expectations with large crowds watching… Continue reading

The demolition derby was the last event Sunday of the Clallam County Fair in Port Angeles and lived up to expectations with large crowds watching cars smashing into each other in several divisions. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

RECREATION: Indian Island Naval base to host fun run event

Naval Magazine Indian Island is hosting the installation’s annual Deer Run 5K and one-mile fun run on Sept. 16. This event is… Continue reading

Members of the Port Angeles Junior Badminton team, from left, Tyna Barinaga, Caroline Jensen; back row, Judy Brodhun and Susie Childers were part of a squad that won an unprecedented 11 nationals titles as well as three second-place finishes in the 1964 Junior Nationals Tournament held in Pomona, Callif. Port Angeles players reached the finals 12 of 15 events.

HALL OF FAME: 1964 Port Angeles Junior Badminton squad leads slate of Port Angeles Hall inductees

Tickets for Aug. 26 dinner available

Members of the Port Angeles Junior Badminton team, from left, Tyna Barinaga, Caroline Jensen; back row, Judy Brodhun and Susie Childers were part of a squad that won an unprecedented 11 nationals titles as well as three second-place finishes in the 1964 Junior Nationals Tournament held in Pomona, Callif. Port Angeles players reached the finals 12 of 15 events.
The Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association hosted their Inaugural OPRA Coastal Beach Regatta at Hollywood Beach on Sunday. Port Angeles rower participation included from left, Mason Mai, Low Handicap Solo; Cooper Disque, second Place, Low Handicap Solo; Ella Shultz. fourth place Low Handicap Solo; and Harrison Fulton, third place High Handicap Solo.

ROWING: Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association’s coastal beach rowing event on Hollywood Beach a hit

More regattas to follow

The Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association hosted their Inaugural OPRA Coastal Beach Regatta at Hollywood Beach on Sunday. Port Angeles rower participation included from left, Mason Mai, Low Handicap Solo; Cooper Disque, second Place, Low Handicap Solo; Ella Shultz. fourth place Low Handicap Solo; and Harrison Fulton, third place High Handicap Solo.
Jefferson County Warriors members came home with medals after competing at the Southwest Regional Special Olympics of Washington BocceTournament held at Olympia's LBA Park on July 29. Warriors team members are, from left, Caitlin Whitish, Lindsey Starr, Blaine Wheeler, Gillian McCraken, and Reid Zimmer.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Jefferson County Warriors medal at Southwest Region Bocce Tournament

Jefferson County Warriors members came home with medals after competing at the Southwest Regional Special Olympics of Washington Bocce Tournament held at Olympia’s… Continue reading

Jefferson County Warriors members came home with medals after competing at the Southwest Regional Special Olympics of Washington BocceTournament held at Olympia's LBA Park on July 29. Warriors team members are, from left, Caitlin Whitish, Lindsey Starr, Blaine Wheeler, Gillian McCraken, and Reid Zimmer.
Eight East Jefferson Rivals wrestlers attended the Gene Mills Technique Camp in Sequim earlier this summer, learning from former world champion Gene Mills. Back row standing from left: Rylen Kruse, Aiden Glenn, Levi Donahue, Daltry Lammers and front, Grady White, Manaseh Ramirez, Mi Amada Ramirez and Zeke Banks.

WRESTLING: East Jefferson grapplers compete, bond at Cusick and Sequim summer camps

East Jefferson Rivals wrestlers were busy this summer, attending a pair of camps to improve their grappling skills, bond with teammates and… Continue reading

Eight East Jefferson Rivals wrestlers attended the Gene Mills Technique Camp in Sequim earlier this summer, learning from former world champion Gene Mills. Back row standing from left: Rylen Kruse, Aiden Glenn, Levi Donahue, Daltry Lammers and front, Grady White, Manaseh Ramirez, Mi Amada Ramirez and Zeke Banks.
Chimacum and Peninsula College alumna Grace Johnson scored twice for the the Cal Poly Humboldt women’s soccer team during the Lumberjacks’ recent preseason tour of Australia during the 2023 Women’s World Cup. (Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics)

COLLEGE SOCCER: Chimacum standout, Peninsula College champ Grace Johnson stars on Australia tour

Playing for Cal Poly Humboldt

Chimacum and Peninsula College alumna Grace Johnson scored twice for the the Cal Poly Humboldt women’s soccer team during the Lumberjacks’ recent preseason tour of Australia during the 2023 Women’s World Cup. (Cal Poly Humboldt Athletics)
Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving a 1942 Willys Jeep during the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend on Sunday. Jantz won the 2014 Alaska Offroad Warriors reality competition off-road race with this vehicle, which covered 1,100 miles from south to north to the Arctic Ocean. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR: Mud drags spin up fun

Mud in your Eye Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving… Continue reading

Richard Bauden of Port Angeles, left, in a 2000 Dodge, gets edged out for second place by Poulsbo’s Carl Jantz, driving a 1942 Willys Jeep during the Jefferson County Fair in Port Townsend on Sunday. Jantz won the 2014 Alaska Offroad Warriors reality competition off-road race with this vehicle, which covered 1,100 miles from south to north to the Arctic Ocean. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Eastern Washington Athletics Forks’ Luke Dahlgren (57), gets pumped up with a teammate before an Eastern Washington football game. Dahlgren has been named one of four team captains by team coaches ahead of his redshirt senior season.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Forks standout Luke Dahlgren selected as team captain by Eastern Washington coaches

Will start again at center in 2023

Eastern Washington Athletics Forks’ Luke Dahlgren (57), gets pumped up with a teammate before an Eastern Washington football game. Dahlgren has been named one of four team captains by team coaches ahead of his redshirt senior season.
Lincoln Park BMX racer Wyatt Christensen, 11, finished No. 3 in the world in his age group at the UCI World BMX Championships held last week in Glasgow, Scotland.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Lincoln Park BMXer earns top 3 at World Championships in Scotland

Will compete at USA BMX Grand Nationals in November

Lincoln Park BMX racer Wyatt Christensen, 11, finished No. 3 in the world in his age group at the UCI World BMX Championships held last week in Glasgow, Scotland.
More than 900 cyclists from the U.S. and Canada took on the Ride the Hurricane Challenge up Hurricane Ridge Road on Sunday morning, including unicyclist Chris Hoy. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

WEEKEND PHOTOS: Hillclimbs and ballgames on the Olympic Peninsula

Kaden Miller of the Port Angeles 12U All-Stars pitches against the Mudcats on Saturday during the 24th annual Dick Brown Youth Baseball tournament held at… Continue reading

More than 900 cyclists from the U.S. and Canada took on the Ride the Hurricane Challenge up Hurricane Ridge Road on Sunday morning, including unicyclist Chris Hoy. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Washington State mascot Butch T. Cougar rides a vehicle before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

CARMAN: Cougs caught in television inventory shuffle

Move from Pac-12 likely to hurt WSU athletics in a major way

Washington State mascot Butch T. Cougar rides a vehicle before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

AREA SPORTS: Golf driving range operating in Forks

Soccer referee training Saturday