Area Sports

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

The Port Angeles 12U baseball team beat a number of Seattle-area select squads to win The Love of the Game Tournament held July 29-30 at Everett's Phil Johnson Field. Team members are Morgan Evans, Peyton Strohauer, Boe Horejsi, Kaden Miller, Logan Botero, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Brayden Scott, Wyatt Bruch, Asher Irvine, Landon Eastman, Hudson Naman and Brayden Scott.

BASEBALL: Red-hot Port Angeles 12U revs up for 25th Dick Brown Tournament with win

Lincoln Park Fields hosting youth tourney

The Port Angeles 12U baseball team beat a number of Seattle-area select squads to win The Love of the Game Tournament held July 29-30 at Everett's Phil Johnson Field. Team members are Morgan Evans, Peyton Strohauer, Boe Horejsi, Kaden Miller, Logan Botero, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Brayden Scott, Wyatt Bruch, Asher Irvine, Landon Eastman, Hudson Naman and Brayden Scott.
The Port Angeles High School Cheer program earned first place in the Cheer Small Varsity Division and also was awarded a spirit stick for their hard work at Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at University of Puget Sound in July. Team members are: Abby Cuellar, Addisen McNeece, Ailey Thibeault, Anna Possinger, Ava Fox, Ella Garcelon, Hannah Martin, Jordyn Erdmann, Julia McDonald, Madison Bishop, Mylee Soiseth, Naomi Wait, Tish Hamilton. The Riders are coached by DaLasa Doane.

AREA SPORTS: Port Angeles Cheer squad earns awards at UCA cheer camp

East Jefferson Youth Football/Cheer camp and registration information

The Port Angeles High School Cheer program earned first place in the Cheer Small Varsity Division and also was awarded a spirit stick for their hard work at Universal Cheerleaders Association camp at University of Puget Sound in July. Team members are: Abby Cuellar, Addisen McNeece, Ailey Thibeault, Anna Possinger, Ava Fox, Ella Garcelon, Hannah Martin, Jordyn Erdmann, Julia McDonald, Madison Bishop, Mylee Soiseth, Naomi Wait, Tish Hamilton. The Riders are coached by DaLasa Doane.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim clinic 5K Fun Walk set for Aug. 12

Dungeness Valley Health and Wellness Clinic/The Sequim Free Clinic will once again hold its annual 5K Fun Walk at 10 a.m. Aug. 12,… Continue reading

The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing Team competes at the Extreme Sports Park on Sunday in the American Sprint Boat Racing finals in the unlimited class. The Wicked Racing boat, driven by Dan Morrison and navigated by Sami Gustufson, finished third. A total of 38 teams from the U.S., Canada and New Zealand competed at ESP this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: (Updated) Spring boats bigger than ever, thrilling as always

A total of 38 teams from three countries and several states converged on the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles for… Continue reading

The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing Team competes at the Extreme Sports Park on Sunday in the American Sprint Boat Racing finals in the unlimited class. The Wicked Racing boat, driven by Dan Morrison and navigated by Sami Gustufson, finished third. A total of 38 teams from the U.S., Canada and New Zealand competed at ESP this weekend. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., driving races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint Boat Racing at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. A total of 38 teams from the U.S. and New Zealand competed in unlimited, modified and 400 classes in racing that was expanded to two days this summer. For final results, go online at www.peninsuladailynews.com or look in Tuesday's sports section. The sprint boats will return to the ESP on Sept. 9-11. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boats tear up the water this weekend

Above, the Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., as the driver races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint… Continue reading

The Psycho Racing No. 151 boat with Kyle Patrick of Albany, Ore., driving races in the unlimited class at the American Sprint Boat Racing at the Extreme Sports Park outside of Port Angeles. A total of 38 teams from the U.S. and New Zealand competed in unlimited, modified and 400 classes in racing that was expanded to two days this summer. For final results, go online at www.peninsuladailynews.com or look in Tuesday's sports section. The sprint boats will return to the ESP on Sept. 9-11. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
ASBR/YouTube The Jeepers Creepers sprint boat driven by Dillion Cummings with Teri Cummings, both of Sequim, crashes out during a qualifying run Saturday. The crash caused injuries to the crew and delayed the race for 30 minutes as medical officials treated the driver and navigator.

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: (Updated) Wild crash at ASBR qualifying Saturday

Injuries not major

ASBR/YouTube The Jeepers Creepers sprint boat driven by Dillion Cummings with Teri Cummings, both of Sequim, crashes out during a qualifying run Saturday. The crash caused injuries to the crew and delayed the race for 30 minutes as medical officials treated the driver and navigator.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Salmon changes begin today for Admiralty Inlet

Marine Area 9, Admiralty Inlet, will close today for Chinook retention but will open daily for hatchery coho and pink salmon. The changes… Continue reading

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AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder A’s state tournament run ends

Team wins with a dramatic walk-off hit Tuesday night

Wilder Baseball Club.
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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A in the state championship round

Wilder A beats NW Sting 12-11 in semifinals

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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)