Area Sports

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)

DOG SHOWS: HRK Club Dog Show begins Friday in Sequim

The 27th annual Hurricane Ridge Kennel Club Dog Show will take place at the Carrie Blake Ballfields from Friday to Sunday. More than… Continue reading

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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A goes 2-0 at state tournament

The Wilder A Baseball Club is having a great state American Legion tournament so far, going 2-0 after a 13-8 victory over the… Continue reading

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Wilder Baseball Club.

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder A wins opening game at state tourney

The Wilder A Baseball Club had to go to 10 innings, but ended up prevailing 5-4 over Almira-Coulee-Hartline 17U on a walkoff in… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Gerald Rettala was one of five National Senior Olympics participants to receive an award from sponsor Humana for his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, the games and his community service. Rettala, age 88, won bronze in the racquetball men's singles and silver in doubles play in the 85-89 age group at the games.

NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES: 88-year old Gerald Rettala honored with Humana Award, wins pair of medals in racquetball

Port Angeles’ Gerald Rettela was a double honoree earlier this month at the 2023 National Senior Games. The 88-year old Rettela proved his… Continue reading

Port Angeles' Gerald Rettala was one of five National Senior Olympics participants to receive an award from sponsor Humana for his commitment to a healthy lifestyle, the games and his community service. Rettala, age 88, won bronze in the racquetball men's singles and silver in doubles play in the 85-89 age group at the games.

AREA SPORTS: Daily limit raised to two hatchery kings off Sekiu

Will be in effect through Aug. 15

The Wilder Baseball Club A team won the American Legion Northwest District Tournament and will compete at the Class A American Legion State Championship starting Saturday in Spokane. Team members and coaches are, back row from left, coach Jadon Seibel, coach Landon Seibel, Ryland Prioette, Lane Wilson, Garret Buerer, Maeson Grice, Andre Campbell, Easton Fisher, Brandt Perry, Ian Smithson, Ethan Swenson, coach Shane Martin and front row, Brayden Martin, Carston Seibel, Eden Peterson, Carson Waddell, Owen Leitz, Harris Bower and Bubba Hernandez.

AREA SPORTS: Wilder A starts American Legion baseball state tournament Saturday

T-Ball camp with Lefties Tuesday through Thursday

The Wilder Baseball Club A team won the American Legion Northwest District Tournament and will compete at the Class A American Legion State Championship starting Saturday in Spokane. Team members and coaches are, back row from left, coach Jadon Seibel, coach Landon Seibel, Ryland Prioette, Lane Wilson, Garret Buerer, Maeson Grice, Andre Campbell, Easton Fisher, Brandt Perry, Ian Smithson, Ethan Swenson, coach Shane Martin and front row, Brayden Martin, Carston Seibel, Eden Peterson, Carson Waddell, Owen Leitz, Harris Bower and Bubba Hernandez.
There are plenty of outdoors opportunities on the north Olympic Peninsula, especially if you look hard to find the hidden ones. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

PIERRE LaBOSSIERE COLUMN: Olympic Peninsula in its full glory during summer weeks

Three-quarters of the nation right now is dealing with an intense heat wave and smoke from Canadian fires. And even flooding. I was reminded the… Continue reading

There are plenty of outdoors opportunities on the north Olympic Peninsula, especially if you look hard to find the hidden ones. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Adam Columbia, right, a Sequim High School graduate, competed Monday in the opening round of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Men's Amateur. At left is fellow Sequim graduate Sean O'Mera, who competed at the Washington men's amateur along with Columbia in June.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim graduate Adam Columbia at Pacific Northwest men’s amateur

Wilder A off to play in state American Legion tournament

Adam Columbia, right, a Sequim High School graduate, competed Monday in the opening round of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Men's Amateur. At left is fellow Sequim graduate Sean O'Mera, who competed at the Washington men's amateur along with Columbia in June.
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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder Sr. loses a pair of close games Sunday

Wilder A wins two games over the weekend

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BASEBALL: Port Angeles swept by red-hot Victoria

Port Angeles starter Kailen Kimata yielded a three-run home run to Tyler Davis in the bottom of the first inning and the HarbourCats… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS: Sequim youth football and cheer program seeking sponsors

Youth soccer registration open in Port Angeles

WILDER BASEBALL: AA squad drops district tournament opener

Breaks nine-game win streak

Lefties shortstop B.Y. Choi bats against Springfield early this season at Port Angeles Civic Field. Choi, who also played in Port Angeles in 2022, was drafted this week by the San Diego Padres. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ B.Y. Choi drafted by San Diego Padres

B.Y. Choi of the Port Angeles Lefties was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 20th round of the 2023 Major… Continue reading

Lefties shortstop B.Y. Choi bats against Springfield early this season at Port Angeles Civic Field. Choi, who also played in Port Angeles in 2022, was drafted this week by the San Diego Padres. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Reese Jorgensen of Mukilteo won the 2023 Clallam County Amateur Championship on Sunday at The Cedars at Dungeness. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

GOLF: Everett’s Reese Jorgensen goes wire to wire to win 2023 Clallam County Amateur

Jorgensen shoots 6 under par

Reese Jorgensen of Mukilteo won the 2023 Clallam County Amateur Championship on Sunday at The Cedars at Dungeness. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Gary Valencia of Port Angeles, right, tees off at the start of the Clallam County Amateur tournament on Friday at Peninsula Golf Course as Scott Hendricks, also of Port Angeles, awaits his turn.

AREA SPORTS: Clallam Amateur underway; Chinook limit increases to 2 off Neah Bay and La Push starting Saturday

The daily chinook limit has been changed to two off Neah… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Gary Valencia of Port Angeles, right, tees off at the start of the Clallam County Amateur tournament on Friday at Peninsula Golf Course as Scott Hendricks, also of Port Angeles, awaits his turn.
Eric Lesch has been hired as the first Junior Sailing Program Director for the Community Boating Program, a Port Angeles-based nonprofit.

BOATING: Community Boating Program hires Eric Lesch to lead junior sailing

Expanding to younger ages

Eric Lesch has been hired as the first Junior Sailing Program Director for the Community Boating Program, a Port Angeles-based nonprofit.
Wilder Jr.’s Brandt Perry pitches against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field. Perry pitched a complete-game victory as Wilder Jr. swept two from the Cannons. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr. sweeps Stanwood Cannon

The Wilder Junior Baseball Club concluded a highly successful week with a sweep against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field.… Continue reading

Wilder Jr.’s Brandt Perry pitches against the Stanwood Cannons on Monday at Civic Field. Perry pitched a complete-game victory as Wilder Jr. swept two from the Cannons. (Pierre LaBossiere/Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder AA's Hunter Stratford pitches against Wilder A in a game Sunday afternoon at Volunteer Park. In the background is Wilder AA first baseman Rylan Politika. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr.’s Hunter Stratford fires no-hitter

The Wilder Junior Baseball Club capped off a highly successful weekend by beating a good Wilder A team 8-3 late Sunday behind… Continue reading

Wilder AA's Hunter Stratford pitches against Wilder A in a game Sunday afternoon at Volunteer Park. In the background is Wilder AA first baseman Rylan Politika. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
From left, Sean Tamburro of Port Angeles, Ben Mriglot of Shelton and Jeremy Kerr of Orting race in Sunday's state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

STATE BMX QUALIFIER: More than 350 riders flock to Lincoln Park

More than 350 riders from all around Washington participated in the USABMX state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track this weekend,… Continue reading

From left, Sean Tamburro of Port Angeles, Ben Mriglot of Shelton and Jeremy Kerr of Orting race in Sunday's state qualifier at the Lincoln Park BMX track. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)