Pierre LaBossiere

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Sequim's Jericho Julmist goes up for a shot on March 5 against Mark Morris in the 2A State Tournament. He led the Wolves with 28 points.

ALL-PENINSULA MVP: Jericho Julmist, clutch performer with more to prove

It’s hard to believe that Sequim’s Jericho Julmist barely even touched a basketball last year. This season, he absolutely erupted on the local… Continue reading

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Sequim's Jericho Julmist goes up for a shot on March 5 against Mark Morris in the 2A State Tournament. He led the Wolves with 28 points.
Port Angeles’ Faerin Tait picked up three top-10 at the Arnie Young Invitational track meet this weekend, including a fifth-place finish in the 100 hurdles. She had already posted the fourth-best time in the state in the 100 hurdles.

PREP ROUNDUP: Tait, other Riders shine at Arnie Young Invite; EJ soccer wins

Faerin Tait, Brody Pierce and Hunter Flores all had solid showings and numerous athletes posted personal-best times and distances in the 28-team Arnie… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Faerin Tait picked up three top-10 at the Arnie Young Invitational track meet this weekend, including a fifth-place finish in the 100 hurdles. She had already posted the fourth-best time in the state in the 100 hurdles.
Devyn Dearinger, Sequim baseball.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Devyn Dearinger, Sequim baseball

Sequim’s Devyn Dearinger had a game to remember on March 26 against North Mason. With the Wolves down 7-5 in the fifth inning, Dearinger hit… Continue reading

Devyn Dearinger, Sequim baseball.
East Jefferson track

PREP ROUNDUP: EJ girls pick up three first-place finishes at the Trojan Twilight

The East Jefferson girls picked up three first-place finishes and came in fifth as a team at the Trojan Twilight track and field… Continue reading

East Jefferson track
East Jefferson’s Manaseh Lanphear-Ramirez goes airborne to head the ball away from Klahowya defenders during a Nisqually League game played in Port Townsend’s Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP SOCCER: East Jefferson falls 2-1 to Klahowya

The East Jefferson boys soccer team outshot Klahowya and kept the game close, but defensive lapses cost the Rivals in a 2-1… Continue reading

East Jefferson’s Manaseh Lanphear-Ramirez goes airborne to head the ball away from Klahowya defenders during a Nisqually League game played in Port Townsend’s Memorial Stadium on Tuesday. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Klahhane Xcel team. From left, Kinley Matthews, Laqouia DePiro, Lainey, DePiro, Aubrie Huisman, Harper Waterkotte, Lucy Monaghan, Lorelei Sanders, Penny Goodwin, Emily Bair, Reagan Haguewood and Zayleigh McCullem. (Klahhane Gymnastics)
The Klahhane Xcel team. From left, Kinley Matthews, Laqouia DePiro, Lainey, DePiro, Aubrie Huisman, Harper Waterkotte, Lucy Monaghan, Lorelei Sanders, Penny Goodwin, Emily Bair, Reagan Haguewood and Zayleigh McCullem. (Klahhane Gymnastics)
Colin Feik, Sequim soccer.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Colin Feik, Sequim soccer

Colin Feik played a role in every goal in Sequim’s 4-1 boys’ soccer victory over Olympic last week. It seems like in every win for… Continue reading

Colin Feik, Sequim soccer.
Port Angeles’ Millie Long, now playing for Alaska-Anchorage, was named Monday to the D2CCA All-West Region First Team in women’s basketball. (University of Alaska-Anchorage)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: PA’s Millie Long adds to awards; makes Div. II All-Region West team

After helping their team to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament titles, the Alaska-Anchorage senior pair of Tori Hollingshead and… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Millie Long, now playing for Alaska-Anchorage, was named Monday to the D2CCA All-West Region First Team in women’s basketball. (University of Alaska-Anchorage)
North Olympic Baseball and Softball held its Majors jamboree this weekend at Lincoln Park with more than a dozen teams, coaches and officials participating on a perfect spring day this weekend. (Stephanie Melnick)

STANDALONE PHOTOS: On the fields and up on the ridge, spring has sprung

Above North Olympic Baseball and Softball held its Majors jamboree this weekend at Volunteer Field with more than a dozen teams, coaches and officials participating… Continue reading

North Olympic Baseball and Softball held its Majors jamboree this weekend at Lincoln Park with more than a dozen teams, coaches and officials participating on a perfect spring day this weekend. (Stephanie Melnick)
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Port Angeles' Harper Willis, right, looks at a loose ball in front of North Kitsap's Gavin Alfonso on Friday at Peninsula College.

PREP SOCCER: (Updated) North Kitsap still tops in the league, blanks Port Angeles

Feik three assists and a goal in Sequim victory over Olympic

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Port Angeles' Harper Willis, right, looks at a loose ball in front of North Kitsap's Gavin Alfonso on Friday at Peninsula College.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Olympic Adventure Trail Run set April 12, spots remain

The Olympic Adventure Trail Run 12K, half-marathon and 50K races are coming up April… Continue reading

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The Port Angeles  Wrestling Middle school League Championships were held Wednesday at Stevens Middle School. There were more than 165 matches with the Port Angeles boys (pictured) taking home the team trophy for the third straight year. The East Jefferson girls took first with Port Angeles second.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS: PA boys win home tournament

Olympic Peninsula Motorcycle Club will host its Spring Break Mini Moto-X weekend of dirt… Continue reading

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The Port Angeles  Wrestling Middle school League Championships were held Wednesday at Stevens Middle School. There were more than 165 matches with the Port Angeles boys (pictured) taking home the team trophy for the third straight year. The East Jefferson girls took first with Port Angeles second.
Spartan Landen Olson slides into third with a triple then scores on an overthrow.  Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

PREP BASEBALL: Forks sweeps Chief Leschi

Quilcene pitcher Allen fires no-hitter, strikes out 19

Spartan Landen Olson slides into third with a triple then scores on an overthrow.  Photo by Lonnie Archibald.

TRACK AND FIELD: East Jefferson boys win Nisqually League meet

The East Jefferson boys won a seven-school Nisqually League track and field meet at Klahowya High School, while the East Jefferson girls came… Continue reading

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Beaver Miquel Espinoza (10) and Spartan Abraham Montealegre (right) compete for ball control Monday evening on the turf of Spartan Stadium where Forks defeated Tenino 4-0. In on the play is Forks' Eduardo Calmo, 4, and Margarito Gonzalez Black, 11.

PREP ROUNDUP: Forks soccer and Port Angeles softball both cruise

The Forks boys soccer team evened its Evergreen 1A record with a 4-0 shutout over Tenino. Mateo Lucas got the Spartans off to… Continue reading

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Beaver Miquel Espinoza (10) and Spartan Abraham Montealegre (right) compete for ball control Monday evening on the turf of Spartan Stadium where Forks defeated Tenino 4-0. In on the play is Forks' Eduardo Calmo, 4, and Margarito Gonzalez Black, 11.
Nico Musso, Sequim soccer.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nico Musso, Sequim boys soccer

The Sequim boys soccer team is off to a 2-1 start this season and Nico Musso is a big part of the reason why. First,… Continue reading

Nico Musso, Sequim soccer.
Sequim Wolves

PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP: Sequim boys overcome downpour, physical North Mason in 3-0 win

PA boys lose first Olympic League game to powerhouse Bainbridge

Sequim Wolves
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Port Angeles pitcher Heidi Leitz throws in the first inning against Liberty on Friday at Volunteer Field.

PREP SOFTBALL, BASEBALL: Port Angeles girls bounce back after loss

Heidi Leitz two home runs in two days; PA baseball scores two runs late to earn rare tie

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Port Angeles pitcher Heidi Leitz throws in the first inning against Liberty on Friday at Volunteer Field.

PREP BASEBALL: PA scores two to salvage tie against Nathan Hale

The Port Angeles baseball team earned a rare tie with a 6-6 game against Nathan Hale that was called after six innings… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Nathan Basden bats against North Mason on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP BASEBALL, SOFTBALL: Riders’ Politika, DeLeon fire 2-hitter at North Mason

The Port Angeles baseball team won its Olympic League opener 8-0 over North Mason, getting a combined two-hitter from pitchers Rylan Politika… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Nathan Basden bats against North Mason on Tuesday at Port Angeles Civic Field.