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Roman Kirkov of Chehalis, here running in 2024, won his wave of the half-marathon at this weekends Great Olympic Adventure Trail run for the third straight year. He took first overall in the half-marathon by 18 minutes. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: 270 runners conquer the GOAT

Nearly 270 hardy athletes took on the forests and mountains surrounding Lake Crescent this weekend in the annual Great Olympic Adventure Trail… Continue reading

Roman Kirkov of Chehalis, here running in 2024, won his wave of the half-marathon at this weekends Great Olympic Adventure Trail run for the third straight year. He took first overall in the half-marathon by 18 minutes. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)
This Sequim pass to Liam Wiker (11) was deflected by Forks’ Cash Barajas (11) then intercepted by Forks’ Kingston Steffen (24). The Wolves held on in the closing moments for an 18-14 victory. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL RECAP: Sequim, Forks put on the game of the week

The game of the week this Friday night was a tough, physical matchup between Forks and Sequim that came down to the final… Continue reading

This Sequim pass to Liam Wiker (11) was deflected by Forks’ Cash Barajas (11) then intercepted by Forks’ Kingston Steffen (24). The Wolves held on in the closing moments for an 18-14 victory. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football

Sequim’s Zeke Schmadeke has moved into his new role with the Wolves football team with ease. Moving from quarterback to flanker/running back this season, Schmadeke… Continue reading

Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.
The Jolly Rogers 180 boat driven by Eric Werner and navigated by Jen Farmer, here racing in Port Angeles in July, won the 400 class at the American Sprint Boat Race event held this weekend at the Extreme Sports Park. It was the fifth race that the Jolly Rogers 180 boat won this summer. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Pair of five-time champions crowned

There were five-time winners in two classes at the American Sprint Boat Racing Series which concluded this weekend at the Extreme Sports… Continue reading

The Jolly Rogers 180 boat driven by Eric Werner and navigated by Jen Farmer, here racing in Port Angeles in July, won the 400 class at the American Sprint Boat Race event held this weekend at the Extreme Sports Park. It was the fifth race that the Jolly Rogers 180 boat won this summer. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
port angeles roughriders

PREP SOCCER: Port Angeles girls beat King’s 1-0 in season opener

The Port Angeles girls soccer team opened its 2025 season with a 1-0 shutout victory at King’s this weekend. “We felt as good… Continue reading

port angeles roughriders
Neah Bay Red Devils

PREP 1B FOOTBALL: Neah Bay romps behind five Swan TDs

Also, scores from around the state

Neah Bay Red Devils
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles running back Dylan Mann, center, tries to evade the tackle by Mount Baker's Kamden Moa during Friday evening's game at Port Angeles Civic FIeld.

PREP FOOTBALL: Riders tough early against Mount Baker, but mistakes costly

Mountaineers score pair of TDs in 14 seconds after turnovers

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles running back Dylan Mann, center, tries to evade the tackle by Mount Baker's Kamden Moa during Friday evening's game at Port Angeles Civic FIeld.
Sequim's LIam Wiker (12) and Zeke Schmadeke (14) look to be a potent one-two punch for the Wolves' offense this season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Experienced Wolves looking for more success this year

The Sequim Wolves return an experienced, senior-laden team with a chip on its shoulder after a quick playoff exit last year. The Wolves… Continue reading

Sequim's LIam Wiker (12) and Zeke Schmadeke (14) look to be a potent one-two punch for the Wolves' offense this season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
Quilcene’s Robert Evans (3) is one of the returning players this season for the Quilcene Rangers, who have a new coach in Darrin Dotson. Evans and his Quilcene teammates wore guardian caps on their helmets last year. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Big changes this season for Quilcene Rangers

New coaches take over vaunted program

Quilcene’s Robert Evans (3) is one of the returning players this season for the Quilcene Rangers, who have a new coach in Darrin Dotson. Evans and his Quilcene teammates wore guardian caps on their helmets last year. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News
Neah Bay's Tyler Swan (34) picks up yardage against Wahkiakum on the turf of Spartan Stadium in Forks Friday night in this state playoff contest. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Neah Bay to be smaller, quicker this year

In Neah Bay, they don’t rebuild, they reload. The Red Devils, who have gone 30-6 over the past three seasons with four… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Tyler Swan (34) picks up yardage against Wahkiakum on the turf of Spartan Stadium in Forks Friday night in this state playoff contest. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Rogue's Andre Estanoqui, left, and Peninsula's Max Pieper battle for control on Friday afternoon in Port Angeles.

MEN’S SOCCER: Defending champs Pirates ride pair of booming shots to victory

Peninsula beat Rogue 2-1 to open season

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Rogue's Andre Estanoqui, left, and Peninsula's Max Pieper battle for control on Friday afternoon in Port Angeles.
Peninsula College women’s newcomer Kamalani Yamashita (4) from Hawaii battles for the ball against Central Washington in a scrimmage held last week at Wally Sigmar Field. In the background is Peninsula’s Olivia Danks (2). (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

WOMEN’S COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula out to defend its title

The defending NWAC champion Peninsula College women lost a lot on both offense and defense, but as always, the Pirates have an… Continue reading

Peninsula College women’s newcomer Kamalani Yamashita (4) from Hawaii battles for the ball against Central Washington in a scrimmage held last week at Wally Sigmar Field. In the background is Peninsula’s Olivia Danks (2). (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Forks cheerleaders Libby Owen and Danikka King have to been selected to perform at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Oahu in December and are raising funds for the trip.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Forks cheerladers to perform at Pearl Harbor

A pair of Forks cheerleaders are raising money to help pay for their trip to Oahu in December to be part of the… Continue reading

Forks cheerleaders Libby Owen and Danikka King have to been selected to perform at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Oahu in December and are raising funds for the trip.
Peninsula College’s Ezrah Ochoa battles for a ball against a defender from Wenatchee Valley on Thursday. In the background is Jeremie Kuelo. Ochoa scored 14 goals for the Pirates last season and is expected to be one of the team’s top offensive weapons this season. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

COLLEGE SOCCER: Two-time defending champion Pirates enter season ranked No. 1 in NWAC

For the third year in a row, the Peninsula College men’s soccer team will be hunted by the rest of the Northwest… Continue reading

Peninsula College’s Ezrah Ochoa battles for a ball against a defender from Wenatchee Valley on Thursday. In the background is Jeremie Kuelo. Ochoa scored 14 goals for the Pirates last season and is expected to be one of the team’s top offensive weapons this season. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
Babe Ruth World Series

BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES: North Olympic splits final two games

The North Olympic 13U team got a win at the Babe Ruth World Series, but it appears the team will not move… Continue reading

Babe Ruth World Series
Competitors in the Big Hurt transfer to kayaks at Port Angeles’ Pebble Beach. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: Spots open for GOAT Run, Big Hurt and other races

Registration is filling up for fall endurance races put on by Peninsula Adventure Sports, but there are still some spots available. The… Continue reading

Competitors in the Big Hurt transfer to kayaks at Port Angeles’ Pebble Beach. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)
Garrett Holpuch, Port Angeles Lefties.

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties’ Holpuch makes league’s honorable mention team

The West Coast League South champion Portland Pickles led the way with 11 selections, including five first-team honors, highlighted by 2025 WCL Most Valuable Player… Continue reading

Garrett Holpuch, Port Angeles Lefties.
Members of the Port Angeles Swim Club competed in the Pacific Northwest Swimming Long Course Championships in Federal Way earlier this month. From left are Abby Zajkowski, Kai Hapoff, Kenzie Hapoff, Annechie Ridle, Adam Kaminski and Thomas Jones. (Port Angeles Swim Club)

SWIMMING: Port Angeles Swim Club’s Faskhutdinov a national champion

The 2024-2025 club swim season ended on a high note for the Port Angeles Swim Club, highlighted by impressive team finishes and… Continue reading

Members of the Port Angeles Swim Club competed in the Pacific Northwest Swimming Long Course Championships in Federal Way earlier this month. From left are Abby Zajkowski, Kai Hapoff, Kenzie Hapoff, Annechie Ridle, Adam Kaminski and Thomas Jones. (Port Angeles Swim Club)
Babe Ruth baseball.

BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES: North Olympic plays tough, but falls to 0-2

The North Olympic 13U team allowed just four hits against Broomal-Newtown (Pa.), but couldn’t get a big hit to take advantage in… Continue reading

Babe Ruth baseball.
The 7th annual Port Angeles Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held Saturday night on the grass at Civic Field. More than 350 people attended the event held under a tent. Nine individuals were inducted as well as three teams — the 1977 girls basketball, 1972 football, and 1952 boys basketball teams. The nine individuals were Bob Blackburn, track; Mike Chamberlin, swimming; Gus Kravas, basketball; Steve Johansen, basketball; Jodie Jones, softball; Bob Lovell, football; Adam Macomber, football; Bob Spencer, swimming; and Susan Wilson Childers, badminton. Here, Jerry Payne, far left, speaks for the 1972 football team that was ranked as high as fifth in the state and had seven shutouts in 10 games. (Photos by Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

ROUGHRIDERS HALL OF FAME: Another distinguished class inducted

Above The 7th annual Port Angeles Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held Saturday night on the grass at Civic Field. More than 350 people… Continue reading

The 7th annual Port Angeles Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held Saturday night on the grass at Civic Field. More than 350 people attended the event held under a tent. Nine individuals were inducted as well as three teams — the 1977 girls basketball, 1972 football, and 1952 boys basketball teams. The nine individuals were Bob Blackburn, track; Mike Chamberlin, swimming; Gus Kravas, basketball; Steve Johansen, basketball; Jodie Jones, softball; Bob Lovell, football; Adam Macomber, football; Bob Spencer, swimming; and Susan Wilson Childers, badminton. Here, Jerry Payne, far left, speaks for the 1972 football team that was ranked as high as fifth in the state and had seven shutouts in 10 games. (Photos by Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)