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Former University of Washington quarterback Sonny Sixkiller, in cart, hosted his 14th annual celebrity golf tournament at Cedars at Dungeness this weekend. (Lexie Winters)

CEDARS AT DUNGENESS: Sixkiller celebrity tournament raises more than $100,000

The Integrity Pump team of Jeff James, Josh Milam, Garrett Smithson and Chad Sanek, along with Huskies celebrity Lincoln Kennedy, beat 35 other… Continue reading

Former University of Washington quarterback Sonny Sixkiller, in cart, hosted his 14th annual celebrity golf tournament at Cedars at Dungeness this weekend. (Lexie Winters)
Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties win a wild one over Drifters

The Port Angeles Lefties avoided a sweep against the Springfield Drifters, pounding out 17 hits, including a three-run home run from Jack… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
More than 430 riders from all over the state came to race at the Lincoln Park BMX track for a triple-point state qualifier. Here, Sophia McCain of Spokane (12), Chloe Maxfield of Port Angeles (14) and Addyson Cameron of Pasco (10) lead the large field of 12 and under girls Sunday. The state championships will be held in September in Spokane. Meanwhile, five riders from the Lincoln Park BMX are racing in the world championships in Copenhagen, Denmark this week. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

BMX: Gold Cup, state qualifiers held at Lincoln Park

More than 430 riders from all over the state came to race at the Lincoln Park BMX track for a triple-point state qualifier. On Saturday,… Continue reading

More than 430 riders from all over the state came to race at the Lincoln Park BMX track for a triple-point state qualifier. Here, Sophia McCain of Spokane (12), Chloe Maxfield of Port Angeles (14) and Addyson Cameron of Pasco (10) lead the large field of 12 and under girls Sunday. The state championships will be held in September in Spokane. Meanwhile, five riders from the Lincoln Park BMX are racing in the world championships in Copenhagen, Denmark this week. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
The Bad Influence Boat No. 156 out of Oregon driven by Steve Church and navigated by Randi Church competes in the 400 class at the American Sprint Boat Racing races at the Extreme Sports Park on Saturday west of Port Angeles. Dozens of racers from all around the Pacific Northwest and several from New Zealand competed all weekend at the ESP in the first of two events coming to the Olympic Peninsula. Look in Tuesday’s sports sections for racing results. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boats rock the water

The Bad Influence Boat No. 156 out of Oregon driven by Steve Church and navigated by Randi Church competes in the 400 class at the… Continue reading

The Bad Influence Boat No. 156 out of Oregon driven by Steve Church and navigated by Randi Church competes in the 400 class at the American Sprint Boat Racing races at the Extreme Sports Park on Saturday west of Port Angeles. Dozens of racers from all around the Pacific Northwest and several from New Zealand competed all weekend at the ESP in the first of two events coming to the Olympic Peninsula. Look in Tuesday’s sports sections for racing results. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Jr.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr. opens state tournament with a win

Wilder Junior got some clutch hitting and pitching in the sixth and seventh innings to hold on for a 4-1 victory over the… Continue reading

Wilder Jr.
Wilder Senior

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Senior wins opener of state tournament

The Pacific Northwest Senior Babe Ruth champion Wilder Senior baseball club didn’t miss a beat Saturday, winning its American Legion AAA tournament opener… Continue reading

Wilder Senior
Port Angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties drop two to Drifters

The Port Angeles Lefties struggled with Springfield’s speed and power in a 15-10 loss to the Drifters on Saturday night. The Lefties… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
wilder baseball club

BABE RUTH REGIONALS: Wilder A makes it to semifinals

Olympic Peninsula team goes 3-2 in tourney

wilder baseball club
Port Angeles basketball legend Bernie Fryer will be among the celebrities at the Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Classic at the Cedars at Dungeness today.

SONNY SIXKILLER CLASSIC: Fryer giving back to the community, enjoying retirement

Could another Hall of Fame be calling for Port Angeles legend?

Port Angeles basketball legend Bernie Fryer will be among the celebrities at the Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Classic at the Cedars at Dungeness today.
The North Olympic 13 U team is in the championship game of the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth regionals in Meridian, Idaho. From left, front row, are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, Coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman and Carson Greenstreet. From left, back row, are coach Evan Kiser, Manager Robert Merritt, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle, Tristan Konopaski, coach Tyrell Spence and coach Bryan Greenstreet.

BABE RUTH BASEBALL: North Olympic 13U in regional championship game

North Olympics wins title game late Wednesday 10-8

The North Olympic 13 U team is in the championship game of the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth regionals in Meridian, Idaho. From left, front row, are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, Coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman and Carson Greenstreet. From left, back row, are coach Evan Kiser, Manager Robert Merritt, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle, Tristan Konopaski, coach Tyrell Spence and coach Bryan Greenstreet.
Dan Morrison and Sami Gustafson of Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing dominated the ASBR Stihl unlimited class at Extreme Sports Park in 2024. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Sprint boat action returns this weekend

Sprint boat action is returning to the Extreme Sports Park this weekend with the 2025 with the loud and fast boats, personal… Continue reading

Dan Morrison and Sami Gustafson of Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing dominated the ASBR Stihl unlimited class at Extreme Sports Park in 2024. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
Port angeles Lefties

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties hurt by rough first inning

Port Angeles’ Kayne Jinks struggled in the first inning and the Lefties fell into a hole they couldn’t climb out of in… Continue reading

Port angeles Lefties
The 1988 Sequim High School basketball team. Coach Rick Kaps and player Ryan Kaps were inducted in the first Sequim HOF class, while Derrin Doty, also a member of the team, will be inducted in September as an individual.

SEQUIM SPORTS: Second Sequim Hall of Fame class announced

The Sequim Athletic Educational Foundation and Sequim Hall of Fame Committee will induct eight individuals and two teams into the Sequim Hall of… Continue reading

The 1988 Sequim High School basketball team. Coach Rick Kaps and player Ryan Kaps were inducted in the first Sequim HOF class, while Derrin Doty, also a member of the team, will be inducted in September as an individual.
Port Angeles Lefties

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties’ bats, pitching in sync in victory over Kelowna

The Port Angeles Lefties pounded out 12 hits and got fantastic pitching in a 9-2 victory over the Kelowna Falcons on Saturday… Continue reading

Port Angeles Lefties
The Wilder Senior Baseball Club celebrates winning the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth 16-18 tournament in Kelso on Sunday. The senior qualified to play in the Babe Ruth World Series in Florida. (Courtesy of Zac Moore)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Senior PNW Babe Ruth champ

Team qualifies for Babe Ruth World Series in Florida

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club celebrates winning the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth 16-18 tournament in Kelso on Sunday. The senior qualified to play in the Babe Ruth World Series in Florida. (Courtesy of Zac Moore)
Wilder Baseball Club

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr.’s unbeaten streak snapped at 20

After six weeks, Wilder Junior’s remarkable unbeaten streak was finally snapped Saturday. Wilder Junior kept the streak going Saturday morning thanks to a… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties outfielder Garrett Cooper, second from right, is greeted by his teammates after rounding the bases on a home run against the Redmond Dudes on Thursday evening at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties ride big first inning to victory

The Lefties got a bases-clearing double from Jack Edmunds and a two-run home run from Garrett Cooper, both in the first inning,… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties outfielder Garrett Cooper, second from right, is greeted by his teammates after rounding the bases on a home run against the Redmond Dudes on Thursday evening at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Wilder Baseball Club

AMERICAN LEGIONS: Wilder Sr., Jr. both extend winning streaks

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club will go into today’s action at the Babe Ruth state U18 tournament undefeated after scoring 11 runs in… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club
Tommy Markey, here playing for Fordham, won the West Coast League All-Star Game MVP as a representative of the Port Angeles Lefties. (West Coast League)

PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Magical summer continues for Tommy Markey

Outfielder wins WCL All-Star MVP

Tommy Markey, here playing for Fordham, won the West Coast League All-Star Game MVP as a representative of the Port Angeles Lefties. (West Coast League)
The EJLL team won the state junior Little League championship last weekend, beating Stilly Valley 15-4. From left are coach Rafe Thornton, Coach Seth Boltinghouse, Noah Guenther, Braecen Anglin, Trig Fountain, Brayden Tuttle, Quinn Brinton, Mason Heinzinger, Shaun Guenther, Luca Blake, Logan Segar, Carson Boltinghouse, Devon Murray, Head Coach Dean Murray and Carter Thornton.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: East Jefferson Little Leaguers state champions; Wilder Sr. wins again

The East Jefferson Junior Little League 14U team won the state championship last weekend and is off to regionals in Bend, Ore.,… Continue reading

The EJLL team won the state junior Little League championship last weekend, beating Stilly Valley 15-4. From left are coach Rafe Thornton, Coach Seth Boltinghouse, Noah Guenther, Braecen Anglin, Trig Fountain, Brayden Tuttle, Quinn Brinton, Mason Heinzinger, Shaun Guenther, Luca Blake, Logan Segar, Carson Boltinghouse, Devon Murray, Head Coach Dean Murray and Carter Thornton.