PA’s Long now starring at NCAA Division I level
FRESNO, Calif. — Former Port Angeles High School and Peninsula College standout Millie Long opened the season by starting at point guard and playing a team-high 30 minutes in Fresno State’s 87-38 win over Fresno Pacific earlier this week.
Long totaled 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting, with five assists, four rebounds and a team-high four steals in the victory.
A graduate student, Long transferred to Fresno State after her former Alaska-Anchorage head coach Ryan McCarthy was selected as the Bulldogs’ head coach during the offseason.
She was voted Great Northern Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in 2024-25, leading the league in assists per game and the nation in steals per game at the NCAA Division II level.
Long, who was homeschooled, graduated in 2021 after a standout basketball, soccer and track career with the Roughriders. She played hoops and soccer at Peninsula College, then transferred to Humboldt State to play both sports before heading north to play in Alaska.
She and the Bulldogs will take on another canine crew when they visit Seattle on Nov. 19 for a 6 p.m. contest against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena.
Food Bank golf benefit
SEQUIM — All green, cart and range revenue plus Mulligan Money and canned food donations from The Cedars at Dungeness’ annual Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Scramble on Dec. 13 will be donated to the Sequim Food Bank.
“This event usually produces 100-plus players and is one of our marquee winter events,” Cedars Head Golf Pro Garrett Smithson said.
“We will also be collecting Mulligan Money the morning of the event that will be added onto the green fee, cart and range revenue. Players will also be encouraged to bring canned, dry and non-perishable food.”
Holiday costumes are encouraged for the annual celebration.
The four-person scramble format tournament will open with a 10 a.m. shotgun start and is open to all skill levels with Handicap and Callaway divisions planned.
Entry fees are $85 for the public, $65 for a member/employee and include green fees, cart, range balls, a prize and a food voucher.
A $149 event rate is available at the 7 Cedars Hotel.
To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/PDN-HoHoHoScramble.
For more information, call 360-683-6344.
Turkey trot slated
Port Angeles — Registration is now open for the annual Port Angeles Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
The race will begin at 9 a.m. at Hollywood Beach.
The family-friendly 5- and 10-kilometer out-and-back event will support the Port Angeles Food Bank.
Each registration includes a commemorative medal and a long-sleeve race shirt.
Registration is $40 for both distances.
Participants also can boost their impact through donation-based discounts: a $50 donation to the Food Bank equals $10 off of race entry. A $100 donation equals a $20 discount, and a $200 donation provides free entry to the race.
To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/PDN-TurkeyTrot25.
The event is presented by the Port Angeles Marathon Association.
Ridge job fair/gear swap
The Hurricane Ridge Mountain Operations Team is looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working in an alpine setting and will host a hiring fair at Vern Burton Community Center, 308 E. Fourth St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Those looking for work should bring documents verifying your identity and employment authorization plus your Social Security number.
The annual Outdoor Gear Swap will run simultaneously from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 8.
Admission is $5 per person, $10 per family.
Gear drop-off is available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, and unsold gear pickup is 3 p.m.
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