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PORT ANGELES LEFTIES: Lefties ride pitching gem to victory

East Jefferson’s Brody Moore earns save

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The A final of the coxed quad of the Port Angeles coastal beach sprint regatta pitted the Pocock Rowing Club team of Logan Fink (foreground), Randall Sigle, Hank Koerner, Rachel Egner and Seamin Kim against the Green Lake team of Georgia Legere, Emily Gascho, Christine Legere, Natalie Lecher and Jeff Pozarski. Pocock won with a time of 3:50.2. The teams are seen completing the 180 degree turn 250 meters from shore. (OPRA)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: OPRA’s Oberly winner at beach sprint races

North Olympic 13U raising funds for World Series trip

The A final of the coxed quad of the Port Angeles coastal beach sprint regatta pitted the Pocock Rowing Club team of Logan Fink (foreground), Randall Sigle, Hank Koerner, Rachel Egner and Seamin Kim against the Green Lake team of Georgia Legere, Emily Gascho, Christine Legere, Natalie Lecher and Jeff Pozarski. Pocock won with a time of 3:50.2. The teams are seen completing the 180 degree turn 250 meters from shore. (OPRA)
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Lefties WCL All-Star Tommy Markey swings at pitch against the Wenatchee AppleSox at Civic Field on Monday. Markey had a single and run scored in the Lefties' 5-2 loss.

WEST COAST LEAGUE: Lefties’ 9th-inning rally comes up short

The Port Angeles Lefties had a chance to make a game of it with the bases loaded and no outs in the… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Lefties WCL All-Star Tommy Markey swings at pitch against the Wenatchee AppleSox at Civic Field on Monday. Markey had a single and run scored in the Lefties' 5-2 loss.
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AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Senior in state tournament semifinals

Wilder Junior eliminated from AA tournament

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AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Area athletes medal at state senior games

Several Olympic Peninsula seniors brought home gold medals from the Washington State Senior Games track and field championships held at Olympia High School… Continue reading

The Bootleggers No. 33 boat with Ron Gallagher and Travis Callahan competes at the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles this weekend. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)

EXTREME SPORTS PARK: Repeat winners take checkered flags

There were repeat winners in every classification at this weekend’s American Sprint Boat Racing action at Extreme Sports Park west of Port… Continue reading

The Bootleggers No. 33 boat with Ron Gallagher and Travis Callahan competes at the Extreme Sports Park west of Port Angeles this weekend. (Jeff Halstead/for Peninsula Daily News)
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AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Junior remains unbeaten at state

Wilder Senior 1-1 at AAA tournament

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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)
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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

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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)
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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

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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

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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

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BABE RUTH REGIONALS: Wilder A makes it to semifinals

Olympic Peninsula team goes 3-2 in tourney

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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 Olympic Junior Babe Ruth 13U team has qualified for the Babe Ruth World Series in Jamestown, New York after going 6-0 and winning the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth Regional Championship in Meridian, Idaho this week. Team members are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, Coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman Carson Greenstreet, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle and Tristan Konopaski. The team is coached by Rob Merritt, Evan Kiser, Tyrell Spence and Bryan Greenstreet.

BABE RUTH: Olympic wins Pacific Northwest Regional Championship, will head to World Series in New York state

The hits just coming for the Olympic 13U Junior Babe Ruth club. Carson Greenstreet’s clutch two-out double capped a five-run rally in… Continue reading

The Olympic Junior Babe Ruth 13U team has qualified for the Babe Ruth World Series in Jamestown, New York after going 6-0 and winning the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth Regional Championship in Meridian, Idaho this week. Team members are Julian Dominguez, Noah Kiser, Cooper Merritt, Drake Spence, Kyler Williams, Coleman Keate, Jay Lieberman Carson Greenstreet, Brycen Allen, Jacob Kimzey, Liam Shea, Gavin Doyle and Tristan Konopaski. The team is coached by Rob Merritt, Evan Kiser, Tyrell Spence and Bryan Greenstreet.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties third baseman Ty Thomas, right, is greeted at the plate by teammates Dom Dominguez, left, and Jeremy Giesegh after Thomas slugged a two-run homer in the third inning against Bellingham on Wednesday evening in Port Angeles.

LEFTIES: Thomas slugs HR, drives in four in win

A late-inning rally lifted Port Angeles to a 13-6 triumph over North Division-leading Bellingham on Wednesday night at Civic Field. Port Angeles… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Lefties third baseman Ty Thomas, right, is greeted at the plate by teammates Dom Dominguez, left, and Jeremy Giesegh after Thomas slugged a two-run homer in the third inning against Bellingham on Wednesday evening in Port Angeles.
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)