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Sequim’s Rose Gibson, far right, is set to block defensively as Olympic setter Gwyn Rivaldi tips the ball up over the net during the Wolves’ 3-0 win over the Trojans on Tuesday.

VOLLEYBALL: Sequim Wolves hold serve in sweep of Olympic

Sequim opened with a taste of what was to come in a 25-19, 25-19, 25-21 sweep of Olympic in an Olympic League volleyball… Continue reading

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Sequim’s Rose Gibson, far right, is set to block defensively as Olympic setter Gwyn Rivaldi tips the ball up over the net during the Wolves’ 3-0 win over the Trojans on Tuesday.
For the first time in Washington prep history, the Port-Angeles/Mount Baker game Sept. 5 was offiiciated by an all-woman crew. The officials were referee Kaila Olin, umpire Molly Mahan, back judge Shailah Wood, line judge Maggie Wright and head linesperson Rainee Signor. (Courtesy photo)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: All-woman officiating crew made history at Civic Field

For people attending the Port Angeles game against Mount Baker on Sept. 5, you quietly witnessed history being made. The game featured… Continue reading

For the first time in Washington prep history, the Port-Angeles/Mount Baker game Sept. 5 was offiiciated by an all-woman crew. The officials were referee Kaila Olin, umpire Molly Mahan, back judge Shailah Wood, line judge Maggie Wright and head linesperson Rainee Signor. (Courtesy photo)
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PREP ROUNDUP: Port Angeles boys tennis edges Sequim 4-3

East Jefferson volleyball improves to 5-0

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Sequim’s Liam Wiker had two rushing touchdowns and a 41-yard catch and run against Elma on Friday night as the Wolves won 49-30. (Jacques Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL RECAP: Sequim and Neah Bay win big

Sequim fans finally got a chance to watch their football squad at home this season, and the Wolves responded by firing on all… Continue reading

Sequim’s Liam Wiker had two rushing touchdowns and a 41-yard catch and run against Elma on Friday night as the Wolves won 49-30. (Jacques Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Bridge closure prompts changes to prep schedules

Because of today’s closure of the Hood Canal Bridge, four games in Sequim and Port Angeles have either changed times or dates.… Continue reading

Kaden Miller, Sequim football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kaden Miller, Sequim football

Sequim quarterback Kaden Miller had a near-perfect game against Elma Friday night as the Wolves won 49-30 to remain undefeated on the season. The Wolves… Continue reading

Kaden Miller, Sequim football.
Forks quarterback Lane Helvey looks for room to run the ball against Kittitas on Saturday in Forks. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Forks quarterback Lane Helvey looks for room to run the ball against Kittitas on Saturday in Forks. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Sequim running back Liam Wiker celebrates after scoring on a 14-yard run against Elma on Friday. Sequim won 49-30. (Jacque Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL: Sequim romps in home opener

Sequim fans finally got a chance to watch their football squad at home this season, and the Wolves responded by firing on all… Continue reading

Sequim running back Liam Wiker celebrates after scoring on a 14-yard run against Elma on Friday. Sequim won 49-30. (Jacque Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP CROSS-COUNTRY: East Jefferson boys win PLU Invite

The East Jefferson boys cross-country team is already serving notice that it will be a dangerous squad at the 1A state cross-country meet.… Continue reading

COLLEGE SOCCER: Peninsula men draw against Whatcom; Women win big

The No. 1-ranked Peninsula College men’s soccer team had the first blemish on their perfect record with a 1-1 tie against Whatcom. Whatcom is… Continue reading

Sequim's Liam Wiker makes a touchdown catch against Elma Friday night in Sequim during the Wolves' 49-30 victory. (Jacques Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL: Friday’s nights scores Sequim and Crescent both remain unbeaten

Friday’s Prep Scores from around the state Sequim 49, Elma 30 Crescent 46, Clallam Bay 26 Port Angeles vs. North Mason, ppd until Saturday (air… Continue reading

Sequim's Liam Wiker makes a touchdown catch against Elma Friday night in Sequim during the Wolves' 49-30 victory. (Jacques Star/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
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Rivals Fern French challenges Life Christian's Lucia Roso for control during the first half of a game played on Thursday at Port Townsend's Memorial Field.

PREP SOCCER: French scores with a flourish for East Jefferson

Riders win big; Sequim plays Bainbridge tough

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Rivals Fern French challenges Life Christian's Lucia Roso for control during the first half of a game played on Thursday at Port Townsend's Memorial Field.
Austin Collins, Peninsula College men's soccer.

COLLEGE SOCCER: PC’s Collins named Player of the Week

Peninsula College sophomore forward Austin Collins poured in four goals with three assists in the Pirates’ 12-0 road triumph over the Edmonds… Continue reading

Austin Collins, Peninsula College men's soccer.
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Port Angeles' Amaya Nelson earned a new personal best-time while swimming to a second-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly during an Olympic League swim meet with Sequim on Wednesday at the YMCA of Sequim.

PREP SWIMMING: Deep roster helps Roughriders roll past Klahowya

Port Angeles won 10 of 12 events, swept four individual races and captured first place in all relay events as the Roughriders… Continue reading

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Port Angeles' Amaya Nelson earned a new personal best-time while swimming to a second-place finish in the 100-yard butterfly during an Olympic League swim meet with Sequim on Wednesday at the YMCA of Sequim.
Port Angeles’ Allison Fricker, front, approaches the ball ahead of Bainbridge’s Isabella Saint Clair on Tuesday night at Peninsula College. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

GIRLS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Riders hang tough with Spartans; Sequim shuts out North Mason

Down a goal after playing a defensive-minded first half, Port Angeles decided to try and chase down some goals against Olympic League… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Allison Fricker, front, approaches the ball ahead of Bainbridge’s Isabella Saint Clair on Tuesday night at Peninsula College. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
East Jefferson's Joshua Yearian leads Klahowya's Carson Wintch in a Nisqually League meet held at Camas Prairie Park on Tuesday. Yearian won the boys' race. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

CROSS COUNTRY: East Jefferson boys win home Nisqually meet

East Jefferson’s Joshua Yearian won the first Nisqually League cross-country meet of the year held at Camas Prairie Park in Port Townsend,… Continue reading

East Jefferson's Joshua Yearian leads Klahowya's Carson Wintch in a Nisqually League meet held at Camas Prairie Park on Tuesday. Yearian won the boys' race. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Sequim holds off North Mason; East Jefferson beats PA in five

The Sequim volleyball team had a battle on its hands against North Mason, but the Wolves came together late to win 3-1 (25-21,… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Camas Prairie Open to be held this weekend

The Camas Prairie Open Championship will be held Saturday and Sunday with awards for gross and net champions, plus prizes from first-place… Continue reading

Cal Raleigh is congratulated by his teammates after hitting two home runs Tuesday night against Kansas City, tying him with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs in a season by a Mariner. (Getty Images)

SEATTLE MARINERS: Cal Raleigh ties Ken Griffey Jr. with 55th, 56th home runs

Just two days after tying Mickey Mantle for the most home runs in a single season by a switch hitter (54),… Continue reading

Cal Raleigh is congratulated by his teammates after hitting two home runs Tuesday night against Kansas City, tying him with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs in a season by a Mariner. (Getty Images)