Area Sports

Competitors in the first Spruce Railroad Trail 5K/10K in 2024 run down a leaf-covered path along Lake Crescent. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)

RUN THE PENINSULA: Spruce Railroad 5K/10K coming up Saturday

There is still space available for entrants in the second annual Spruce Railroad 5K and 10K, the fourth race of the year… Continue reading

Competitors in the first Spruce Railroad Trail 5K/10K in 2024 run down a leaf-covered path along Lake Crescent. (Matt Sagen/Cascadia Films)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Big Hurt iron man competitor Joey Gish of Sequim races through the transfer zone on the way to his kayak after finishing the mountain bike leg of the race in first place on Saturday at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. Gish finished second in the iron division in the 2024 Big Hurt

BIG HURT: Team and individual races come down to tight duels

In a very close finish for such a long endurance race, the team of Senior Streakers edged Motley Tu Tue by just… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Big Hurt iron man competitor Joey Gish of Sequim races through the transfer zone on the way to his kayak after finishing the mountain bike leg of the race in first place on Saturday at Pebble Beach Park in Port Angeles. Gish finished second in the iron division in the 2024 Big Hurt
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)

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

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

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: JeffCo ski, snowboard program opens registration

Salish Snow Sports, a new ski and snowboard program for Jefferson County youths, is bringing the “Ski Bus” back for local students… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s “Wonderquad,” sculling in a quad, took the top prize in the 5K rowing and paddling race at Sequim Bay Yacht Club’s annual Reach and Row for Hospice benefit this weekend. Team members are Kathleen Wood-Smith, David Winters, Ron Moller and Amy Grace.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Reach and Row for Hospice races raise $2,835

Saturday’s rowing and paddling race that kicks off Sequim Bay Yacht Club’s annual Reach and Row for Hospice benefit for Volunteer Hospice of… Continue reading

Port Townsend’s “Wonderquad,” sculling in a quad, took the top prize in the 5K rowing and paddling race at Sequim Bay Yacht Club’s annual Reach and Row for Hospice benefit this weekend. Team members are Kathleen Wood-Smith, David Winters, Ron Moller and Amy Grace.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Wrestling documentary to be shown in Port Townsend

A documentary on the East Jefferson wrestling program will be shown at Port Townsend High School at 7 p.m. Sept. 19. Bryce… 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)

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)
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)
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Cody Catract make a qualifying run on Saturday on their home course of Extreme Sports Park.

SPRINT BOATS: Wicked Racing driver Dan Morrison calls it a career, last laps this weekend

Sprint boat races will continue at ESP

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News The Port Angeles-based Wicked Racing team of driver Dan Morrison and navigator Cody Catract make a qualifying run on Saturday on their home course of Extreme Sports Park.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Marine Area 3 to close to all salmon fishing Tuesday

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has closed Marine Area 3 (La Push) to salmon retention beginning today. All salmon fishing is… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS: Cedars Women’s group gets selective, YMCA Youth Hoops registration

Sunny, warm weather greeted 17 members of The Cedars at Dungeness’ Women’s Golf Association… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS: YMCA fall basketball registration underway

The Olympic Peninsula YMCA will hold fall youth basketball programs at its Sequim and Port… Continue reading

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
The Joyce Jets 11U champion flag football team. From left, back row, are coach Lukas Cox, coach Ryan Sage, Thomas Dalgardno, Desmond Sprague, Rebel Shea, Noah Murphie and coach Brian Shimko. From left, front row, are Emma Lee, Darren Heward, Koltyn White and William Goldman. (Sam Kneiss)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Joyce flag football teams champs and Sequim Hall of Fame updates

Two Joyce flag football teams won championships at the Port Angeles YMCA Flag Football Super Bowl this weekend. Winning the 11U championship in… Continue reading

The Joyce Jets 11U champion flag football team. From left, back row, are coach Lukas Cox, coach Ryan Sage, Thomas Dalgardno, Desmond Sprague, Rebel Shea, Noah Murphie and coach Brian Shimko. From left, front row, are Emma Lee, Darren Heward, Koltyn White and William Goldman. (Sam Kneiss)
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)
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.
Ethan Flodstrom

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Port Angeles’ Flodstrom wins more college academic awards

Ethan Flodstrom of Port Angeles was one of 84 Angelo State student-athletes to be honored with 2024-25 Academic Achievement Awards by… Continue reading

Ethan Flodstrom