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Clark College Athletics Clark College's Liam Clark, right, a 2019 Port Angeles High School graduate, is faring well in his sophomore season with the Penguins. Clark is averaging 10.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Port Angeles’ Liam Clark to play hoops for Western Washington University

Transfers after successful two-year stint at Clark College

Clark College Athletics Clark College's Liam Clark, right, a 2019 Port Angeles High School graduate, is faring well in his sophomore season with the Penguins. Clark is averaging 10.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Lefties seek voice for 2022 season

The Port Angeles Lefties are seeking local talent to broadcast every home game this summer from Civic Field. The team is looking… Continue reading

The Rhody Run returns Sunday with 5K and 10K races beginning at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Rhody Run Redux registration still open

Online registration for the Jefferson Healthcare Rhody Run Redux ends at 11:59 p.m. today, but there will continue to be in-person registration… Continue reading

The Rhody Run returns Sunday with 5K and 10K races beginning at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.

JUNIOR BABE RUTH: Swain’s wins pair of games

Swain’s defeated Local 155 10-7 and pushed into a tie for first place with Local in Junior Babe Ruth action Monday. Luke… Continue reading

Crescent graduate Raine Westfall won the hammer throw this weekend for Western Washington University at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference track and field championships held in Ellensburg. (Western Washington University)

SPORTS BRIEFS: Crescent’s Westfall wins GNAC hammer throw championship

Crescent High School graduate Raine Westfall, now a freshman at Western Washington University, won the women’s hammer throw at the Great Northwest Athletic… Continue reading

Crescent graduate Raine Westfall won the hammer throw this weekend for Western Washington University at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference track and field championships held in Ellensburg. (Western Washington University)
Sailors Ella Schultz, middle, and Ozzy Minard earned a first-place finish in the first Kelly Cup Regatta hosted by the Sea Scout Ship Marvin Shields and the Port Angeles Yacht Club (represented by Doug Mecham).

SAILING: Port Angeles Sea Scouts qualify for Boston race

Sea Scout sailors from Port Angeles, Seattle, Port Orchard and Portland came together to compete on the waters of Port Angeles Harbor.… Continue reading

Sailors Ella Schultz, middle, and Ozzy Minard earned a first-place finish in the first Kelly Cup Regatta hosted by the Sea Scout Ship Marvin Shields and the Port Angeles Yacht Club (represented by Doug Mecham).
Wilder Senior third baseman Landon Siebel makes a throw to first during a 2021 contest at Civic Field. Tryouts for the American Legion baseball program will be held later this month. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL: Wilder sets tryout schedule

Tryouts are set later this month for the original Olympic Peninsula boys of summer, Wilder Baseball Club’s American Legion program. Wilder will… Continue reading

Wilder Senior third baseman Landon Siebel makes a throw to first during a 2021 contest at Civic Field. Tryouts for the American Legion baseball program will be held later this month. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Roger Harnack/Cheney Free Press Port Angeles' Jake Anstett won four classes at the Washington Nitro Nationals hillclimb races at Rattlesnake Ridge near Sunnyside last Saturday.

AREA SPORTS: Port Angeles’ Anstett flies high at Sunnyside Hill Climb; Irrigation Festival Fun Run Saturday

The Sequim Irrigation Festival 5K Fun Run will be held from 11 a.m. to… Continue reading

Roger Harnack/Cheney Free Press Port Angeles' Jake Anstett won four classes at the Washington Nitro Nationals hillclimb races at Rattlesnake Ridge near Sunnyside last Saturday.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Lincoln Park BMX to host Gold Cup finals

Lincoln Park BMX and the Port Angeles Parks and Rec Department announced this week that they will be hosting the USA BMX… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS: East Jefferson set to host Little League jamboree Saturday

First North Olympic League track meet; Local 155 opens Babe Ruth play with win

Liam DeWolf, left, and Connor DeWolf with Klahhane Gymnastics in Port Angeles show off their medals from the Region 2 Men’s Championships held last weekend in Pocatello, Idaho. (Courtesy photos)

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Klahhane gymnasts place at regional meet

Connor DeWolf and Liam DeWolf of Klahhane Gymnastics competed in Region 2 Men’s Gymnastics Championships held Friday through Sunday at the Mountain… Continue reading

Liam DeWolf, left, and Connor DeWolf with Klahhane Gymnastics in Port Angeles show off their medals from the Region 2 Men’s Championships held last weekend in Pocatello, Idaho. (Courtesy photos)
The Elite Competition Dance Team from The Dance Center by Erica Edwards in Sequim recently earned a Judge's Choice award and an invitation to perform in New York City for their musical theater large group routine "Beetlejuice." Team members include, in no particular order, Madison Edwards, Ayla Alstrup, Sofia Divinsky, Sydney Owens, Cyrus Deede, Eva Lancheros-Gillis, Joyce Caulfield, Ava Fuller, Emma Edwards, Mia Buhrer, Addysin Smith, Savanna DeRuyter, Tosca Kattau and Julianne Wilcox.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Dancer Center team earns invite to New York City

The Elite Competition Dance Team from The Dance Center by Erica Edwards in Sequim recently wrapped its competition season with a flourish, earning… Continue reading

The Elite Competition Dance Team from The Dance Center by Erica Edwards in Sequim recently earned a Judge's Choice award and an invitation to perform in New York City for their musical theater large group routine "Beetlejuice." Team members include, in no particular order, Madison Edwards, Ayla Alstrup, Sofia Divinsky, Sydney Owens, Cyrus Deede, Eva Lancheros-Gillis, Joyce Caulfield, Ava Fuller, Emma Edwards, Mia Buhrer, Addysin Smith, Savanna DeRuyter, Tosca Kattau and Julianne Wilcox.
Jim “Rocky” Root recently aced the par-3 17th hole at Peninsula Golf Club for his second career hole-in-one.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Root sinks hole-at-one at Peninsula

Jim “Rocky” Root recently carded his second career hole-in-one while playing at Peninsula Golf Club. Root aced the 150-yard par-3 17th hole… Continue reading

Jim “Rocky” Root recently aced the par-3 17th hole at Peninsula Golf Club for his second career hole-in-one.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Spring soccer league registration ends today; men and women’s hoops league April 8

Free safety gear for off-road riding Forks youth

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Klahhane gymnasts bound for regional and state meets

Athletes from Klahhane Gymnastics tuned up for championship meets coming up next month with a pair of meets this past weekend. The… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Registration open for Rhody Run Redux

Registration for the Jefferson Healthcare 5K/10K Rhody Run Redux 2022 to be held on May 22 is open. The revamped race will… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Rep. Kilmer honors Scooter Chapman’s legacy with speech on floor of U.S. House (with video)

Peninsula men and women sweep Edmonds

Klahhane Gymnastics performed well at The Freedom Invitational last weekend in Silverdale. Cascade Elite West hosts the annual event honoring those serving in the military or as first responders. A portion of event proceeds is donated to the USO. Team members are, back row, from left: Gracelyn Goss, Raynee Ciarlo, Elyse Brown, Kira Hartman, Harper Hilliker and front: Saffron Tschida, Mariah Traband, Neveah Thurman-Dupuis, Taylor Bugge, Lucy Spelker (did not compete), Jessamyn Schindler.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Klahhane earns gold at Freedom Invite

Klahhane Gymnastics’ Xcel Team came away with two age-group champions, and four additional club gymnasts earned top-three finishes at The Freedom Invitational last… Continue reading

Klahhane Gymnastics performed well at The Freedom Invitational last weekend in Silverdale. Cascade Elite West hosts the annual event honoring those serving in the military or as first responders. A portion of event proceeds is donated to the USO. Team members are, back row, from left: Gracelyn Goss, Raynee Ciarlo, Elyse Brown, Kira Hartman, Harper Hilliker and front: Saffron Tschida, Mariah Traband, Neveah Thurman-Dupuis, Taylor Bugge, Lucy Spelker (did not compete), Jessamyn Schindler.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Little League registration underway in Port Townsend and Sequim

New Year’s Shootout Tournament pushed to Jan. 29

Sequim Picklers member Steve Bennett, at right, won a silver medal in the 3.5 Men’s Singles 75+ category at the 2021 USA Pickleball Nationals in Indian Wells, Calif. Bennett was one of seven Sequim Picklers members to compete at the national tournament.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Sequim Picklers compete at U.S. Nationals

Sequim Junior Soccer registration; Mountain View Pool opens back up in Port Townsend

Sequim Picklers member Steve Bennett, at right, won a silver medal in the 3.5 Men’s Singles 75+ category at the 2021 USA Pickleball Nationals in Indian Wells, Calif. Bennett was one of seven Sequim Picklers members to compete at the national tournament.