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The Wilder Senior Baseball Club celebrates winning the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth 16-18 tournament in Kelso on Sunday. The senior qualified to play in the Babe Ruth World Series in Florida. (Courtesy of Zac Moore)

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Senior PNW Babe Ruth champ

Team qualifies for Babe Ruth World Series in Florida

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club celebrates winning the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth 16-18 tournament in Kelso on Sunday. The senior qualified to play in the Babe Ruth World Series in Florida. (Courtesy of Zac Moore)
Wilder Baseball Club

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Jr.’s unbeaten streak snapped at 20

After six weeks, Wilder Junior’s remarkable unbeaten streak was finally snapped Saturday. Wilder Junior kept the streak going Saturday morning thanks to a… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club
Wilder Baseball Club

AMERICAN LEGIONS: Wilder Sr., Jr. both extend winning streaks

The Wilder Senior Baseball Club will go into today’s action at the Babe Ruth state U18 tournament undefeated after scoring 11 runs in… Continue reading

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The EJLL team won the state junior Little League championship last weekend, beating Stilly Valley 15-4. From left are coach Rafe Thornton, Coach Seth Boltinghouse, Noah Guenther, Braecen Anglin, Trig Fountain, Brayden Tuttle, Quinn Brinton, Mason Heinzinger, Shaun Guenther, Luca Blake, Logan Segar, Carson Boltinghouse, Devon Murray, Head Coach Dean Murray and Carter Thornton.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: East Jefferson Little Leaguers state champions; Wilder Sr. wins again

The East Jefferson Junior Little League 14U team won the state championship last weekend and is off to regionals in Bend, Ore.,… Continue reading

The EJLL team won the state junior Little League championship last weekend, beating Stilly Valley 15-4. From left are coach Rafe Thornton, Coach Seth Boltinghouse, Noah Guenther, Braecen Anglin, Trig Fountain, Brayden Tuttle, Quinn Brinton, Mason Heinzinger, Shaun Guenther, Luca Blake, Logan Segar, Carson Boltinghouse, Devon Murray, Head Coach Dean Murray and Carter Thornton.

GOLF: Sonny Sixkiller celebrity tournament returning to Cedars at Dungeness

The 14th annual Sonny Sixkiller Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Wilder Auto Center, which features a host of former University of Washington coaches and players,… Continue reading

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Kraken schedule released; Slots open for Ride the Hurricane

The Seattle Kraken announced Wednesday new six-game ticket pack options for the 2025-26 season. Six-game ticket packs went on sale, providing up to… Continue reading

Henry Nelson finishes the mountain bike stage in second place at Saturday’s Big Hurt at Pebble Beach in Port Angeles. Nelson finished third overall in the ironman category. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

PENINSULA ADVENTURE SPORTS: ‘New’ Big Hurt celebrates 10th anniversary

The Big Hurt multi-sport race is celebrating its 10th year of the “revived” event, and organizers and athletes alike are reflecting on… Continue reading

Henry Nelson finishes the mountain bike stage in second place at Saturday’s Big Hurt at Pebble Beach in Port Angeles. Nelson finished third overall in the ironman category. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Wilder Baseball Club.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Wilder Seniors win on no-hitter from Staples

Wilder Senior won its second straight game at the Pacific Northwest Babe Ruth 18U tournament, getting a no-hitter from Ethan Staples and four… Continue reading

Wilder Baseball Club.
Left, Renton’s Justin Johnson won the Clallam County Amateur gross division by 12 strokes. Right, Jack Revier won the Clallam County Amateur three-day golf tournament by one stroke. (Chad Wagner)

GOLF: Champions crowned in Clallam County Amateur

Renton’s Justin Johnson dominated the Clallam County Amateur Golf Tournament this weekend, while Jack Revier won the net trophy by one stroke.… Continue reading

Left, Renton’s Justin Johnson won the Clallam County Amateur gross division by 12 strokes. Right, Jack Revier won the Clallam County Amateur three-day golf tournament by one stroke. (Chad Wagner)
The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to the Babe Ruth regionals beginning July 21 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. (OJBR)

YOUTH BASEBALL: Wilder A and OJBR U13 off to regionals

The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to… Continue reading

The Olympic 13U All-Stars swept the Lynden Lobos 13U team 10-0 and 8-4 last week and are now off as the Northern Washington representative to the Babe Ruth regionals beginning July 21 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. (OJBR)
From left, back row, are Kylin Weitz, Teyah Elofson-Cross, Elinor Christensen. From left, front row, are Warren Christensen and Wyatt Christensen. (Lincoln Park BMX)

AREA SPORTS: Five Lincoln Park BMX riders off to Worlds

PORT ANGELES ­— Five Lincoln Park BMX riders are prepping for the BMX World Championship coming up in Copenhagen, Denmark from July 28-30. More than… Continue reading

From left, back row, are Kylin Weitz, Teyah Elofson-Cross, Elinor Christensen. From left, front row, are Warren Christensen and Wyatt Christensen. (Lincoln Park BMX)
Port Angeles U11’s Mason Henderson hits a RBI to right field as the local team played the Lynden Lobos in the championship game, falling 9-5. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

YOUTH BASEBALL: Cal Ripken tourney a big success, especially for Lynden teams

More than 30 teams from northwestern Washington battled on the fields at Lincoln Park this week with teams from Lynden completely dominating… Continue reading

Port Angeles U11’s Mason Henderson hits a RBI to right field as the local team played the Lynden Lobos in the championship game, falling 9-5. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Brian Sleight of SeaTac tees off during the first round of the Clallam County Amateur at Peninsula Golf Club on Friday. The tournament continues today and will wrap Sunday at The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course in Sequim.

AREA SPORTS: Bake sale benefit helps send Port Angeles baseball state champs to regional tournament

A bake sale/lemonade stand to raise funds for the state champion (13U) Olympic Junior Babe… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Brian Sleight of SeaTac tees off during the first round of the Clallam County Amateur at Peninsula Golf Club on Friday. The tournament continues today and will wrap Sunday at The Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course in Sequim.
The Wilder A team is off to the Babe Ruth Northwest Washington 16U tournament. Back row, from left, are head coach Carey Pavlak, Logan Botero, Morgan Evans, Lalo Dominguez, Van Johnson, Easton Prchal, Easton Schlichting, Ryder Trudeau and Assistant Coach Billy Schlichting. Front row, from left, are Eden Peterson, Hudson Naman, Asher Irvine, Parker Pavlak, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Noah Green and Assistant Coach Steve Evans.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Junior still has a streak going; Wilder A sweeps

The Wilder Junior’s winning streak is over, but the team’s unbeaten streak continues at an impressive 17 games. The juniors won three… Continue reading

The Wilder A team is off to the Babe Ruth Northwest Washington 16U tournament. Back row, from left, are head coach Carey Pavlak, Logan Botero, Morgan Evans, Lalo Dominguez, Van Johnson, Easton Prchal, Easton Schlichting, Ryder Trudeau and Assistant Coach Billy Schlichting. Front row, from left, are Eden Peterson, Hudson Naman, Asher Irvine, Parker Pavlak, Noah Johnstad, Wyatt Bruch, Noah Green and Assistant Coach Steve Evans.
Civic Drone Courtesy Eric Johnson Teams line up on the Civic Stadium diamond for the Northwest Washington Cal Ripken State Championships' opening ceremony Wednesday evening. Port Angeles is hosting the championships for the first time in 20 years. Organizers expect the event to draw between 1,500 and 2,000 visitors, including families, coaches and officials.

CAL RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Tournament underway in Port Angeles

Courtesy Eric Johnson (Above) Teams line up on the Civic Stadium diamond for the Northwest Washington Cal Ripken State Championships’ opening ceremony… Continue reading

Civic Drone Courtesy Eric Johnson Teams line up on the Civic Stadium diamond for the Northwest Washington Cal Ripken State Championships' opening ceremony Wednesday evening. Port Angeles is hosting the championships for the first time in 20 years. Organizers expect the event to draw between 1,500 and 2,000 visitors, including families, coaches and officials.

AREA SPORTS: Hash claims Cedars Women’s President’s Cup

The Cedars at Dungeness Women’s Golf Club has been busy for more than a month with match… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group Riders with the Tour de Lavender will travel to eight lavender farms, including Victor’s Lavender Farm along Old Olympic Highway. The 2025 edition is set for Aug. 2.

ODT BENEFIT: Peninsula Trail’s Coalition’s Aug. 2 Tour de Lavender bike outing seeks volunteers

Peninsula Daily News SEQUIM— The Peninsula Trails Coalition (PTC) is seeking volunteers for the Tour de Lavender event set for Aug. 2. The annual cycling… Continue reading

Matthew Nash/ Olympic Peninsula News Group Riders with the Tour de Lavender will travel to eight lavender farms, including Victor’s Lavender Farm along Old Olympic Highway. The 2025 edition is set for Aug. 2.
Above, East Jefferson’s Logan Segar slides safely into third base ahead of the tag during the team’s 2025 Washington State Juniors tournament 17-0 win over Montesano over the weekend. East Jefferson is 2-0 in the tournament with a spot in the West Region Tournament in Bend, Ore., on the line. (The Aberdeen Daily World)

AREA SPORTS: East Jefferson youth football camp starts Monday

EJLL Juniors at state tournament

Above, East Jefferson’s Logan Segar slides safely into third base ahead of the tag during the team’s 2025 Washington State Juniors tournament 17-0 win over Montesano over the weekend. East Jefferson is 2-0 in the tournament with a spot in the West Region Tournament in Bend, Ore., on the line. (The Aberdeen Daily World)
Cal Ripken baseball.

YOUTH BASEBALL: Port Angeles hosting Northwest Washington Cal Ripken championship

More than 340 young baseball players and their families and coaches are expected to descend upon Port Angeles this week for the… Continue reading

Cal Ripken baseball.
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Junior's Hunter Tennell bats against Kingston on Saturday in Port Angeles.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilder Junior sweeps, extends winning streak to 13

Wilder Junior stretched its winning streak to an impressive 13 games with a 14-6, 11-7 sweep over the Kingston Kings at Civic… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Wilder Junior's Hunter Tennell bats against Kingston on Saturday in Port Angeles.