Preps

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson Rival's keeper Lila Morgan makes a diving save off the foot of Bellevue Christian's Emily Eggers as Rivals Fern French (16) during a Nisqually League game played on Tuesday at HJ Carroll Park in Port Hadlock.

GIRLS PREP SOCCER: East Jefferson falls to powerhouse Bellevue Chr.

Coming off a season-opening victory, the East Jefferson girls soccer team knew it had a big challenge coming up going up against… Continue reading

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson Rival's keeper Lila Morgan makes a diving save off the foot of Bellevue Christian's Emily Eggers as Rivals Fern French (16) during a Nisqually League game played on Tuesday at HJ Carroll Park in Port Hadlock.
Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Pyper Alton (6) battles Klahowya's Sylvia Kemp for the ball Monday at the Monroe Playfield. In the background is Port Angeles' Alayna Marazon (16). Port Angeles won 2-1 on a late goal by Mariah Traband.

GIRLS SOCCER: Riders get past Klahowya late; Six Rivals score in victory

The Port Angeles girls soccer team improved to 2-0 on the season, coming from behind late in the second half to hold… Continue reading

Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News Port Angeles' Pyper Alton (6) battles Klahowya's Sylvia Kemp for the ball Monday at the Monroe Playfield. In the background is Port Angeles' Alayna Marazon (16). Port Angeles won 2-1 on a late goal by Mariah Traband.
Crescent Logger #12 Mikah Love is met head on with Quilcene’s #1 Andrew Perez-lopez. Note that Quilcene is wearing the guardian caps for added protection on plays such as this. Q #83 is Taylor Boling. Q #32 is Mason Iverson. C #49 is Connor Avertt. C #40 is Caden Seedorf. dlogan

PREP FOOTBALL: Crescent wins its first game playing 6-man football

The Crescent Loggers football team won its first game of the season on a last minute 51-yard kickoff return by Mikah Love,… Continue reading

Crescent Logger #12 Mikah Love is met head on with Quilcene’s #1 Andrew Perez-lopez. Note that Quilcene is wearing the guardian caps for added protection on plays such as this. Q #83 is Taylor Boling. Q #32 is Mason Iverson. C #49 is Connor Avertt. C #40 is Caden Seedorf. dlogan
This Sequim pass to Liam Wiker (11) was deflected by Forks’ Cash Barajas (11) then intercepted by Forks’ Kingston Steffen (24). The Wolves held on in the closing moments for an 18-14 victory. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)

PREP FOOTBALL RECAP: Sequim, Forks put on the game of the week

The game of the week this Friday night was a tough, physical matchup between Forks and Sequim that came down to the final… Continue reading

This Sequim pass to Liam Wiker (11) was deflected by Forks’ Cash Barajas (11) then intercepted by Forks’ Kingston Steffen (24). The Wolves held on in the closing moments for an 18-14 victory. (Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News)
Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football

Sequim’s Zeke Schmadeke has moved into his new role with the Wolves football team with ease. Moving from quarterback to flanker/running back this season, Schmadeke… Continue reading

Zeke Schmadeke, Sequim football.
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PREP SOCCER: Port Angeles girls beat King’s 1-0 in season opener

The Port Angeles girls soccer team opened its 2025 season with a 1-0 shutout victory at King’s this weekend. “We felt as good… Continue reading

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Neah Bay Red Devils

PREP 1B FOOTBALL: Neah Bay romps behind five Swan TDs

Also, scores from around the state

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KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles running back Dylan Mann, center, tries to evade the tackle by Mount Baker's Kamden Moa during Friday evening's game at Port Angeles Civic FIeld.

PREP FOOTBALL: Riders tough early against Mount Baker, but mistakes costly

Mountaineers score pair of TDs in 14 seconds after turnovers

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles running back Dylan Mann, center, tries to evade the tackle by Mount Baker's Kamden Moa during Friday evening's game at Port Angeles Civic FIeld.
This Sequim pass to the Wolves’ Liam Wiker, No. 11 in white, was deflected by Forks’ Cash Barajas, No. 11 in navy blue, then intercepted by the Spartans’ Kingston Steffen and returned out to midfield. The Wolves held on in the closing moments for an 18-14 win on the Spartan Stadium turf. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News.

PREP FOOTBALL: Schmadeke leads Sequim past Forks in season-opening thriller

Sophomore QB’s Kaden Miller (3) and Lane Helvy (2) toss 5 total TDs

This Sequim pass to the Wolves’ Liam Wiker, No. 11 in white, was deflected by Forks’ Cash Barajas, No. 11 in navy blue, then intercepted by the Spartans’ Kingston Steffen and returned out to midfield. The Wolves held on in the closing moments for an 18-14 win on the Spartan Stadium turf. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News.
Port Angeles Cross Country Port Angeles senior Leia Larson runs along a forested stretch during the Olympic League Cross Country Jamboree at Kitsap County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.

CROSS COUNTRY: Riders, Wolves race at Olympic League Jamboree

Port Angeles cross country runners opened the season with a 2-mile run at the Olympic League Jamboree at the Kitsap Fairgrounds on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Port Angeles Cross Country Port Angeles senior Leia Larson runs along a forested stretch during the Olympic League Cross Country Jamboree at Kitsap County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.
Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Estevan Ramos (yellow helmet) is wrapped up by a host of Meridian tacklers during 2024 contest in Forks. Buoyed by offseason training, the Spartans aim is to improve upon a difficult 2024 campaign.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Forks prepped and ready for return to contention

An old trope has turned into a truism: High school football games are won in the weight room. Increased speed, power, agility and… Continue reading

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks' Estevan Ramos (yellow helmet) is wrapped up by a host of Meridian tacklers during 2024 contest in Forks. Buoyed by offseason training, the Spartans aim is to improve upon a difficult 2024 campaign.
Sequim's LIam Wiker (12) and Zeke Schmadeke (14) look to be a potent one-two punch for the Wolves' offense this season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Experienced Wolves looking for more success this year

The Sequim Wolves return an experienced, senior-laden team with a chip on its shoulder after a quick playoff exit last year. The Wolves… Continue reading

Sequim's LIam Wiker (12) and Zeke Schmadeke (14) look to be a potent one-two punch for the Wolves' offense this season. (Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group)
KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Ian Smithson, center, slips past the defense of North Mason's Robert Hickerson, left, and Chris Arbogast during Friday night's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Riders looking to rebound after rough 2024

A senior-dominated squad with something to prove after a winless 2024 season, the focus for the Port Angeles Roughriders football team is… Continue reading

KEITH THORPE/PENINSULA DAILY NEWS Port Angeles' Ian Smithson, center, slips past the defense of North Mason's Robert Hickerson, left, and Chris Arbogast during Friday night's game at Port Angeles Civic Field.
Quilcene’s Robert Evans (3) is one of the returning players this season for the Quilcene Rangers, who have a new coach in Darrin Dotson. Evans and his Quilcene teammates wore guardian caps on their helmets last year. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Big changes this season for Quilcene Rangers

New coaches take over vaunted program

Quilcene’s Robert Evans (3) is one of the returning players this season for the Quilcene Rangers, who have a new coach in Darrin Dotson. Evans and his Quilcene teammates wore guardian caps on their helmets last year. Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News
Neah Bay's Tyler Swan (34) picks up yardage against Wahkiakum on the turf of Spartan Stadium in Forks Friday night in this state playoff contest. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Neah Bay to be smaller, quicker this year

In Neah Bay, they don’t rebuild, they reload. The Red Devils, who have gone 30-6 over the past three seasons with four… Continue reading

Neah Bay's Tyler Swan (34) picks up yardage against Wahkiakum on the turf of Spartan Stadium in Forks Friday night in this state playoff contest. Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News
EastJeffFBPreview-PDN-250830 Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson's Alex Garcia runs with the football while teammate Jackson Dupuy (7) serves as lead blocker during a 2024 contest against Klahowya at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Both All-Nisqually League players return for the Rivals this fall.

PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Former PT head coach Nick Snyder returns to lead East Jefferson

Talent can be found on Rivals roster

EastJeffFBPreview-PDN-250830 Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News East Jefferson's Alex Garcia runs with the football while teammate Jackson Dupuy (7) serves as lead blocker during a 2024 contest against Klahowya at Memorial Field in Port Townsend. Both All-Nisqually League players return for the Rivals this fall.
New Port Angeles High School assistant principal and athletic director Jarom Packer is pictured with his wife Merrin and three children.

PREPS: New Port Angeles High School AD Jarom Packer pulling double duty

New PAHS AD also assistant principal

New Port Angeles High School assistant principal and athletic director Jarom Packer is pictured with his wife Merrin and three children.
Forks cheerleaders Libby Owen and Danikka King have to been selected to perform at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Oahu in December and are raising funds for the trip.

AREA SPORTS BRIEFS: Forks cheerladers to perform at Pearl Harbor

A pair of Forks cheerleaders are raising money to help pay for their trip to Oahu in December to be part of the… Continue reading

Forks cheerleaders Libby Owen and Danikka King have to been selected to perform at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Oahu in December and are raising funds for the trip.
Port Angeles School District Port Angeles Athletic Director Dwayne Johnson speaks to a group of freshman during a pre-COVID orientation session. Johnson has received the Gareth Giles Memorial Award recognizing him for his leadership and dedication to Washington state students from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.

PORT ANGELES ATHLETICS: Longtime athletic director Dwayne Johnson steps down

Dedicated to his work and lauded for his efforts by his peers, longtime Port Angeles athletic director Dwayne Johnson’s resignation was accepted… Continue reading

Port Angeles School District Port Angeles Athletic Director Dwayne Johnson speaks to a group of freshman during a pre-COVID orientation session. Johnson has received the Gareth Giles Memorial Award recognizing him for his leadership and dedication to Washington state students from the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.
The 1988 Sequim High School basketball team. Coach Rick Kaps and player Ryan Kaps were inducted in the first Sequim HOF class, while Derrin Doty, also a member of the team, will be inducted in September as an individual.

SEQUIM SPORTS: Second Sequim Hall of Fame class announced

The Sequim Athletic Educational Foundation and Sequim Hall of Fame Committee will induct eight individuals and two teams into the Sequim Hall of… Continue reading

The 1988 Sequim High School basketball team. Coach Rick Kaps and player Ryan Kaps were inducted in the first Sequim HOF class, while Derrin Doty, also a member of the team, will be inducted in September as an individual.