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Olympic senior Ashlyn Morris grounds the ball toward third base in the first inning of the April 20 game against Port Angeles. Jacob Moore | Kitsap Daily News
Fastpitch

Olympic falls to first-place Port Angeles

An early move to the bullpen was beneficial in preserving the Roughriders’ undefeated league record

Olympic senior Ashlyn Morris grounds the ball toward third base in the first inning of the April 20 game against Port Angeles. Jacob Moore | Kitsap Daily News
Kingston’s Delaney Olson tees off against Port Angeles High School on the first hole on at Peninsula Golf Course in Port Angeles. Golf has been one of the few sports relatively unaffected by recent rainstorms. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Prep Sports

Roundup: Rain, rain, go away

Thursday’s rain has once again led to a number of postponements

Kingston’s Delaney Olson tees off against Port Angeles High School on the first hole on at Peninsula Golf Course in Port Angeles. Golf has been one of the few sports relatively unaffected by recent rainstorms. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
<em>Kingston senior Avy Hiner (4), lets go of a shot as she’s surrounded by Central Kitsap defenders in her team’s 59-49 victory on Dec. 20.</em>Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
Girls basketball

Kingston takes charge in 59-49 win over Central Kitsap

KINGSTON — The Buccaneers had escaped the third quarter with a two-point lead after a furious charge by Central Kitsap. Needing to rally after a… Continue reading

<em>Kingston senior Avy Hiner (4), lets go of a shot as she’s surrounded by Central Kitsap defenders in her team’s 59-49 victory on Dec. 20.</em>Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
South Kitsap High School’s girls soccer team was one of many that had its opening game postponed due to poor air quality. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

High school games postponed due to poor air quality

POULSBO — Poor air quality put a damper on Opening Day for many high school sports in Kitsap County…

South Kitsap High School’s girls soccer team was one of many that had its opening game postponed due to poor air quality. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

A shell game of achievement

Washington Nationals right-fielder Bryce Harper told a group of Little Leaguers in Washington, D.C., that participation trophies are not OK. “No participation trophies,” he said… Continue reading

Racers compete in the 2016 Armed Forces Day Regatta, a Seattle Outboard Association race sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association. Michelle Beahm / File photo

Hydros race here for Armed Forces Day

BREMERTON — Kitsap Lake will be closed over the weekend for the 2017 Armed Forces Regatta. On May 20-21, the lake will be used for… Continue reading

Racers compete in the 2016 Armed Forces Day Regatta, a Seattle Outboard Association race sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association. Michelle Beahm / File photo

Kitsap Soccer Club signs seven for upcoming season

BREMERTON — Kitsap Soccer Club signed seven players last week to continue filling out the team’s 2017 National Premier League roster. KSC signed attacking midfielder… Continue reading

Wolves knock Eagles off their perch in 3-0 rout

Wolves knock Eagles off their perch in 3-0 rout

By SARA MILLER Kitsap News Group The South Kitsap Wolves boys soccer team topped the Graham Kapowsin Eagles 3-0 in a chilly battle March 11… Continue reading

Wolves knock Eagles off their perch in 3-0 rout

South Kitsap football coach hands in resignation

PORT ORCHARD — South Kitsap High School head coach Gavin Kralik, who has directed the Wolves’ football fortunes since March 2015, has resigned. Kralik announced… Continue reading

Lady Wolves battle the weather and Lions to defeat both

Lady Wolves battle the weather and Lions to defeat both

South Kitsap fastpitch tops Bellarmine 8-3 in windy match up

Lady Wolves battle the weather and Lions to defeat both
Sami/Norwegian adventurer Lars Monsen (Femundløpet Presse of Røros, Norge via Wikimedia Commons)

Norway, Sapmi represented in the Last Great Race on Earth

Poulsbo, aka Little Norway, has several ties to Alaska. Our population today includes the descendants of Sami reindeer herders recruited by the U.S. to teach… Continue reading

Sami/Norwegian adventurer Lars Monsen (Femundløpet Presse of Røros, Norge via Wikimedia Commons)
SK’s Gleason wins 4A state diving title

SK’s Gleason wins 4A state diving title

Senior Jason Gleason wins gold with eighth-highest score in state meet history

SK’s Gleason wins 4A state diving title

Positive attitude is the secret to success | Between the Lines

Half of the people who make New Year’s resolutions have given up on them by the end of June, according to activepause.com. The top three… Continue reading

NFC wildcard playoff: Seahawks in a walk? Don’t forget Week 4 | Nick Patterson

When the Seattle Seahawks drew the Detroit Lions in the first round of the playoffs, one interpretation was that the Seahawks won the lottery. The… Continue reading

Retired Seahawks, Blitz, Sea Gals will visit Kitsap for two rallies

Retired Seahawks, Blitz, Sea Gals will visit Kitsap for two rallies

BANGOR — Members of the Seattle Seahawks organization and retired players will rally with fans in Bangor and Bremerton on Jan. 6. The Sea Gals,… Continue reading

Retired Seahawks, Blitz, Sea Gals will visit Kitsap for two rallies
Climbers work on a multi-pitch climb on The Tooth, a basic alpine climb in Mount Baker — Snoqualmie National Forest. Contributed / Ralph Wessels

Kitsap Mountaineers teach students to climb ‘essentially anything’ in the Pacific Northwest

“If you climb Mount Baker, you get up there toward the very top and you’ll see steam coming up out of the mountain from the… Continue reading

Climbers work on a multi-pitch climb on The Tooth, a basic alpine climb in Mount Baker — Snoqualmie National Forest. Contributed / Ralph Wessels

Bremerton Navy officer sets world record in 100-mile run

By BRIAN J. DAVIS U.S. Navy BREMERTON — Lt. Cmdr. Gina Slaby, a Navy officer serving with NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound at Naval… Continue reading