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Alexander, a 2017 GHHS graduate, threw for more than 5,200 yards and had an astounding 35 to 4 touchdown-to-interception ratio this year.
Read More about Gig Harbor grad Davis Alexander wins CFL’s Most Outstanding Player award
Peninsula hosts Lincoln at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, while Gig Harbor travels east to play Ridgeline at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.
Read More about Sports Beat | Playoff showdowns ahead for football teams
The Peninsula School District approved the appointment of Jordan Halstead as GHHS’s new AD this week, as former athletic director Erick Counts released a statement addressing his termination.
Read More about Gig Harbor’s new athletic director already on the job
The two local schools may well meet again in the district tournament next week.
Read More about Sports Beat | Tides edge Seahawks for girls soccer title
Gig Harbor is tied atop the Division One standings, while Peninsula is unbeaten in Division Two.
Read More about Sports Beat | Water polo teams dominating their divisions
The Tides have scored 41 goals in just seven league games. A showdown between Gig Harbor and Peninsula looms later this month.
Read More about Sports Beat | Gig Harbor girls soccer takes league lead
The Mariners will be the third organization for Toglia, a 2016 Gig Harbor High School graduate.
Read More about Mariners claim Gig Harbor grad Toglia
The Tides defeated Lincoln, 31-28, on a late field goal. Peninsula dominated Capital in a 40-28 win in Purdy.
Read More about Seahawks, Tides both secure crucial football wins
Peninsula won every swimming event while defeating perennial power Gig Harbor, 116-69, in the pool.
Read More about Sports Beat | Seahawks out-swim Tides for first time in 20 years
Truebenbach, 17, swept three events at nationals and is fundraising to attend the world championships in Italy in October.
Read More about Gig Harbor’s Truebenbach qualifies for SUP world championships