Sports

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Freshman quarterback provided spark for Tides’ comeback in Fish Bowl

Sep 10, 2024 | By:

With their 14-10 Fish Bowl win over Peninsula on Saturday, Sept. 7, Gig Harbor evened the overall series between the two programs at 23 wins apiece. In the process, the Tides just might have found their quarterback of the future in freshman Sawyer Hayes. The Peninsula fans who filled their side of the stands at

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Fish Bowl fans (mostly) OK with new venue, tighter security

Sep 08, 2024 | By:

“I’m sorry you’ll have to walk around,” a woman in a safety vest told several teens Saturday as fans arrived at Mt. Tahoma High School stadium for Fish Bowl 2024. The separation of fans — Gig Harbor Tides’ boosters on one side of the stadium, Peninsula Seahawks’ faithful on the other — was part of

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Gig Harbor rallies past Peninsula in Fish Bowl

Sep 07, 2024 | By:

Just like last year, Gig Harbor rallied in the second half behind a backup quarterback to secure a Fish Bowl win. Unlike last year, the 2024 Fish Bowl game featured no near-fights, gruesome injuries or obvious controversies between the two rival schools. Gig Harbor scored twice in a minute-long span of the fourth quarter to

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Davis Alexander’s game translates well in Canada

Sep 05, 2024 | By: Leland Smith

The Gig Harbor High School grad kept the Montreal Alouettes atop the Canadian game during a recent stint as a starting, er, pivot.

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Fans may feel like they’re in a Fish Bowl at this week’s game

Sep 03, 2024 | By:

The Peninsula School District released a list of do’s and don’t’s for fans planning to attend the 2024 Fish Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 7. The annual Fish Bowl game between Peninsula and Gig Harbor kicks off at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Tahoma Stadium, 4634 S. 74th St. in Tacoma. It’s the season opener for

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These Gig Harbor athletes had a sensational summer

Aug 30, 2024 | By:

Sports fans had an enjoyable summer, watching the top athletes in the world perform in the Olympic Games in Paris. The Olympic games brought excitement for all, but a few local athletes also had sensational summers that  deserve attention. A couple of those athletes recently burned up the golf course. Theodore Synder of Gig Harbor

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Gig Harbor student hits disc golf pro tour, studies on the go

Aug 21, 2024 | By:

Disc golf may not be an Olympic sport yet, but when (if) that happens, Carter Ahrens, 17, will be one to watch as a potential U.S. team member. Ahrens, of Gig Harbor, is spending 2024 on the Disc Golf Pro Tour, which dad Chuck explains is the top tier of competition in the sport. One

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PenMet, property owners stalled over Madrona Links lease

Aug 15, 2024 | By:

Two local businessmen who bought a portion of the property on which Madrona Links Golf Course sits sought support for their attempt to lease the facility during a public meeting Tuesday evening at the course’s restaurant, Hackers. Not all of the 30 golfers and neighbors who attended readily jumped on board. The city of Tacoma,

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Athletes to watch in 2024 at Gig Harbor, Peninsula high schools

Jul 30, 2024 | By:

Fall practices for most Peninsula School District high school teams begin Aug. 6. A talented group of up-and-comers are looking to make a splash this year. Following is a list of athletes to watch who should have prominent roles on their teams this fall. Football We will start with football and a couple linebackers who

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Former Tides quarterback Davis Alexander on the rise with CFL’s Montreal Alouettes

Jul 29, 2024 | By: Leland Smith

With his sputtering Montreal Alouettes trailing the Saskatchewan Roughriders 16-3 at halftime of last Thursday’s Canadian Football League game, head coach Jason Maas went to his gut. He also went to reserve quarterback Davis Alexander. The story in the Montreal Gazette the next day declared “A star was born.” That’s what happens when you complete

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