Sports

Gig Harbor Now is proud to cover Gig Harbor Tides and Peninsula Seahawk athletics, along with myriad parks and recreation events and opportunities available to the community.

Sketch of PenMet Parks' future community recreation center looking from the south.

Designers: PenMet facility won’t be just another cookie cutter recreation center

Feb 01, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

PenMet’s community recreation center is being designed to tie into nature and the Gig Harbor culture.

Taylor Schwab scored 25 points against North Thurston, including all 14 of the Tides’ third-quarter points.

Tides girls suffer first conference defeat, drop into first-place tie

Jan 29, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

North Thurston avenged its only defeat of the year, but Gig Harbor would still get the league’s top seed if both teams win out.

Seahawks, Tides looking to put positive spin on challenging wrestling season

Jan 28, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

Peninsula and Gig Harbor scrambled to make up postponements, but got all of their league matches in and are looking ahead to the postseason.

Gig Harbor boys swimmers moving ahead after dominating league meets

Jan 28, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

The Tides compete today at the league championship meet, to be followed by district and state competitions.

Peninsula's Makena Smith battles for a rebound. The Seahawks claimed the league's No. 3 playoff seed.

Gig Harbor nips rival Peninsula in hard-fought girls basketball contest

Jan 24, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

The two likely playoff-bound squads battled throughout the night with the Tides holding on for a 52-50 victory.

Gig Harbor upends Peninsula in basketball rivalry game

Jan 23, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

The crowd called for Nic Fortney, and the football star delivered a 3-pointer that capped the 67-33 victory.

Peninsula's Marcus Douglas tries to block a layup attempt by Gig Harbor's Christian Parrish.

Seahawks, Tides clash tonight in basketball doubleheader

Jan 21, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

Times have been changed so fans can watch both the boys and girls games.

Gig Harbor football coach George Fairhart resigns

Jan 19, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

George Fairhart guided the Tides to a 26-18 record in five seasons. Gig Harbor High will quickly begin the search for his replacement.

Peninsula boys’ basketball playoff opportunity in their own hands

Jan 19, 2022 | By: Ed Friedrich

The Seahawks are in the middle of the South Sound 3A Conference pack at the midseason point and in position to capture a postseason berth.

Riley Peschek slices for a shot between Peninsula's Kaylia Heidelberg (32) and Grace Richardson (24).

Seahawks girls in basketball playoff hunt

Jan 16, 2022 | By: Dennis Browne

Peninsula’s three conference losses, to the league leaders, came by a combined total of 15 points.

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