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.

Ethan Fias nears the end zone, accompanied by exultant Seahawks, on an 86-yard interception return.

Peninsula football cancels two games after COVID detected

Oct 18, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

The non-league game last week against Lincoln and a contest at Yelm Friday that had league title implications were called off.

Human-powered craft challenge turbulent Narrows in open-water race

Oct 14, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

About 80 paddlers are expected to take on the swift currents in everything from stand-up paddleboards to the increasingly popular surfskis.

Mariners fans hold yellow Believe placards at T-Mobile Field

What a weekend to be a Mariners fan

Oct 05, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

Seattle didn’t reach the postseason again, but the final games had a playoff atmosphere that hasn’t been felt in decades.

Gig Harbor's Christian Parrish prepares to haul in a pass Friday against North Thurston.

Tides, Seahawks claim lopsided football victories

Oct 02, 2021 | By: Ed Friedrich

Gig Harbor routed winless North Thurston 50-0 at home and Peninsula traveled to Lacey to drub River Ridge 35-6.

Micah Hester and team captains from Peninsula and Timberline watch the coin flip before Friday's game.

Second straight come-from-behind victory keeps Peninsula undefeated in league play

Sep 25, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

After falling behind 14-0, Peninsula scored four unanswered touchdowns and then hung on for a 35-33 defeat of Timberline.

Peninsula's Ethan Hogan is escorted around the right side by Seahawk blockers.

‘Unbelievable’ comeback leads Seahawks to sixth straight Fish Bowl victory

Sep 19, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

Peninsula stormed back from a 28-0 halftime deficit and, in the driving rain, tied the game in regulation and prevailed in overtime, 35-28.

A Gig Harbor player gets a few blocks while running the ball in practice.

Tides look to end Fish Bowl losing streak Friday night

Sep 16, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

Gig Harbor has lost five straight Fish Bowls, but have been impressive in winning their first two games of the year. Peninsula also looked good last week in springing back from a season-opening loss.

Peninsula quarterback Jake Bice sits after a lost fumble in the fourth quarter at Roy Anderson Field in Purdy.

Filkins: Seahawks ‘tremendously disappointing’ in season opener

Sep 04, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

After more than a year without fans filling the seats, Peninsula’s season-opener against the 3A powerhouse Bellevue Wolverines was not how the Seahawks envisioned their return to Friday night lights in front of a packed home crowd. On paper, the non-league football matchup appeared enticing. The Seahawks and Wolverines entered the contest ranked No. 6

Seahawks Football ready for normal, and fun, season

Sep 03, 2021 | By: Kevin Doucette

The eight-ranked Seahawks open the season at home Sept. 3 against No. 4 powerhouse Bellevue. They’re coming off five straight winning seasons.

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