Sports

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Tides win final regular-season game against River Ridge, stay alive in playoffs

Oct 30, 2021 | By:

The Tides’ effective passing game and stiff defense propelled them to a 28-6 defeat of the Hawks and into a mini-playoff Tuesday.

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Peninsula football cancels two games after COVID detected

Oct 18, 2021 | By:

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

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

Oct 14, 2021 | By:

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

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What a weekend to be a Mariners fan

Oct 05, 2021 | By:

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

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Tides, Seahawks claim lopsided football victories

Oct 02, 2021 | By:

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

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

Sep 25, 2021 | By:

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

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

Sep 19, 2021 | By:

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.

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Tides look to end Fish Bowl losing streak Friday night

Sep 16, 2021 | By:

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.

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Filkins: Seahawks ‘tremendously disappointing’ in season opener

Sep 04, 2021 | By:

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

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Seahawks Football ready for normal, and fun, season

Sep 03, 2021 | By:

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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