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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.

Gig Harbor's Colin Montgomery hauls in a pass from Will Landram.

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

Sep 03, 2024 | By: Vince Dice

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

These Gig Harbor athletes had a sensational summer

Aug 30, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

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

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

Aug 21, 2024 | By: Christina T Henry

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

PenMet, property owners stalled over Madrona Links lease

Aug 15, 2024 | By: Ed Friedrich

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,

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

Jul 30, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

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

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

2023-24 Super Seniors | Gig Harbor High School

Jul 16, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

With the recent finish of the high school sports season, Gig Harbor Now presents its Super Seniors for the 2023-24 sports year. Super Seniors recognizes seniors who had huge impacts on their teams during their careers at Peninsula and Gig Harbor high schools. Although many senior athletes excelled at multiple sports, an athlete can only

2023-24 Super Seniors | Peninsula High School

Jul 05, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

Sports Beat | Gig Harbor wins another South Sound Conference All-Sports Championship

Jun 20, 2024 | By: Dennis Browne

Gig Harbor High School won the South Sound Conference‘s 2023-24 All-Sports Championship for overall team success. The All-Sports Championship recognizes the school that earned the most points — accumulated according to their final position in league standings — in 21 boys and girls sports sanctioned by the league. South Sound Conference teams included Timberline, Capital,

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