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Peninsula’s Kristin Jensen has been a four-year contributor for the Seahawks’ varsity fastpitch team, and she’s taken on bigger offensive and defensive roles as a senior. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

‘Mumbles’ Jensen far from quiet for PHS fastpitch

Published: 04/09/13 21:48:33

The group of seniors on this season’s Peninsula High School fastpitch team has many personalities – pitcher Aspen Ison is serious, second baseman Brittany Surratt is perpetually smiling, and first baseman Tyler Stolz is soft-spoken.

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Gig Harbor Tides second baseman Quintin Carlson waits for a throw from catcher Mark Sluys and tags out Bellarmine Prep’s Harry Stenberg (14) during Monday’s Class 4A Narrows League baseball game in Tacoma. Bellarmine won, 2-0. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Lions’ Stenberg silences Tides’ sticks

Published: 04/09/13 21:48:26

TACOMA — For more than 25 seasons, Jamie Moyer rang up 269 victories by confounding major-league hitters with his precise mix of fastballs, sliders, changeups and curveballs.

Enumclaw’s Hannah Calvert, left, and Peninsula’s Katie Lynch battle it out in Thursday’s 1,600-meter race at Enumclaw High School. Calvert broke away on the final lap to win in 5 minutes, 28.90 seconds. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Peninsula squads taking shape as SPSL 3A season starts

Published: 04/02/13 21:48:55

ENUMCLAW — For someone who began to throw the javelin about a year ago, Ben Smith has had a meteoric rise in a sport that requires agility, strength and confidence.

Gig Harbor Tides shortstop Haak Wagner dances out of the way of South Kitsap’s Cody Wolfe (15) to turn a double play in the Tides’ 2-0 victory over the host Wolves in last Wednesday’s Class 4A Narrows League baseball game. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Gig Harbor outlasts South Kitsap in pitchers’ duel

Published: 04/02/13 21:48:52

PORT ORCHARD – After a subpar performance in their Class 4A Narrows League baseball opener against the Stadium Tigers, the Gig Harbor Tides were hungry to prove themselves in last Wednesday’s game against the South Kitsap Wolves.

Peninsula’s Alaina Morgan takes a big cut at a pitch during a March 26 fastpitch contest against the Enumclaw Hornets. The Seahawks’ bats were held in check by Enumclaw pitcher Quinn Breidenbach, who led the Hornets to a 5-1 victory. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Enumclaw freshman stifles Peninsula’s offense

Published: 04/02/13 21:48:48

It’s not unusual for the Peninsula Seahawks’ offense to struggle with a pitcher early in the game, although they typically make the necessary adjustments in their second and third at-bats.

Gig Harbor High junior Anela Barber is seeking her third straight trip to the state golf tournament this spring, and she’s working with a private coach to improve her long-range driving skills. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Barber taking over as Tides’ top golf threat

Published: 04/02/13 21:48:45

After it had Christie Drumm tear up the golf course for the Gig Harbor Tides from 2009-12, the program needed someone to replace what it lost in its four-time state-tournament qualifier.

Peninsula’s Ryan Valley, left, and Gig Harbor’s Carson Gearhart tussle for the ball during Friday’s nonleague boys soccer game at Roy Anderson Field. Gig Harbor defeated Peninsula, 3-0. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Second-half explosion fuels Tides

Published: 04/02/13 21:48:44

There were a few crucial junctures in Friday’s boys soccer game when the Peninsula Seahawks could’ve put the Gig Harbor Tides on the ropes.

Peninsula’s Andrew Campbell soars to win the ball inside his penalty box during the first half of Thursday’s boys soccer match at Roy Anderson Field. Peninsula gave up two early goals and fell to the South Kitsap Wolves in the nonleague match. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Minus best defenders, Seahawks fall

Published: 03/28/13 14:04:05

It’s fair to say Peninsula High School seniors Matt Myers and Sam Shea are the best central-back tandem in Class 3A South Puget Sound League boys soccer.

Gig Harbor’s Anna Overland connects with a pitch during the Tides’ 16-2 fastpitch win over Stadium last Wednesday. Overland, a sophomore, finished 4-for-4 with two RBIs. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Gig Harbor shelves loss to Lakes, slams Stadium

Published: 03/26/13 21:46:39

The Gig Harbor High School fastpitch team played poorly in a March 15 loss to Lakes, but what followed was a good sign for coach John Taylor and his players.

Gig Harbor High junior Matt Stephens is taking on an increased role at goalkeeper this season for the Tides after the graduation loss of all-state player Korey Durkee. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Stephens helping lead renaissance season for Gig Harbor soccer squad

Published: 03/26/13 21:46:34

Learning the goalkeeper position requires a lot of practice, patience and mental toughness, and Matt Stephens is starting to flourish during his junior season with the Gig Harbor Tides boys soccer team.


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