Photo: The Roughrider volleyball team after sweeping the Bulldogs last night

By Oly Archibald

PORT ANGELES — In volleyball action last night, the Port Angeles Roughriders swept North Mason 25-10 25-19 and 25-19. The Roughriders ended the regular season where most volleyball aficionados thought they would, a very solid 3rd place in the Olympic league standings with a 10-4 league record just a game behind 2nd place Sequim. The Roughriders  host Olympic tonight at 6:15 pm in a new league tournament format that has many parents and fans scratching their heads. With the new  format, it’s as if the league’s regular season didn’t matter. Many are asking why the league would wear out players right before district. There is also the extra cost to school budgets for bus trips and paying drivers just as school districts are looking at cutting staff next year because of budget cuts.

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In district soccer action tonight, #9 seed Sequim (8-6) will host #16 seed (5-10-1) Clover Park. The kickoff is set for 7 pm at Peninsula College.

The Port Angeles Roughriders the #5 seed (10-4) travel to #4 seed (12-2-2) White River. The kickoff at 7 pm.

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The Peninsula Pirate soccer teams both get 1st round byes in the NWAC tournament. The Pirates will host a doubleheader this Saturday with the women kicking off at 4 pm and the men kicking off at 6:15 pm.