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While Grace Richardson doesn’t lead any single statistical category in the league, she ranks near the top in all major areas.
Richardson’s Triple-Double Leads Seahawks To Fish Basket Win Over Gig Harbor
Peninsula girls basketball overcomes a sloppy start to sink the Gig Harbor in the fourth quarter. more
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Peninsula junior Ella Coates battles for position in the Puget Sound League championship game against Gig Harbor Oct. 29. Known for her tenacity, Coates scored 11 goals and hand nine assists en route to a first-team All-PSL season.
Coates Sees the Field Differently, and It’s Paying Off for Peninsula
Junior Ella Coates shines as a top national soccer talent, leading the Peninsula Seahawks on the field and eyeing her future. more
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PHS Girls Bowling Team (from left to right) Nikki, Kayla, Ella (captain), Ashley, Janelle, Allison, Payton, Rick Whitcher (assistant coach), Kristy Whitcher (coach). Not pictured: Elisha, Emilia.
Kristy Whitcher Turns Beginners into Bowlers at Peninsula
Kristy Whitcher’s pitch for players to join her team reads like a simple, old-school classified ad. WANTED: Aspiring bowlers eager to learn from a pro. All skill levels are welcome. No … more
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Grace Richardson displaying her superpower — tremendous court vision.
‘Grace-ful’ Moves Help Seahawks Star Guard Reach the Next Level
From her rhythmic court vision to a relentless work ethic, Grace Richardson is poised to shine in her senior year. more
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Peninsula High School state champion wrestler Bailey Parker knows the power of practice pays off as she waits for clearance to compete in wrestling before postseason.
Parker and Seahawks Wrestling Set for Another State Title Run
“You don’t have to wrestle to get better. I still enjoy learning from watching, and I get to help the younger girls too. Seeing this program grow is important to me.”  - Bailey Parker more
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Coach Nelson Garbutt watches as PHS Seahawks Senior Grace Richardson leads open gym in early October.
Longtime Assistant Ready to Build a New Era for Seahawks Girls
When then-head Coach Hannah Lekson decided to step away from the Peninsula Seahawks girls basketball team to focus on her career outside of basketball, Athletic Director Ross Filkins didn’t … more
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PHS Senior Isaac Schultz-Tait
For Isaac Schultz-Tait, Leadership and Love for Basketball Define His Senior Season
The Seahawks open the season at home Dec. 3 against Silas High School at 7 p.m. more
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Wyatt Abrigo, pictured here at the 2024 Fishbowl, was one of five PHS football players selected for the inaugural 2024 All-PSL first team.
Five Seahawks Named to All-PSL Football First Team
Twelve PHS football players earned all-conference honors this fall. The Seahawks earned third place in the Nisqually Division. more
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The PHS girls swim team finished second in the Puget Sound League and third at the district swim meet.
A Broken Pool Didn’t Sink Peninsula Girls Swim and Dive Team’s Season
Despite a broken pool, Peninsula girls swim team excelled, finishing 15th at the 3A state championships more
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Nov. 20: Elektra Higgins, left, committed to run women’s cross country at Southern Methodist University, and Ziah Sneva committed to Washington State University to play women’s volleyball (see “WSU Volleyball Signs Seahawks Standout,” Sept. 2024).
Peninsula’s Higgins Sprints into History with Record-Breaking Finish at State
Elektra Higgins broke the PHS school record, becoming the fastest Seahawks cross-country runner at the state level with a time of 16:58.5. more
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Brian Combs and Bear, after their win.
A Man and His Horse Take the Ride of a Century
Brian Combs and his trusty steed, Bear, made history by joining The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club at the Kitsap Saddle Club in Port Orchard. more
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Wyatt Abrigo makes the one and only touchdown for the Peninsula Seahawks.
Seahawks First-half Dominance Fades as Tides Win Fish Bowl 46
The Gig Harbor Tides needed just 64 seconds in the fourth quarter to overcome a 10-0 deficit and beat the Peninsula Seahawks, 14-10, in the 46th annual Fish Bowl Sept. 7. It was the season opener and … more
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Peninsula High School Senior Ziah Sneva has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball for Washington State University in 2025.
Washington State Volleyball Signs Seahawks Standout Ziah Sneva
Ziah Sneva will join a Washington State volleyball program fresh off a Sweet 16 appearance in 2023 and focused on continued success. more
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Hayden Bundy, Royal Charles, Mana Smythe, and Wyatt Abrigo embody the new "11 as 1" mentality as they prepare to lead the invigorated Peninsula Seahawks into the 2024 football season.
Revitalized Seahawks Look to Turn the Tide with Unity
After last season, a group of PHS upperclassman gathered and took it upon themselves to rebuild the Seahawks winning culture. more
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Ashley Platt
Local Teens Paddle Toward Olympic Dreams
Local teens have their sights set on the 2028 and 2032 Summer Olympics. more
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Former PHS Seahawks pitcher Alli Kimball allowed only three hits in WWU’s final game to win the Great Northwest Conference Tournament Championship.
Peninsula High School Seahawks End-of-Spring Season Highlights
Peninsula athletes excelled in a variety of sports this spring season, while a former softball star continues to shine in college. more
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Big smiles from graduating Peninsula Seahawks athletes Addi Sebren, Kaylia Heidelberg and Malia Coit at the signing ceremony held in the Peninsula High School Library May 8.
Flying High: Seven Seahawk Seniors Soar with College Sports
Seven Peninsula High School student-athletes announced their intentions to play college sports starting next fall. more
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Scott Stone kicking the ball around at Volunteer Park with Harbor Soccer kids Emma, age 6, and Landon, age 8. Tina McKail, KP News
KP Native Named New Director of Harbor Soccer
Scott Stone, the new director for Harbor Soccer Club’s Key Peninsula recreational, program wants his coed players to learn the fundamentals of soccer and have enough fun that they want to continue playing the sport. more
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Peninsula High School Boys Lacrosse Co-Captains Elliot Gillam and Robby Akulschin during practice. FILE PHOTO
Tides Take Bragging Rights With Baggataway Bowl Win
Gig Harbor Lacrosse brings home the Fire Stick Trophy for the first time since 2016. more
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Hall Schmidt #14 congratulates Joshua Hinkel on his TD in Fish Bowl 43.
Ex-Prep Stars React to Conference Realignment; Fish Bowl Moves to Tacoma
Key Peninsula News spoke with former Peninsula and Gig Harbor High School student athletes about their opinions on recent changes in PSD athletics. more
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