Track: Gig Harbor and Peninsula Finish Strong at State Competition

Athletes from Gig Harbor and Peninsula high schools show performances at the WIAA state track and field competition.

Time-Efficient Workouts

Cardio exercises and strength training don't have to be separate activities. Get the results you want without wasting time!

Chambers Bay To Offer Renown Golf Academy

Brian Mogg, a native of Tacoma and founder of his national performance academy, will bring his academy to University Place. For $350, you can learn from one of the best and get a free round at the links-style course.

Boys Soccer: Tides' Season Ends With Loss to Eastlake

Captain Robby Ubben scores Gig Harbor's lone goal in the first round of the state tournament.

Eva Munday, May 16

A flat water sprint kayaker on the Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team reflects on her accomplishments at the USA Canoe & Kayak Sprint Trials last month.

Boys Lacrosse: Harbor Fire Overpowered by Wenatchee

Wenatchee's Parks nets 6 to power the Panthers past Gig Harbor for state lacrosse quarterfinal berth.

Eating Right to Lose Weight

Forget the fad diets and begin to create great nutrition for life!

Boys Soccer: Gig Harbor Can't Close Deal

The Tides tie Bellarmine Prep, giving the Lions the league title. The good news? Gig Harbor didn't earn a red card, so it still has chance at playoffs.

Lift to Lose — Part 2

Here is a strength training workout that will keep you moving and keep burning that fat!

Joys of the Journey

For bike commuters, improved health, less stress and the occasional bird sighting help make daily rides a real joy.

Boys Track: Browne Leads Tides at Shoreline Invitational

Justin Browne finished fourth in two events to lead the Gig Harbor track team at the 24th annual Shoreline Invitational.

Lift to Lose — Part 1 of 2

Make sure your workout goes beyond the treadmill and into the weight room!

Contests Challenge Commuters to Bike in May

If getting in shape, having fun with co-workers and breathing fresh air during Bike to Work Month isn’t enough for you, perhaps the chance to win prizes will get you back in the saddle.

Five Paddlers Earn Shot at Making National Team

Canoeists and kayakers will travel to New York this summer to vie for a chance to be on the U.S. team to compete in Germany.

Gig Harbor Lacrosse Drops North Kitsap Again

The Harbor Fire high school boys lacrosse team captured its fifth win of the season.

Break Out of Your Cardio Rut

Good fitness news, folks—shorter workouts are better for burning fat.

Letter to the Editor: Peninsula Robotics Scores Big in Botball

Peninsula High School's robotics teacher Sheri Ahlheim wrote to Gig Harbor Patch to share how her robotics team did at the NorCal Regional Botball Competition last weekend.

The No-Pollute Commute

May is Bike to Work Month, a perfect time to get in shape for summer. But how do you keep your work clothes clean and your bike running smoothly? Patch cycling columnist Bill Thorness has the answers.

Boys Lacrosse: Harbor Fire Falls to Redmond

The Harbor Fire lacrosse team for high school boys dropped to Redmond, 14-11, Friday night.

Step in Right Direction

It doesn’t take much to get started on a fitness program. An easy way to begin is with a simple walk.

Coming Friday: South Sound Shape-Up

Patch will bring you a new column by a local fitness guru to help you stay in shape

Complete Streets: Intelligent Design for Road Planners

Transportation revisions may be headed your way.

Boys Soccer: Gig Harbor Romps Past Peninsula

Gig Harbor snaps out of recent funk with 5-1 win over Peninsula.

VIDEO: Injured Javelin Thrower Battling Back

Gig Harbor senior Nick Laketa is attempting to overcome a major shoulder injury and pick up a top-three finish at state.

Quietly Loud: Local Clubs Bring Cricket to Northwest

With India and Sri Lanka prepared to square off in the Cricket World Cup on Saturday, Patch takes a look at the sports following in the Pacific Northwest.

Mariners Hope For Winning Season

The Seattle Mariners will look for pitching and occasional power to improve on last year's dismal season.

Boys Soccer: Gig Harbor Appeal Unlikely to Succeed

Gig Harbor boys soccer coach Todd Northstrom has appealed his team's second red card of the season, but according to WIAA policy, his appeal is likely to be rejected.

Two Strikes: Gig Harbor Boys Soccer Appealing Second Red Card

Claiming the referee "wouldn't acknowledge" him after disqualification places team one strike away from having missing postseason, Waves coach gets ready to fight the ruling.

High School Boys Lacrosse Falls to Klahowya

The Harbor Fire team for high school boys lost to Klahowya, 6-17, on Wednesday.

Homecoming: Tally Hall Returns to Take on the Sounders

Houston Dynamo goalkeeper - and former Gig Harbor soccer player - Tally Hall returns to the area this Friday to take on the Seattle Sounders.

Bike Fashion Goes in Cycles

Fremont bike-clothing store stops traffic at Seattle Bicycle Expo.

NCAA Bracket Competition: Scores Through Two Rounds

Patch.com’s first annual friendly “Local Editor’s and Coaches NCAA Bracket Competition” got underway this last weekend and it’s time to see who is leading the way through two rounds.

Boys Soccer: Tides Open Season With 6-0 Win

Victor Akoi scores two goalsas Gig Harbor romps to a 6-0 win over Mt. Tahoma.

Locals Weigh In on March Madness

March Madness kicks off today. Do you have your brackets completed? Compare the picks from the local coaches and Patch editors and put your bracketology to the test.

Gig Harbor Boys Soccer Preview: Experienced and Ready for Success

With 10 starters returning to the field, the Gig Harbor boys soccer team looks to build on last year's 13-win season.

Boys Basketball: Gig Harbor Falls to Ballard 59-49 in First Round of State Tournament

Austin Seferian-Jenkins' 21 points were not enough for the Tides to overcome Ballard in the first round of state playoffs.

Preview: Tides to Face No. 2 Seed Ballard in Playoffs

The Gig Harbor boys basketball team will play number two seed Ballard in the first round of the State Playoffs. The teams will tip off at 6 p.m. Friday at Puyallup High School.

Boys Basketball: Gig Harbor Fall in Fourth Quarter Nail-biter

Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Brandon Gagliardi each scored 15 points for the Tides in a valiant effort against Kentridge.

Letter to the Editor: Harbor Hoops Win Presidents Day Tourney

President of Harbor Hoops, Dan Olson, writes to Gig Harbor Patch about their sixth and seventh-grade teams winning the championship games for the first time.

Gig Harbor Wrestlers Fall Short at State Championships

Four Gig Harbor wrestlers qualified for a shot at winning a state title, but none made it out of the first day.