By Oly Archibald

PORT ANGELES — Four years ago, Roughrider girls basketball coach Mike Poindexter was as delighted as an Ohio State football coach welcoming a flock of blue-chip recruits on signing day. He brought in a large freshman class that looked every bit like future champions.

Those freckle-faced freshmen are now five seasoned seniors — and they’re poised to make this season one of the most memorable yet.

Across their first three years, the Roughriders have posted a 48–25 record. Poindexter has never shied away from big-name non-league opponents, regularly scheduling regional powers like W.F. West to toughen his squad. The Riders have reached the state Sweet 16 all three seasons and made the trip to Yakima last year.

Last winter, Port Angeles finished second in the Olympic Leagu

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