Track & Field

Team History

Peninsula High School’s track and field program began soon after the school opened in 1947, growing from humble roots on a dirt track built by community volunteers. Over the decades, it developed into one of the region’s most respected athletic programs, producing talented athletes and state qualifiers. Notably, alumna Doris Brown Heritage, who trained independently before women could officially compete, became a world-record-holding runner and Olympian. Today, Peninsula’s team continues that legacy of hard work, teamwork, and pride, representing the Seahawks with determination every season.

Girls League Championship Victories

South Puget Sound League (3A):

2008, 2009, 2011, 2014

Olympic League (3A):

2007

Seamount League (3A):

1991, 2005

Pierce County League (2A):

1976, 1979

Boys League Championship Victories

South Puget Sound League (3A):

2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014

Olympic League (3A):

2007

Seamount League (3A):

2002, 2006

Pierce County League (2A):

1979

2025 Season

Womens Team

24th at State, 11th at District (WCD/SW), 7th at Puget Sound Conference

Mens Team

46th at State, 17th at District (WCD/SW), 7th at Puget Sound Conference
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2024 Season

Womens Team

12th at State, 6th at District (WCD/SW), 2nd at South Sound Conference

Mens Team

16th at District (WCD/SW), 6th at South Sound Conference
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2023 Season

Womens Team

17th at State, 11th at District (WCD/SW), 4th at South Sound Conference

Mens Team

33th at State, 19th at District (WCD/SW), 6th at South Sound Conference
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2022 Season

Womens Team

17th at State, 7th at District (WCD/SW), 3rd at South Sound Conference

Mens Team

29th at State, 14th at District (WCD/SW), 7th at South Sound Conference
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2021 Season

Womens Team

3rd at South Sound ConferenceDistrict/State not contested due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Mens Team

10th at South Sound ConferenceDistrict/State not contested due to COVID-19 Pandemic
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2020 Season

No Results due to COVID-19 Pandemic

2019 Season

Womens Team

22nd at State, 2nd at District (WCD/SW), 5th at South Sound Conference

Mens Team

19th at State, 11th at District (WCD/SW), 4th at South Sound Conference
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2018 Season

Womens Team

18th at State, 11th at District (WCD/SW), 5th at South Sound Conference

Mens Team

27th at State, 15th at District (WCD/SW), 5th at South Sound Conference
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2017 Season

Womens Team

11th at District (WCD/SW), 5th at South Sound Conference

Mens Team

39th at State, 14th at District (WCD/SW), 4th at South Sound Conference
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2016 Season

Womens Team

11th at District (WCD/SW), 8th at South Sound Conference

Mens Team

35th at State, 10th at District (WCD/SW), No Conference Results
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2015 Season

Womens Team

24th at State, 8th at District (WCD/SW), 6th at Seamount League Championships

Mens Team

31st at State, 8th at District (WCD/SW), 7th at Seamount League Championships
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2013 Season

Womens Team

23rd at State, 9th at District (WCD/SW), 4th at SPSL/SEA Sub District Meet

Mens Team

20th at State, 9th at District (WCD/SW), 2nd at SPSL/SEA Sub District Meet
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2012 Season

Womens Team

20th at State, 15th at District (WCD/SW), SPSL/SEA Sub District Meet Champions

Mens Team

5th at State, 3rd at District (WCD/SW), SPSL/SEA Sub District Meet Champions
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1995 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information

Womens Team

No Known Information
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"The team's solid nucleus includes state qualifiers Corinne Lay and Kristi Osborne, along with super sophomores Clara Cheeves and Courtney Cross."

-1995 PHS Yearbook

1988 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information

Womens Team

No Known Information
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"Track is a good way to get in shape and just have fun," - Joe Hardwick.

1985 Season

Womens Team

23rd at State (AA), 9th at District (WCD/SW), 5th at Pierce County League Championships

Mens Team

16th at State (AA), 3rd at District (WCD/SW), 2nd at Pierce County League Championships
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1984 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information

Womens Team

No Known Information
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"The track team began its climb to the top this year, beating its last place finish of the previous year by climbing to number three in league competition."

-1984 PHS Yearbook

1979 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information

Womens Team

No Known Information
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"Under the coaching of Don Pulisevich, Joel Wingard, and newcomers Steve Levenseller and Don Greco, the team had a very impressive season." - 1979 PHS yearbook

1978 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information

Womens Team

No Known Information
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"Strength in the field events and depth in the distance running were special assets that put the team among the top contenders in our league." - Jim Greetham

1977 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information

Womens Team

No Known Information
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"With fifteen returning lettermen, including last year's state competitors, Merrilou Day, Mary Ann Stoican and Wendy Malich, the Peninsula girls' track team hoped to take first in league and district. and The Peninsula boys' track team is looking forward to another successful season."

-Annie Bailey

*1974 was the first season that allowed women, there is no known pictures from that season though*

1975 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information

Womens Team

No Known Information
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1973 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"Through rain, snow, sleet, and hail, they run. They run, jump, throw javelins and discus, and just when you think they'd quit, a sudden burst of energy appears and they go on for hours." - 1973 PHS yearbook

1972 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"The P.H.S. track team is just as good if not better than all the teams in the league. We have guts." — Chuck McGinty

1971 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"The individuality of being on a track team helps each participant be true to himself in determining and recognizing his own ability."

-1971 PHS Yearbook

1970 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"The 1970 varsity track team ran fast, jumped far, vaulted high, and worked hard under the direction of Coaches Don Pulisevich and Tor Johanneson."

-1970 PHS Yearbook

1968 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"Coach Gary Stainbrook relied heavily on a senior dominated team, and with the aid of many energetic underclassmen, talent and experience built the foundation of an enterprising team."

-1968 PHS Yearbook

1967 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"Unpredictable or not, the entire season proved to be one full of excitement and enjoyment."

-1967 PHS Yearbook

1966 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"Practicing everyday during seventh period and after school, the track men worked hard all spring to give their best as individual competitors contributing to a Seahawk team."

-1966 PHS Yearbook

1962 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"The squad looks as if it is going to be one of the strongest in Peninsula's history, and it should be a title contender. Although we have never had a track man go to state meets, Coach Rodgers predicts the following will compete for such a position..."

-1962 PHS Yearbook

1958 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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In 1956-1960, Doris Brown was a runner from PHS, who became a successful team USA runner. But she was barred from using the PHS track to train. At that time, there were no school sports for girls. If allowed, Doris, would have participated in the 1958 PHS track team from the image to the right.

1956 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"The 1956 track team was led by Ed Bevis with 3841 points.The other top scorers were Jim Mitchel with 3521 points and Jim Johnson with 10.5 points."

-1950 PHS Yearbook

1952 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"Coach Larry Rodger's first year as track coach has produced one of the largest track teams in Peninsula's history." -1952 PHS Yearbook

1951 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"Peninsula's 1950 Track Team consisted of four men..." -1951 PHS Yearbook

1950 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"The track team opened the season with only two returning lettermen and, with the limited number of boys who turned out, did well in the meets in which they participated." -1950 PHS Yearbook

1949 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"The track team under Coach Joe Little had a fair season, participating in meets at Shelton and Fife..." -1949 PHS Yearbook

1948 Season

Mens Team

No Known Information
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"The first track squad at Peninsula High, under the direction of Mr. Little, participated in three meets." -1948 PHS Yearbook

*first year of PHS Track and Field*

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