Jeff Helminiak

Kenai’s Jeff McDonald, Kenai’s Eric Thomason and Anchorage’s Jason Moore get ready to jump in the water for the swim leg of the Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Seward. (Photo provided by Dana McDonald)

Kenai’s McDonald, Thomason succeed at tough Alaskaman

An already tough Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon got even tougher this year, and Kenai’s Jeff McDonald, 52, and Eric Thomason, 45, were ready. In the second… Continue reading

Kenai’s Jeff McDonald, Kenai’s Eric Thomason and Anchorage’s Jason Moore get ready to jump in the water for the swim leg of the Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon on Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Seward. (Photo provided by Dana McDonald)

Twins drop 2 games on road

The American Legion Twins have lost control of their own destiny. The Twins lost 11-1 to Wasilla and 7-6 to Ketchikan on Saturday in Anchorage… Continue reading

Crawford back on top at Soldotna Cycle Series

Mike Crawford is back on top of the Soldotna Cycle Series. After losing to Tyle Owens in the opening race of the series, Crawford rode… Continue reading

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Walker Cup is back as Peninsula Cup

As we reach the height of summer, competitions are heating up at Birch Ridge Golf Course. Monday, Senior Men’s Golf was held and the format… Continue reading

David Lorring helps his son, Wyatt, 2 1-2, during the one-kilometer kids race Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at the Salmon Run Series at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Salmon Run Series remains strong post-Allie

While Allie Ostrander was being named the repeat winner of the Mountain West Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, yet another accomplishment for the… Continue reading

David Lorring helps his son, Wyatt, 2 1-2, during the one-kilometer kids race Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at the Salmon Run Series at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Bucs pitchers stifle Oilers

After a home run in the first inning, the bats of the Peninsula Oilers fell silent in taking a 2-1 loss to the Anchorage Bucs… Continue reading

Bears coach Petrich happy with Main Camp

Believe it or not, the heavy metal band Megadeth once played a show at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The title of the band’s January… Continue reading

Twins reliever Austin Asp delivers to Palmer on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Twins get key league win vs. Palmer

The American Legion Twins split with Palmer on Sunday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park, but picked up a key league victory in the first game.… Continue reading

Twins reliever Austin Asp delivers to Palmer on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Peninsula Oilers infielder Grant Wood, wearing an Anchorage Bucs batting helmet, rounds third en route to scoring during the Alaska Baseball League All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. Wood and the American League beat the National League 7-5. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman.com)

Oilers have big Sunday at All-Star Game, Home Run Derby

The Peninsula Oilers had a successful Sunday at the 2018 Alaska Baseball League All-Star Game and Home Run Derby at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers infielder Grant Wood, wearing an Anchorage Bucs batting helmet, rounds third en route to scoring during the Alaska Baseball League All-Star Game on Sunday afternoon at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. Wood and the American League beat the National League 7-5. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman.com)

Oilers go 1-0-1 at Showcase

The Peninsula Oilers ended up with a record at the Alaska Baseball League Scouts Showcase that looks more like something a team might earn at… Continue reading

Soldotna Cycle Series returns with 1st-time champ, record numbers and new format

The Soldotna Cycle Series returned Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails with a first-time champion, a record number of cyclists and a brand-new format. The new format… Continue reading

The author stumbles at the rock marking the race point on the Mount Marathon Race trail during one of her many training runs in preparation for the July 4, 2018, race. (Photo provided by Kat Sorensen)

Tangled Up in Blue: Making friends is hard to do

In my first week of college, I opened my front door and saw Camille to the right. She was splayed across the concrete floor of… Continue reading

The author stumbles at the rock marking the race point on the Mount Marathon Race trail during one of her many training runs in preparation for the July 4, 2018, race. (Photo provided by Kat Sorensen)

Brown Bears name Bogdan assistant coach

With the Kenai River Brown Bears hosting Main Camp this week in Blaine, Minnesota, from Tuesday to Sunday, head coach Josh Petrich has a lot… Continue reading

Brown Bears name Bogdan assistant coach

With the Kenai River Brown Bears hosting Main Camp this week in Blaine, Minnesota, from Tuesday to Sunday, head coach Josh Petrich has a lot… Continue reading

Kaiser, Wright win All-Alaska Skins Game

Brandon Kaiser of Moose Run Golf Course in Anchorage had a 10-foot putt to win him and his partner, Chris Wright of Palmer Golf Course,… Continue reading

Kaiser, Wright win All-Alaska Skins Game

Brandon Kaiser of Moose Run Golf Course in Anchorage had a 10-foot putt to win him and his partner, Chris Wright of Palmer Golf Course,… Continue reading

The Peninsula Oilers mob Chad Bible after his single in the ninth inning delivered a 6-5 victory over the Mat-Su Miners on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers snap 3-game skid by walking off on Miners

It was cold. It was raining. The Peninsula Oilers were on a three-game losing streak and they were already down 5-0 to the Mat-Su Miners… Continue reading

The Peninsula Oilers mob Chad Bible after his single in the ninth inning delivered a 6-5 victory over the Mat-Su Miners on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The Peninsula Oilers mob Chad Bible after his single in the ninth inning delivered a 6-5 victory over the Mat-Su Miners on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers snap 3-game skid by walking off on Miners

It was cold. It was raining. The Peninsula Oilers were on a three-game losing streak and they were already down 5-0 to the Mat-Su Miners… Continue reading

The Peninsula Oilers mob Chad Bible after his single in the ninth inning delivered a 6-5 victory over the Mat-Su Miners on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Oilers reliever Matt Amrhein drops down to deliever sidearm against the Mat-Su Miners on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Miners take 2 from Oilers

Friday, it was the Mat-Su Miners’ bats that did the damage. Saturday, it was the Oilers doing damage to themselves. The Miners defeated the Oilers… Continue reading

Oilers reliever Matt Amrhein drops down to deliever sidearm against the Mat-Su Miners on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Oilers reliever Matt Amrhein drops down to deliever sidearm against the Mat-Su Miners on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Miners take 2 from Oilers

Friday, it was the Mat-Su Miners’ bats that did the damage. Saturday, it was the Oilers doing damage to themselves. The Miners defeated the Oilers… Continue reading

Oilers reliever Matt Amrhein drops down to deliever sidearm against the Mat-Su Miners on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)