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Kenai River Brown Bears goalie Mitchell Mccusker makes a save on Gavin Middendorf of the Chippewa (Wisconsin) Steel on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Steel come back to defeat Bears

The Chippewa (Wisconsin) Steel defeated the Kenai River Brown Bears 5-2 on Thursday in North American Hockey League action at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears goalie Mitchell Mccusker makes a save on Gavin Middendorf of the Chippewa (Wisconsin) Steel on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna's Cassidy Kruse hits Soldotna head coach Luke Baumer with a pie as part of the Killing Cancer on the Kenai event on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Weekend volleyball: Kenai stops SoHi, Homer; Nikiski defeats Homer; Seward wins Barrow tourney

The host Kenai Central volleyball team defeated Soldotna in five sets Friday in the annual Killing Cancer on the Kenai match. Fundraisers revolving around the… Continue reading

Soldotna's Cassidy Kruse hits Soldotna head coach Luke Baumer with a pie as part of the Killing Cancer on the Kenai event on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The Kenai Central volleyball team celebrates Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, against Soldotna at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brackets released for conference volleyball tournaments

Kenai Peninsula volleyball teams will seek state berths Thursday, Friday and Saturday at conference tournaments. Kenai Central, Nikiski, Seward and Homer will play in the… Continue reading

The Kenai Central volleyball team celebrates Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, against Soldotna at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna's Wyatt Faircloth celebrates a tackle in the Division II semifinal Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi’s Faircloth gets MVP of Al Aska Shrine Classic

Soldotna’s Wyatt Faircloth was named the Most Valuable Player at the Al Aska Shrine Classic on Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Dome in Anchorage. The… Continue reading

Soldotna's Wyatt Faircloth celebrates a tackle in the Division II semifinal Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Wrestling roundup: Results from Mountain City, Monster Mash Duals

Bethel won the Mountain City Wrestling Invitational on Friday and Saturday in Anchorage. The Warriors scored 190.5 points for the victory, while Mt. Edgecumbe was… Continue reading

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Kenai Central's Ra'ah Roady, Abigail Price, Sierra Hershberger and Isla Crouse qualified for state in the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relays at the Region III Swim and Dive Championships at Kodiak High School on Nov. 1 and 2, 2024. (Photo provided)

Kenai Central’s Abigail Price breaks 2 school records, wins 1 event at region meet

Kenai Central junior Abigail Price led the Kenai Peninsula at the Region III Swim and Dive Championships on Friday and Saturday at Kodiak High School… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Ra'ah Roady, Abigail Price, Sierra Hershberger and Isla Crouse qualified for state in the 200- and 400-yard freestyle relays at the Region III Swim and Dive Championships at Kodiak High School on Nov. 1 and 2, 2024. (Photo provided)
Kenai Central's Logan Mese scores on Palmer's Mily Christman during the Peninsula Ice Challenge on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna captures Peninsula Ice Challenge

The Soldotna hockey team won the Peninsula Ice Challenge with a 4-0 victory over Soldotna on Saturday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Palmer and… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Logan Mese scores on Palmer's Mily Christman during the Peninsula Ice Challenge on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at the Kenai Multi-Purpose Facility in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Eagle River quarterback Nolan Beaty is sacked by Soldotna linebacker Wyatt Faircloth on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Railbelt, Division II postseason honors announced

The Railbelt All-Conference and Division II All-State teams were released Saturday, Nov. 2. The Railbelt Conference is made up of eight teams — the same… Continue reading

Eagle River quarterback Nolan Beaty is sacked by Soldotna linebacker Wyatt Faircloth on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai River Brown Bears goalie Leif Ekblad moves to cover the puck while teammates Brady Engelkes and Luke Hause try to keep Avery Anderson of the Minnesota Wilderness from scoring Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Wilderness notch sweep of Brown Bears

The Minnesota Wilderness pulled off a North American Hockey League sweep over the Kenai River Brown Bears on Friday and Saturday at the Soldotna Regional… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears goalie Leif Ekblad moves to cover the puck while teammates Brady Engelkes and Luke Hause try to keep Avery Anderson of the Minnesota Wilderness from scoring Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai River Brown Bears goalie Leif Ekblad moves to cover the puck while teammates Brady Engelkes and Luke Hause try to keep Avery Anderson of the Minnesota Wilderness from scoring Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Wilderness notch sweep of Brown Bears

The Minnesota Wilderness pulled off a North American Hockey League sweep over the Kenai River Brown Bears on Friday and Saturday at the Soldotna Regional… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears goalie Leif Ekblad moves to cover the puck while teammates Brady Engelkes and Luke Hause try to keep Avery Anderson of the Minnesota Wilderness from scoring Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Zombie Run results posted

The Tsalteshi Trails Association put on the 2024 Zombie Run on Sunday, Oct. 27, just outside of Soldotna. Brenner Musgrave won the 5-kilometer event in… Continue reading

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Soldotna captures Top Dog tourney

The Soldotna boys wrestling team won the Top Dog tournament at Nikiski Middle-High School on Friday and Saturday. The Stars had 296.5 points, while Eagle… Continue reading

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Kenai Central leads area by finishing 4th at Dimond-Service

The Kenai Central volleyball team led the area by finishing fourth at the Dimond-Service volleyball tournament Friday and Saturday in Anchorage. Also in the Gold… Continue reading

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Division III all-state football announced

The Division III football all-state team was announced late last week. Division III state champion Homer won the majority of the major awards. For the… Continue reading

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Soldotna celebrates with the trophy Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the First National Bowl Division II title game at Pride Field at Colony High School in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna topples Lathrop for 14th state title

Soldotna won the 14th state title in school history with a 49-28 victory over Lathrop in the Division II state final at Pride Field at… Continue reading

Soldotna celebrates with the trophy Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at the First National Bowl Division II title game at Pride Field at Colony High School in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Joseph Yoon of the Kenai River Brown Bears brings the puck up the ice Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears earn split with Ice Dogs thanks to Saturday OT victory

The Kenai River Brown Bears and Fairbanks Ice Dogs split a North American Hockey League series this weekend at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The… Continue reading

Joseph Yoon of the Kenai River Brown Bears brings the puck up the ice Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Seward volleyball sweeps Homer

The host Seward volleyball team swept Homer on Thursday night in Southcentral Conference action. On a night the Seahawks honored seniors Jordan Hartman and Kyana… Continue reading

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Allie Ostrander is presented her award by Stacia Rustad at the Alaska High School Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 induction ceremony on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at The Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. (Screenshot)

Ostrander finishes 15th in Golden Trail World Series

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central, finished 15th in the overall standings of the Golden Trail World Series this season. The Grand Final… Continue reading

Allie Ostrander is presented her award by Stacia Rustad at the Alaska High School Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 induction ceremony on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at The Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. (Screenshot)
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Prep wrestling season gets rolling on Kenai Peninsula

The prep wrestling season on the Kenai Peninsula started Saturday with the Luke Spruill Memorial Tournament at Kenai Central High School. The tournament is held… Continue reading

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Kenai Central's Kate Wisnewski sets against Nikiski on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Central volleyball topples Nikiski

The visiting Kenai Central volleyball team defeated Nikiski 24-26, 25-16, 25-16 and 25-19 on Tuesday in Southcentral Conference action. The Kardinals move to 9-0 in… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Kate Wisnewski sets against Nikiski on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)