Jeff Helminiak

Amy Anderson gets encouragement from her son, Everett, in the marathon relay at the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kenai, Alaska. Anderson teamed with Bethany Nyboer, Katy Coseglia and Chelsea Wingard to finish fourth with Soar B.A.C.K.'s. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

When 26.2 miles isn’t enough

Women’s, men’s winners at Kenai River Marathon warm up with endurance feats the day before the race

Amy Anderson gets encouragement from her son, Everett, in the marathon relay at the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kenai, Alaska. Anderson teamed with Bethany Nyboer, Katy Coseglia and Chelsea Wingard to finish fourth with Soar B.A.C.K.'s. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Saturday volleyball: Kenai, Homer win divisions at Slamma Jamma

The Kenai Central volleyball team won the King Salmon Division, while Homer won the Coho Salmon Division, Saturday at the Southeast Slamma Jamma in Sitka.… Continue reading

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Kenai girls, SoHi boys swimming and diving capture Kenai Invite

The Kenai Central girls and Soldotna boys swimming and diving teams swept the Kenai Invitational on Friday and Saturday at Kenai Central High School. The… Continue reading

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Brown Bears take 4 points on weekend

The visiting Kenai River Brown Bears defeated the Springfield Jr. Blues 4-1 on Friday and 3-2 in overtime on Saturday in North American Hockey League… Continue reading

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Dahl, Aldridge take wins at 3rd week of Chainwreck Cyclocross

Nels Dahl and Morgan Aldridge took victories at the third week of the Chainwreck Cyclocross Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna.… Continue reading

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Friday volleyball: Nikiski tops Seward; Kenai goes undefeated in Slamma Jamma bracket play

The visiting Nikiski volleyball team defeated Seward 25-22, 25-20, 20-25 and 25-19 on Friday in Southcentral Conference action. The Bulldogs, with their second win over… Continue reading

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Thursday volleyball: Kenai goes undefeated in Slamma Jamma pool play

The Kenai and Homer volleyball teams opened up play Thursday at the Southeast Super Slamma Jamma in Sitka. The tournament, which has nine teams, is… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Tania Boonstra sprints to victory in the Kenai Peninsula Borough girls race Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai’s Fallon, Soldotna’s Boonstra run to borough titles

Soldotna sophomore Tania Boonstra and Kenai Central senior Greg Fallon won the Kenai Peninsula Borough meet Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. The… Continue reading

Soldotna's Tania Boonstra sprints to victory in the Kenai Peninsula Borough girls race Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Tuesday volleyball: Seward defeats Soldotna in 5 sets

The host Seward volleyball team defeated Soldotna 20-25, 25-16, 25-17, 22-25 and 15-13 on Tuesday in nonconference play. The Seahawks are 3-2 in nontournament play,… Continue reading

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Endurance roundup: Pikes Peak Ascent, Chainwreck Cyclocross, Equinox Marathon

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central now living in Seattle, finished 20th among women Saturday at the Pikes Peak Ascent in Manitou Springs,… Continue reading

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Soldotna trounces West Valley to stay perfect

The visiting Soldotna football team defeated West Valley 69-14 on Friday. The win moves the Stars to 6-0 overall and 5-0 in the Railbelt Conference,… Continue reading

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Saturday: Bears close Showcase with loss

The Kenai River Brown Bears lost 6-5 to the Rochester (New York) Jr. Americans on Saturday at the final day of the North American Hockey… Continue reading

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The top five finishers in the SoHi Pentathlon pose with their trophy towels Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. From left to right are first-place finisher Amaya Rocheleau of Kodiak, Colony's Jasmine Anderson in second, Soldotna's Charisma Watkins in third, Kodiak's Morgan Hagen in fifth and Colony's Hannah Cooper in fourth. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Weekend swimming: Seward’s Nickolas Ambrosiani, Kodiak’s Rocheleau capture Pentathlon titles; Colony sweeps SoHi Invitational

Seward senior Nickolas Ambrosiani and Kodiak junior Amaya Rocheleau both picked up their first SoHi Pentathlon victories on Friday at Soldotna High School. At the… Continue reading

The top five finishers in the SoHi Pentathlon pose with their trophy towels Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. From left to right are first-place finisher Amaya Rocheleau of Kodiak, Colony's Jasmine Anderson in second, Soldotna's Charisma Watkins in third, Kodiak's Morgan Hagen in fifth and Colony's Hannah Cooper in fourth. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Seward head coach Tyler Mallory presents the Fish Bowl to his team after the Seahawks defeated Nikiski 34-18 on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward football takes Fish Bowl from Nikiski

The Seward football team defeated Nikiski 34-18 on Saturday at Nikiski Middle-High School in Great Land Conference action. The Seahawks are 2-0 in the nine-man… Continue reading

Seward head coach Tyler Mallory presents the Fish Bowl to his team after the Seahawks defeated Nikiski 34-18 on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Weekend volleyball: Kenai, SoHi notch conference sweeps on road

The visiting Soldotna volleyball team swept Palmer on Friday and Saturday in Northern Lights Conference action. The Stars defeated Palmer 25-18, 25-21 and 25-17 on… Continue reading

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Kenai Central's Sawyer Vann catches a touchdown pass against Redington on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Central football blows past Redington

The Kenai Central football team defeated Redington 84-0 on Saturday in Mid Alaska Conference action at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai. The Kardinals move to… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Sawyer Vann catches a touchdown pass against Redington on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Colony XC squads sweep Dieckgraeff Invite in Seward

The Colony girls and boys cross-country teams swept the Frank Dieckgraeff Invitational on Friday in Seward. The Knights boys scored 43 to top the 72… Continue reading

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Friday: Bears notch shutout of Jackalopes

The Kenai River Brown Bears defeated the Odessa (Texas) Jackalopes 3-0 on Friday at the North American Hockey League Showcase in Minnesota. The Brown Bears… Continue reading

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Nikiski's Kailey Stynsberg digs up a ball Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, against Kenai Central at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai volleyball topples Nikiski in 4 sets

The Kenai Central volleyball team defeated Nikiski 22-25, 25-15, 27-25 and 25-14 on Thursday in Southcentral Conference play at Nikiski Middle-High School. The Kardinals moved… Continue reading

Nikiski's Kailey Stynsberg digs up a ball Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, against Kenai Central at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Thursday: Bears defeat Tomahawks

The Kenai River Brown Bears defeated the Johnstown (Pennsylvania) Tomahawks 4-2 on Thursday at the North American Hockey League Showcase in Minnesota. The Brown Bears… Continue reading

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