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Seward celebrates defeating Nikiski on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in the nine-man football state final at Colony High School in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward topples Nikiski for 9-man state title

Seward defeated Nikiski 42-0 on rainy Saturday night at Colony High School to win the first football state title in school history and the first… Continue reading

Seward celebrates defeating Nikiski on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in the nine-man football state final at Colony High School in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Beeson, Aldridge take final Chainwreck Cyclocross race

Brian Beeson and Morgan Aldridge won the fifth and final race of the Chainwreck Cyclocross Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails. The two also finished… Continue reading

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The Seward girls cross-country team won the Division II state title Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Palmer High School in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward girls defend Division II cross-country title

They want to get in a few trail runs before the snow flies. Cross-country teams excel when they develop a love for running together, whether… Continue reading

The Seward girls cross-country team won the Division II state title Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Palmer High School in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Weekend volleyball: Kenai, Nikiski, Seward, Homer all sweep weekend conference contests

The host Kenai Central volleyball team registered a sweep in the Southcentral Conference on Friday and Saturday, defeating Redington then Houston. The Kardinals now stand… Continue reading

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Friday: Bears fall in OT to Wolverines

The visiting Kenai River Brown Bears lost 3-2 in overtime to the Anchorage Wolverines on Friday in North American Hockey League play. Kenai River is… Continue reading

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Kenai Central's Bobby Hayes celebrates his touchdown with William Wilson on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Division III All-State: Kenai’s Hayes named Offensive Player of Year

Kenai Central and Barrow divided up the major awards in Division III All-State awards announced Thursday. The Kardinals, Whalers and Houston each had 4-1 record… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Bobby Hayes celebrates his touchdown with William Wilson on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central's Kate Wisnewski and Ellsi Miller put up a block against Soldotna on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Tuesday volleyball: Kenai tops Soldotna; Nikiski defeats Homer

The visiting Kenai Central volleyball team defeated Soldotna 25-15, 25-19, 19-25 and 25-17 on Tuesday night in nonconference play. The Kardinals are now 8-1 in… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Kate Wisnewski and Ellsi Miller put up a block against Soldotna on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central quarterback Zeke Yragui throws against Kodiak on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Kodiak High School in Kodiak, Alaska. (Photo by Derek Clarkston/Kodiak Daily Mirror)

Mid Alaska: Kenai football blows past Kodiak; Barrow tops Homer

The visiting Kenai Central football team defeated Kodiak 49-6 on Friday in Mid Alaska Conference play. The Kardinals finish the regular season at 4-1 in… Continue reading

Kenai Central quarterback Zeke Yragui throws against Kodiak on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Kodiak High School in Kodiak, Alaska. (Photo by Derek Clarkston/Kodiak Daily Mirror)
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Region 3 cross country: Seward girls, Ingalls take titles on home course

The Seward girls cross-country team warmed up for the defense of their Division II state title by winning the Region 3/Division II title Saturday in… Continue reading

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Soldotna football wins 18th straight conference title

The visiting Soldotna football team defeated Eagle River 55-7 on Saturday to finish the regular season 8-0 and earn the Railbelt Conference title at 7-0.… Continue reading

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Nikiski's Everett Chamberlain, Lynn Deveer, Seth Payne and Oliver Parrish celebrate the touchdown run of Parrish on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski tops Eielson, advances to 9-man state final

Thanksgiving came early Saturday at Nikiski Middle-High School. Nikiski defeated Eielson 40-6 in the nine-man football state semifinals. The Bulldogs move to 5-2 overall and… Continue reading

Nikiski's Everett Chamberlain, Lynn Deveer, Seth Payne and Oliver Parrish celebrate the touchdown run of Parrish on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Kenai girls, SoHi boys swimmers capture Seward Invite

The Kenai Central girls and Soldotna boys swim teams won Seward Invitational titles Saturday in Seward. The Kardinals girls scored 145 points for the victory,while… Continue reading

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Kenai volleyball takes 2nd at West Spiketacular

The Kenai Central volleyball team finished second at the West Spiketacular on Friday and Saturday in Anchorage. In the tournament’s top bracket, the Kardinals fell… Continue reading

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Windigo sweep Brown Bears

The visiting Kenai River Brown Bears were swept decisively by the Wisconsin Windigo on Friday and Saturday in North American Hockey League action. The Brown… Continue reading

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Nikiski's Truit McCaughey tries to break the tackle of Seward's Judah Brueckner on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward takes 4 of 5 major Denali Conference awards

Editor’s note: The previous version of this story did not have the Assistant Coach of the Year. The Clarion regrets the error. The Seward football… Continue reading

Nikiski's Truit McCaughey tries to break the tackle of Seward's Judah Brueckner on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Beeson, Aldridge win 4th Chainwreck Cyclocross Series race

Brian Beeson and Morgan Aldridge won the fourth race of the Chainwreck Cyclocross Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. In this… Continue reading

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Soldotna libero Kiara Forkner digs up a ball against Nikiski on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna volleyball avenges earlier loss to Nikiski

The host Soldotna volleyball team defeated Nikiski 25-20, 25-18 and 25-19 on Thursday in nonconference play. The Stars, now 6-5 in nontournament play, avenged a… Continue reading

Soldotna libero Kiara Forkner digs up a ball against Nikiski on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Ostranders finishes 9th in Mammoth Lakes 26K

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central now living in Seattle, finished ninth in the women’s race at the 26-kilometer race at the Mammoth… Continue reading

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Ninilchik’s McCorison earns berth to state

Ninilchik’s Adelyn McCorison earned a berth to the Division III state cross-country meet by taking second at the Region 6/Division III girls race Saturday at… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Andrew Pieh intercepts a pass intended for Chugiak's Kaden Lockwood on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna football routs Chugiak on senior night to stay perfect

The Soldotna football team defeated Chugiak 63-7 on Friday in Railbelt Conference play at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School. The Stars celebrated senior… Continue reading

Soldotna's Andrew Pieh intercepts a pass intended for Chugiak's Kaden Lockwood on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)