Jeff Helminiak

John Fitzpatrick, Dan Balmer, Chip Duggan, Tom Klinker and Wayne Aderhold pose at the Between the Tides Rugby Tourney at Millennium Square Field on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Fitzpatrick, Duggan, Klinker and Aderhold used to play for the Homer Irish Lords. Balmer is the president and coach for the Kenai Wolfpack. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

‘A close kinship’

Homer Irish Lords honored at Between the Tides Rugby Tourney

John Fitzpatrick, Dan Balmer, Chip Duggan, Tom Klinker and Wayne Aderhold pose at the Between the Tides Rugby Tourney at Millennium Square Field on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Fitzpatrick, Duggan, Klinker and Aderhold used to play for the Homer Irish Lords. Balmer is the president and coach for the Kenai Wolfpack. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Twins get 3rd seed at state tournament

The American Legion Twins will be the third seed when the 71st State Tournament opens Thursday at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. Eagle River and Service… Continue reading

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Shane Sundberg hits his approach to the No. 18 green at the Kenai Peninsula Open on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Sundberg, Cowan capture titles at Kenai Peninsula Open

Shane Sundberg, a recent graduate of Soldotna High School, tuned up for the Alaska State Match Play Championship by outdueling Nolan Rose for the amateur… Continue reading

Shane Sundberg hits his approach to the No. 18 green at the Kenai Peninsula Open on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Sunday: Rain washes out Oilers-Chinooks

The Alaska Baseball League game between the Peninsula Oilers and Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks did not take place Sunday at Lee Jordan Field in Chugiak due… Continue reading

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Hogue, Aldridge take Soldotna Cycle Series 2

Dylan Hogue and Morgan Aldridge won the 12-kilometer events Thursday at Soldotna Cycle Series 2. Hogue finished the course in 29 minutes, 50 seconds, for… Continue reading

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Rain postpones Oilers-Miners doubleheader

The doubleheader between the Mat-Su Miners and the Peninsula Oilers scheduled for Saturday at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer did not happen due to rain.… Continue reading

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Friday: Oilers bounce back, rout Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers won 10-0 in eight innings, invoking the run rule on the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Friday in Alaska Baseball League play at… Continue reading

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Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets forward Jaden Johnson, Kenai River Brown Bears forward Bryce Monrean, Janesville forward Parker Mabbett and Kenai River forward Hunter Newhouse battle for the puck in front of Janesville goalie Peter Sterling on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

3 Brown Bears make college commitments

Former Kenai River Brown Bears players Jacob Zwirecki, Hunter Newhouse and Jack Anderson announced college commitments late in the week, according to the Brown Bears… Continue reading

Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets forward Jaden Johnson, Kenai River Brown Bears forward Bryce Monrean, Janesville forward Parker Mabbett and Kenai River forward Hunter Newhouse battle for the puck in front of Janesville goalie Peter Sterling on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Thursday: Bucs invoke mercy rule on Oilers

The Anchorage Bucs stopped the game in the eighth inning by going up 12-2 to invoke the mercy rule on the Peninsula Oilers in Alaska… Continue reading

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Results posted for Salmon Run Series 2

The second Salmon Run Series race of the season was held Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, with Jason Parks and Annie Burns… Continue reading

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Wednesday: Oilers get back on winning track

Peninsula moves to 4th place in ABL

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Wednesday: Twins end regular season by topping West

The visiting American Legion Twins closed their regular season by defeating West 8-0 on Wednesday. The Twins finish at 12-4 in the league and 19-10-1… Continue reading

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Twins drop a pair on the road

The visiting American Legion Twins lost 8-1 to Palmer and 5-4 to Eagle River in nine innings on Tuesday in league play. The Twins, who… Continue reading

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Pilots snap Oilers 4-game winning streak

The Anchorage Glacier Pilots defeated the Peninsula Oilers 7-5 on Tuesday in Alaska Baseball League action at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The Oilers saw a… Continue reading

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Week 1 Salmon Run Series results posted

The first Salmon Run Series 5-kilometer race of the season was held Wednesday, July 5, with Annie Burns taking the victory and Aaron Bates taking… Continue reading

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The field of Late Models slide through a turn Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Stock cars race at Twin City on Saturday, Sunday

The Kenai Peninsula Racing Lions - Circle Track Division held racing Saturday and Sunday at Twin City Raceway in Kenai. The results follow: Saturday A… Continue reading

The field of Late Models slide through a turn Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
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Monday: Oilers run winning streak to 4

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 3-1 on Monday in Alaska Baseball League play at Lee Jordan Field in Chugiak. The Oilers improved… Continue reading

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Legion Twins pitcher Malakai Olson delivers to Chugiak on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Red hot Twins sweep Chugiak

The American Legion Twins swept Chugiak on Sunday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, winning the league game 2-0 before winning the nonleague game… Continue reading

Legion Twins pitcher Malakai Olson delivers to Chugiak on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Oilers top Miners for 3rd straight win

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Mat-Su Miners 9-2 on Sunday in Alaska Baseball League play at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. Peninsula won three straight… Continue reading

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Kenai's Kanin Kumfer. (Photo provided)

Area wrestlers compete at national events

A number of local wrestlers competed at the USA Wrestling Western States Championships and USA Wrestling Kids Nationals Tournaments recently. The boys events were held… Continue reading

Kenai's Kanin Kumfer. (Photo provided)