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Oilers drop 1st game of playoffs

The Peninsula Oilers lost to the Mat-Su Miners 5-1 on Tuesday at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer in the opening game of the Top of… Continue reading

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Nick Costello of the Peninsula Oilers, normally a left-hander, pitches right-handed against the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers’ Costello, Correa get major ABL awards

Peninsula to open playoffs Tuesday at Mat-Su Miners

Nick Costello of the Peninsula Oilers, normally a left-hander, pitches right-handed against the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Sterling’s Aldridge wins Moose Nugget Sprint

Sterling’s Morgan Aldridge won the Sprint Distance at the Moose Nugget Triathlon on Sunday in Anchorage. The Sprint Distance is an 800-meter swim, 12.5-mile bike… Continue reading

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Juneau Lake shows off the reflection of its surrounding mountains on June 27, 2020 about 9 miles down Resurrection Pass in Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Neill, McLaughlin win Res Pass Ultras

Eric Neill and Ryan McLaughlin won the Resurrection Pass Ultra Races on Friday and Saturday. Neill was the top 100-miler at 19 hours, 45 minutes… Continue reading

Juneau Lake shows off the reflection of its surrounding mountains on June 27, 2020 about 9 miles down Resurrection Pass in Cooper Landing, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Michael Elko of the Peninsula Oilers beats a throw to Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks second baseman Kevin Duran on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Sunday: Oilers end regular season with loss to Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers ended the regular season with a 7-1 loss to the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Sunday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral… Continue reading

Michael Elko of the Peninsula Oilers beats a throw to Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks second baseman Kevin Duran on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Olympic gold medalist Lydia Jacoby waves to the crowd in Seward during her celebratory parade on Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)

Jacoby ends world championships short of finals in 50 breaststroke

Lydia Jacoby, a 2022 graduate of Seward High School, ended her world championships in Fukuoka, Japan, on Saturday by coming up short of the finals… Continue reading

Olympic gold medalist Lydia Jacoby waves to the crowd in Seward during her celebratory parade on Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)
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Parks, Brown take Salmon Run Series 4

Jason Parks and Avalee Brown were the winners of the five-kilometer race at the fourth Salmon Run Series of the season Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails… Continue reading

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Saturday: Homer’s Hayes pitches Oilers to another win against Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 4-1 in Alaska Baseball League play Saturday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The Oilers have… Continue reading

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Hogue, Aldridge win Soldotna Cycle Series 4

Dylan Hogue and Morgan Aldridge took victories at the fourth race of the Soldotna Cycle Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna.… Continue reading

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Friday: Oilers top Chinooks, clinch spot in playoffs

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 4-3 on Friday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. Harrison Metz,… Continue reading

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Owen McElfatrick of the Peninsula Oilers bunts for a base hit against the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Thursday: Oilers top Chinooks, move closer to playoffs berth

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 5-4 on Thursday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The Oilers… Continue reading

Owen McElfatrick of the Peninsula Oilers bunts for a base hit against the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Results posted for Twin City Raceway circle track races

The Kenai Peninsula Racing Lions - Circle Track Division held a full night of racing at Twin City Raceway on Saturday, headlined by the Legends… Continue reading

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Wednesday: Oilers open series by topping Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 6-3 on Wednesday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The Oilers… Continue reading

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Olympic gold medalist Lydia Jacoby waves to the crowd in Seward during her celebratory parade on Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Ashlyn O'Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward’s Jacoby nabs bronze in 100 breaststroke at world championships

Lydia Jacoby, a 2022 graduate of Seward High School, won a bronze medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the world championships in Fukuoka, Japan, on… Continue reading

Olympic gold medalist Lydia Jacoby waves to the crowd in Seward during her celebratory parade on Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Ashlyn O'Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
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Monday: Oilers drop 3rd straight to Pilots

The Anchorage Glacier Pilots defeated the Peninsula Oilers 8-5 on Monday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. After dropping… Continue reading

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Mose Hayes of the Peninsula Oilers delivers to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

From Little League to the Oilers

Homer’s Hayes, Metz are on the same team again

Mose Hayes of the Peninsula Oilers delivers to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Salmon Run Series: Parks, Gregoire pick up victories

Jason Parks and Gina Gregoire picked up victories in the third race of the Salmon Run Series on Wednesday, July 19, at Tsalteshi Trails just… Continue reading

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Monday: Twins see season end with loss to Service in state semifinals

The Post 20 Twins saw their season end with a 1-0 loss to Service on Monday in the semifinals of the 71st Alaska Legion Baseball… Continue reading

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Sunday: Twins lose in pool play to Eagle River, face Service in Monday’s semifinals

Post 20 places 5 on Team of Excellence; Quelland gets co-Coach of Year

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Brett Grupe of the Peninsula Oilers slides under the tag of Anchorage Glacier Pilots shortstop Joey Wright to steal second base Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Sunday: Pilots hold off Oilers for victory

The Anchorage Glacier Pilots defeated the Peninsula Oilers 4-2 on Sunday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The Pilots… Continue reading

Brett Grupe of the Peninsula Oilers slides under the tag of Anchorage Glacier Pilots shortstop Joey Wright to steal second base Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)