Jeff Helminiak

Shane Sundberg tees off on the ninth hole at the State Farm Agent Heith Groth Pro Am and Skins Game on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Sterling’s Sundberg captures Alaska State Amateur

Sterling’s Shane Sundberg, a 2023 graduate of Soldotna High School, won the Alaska State Amateur Championship from Friday to Sunday, Aug. 2 to 4, at… Continue reading

Shane Sundberg tees off on the ninth hole at the State Farm Agent Heith Groth Pro Am and Skins Game on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)

Homer’s Faulkner wins 2nd gold of Paris Olympics

Homer’s Kristen Faulkner nabbed her second gold medal of the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, joining with three other United States riders to take first place… Continue reading

Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)
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Hogue wins Sunday Night Heat 3

Dylan Hogue won Sunday Night Heat 3 in the Soldotna Cycle Series on Aug. 3 at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. The goal in… Continue reading

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Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)

Faulkner, United States qualify 2nd in Team Pursuit

Homer’s Kristen Faulkner and her United States teammates qualified second in the Women’s Team Pursuit on Tuesday in the Paris Olympics. In the Saint-Quetin-en-Yevlines National… Continue reading

Kristen Faulkner is pictured in her official Olympic portrait photo. (Photo by Evan Kay with Climb High Productions, provided by Kristen Faulkner)
Kenai Kicks' Avi Bloom, second from left, celebrates her goal with, from left to right, Lily Hough, Morgan Buckbee and Morgan Berger on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the Kenai Sports Complex in Kenai, Alaska, in a U13 Alaska Youth State Cup game against Cook Inlet Soccer Club. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club has big weekend at State Cup

Kenai Kicks win state title as area gets economic boost

Kenai Kicks' Avi Bloom, second from left, celebrates her goal with, from left to right, Lily Hough, Morgan Buckbee and Morgan Berger on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the Kenai Sports Complex in Kenai, Alaska, in a U13 Alaska Youth State Cup game against Cook Inlet Soccer Club. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Laker, Umholtz win at Salmon Run Series 4

Chase Laker won the fourth race in the Salmon Run Series on Wednesday, July 31, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. Laker covered the… Continue reading

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Oilers infielder Petey Soto flips the ball to second during a 6-1 loss to the Mat-Su Miners on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Sunday: Oilers’ 50th anniversary season ends with playoff loss to Miners

The Peninsula Oilers were swept by the Mat-Su Miners in the Top of the World Series semifinals, losing 6-1 on Sunday at Hermon Brothers Field… Continue reading

Oilers infielder Petey Soto flips the ball to second during a 6-1 loss to the Mat-Su Miners on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)
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Oilers drop 1st game in Top of the World semis

The Peninsula Oilers lost the first game of the Top of the World Series semifinals to the Mat-Su Miners 3-0 on Saturday at Hermon Brothers… Continue reading

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Ollie Dahl, Aldridge win 4th mountain bike race in Soldotna Cycle Series

Ollie Dahl and Morgan Aldridge won the fourth mountain bike race in the Soldotna Cycle Series on Thursday, Aug. 1, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside… Continue reading

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Oilers to open playoffs at Miners on Saturday

The Peninsula Oilers will open a best-of-three Top of the World semifinal playoff series with the Mat-Su Miners at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at… Continue reading

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Oilers reliever Mose Hayes delivers to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Saturday, July 27, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Saturday: Oilers blank Pilots for 3rd straight win

New, Homer’s Hayes combine on 1-hit shutout

Oilers reliever Mose Hayes delivers to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Saturday, July 27, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Peninsula Oilers catcher Braden Smith and pitcher Mose Hayes celebrate a victory over the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Wednesday: Hayes gets another special ending

Homer product pitches Oilers to sudden-death win in home finale

Peninsula Oilers catcher Braden Smith and pitcher Mose Hayes celebrate a victory over the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Ollie Dahl, Aldridge capture 3rd mountain bike race at Soldotna Cycle Series

Ollie Dahl and Morgan Aldridge won the third mountain bike race of the year at the Soldotna Cycle Series Thursday, July 25, at Tsalteshi Trails… Continue reading

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Palmer's Meg Inokuma finishes third in the women's race at the Mount Marathon Race on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Palmer’s Inokuma sets course record in 100-miler at Res Pass Ultras

Palmer’s Meg Inokuma won the 100-miler at the Resurrection Pass Ultra Races on Friday and Saturday and set a new women’s course record in the… Continue reading

Palmer's Meg Inokuma finishes third in the women's race at the Mount Marathon Race on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Clay Petersen leads Jesse Yancy and Dustin Bass in Heat 1 of Modifieds on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. Bass would win the race, while Yancy was second and Petersen was third. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Roumagoux captures Legends Dirty 30 at Twin City Raceway

Brent Roumagoux won the Legends Dirty 30 on Saturday, July 27, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai. Winners of the other features were Jake Savely… Continue reading

Clay Petersen leads Jesse Yancy and Dustin Bass in Heat 1 of Modifieds on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. Bass would win the race, while Yancy was second and Petersen was third. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Tuesday: Oilers take slugfest over Pilots, win for 6th straight time

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Anchorage Glacier Pilots 16-12 on Tuesday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The Oilers… Continue reading

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Peninsula Oilers catcher Braden Smith (23) gets congratulations from Cody New (26) on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. Smith drove in New for the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Monday: Oilers walk off on Pilots for 5th straight win

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Anchorage Glacier Pilots 5-4 in 10 innings in Alaska Baseball League play Monday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers catcher Braden Smith (23) gets congratulations from Cody New (26) on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. Smith drove in New for the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Twins head coach Robb Quelland coaches at the 72nd Alaska Legion Baseball State Tournament over the weekend at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Stephanie Burgoon/Alaska Sports Report)

Monday: Twins end season with win over Palmer

The American Legion Post 20 Twins ended their season with an 8-3 win over Post 15 Palmer on Monday at the 72nd Alaska Legion Baseball… Continue reading

Twins head coach Robb Quelland coaches at the 72nd Alaska Legion Baseball State Tournament over the weekend at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Stephanie Burgoon/Alaska Sports Report)
Jesse Kitson competes in Bull Riding at the third Soldotna Equestrian Association rodeo of the season Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Big field of bull riders drives attendance at Progress Days rodeo

As part of Soldotna’s Progress Days, the Soldotna Equestrian Association held its third and final rodeo of the year Saturday and Sunday at the Soldotna… Continue reading

Jesse Kitson competes in Bull Riding at the third Soldotna Equestrian Association rodeo of the season Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Sunday: Oilers top Pilots for 4th straight victory

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Anchorage Glacier Pilots 10-3 on Sunday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The Oilers… Continue reading

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