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Soldotna JV, varsity football games canceled

Soldotna’s junior varsity and varsity football games against West Valley, scheduled for Friday in Soldotna, have been canceled, according to Soldotna’s athletic director. Kyle McFall… Continue reading

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Kenai JV, varsity football cancel games due to positive COVID test

Kenai Central’s varsity and junior varsity football games scheduled for Saturday have been canceled after a positive COVID-19 test in the program. The Kardinals varsity… Continue reading

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Chaz DiMarzio of Seward rides near the start of the Fat Freddieճ Bike Race and Ramble on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the Caribou Hills near Freddieճ Roadhouse. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Anchorage riders win Soggy Bottom 100

Anchorage’s Brian Bonney and Alicia Tower picked up titles Saturday at the Soggy Bottom 100, a mountain bike race on the Resurrection Pass and Devil’s… Continue reading

Chaz DiMarzio of Seward rides near the start of the Fat Freddieճ Bike Race and Ramble on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the Caribou Hills near Freddieճ Roadhouse. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Garrett Pennington of the Peninsula Oilers singles against the Mat-Su Miners on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers earn postseason honors

The Alaska baseball league announced its postseason awards over the weekend.

Garrett Pennington of the Peninsula Oilers singles against the Mat-Su Miners on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Anchorage’s Lars Arneson, a 2009 graduate of Cook Inlet Academy, finishes third in the men’s Mount Marathon Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Arneson finishes 2nd at Alyeska Cirque Series

The 5.9-mile course gained and lost 3,890 feet of elevation.

Anchorage’s Lars Arneson, a 2009 graduate of Cook Inlet Academy, finishes third in the men’s Mount Marathon Race on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Oilers finish up season

The Peninsula Oilers took a 6-1 loss to the Chugiak Chinooks on Thursday at Lee Jordan Field in Alaska Baseball League play. The Oilers, at… Continue reading

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Results posted for Salmon Run Series

The results are posted for Salmon Run Series Week 4, held at Tsalteshi Trails on Wednesday. The final race of the series will be Wednesday,… Continue reading

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Oilers sweep Pilots

The Peninsula Oilers swept a doubleheader from the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Wednesday in Alaska Baseball League play at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The Oilers… Continue reading

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SoHi starts practices today

Soldotna High School will start football, football cheerleading and cross-country running practices today, while swimming and diving will start Aug. 4 and volleyball will start… Continue reading

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Lydia Jacoby of the United States swims in a heat during the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Jacoby qualifies 3rd for Olympic 100 breaststroke final

Lydia Jacoby, a 17-year-old incoming senior at Seward High School, enters today’s finals in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo after posting… Continue reading

Lydia Jacoby of the United States swims in a heat during the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Oilers starting pitcher Luke Yacinich delivers to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers wrap up home slate

The Peninsula Oilers finished up their home schedule with a 5-2 loss to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots in Alaska Baseball League play Saturday at Coral… Continue reading

Oilers starting pitcher Luke Yacinich delivers to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Twins see season end

The American Legion Twins were eliminated on Day 3 of the Matson Invitational at Bartlett High School in Anchorage with a 12-6 loss to Bartlett… Continue reading

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Lydia Jacoby participates in the Women’s 100 Breaststroke during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Monday, June 14, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Seward’s Jacoby to swim at Olympics today

Lydia Jacoby, an incoming senior at Seward High School, will start her competition at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, early today in the 100-meter… Continue reading

Lydia Jacoby participates in the Women’s 100 Breaststroke during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Monday, June 14, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Results posted for Soldotna Cycle Series

The third race of the Soldotna Cycle Series was held Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. The series continues Thursday at Tsalteshi, this… Continue reading

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Gus Reimer crosses the finish line in front of Adam Reimer and Julie Laker during the first race of the Salmon Run Series at Skyview Middle School on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)

Results posted for Salmon Run 3

The third Salmon Run Series of the season was held Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. The series continues Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails,… Continue reading

Gus Reimer crosses the finish line in front of Adam Reimer and Julie Laker during the first race of the Salmon Run Series at Skyview Middle School on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (Camille Botello / Peninsula Clarion)
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Glacier Pilots topple Oilers

The Peninsula Oilers dropped a 6-1 decision to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Thursday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in… Continue reading

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KCHS physicals set for Saturday

Kenai Central High School has several important dates coming up as the high school sports season prepares to ramp up. Saturday, preseason physicals will be… Continue reading

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Twins open Matson with win

The American Legion Twins opened up play at the Matson Invitational at Bartlett High School in Anchorage with a 4-2 victory over North Pole on… Continue reading

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Twins to open play at Matson Tournament

The American Legion Twins open play at the Matson Tournament at Bartlett High School in Anchorage today with an 11 a.m. game against North Pole.… Continue reading

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Oilers rained out again

The Peninsula Oilers and Anchorage Glacier Pilots were rained out again Wednesday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The… Continue reading

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