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Kenai Central's Caitlin Crabb fouls off a pitch against Kodiak on Friday, May 7, 2021, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kodiak softball sweeps through peninsula

The Kodiak softball team defeated host Kenai Central 13-4 in six innings and 22-13 in three innings Friday, then the Bears came back with a… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Caitlin Crabb fouls off a pitch against Kodiak on Friday, May 7, 2021, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Soldotna Whalers star at state wrestling

The Soldotna Whalers Wrestling Club competed in the 2021 Alaska USA Wrestling State tournament from April 30 to May 2 in Big Lake. The team… Continue reading

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Baisden to play soccer for The Masters

Staff report Kenai Central senior James Baisden signed a National Letter of Intent on Thursday to play NAIA soccer with The Masters University in Santa… Continue reading

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Kenai Central defender Valerie Villegas keeps the ball from Homer's Sela Weisser in front of Kenai goalie Emma Beck on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Prep roundup: Homer girls soccer tops Kenai to stay unbeaten

The visiting Homer soccer team stayed undefeated by topping Kenai Central 1-0 in Peninsula Conference play Thursday. “Our goal was to come here and keep… Continue reading

Kenai Central defender Valerie Villegas keeps the ball from Homer's Sela Weisser in front of Kenai goalie Emma Beck on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central's Jackson DuPerron slides under the tag of Soldotna catcher Jacob Belger on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Prep roundup: SoHi baseball edges Kenai

The host Soldotna baseball team defeated Kenai Central 10-8 on Tuesday at the Soldotna Little League fields, coming back from a 6-1 deficit after 1… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Jackson DuPerron slides under the tag of Soldotna catcher Jacob Belger on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at the Soldotna Little League fields in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kevin Murdock (left) takes to the ice Friday, April 23, 2021, against the Chippewa (Wisconsin) Steel. Murdock has resigned as head coach of the Kenai River Brown Bears. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Murdock steps down as head coach of Brown Bears

The Kenai River Brown Bears announced in a press release Monday that head coach Kevin Murdock is no longer with the North American Hockey League… Continue reading

Kevin Murdock (left) takes to the ice Friday, April 23, 2021, against the Chippewa (Wisconsin) Steel. Murdock has resigned as head coach of the Kenai River Brown Bears. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Prep roundup: Baseball, softball, soccer all in action

The Soldotna girls soccer team defeated host Kenai Central 2-0 Monday in Peninsula Conference action. The Stars move to 5-1-1 overall and 2-0-1 in the… Continue reading

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The Kenai River Brown Bears celebrate the first-period goal of Shayne Tomlinson (second from left) Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears clinch first playoff berth since 2014

The Kenai River Brown Bears clinched their first playoff berth since 2014 with a 7-4 victory over the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets on Friday at the… Continue reading

The Kenai River Brown Bears celebrate the first-period goal of Shayne Tomlinson (second from left) Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna Trenton O'Reagan (center) runs to victory in the 100 meters Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi track teams sweep SoHi Invitational

The Soldotna track and field teams swept the SoHi Invitational on Saturday at Soldotna High School. The Soldotna boys scored 193 points to top the… Continue reading

Soldotna Trenton O'Reagan (center) runs to victory in the 100 meters Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna’s Alex Lee attacks against Palmer on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Palmer High School in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Tim Rockey/Frontiersman)

Soccer roundup: Kenai, SoHi finish off Valley trips

The Soldotna girls soccer team improved to 4-1-1 on Saturday by toppling Houston 9-1 in a nonconference game. Soldotna coach Jimmy Love said it was… Continue reading

Soldotna’s Alex Lee attacks against Palmer on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Palmer High School in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Tim Rockey/Frontiersman)
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Homer softball finishes play at Rally in Valley

The Homer softball team finished up the Rally in the Valley softball tournament with a 15-4 loss to Delta Junction in six innings on Saturday.… Continue reading

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SoHi baseball finishes 4th at Dale Buddy Invite

The Soldotna baseball team finished fourth at the Dale Buddy Invite in Wasilla with a 17-4 loss to Colony in five innings. Soldotna coach Robb… Continue reading

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Nikiski wrestlers host invite

The Nikiski wrestling team hosted Grace Christian, Houston, Redington and Seward at the Nikiski Invite on Saturday. For Nikiski, Jaryn Zoda took first at 140… Continue reading

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Soldotna baseball goes 1-1 in Valley

Staff report The Soldotna baseball team started its season with a pair of games Thursday in Wasilla. In the Buddy Dale Tournament, the Stars topped… Continue reading

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Kenai boys soccer tops Wasilla

The visiting Kenai Central boys soccer team defeated Wasilla 2-0 on Thursday in nonconference action. The Kardinals move to 3-1 overall. “The guys were definitely… Continue reading

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Kenai River Brown Bears goalie Luke Pavicich covers up the puck in front of Shane Ott of the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets as Brown Bears defenseman Brendan Hill looks on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Jets take down Brown Bears

The visiting Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets defeated the Kenai River Brown Bears 5-2 on Thursday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in North American Hockey League… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears goalie Luke Pavicich covers up the puck in front of Shane Ott of the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets as Brown Bears defenseman Brendan Hill looks on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Colony softball topples Homer

The Homer softball team lost 13-0 to Colony in three innings on the opening day of the Rally in the Valley softball tournament Thursday. Colony… Continue reading

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Seward track and field hosts tri meet

The Seward track and field team hosted a tri meet with Anchorage Christian Schools and Birchwood Christian on Tuesday. On the boys side of the… Continue reading

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Homer softball topples Soldotna

Staff report The Homer softball team notched a 15-8 victory over Soldotna on Tuesday in Kenai. The game was being played in Kenai because that… Continue reading

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Homer's Austin Cline wrestles to a 20-13 decision over Kenai Central's Talon Whicker at 135 pounds Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai, Soldotna wrestlers honor seniors

By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central couldn’t have its normal Luke Spruill Invitational, but the wrestling program still found the time to honor Spruill… Continue reading

Homer's Austin Cline wrestles to a 20-13 decision over Kenai Central's Talon Whicker at 135 pounds Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)