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Twins defeat Dimond to stay alive at state

Twins defeat Dimond to stay alive at state

The Post 20 Twins blew out Dimond 11-0 Saturday to stay alive at the American Legion state tournament at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The Twins… Continue reading

Twins defeat Dimond to stay alive at state
Boise State redshirt junior and Kenai Central graduate Allie Ostrander throws up her arms after winning the women’s 3,000-kilometer steeplechase title Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Div. I track and field championships in Austin, Texas. (Photo provided by Boise State Athletics)

Ostrander qualifies for national finals in 3,000-meter steeplechase

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central, qualified Friday for the finals of the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships… Continue reading

Boise State redshirt junior and Kenai Central graduate Allie Ostrander throws up her arms after winning the women’s 3,000-kilometer steeplechase title Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Div. I track and field championships in Austin, Texas. (Photo provided by Boise State Athletics)
Crawford, Aldridge, Showalter triumph at Week 4 of Soldotna Cycle Series

Crawford, Aldridge, Showalter triumph at Week 4 of Soldotna Cycle Series

Mike Crawford, Morgan Aldridge and Landen Showalter took the victories on Thursday at Soldotna Cycle Series Race 4 at Tsalteshi Trails. Crawford notched his first… Continue reading

Crawford, Aldridge, Showalter triumph at Week 4 of Soldotna Cycle Series
Oilers blow out Bucs; move into tie for final playoff spot

Oilers blow out Bucs; move into tie for final playoff spot

The Peninsula Oilers moved into a tie with the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks on Thursday for the final spot in the Alaska Baseball League Top of… Continue reading

Oilers blow out Bucs; move into tie for final playoff spot
Twins set to open state play vs. South

Twins set to open state play vs. South

The American Legion Twins will open up play in their 33rd straight state appearance today at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The Twins, who won state… Continue reading

Twins set to open state play vs. South
Refuge notebook: Rising estuary still provides great bird habitats

Refuge notebook: Rising estuary still provides great bird habitats

What happens when the largest estuary on the Kenai Peninsula suddenly drops 2.3 meters in elevation and then rises slowly over the next half century?… Continue reading

Refuge notebook: Rising estuary still provides great bird habitats
In lieu of a photo of a deformed fingernail, the author shows off some funky fingernails and daydreams of a day soon when she can get a manicure without explaining what happened to her thumbnail. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

Tangled up in Blue: Thumbs up

I accidentally ripped my fingernail out just as I was about to meet a large group of people. They all extended their hands toward me,… Continue reading

In lieu of a photo of a deformed fingernail, the author shows off some funky fingernails and daydreams of a day soon when she can get a manicure without explaining what happened to her thumbnail. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)
Walters, Youngren capture Salmon Run Series Week 3

Walters, Youngren capture Salmon Run Series Week 3

Bradley Walters and Megan Youngren won Week 3 of the Salmon Run Series on Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails. Walters finished the 5-kilometer course in 17… Continue reading

Walters, Youngren capture Salmon Run Series Week 3
Oilers’ comeback comes up short against Bucs

Oilers’ comeback comes up short against Bucs

A valiant comeback attempt came up short as the Peninsula Oilers fell to the Anchorage Bucs 8-6 on Wednesday in Alaska Baseball League action at… Continue reading

Oilers’ comeback comes up short against Bucs
Reeling ‘Em In: Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin’ Hole

Reeling ‘Em In: Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin’ Hole

The key to get into the winner’s bracket is to remember a few simple facts.

Reeling ‘Em In: Try Nick’s smart tips for catching silvers at The Fishin’ Hole
Ostrander named Outdoor Track Scholar-Athlete of Year

Ostrander named Outdoor Track Scholar-Athlete of Year

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central, was named the Women’s Outdoor Track Scholar-Athlete of the Year on Monday by the U.S. Track and… Continue reading

Ostrander named Outdoor Track Scholar-Athlete of Year
Kenai Crewsers compete at regatta

Kenai Crewsers compete at regatta

The Moose Nugget Regatta was held at Wasilla Lake on Saturday and Sunday. The 1,000-meter sprint rowing regatta saw 65 rowers compete in 36 events… Continue reading

Kenai Crewsers compete at regatta
Homer wrestlers perform well at national tourney

Homer wrestlers perform well at national tourney

McKenzie Cook, a wrestler at Homer High School, took first place in her weight class last week at the 2019 U.S. Marine Corps Junior and… Continue reading

Homer wrestlers perform well at national tourney
Race roundup: Grace Ridge, Hope Wagon Run, Crow Pass, 12-peaks Challenge

Race roundup: Grace Ridge, Hope Wagon Run, Crow Pass, 12-peaks Challenge

Michael Moerlein and Erin McKittrick won the Grace Ridge Race on Saturday across Kachemak Bay from Homer. Moerlein finished the course, which is 8.9 miles… Continue reading

Race roundup: Grace Ridge, Hope Wagon Run, Crow Pass, 12-peaks Challenge
Twins top South for American Division crown

Twins top South for American Division crown

The American Legion Twins defeated South 4-2 on Sunday in Anchorage to wrap up the American Division title on the final day of the regular… Continue reading

Twins top South for American Division crown
Oilers end tough road trip by snapping 7-game skid in dramatic fashion

Oilers end tough road trip by snapping 7-game skid in dramatic fashion

The Peninsula Oilers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a crucial 6-2 win over the host Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks in 12 innings Saturday. The game… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2019
  • By JEREMIAH BARTZ Frontiersman
Oilers end tough road trip by snapping 7-game skid in dramatic fashion
With fun all around, focus stays on rugby at Kenai Dipnet Fest tourney

With fun all around, focus stays on rugby at Kenai Dipnet Fest tourney

The Millennium Square rugby pitch used for the Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby 10’s Tourney, hosted by Kenai Wolfpack, is a short walk from three things.… Continue reading

With fun all around, focus stays on rugby at Kenai Dipnet Fest tourney
Mountain biking keeps booming at Tsalteshi

Mountain biking keeps booming at Tsalteshi

It’s not about the bikes, though they are lighter and perform better and more consistenly than ever before. It’s also not about the trails, though… Continue reading

Mountain biking keeps booming at Tsalteshi
Twins start road trip with win, two losses; still alive for American Division crown

Twins start road trip with win, two losses; still alive for American Division crown

After a 6-3 loss to Service on Friday, a 4-2 loss to Ketchikan on Saturday and a 14-1 victory over Ketchikan on Saturday, the American… Continue reading

Twins start road trip with win, two losses; still alive for American Division crown
Rotary Unity Run sees all 1st-time winners

Rotary Unity Run sees all 1st-time winners

The 15th annual Rotary Unity Run had four first-time winners Saturday at Tsalteshi Trails. The 5-kilometer winners were a pair who attended Kenai Central High… Continue reading

Rotary Unity Run sees all 1st-time winners