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Pilots beat Oilers in 10 innings

Pilots beat Oilers in 10 innings

The Peninsula Oilers fell victim to a late rally by the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Thursday at Mulcahy Stadium, losing 5-4 in walk-off fashion. The… Continue reading

Pilots beat Oilers in 10 innings
Kat Sorensen runs along a crossover trail on the descent on July 4, 2019, during the 92nd Mount Marathon Race in Seward, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Kat Sorensen)

Tangled up in Blue: A few Irish steps

In their extravagant dresses and tightly wound curls, my cousins would dance their weekends away. Irish stepdancing is marked by intricate footwork coupled with a… Continue reading

Kat Sorensen runs along a crossover trail on the descent on July 4, 2019, during the 92nd Mount Marathon Race in Seward, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Kat Sorensen)
Dexheimer takes Birch Ridge ProAm tournament, Skins game goes to extras

Dexheimer takes Birch Ridge ProAm tournament, Skins game goes to extras

The only thing hotter than the temperatures on Monday was the golf during the 2019 State Farm Pro Am and Skins Game, sponsored by Nancy… Continue reading

Dexheimer takes Birch Ridge ProAm tournament, Skins game goes to extras
Oilers lose pitching duel to Pilots

Oilers lose pitching duel to Pilots

In the middle of a pitcher’s duel Wednesday night at Mulcahy Stadium, the Peninsula Oilers came out on the losing end. The Oilers lost 2-0… Continue reading

Oilers lose pitching duel to Pilots
Reeling ‘Em In: Mud Bay offers chance at halibut fishing — without the puking

Reeling ‘Em In: Mud Bay offers chance at halibut fishing — without the puking

Slamming 10 to 40-pound flatfish with salmon tackle in shallow water is addicting.

Reeling ‘Em In: Mud Bay offers chance at halibut fishing — without the puking
Bobby Goodloe of the Peninsula Oilers slides past Matt Ottino of the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Tuesday: McCord pitches Oilers past Pilots

The Peninsula Oilers emerged victors of a 3-2 game over the Anchorage Glacier Pilots thanks to a stellar outing on the mound by Connor McCord.… Continue reading

Bobby Goodloe of the Peninsula Oilers slides past Matt Ottino of the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Peninsula crowd shines in 3rd annual Alaskaman race

Peninsula crowd shines in 3rd annual Alaskaman race

There are the obvious challenges that come with trying to complete a grueling ultra marathon race like Alaskaman, an event that combines a 2-mile swim,… Continue reading

Peninsula crowd shines in 3rd annual Alaskaman race
Twins go 11 innings, forge split with West

Twins go 11 innings, forge split with West

The two American Legion teams that squared off Monday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park were in no rush to get home. Not with the race… Continue reading

Twins go 11 innings, forge split with West
Pregame ejection of Oilers coach sparks walk-off win for Oilers

Pregame ejection of Oilers coach sparks walk-off win for Oilers

Before the first pitch was even thrown on a sweltering, lazy Sunday afternoon, Peninsula Oilers head coach Kyle Brown had the key to victory ready… Continue reading

Pregame ejection of Oilers coach sparks walk-off win for Oilers
Oilers turn defensive gem into win over Miners

Oilers turn defensive gem into win over Miners

Sometimes, a struggling team just needs a little confidence boost to send them in the right direction. The Peninsula Oilers looked to be getting that… Continue reading

Oilers turn defensive gem into win over Miners
The waves, or places I belong

The waves, or places I belong

On my days off I drive. I drive to mountains and rivers and through flats — pacing the highway with wheels looking for a groove… Continue reading

The waves, or places I belong
Lafleur’s women’s title leads peninsula surge on Mount Marathon

Lafleur’s women’s title leads peninsula surge on Mount Marathon

King takes men’s title; smoke cancels junior race

Lafleur’s women’s title leads peninsula surge on Mount Marathon
Miners top Oilers in extra innings

Miners top Oilers in extra innings

The Mat-Su Miners topped the Peninsula Oilers 4-3 in 11 innings Thursday in Alaska Baseball League play at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. In… Continue reading

Miners top Oilers in extra innings
Twins take 3rd at Bill Miller Big Fish Wood Bat Tournament

Twins take 3rd at Bill Miller Big Fish Wood Bat Tournament

The Post 20 Twins defeated Eagle River 14-2 Thursday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai to take third place in the Bill Miller Big… Continue reading

Twins take 3rd at Bill Miller Big Fish Wood Bat Tournament
What costs wood frogs an arm and a leg?

What costs wood frogs an arm and a leg?

I was surprised to learn that despite the diverse wildlife in Alaska, the state has not a single reptile. Alaska’s cold conditions make life in… Continue reading

What costs wood frogs an arm and a leg?
Oilers hold off Miners, win 2nd straight

Oilers hold off Miners, win 2nd straight

The Peninsula Oilers held off the Mat-Su Miners for a 5-4 victory Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai in Alaska Baseball League play.… Continue reading

Oilers hold off Miners, win 2nd straight
Riana Boonstra, a 2018 graduate of Kenai Central, runs in the junior race at Mount Marathon in Seward, Alaska, on July 4, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Mount Marathon officials to wait until Thursday morning to decide on junior race

Mount Marathon Race officials will decide Thursday morning whether to cancel the junior race, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. The National Weather Service is… Continue reading

Riana Boonstra, a 2018 graduate of Kenai Central, runs in the junior race at Mount Marathon in Seward, Alaska, on July 4, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Teams from Ohio, Rhode Island advance to Big Fish title game

Teams from Ohio, Rhode Island advance to Big Fish title game

Everything continues to go well for the Post 300 River Bandits of Napoleon, Ohio, on the baseball diamonds in Alaska. On mountainous hiking trails, though,… Continue reading

Teams from Ohio, Rhode Island advance to Big Fish title game
Twins split 1st day of Wood Bat tourney

Twins split 1st day of Wood Bat tourney

The Legion AA Twins got off to a solid start on the first day of the Bill Miller Big Fish Wood Bat tournament at Coral… Continue reading

Twins split 1st day of Wood Bat tourney
A haze of wildfire smoke hangs around the slopes of Mount Marathon in Seward, Alaska, on July 1, 2019. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Wildfire smoke prompts Mount Marathon officials to issue unprecedented deferral option

It will be the first time all racers have the option of skipping the race and getting in next year.

A haze of wildfire smoke hangs around the slopes of Mount Marathon in Seward, Alaska, on July 1, 2019. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)