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NLC softball tourney: Homer looks to hold off challengers

NLC softball tourney: Homer looks to hold off challengers

Now in its third edition, the Northern Lights Conference tournament was created to increase the level of competition in the conference and sharpen the two… Continue reading

NLC softball tourney: Homer looks to hold off challengers
A raven flies off with a couple of tortillas in Hidden Lake Campground. (Photo by Amber Kraxberger-Linson/Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)

Refuge notebook: Ready. Set. Camp!

Summer is coming to the Kenai Peninsula. Days are getting longer, birds are returning to raise their young, and Alaskans are digging out their camping… Continue reading

A raven flies off with a couple of tortillas in Hidden Lake Campground. (Photo by Amber Kraxberger-Linson/Kenai National Wildlife Refuge)
Kenai sophomore Alyssa Bucho (right) hands the baton off to senior teammate Tekaiya Rich in the girls 400-meter sprint relay April 27, 2019, at the Kenai Invitational at Ed Hollier Field. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Peninsula teams ready for state track meet

Peninsula track and field teams have proven this season that they shine brightest when the pressure is on. At last week’s Region III championship held… Continue reading

Kenai sophomore Alyssa Bucho (right) hands the baton off to senior teammate Tekaiya Rich in the girls 400-meter sprint relay April 27, 2019, at the Kenai Invitational at Ed Hollier Field. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna’s David Michael tags first base ahead of Wasilla’s Clancy O’Donnell in a Southcentral Conference contest Thursday, May 2, 2019, at the Soldotna Baseball Fields. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Region baseball teams enter tourney looking for magic

If recent history is any indication of what to expect at the Southcentral Conference baseball tournament, then peninsula teams should be licking their chops this… Continue reading

Soldotna’s David Michael tags first base ahead of Wasilla’s Clancy O’Donnell in a Southcentral Conference contest Thursday, May 2, 2019, at the Soldotna Baseball Fields. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Homer’s Phinny Weston (right) and Kenai’s Travis Verkuilen battle for the ball during the championship boys soccer game of the Peninsula Conference Tournament on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. The Mariners won 1-0. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

State soccer tourney preview: Familiarity with foes means little

The five Kenai Peninsula teams that qualified for the Division II state soccer tournament, which will be played today through Saturday in Anchorage, have opponents… Continue reading

Homer’s Phinny Weston (right) and Kenai’s Travis Verkuilen battle for the ball during the championship boys soccer game of the Peninsula Conference Tournament on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. The Mariners won 1-0. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Results posted for Exit Glacier Race

Results posted for Exit Glacier Race

The 37th annual Exit Glacier Race was held Saturday in Seward on Exit Glacier Road. Winners included Amanda Scott in 35 minutes, 33 seconds in… Continue reading

Results posted for Exit Glacier Race
Area results posted for massive Gold Nugget Triathlon

Area results posted for massive Gold Nugget Triathlon

A handful of Kenai Peninsula athletes traveled north Sunday to compete in the Gold Nugget Triathlon in Anchorage, which features a 500-yard swim, 12-mile bike… Continue reading

Area results posted for massive Gold Nugget Triathlon
Homer’s Paige Jones (center) passes off the ball to teammate Zoe Stonorov (No. 18) under pressure from Kenai’s Olivia Brewer during the semifinal game of the Peninsula Conference Soccer Tournament on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Kenai girls soccer earns at-large bid to state; Nikiski boys not selected

The Kenai Central girls soccer team earned an at-large berth to the Division II state soccer tournament, which will be in Anchorage on Thursday through… Continue reading

Homer’s Paige Jones (center) passes off the ball to teammate Zoe Stonorov (No. 18) under pressure from Kenai’s Olivia Brewer during the semifinal game of the Peninsula Conference Soccer Tournament on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
SoHi pulls out rare Region III track sweep; Kenai girls win Class 3A title

SoHi pulls out rare Region III track sweep; Kenai girls win Class 3A title

The only thing likely moving faster than the athletes Saturday at the Region III track and field championships was the number-crunching going on in Soldotna… Continue reading

SoHi pulls out rare Region III track sweep; Kenai girls win Class 3A title
Homer’s Paige Jones saves a penalty kick from Soldotna during the girls championship game of the Peninsula Conference Soccer Tournament on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

SoHi girls, Homer boys win conference soccer titles

For the very first time, the Homer boys soccer team won a conference tournament championship, topping Kenai Central on Saturday on the turf at Homer… Continue reading

Homer’s Paige Jones saves a penalty kick from Soldotna during the girls championship game of the Peninsula Conference Soccer Tournament on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Nikiski’s Gavin White tries to keep control of the ball under pressure from Kenai’s Evan Stockton during a Peninsula Conference Soccer Tournament game Friday, May 17, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Kenai advanced to the conference championship game on Saturday with a 3-0 win over the Bulldogs. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Peninsula Conference soccer: Homer girls, boys; Kenai boys; SoHi girls clinch state berths, spot in final

Only one of the four games had a dramatic finish Friday at the Peninsula Conference soccer tournament at Homer High School, but that one game… Continue reading

Nikiski’s Gavin White tries to keep control of the ball under pressure from Kenai’s Evan Stockton during a Peninsula Conference Soccer Tournament game Friday, May 17, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Kenai advanced to the conference championship game on Saturday with a 3-0 win over the Bulldogs. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
SoHi outlasts Kenai softball; Homer tops Kenai

SoHi outlasts Kenai softball; Homer tops Kenai

It may not have been the prettiest game, but the Soldotna Stars pulled out a gritty 19-11 Northern Lights Conference win over Kenai Central on… Continue reading

SoHi outlasts Kenai softball; Homer tops Kenai
Weekend baseball roundup: Homer, Kenai, SoHi close out regular seasons

Weekend baseball roundup: Homer, Kenai, SoHi close out regular seasons

The Homer baseball team celebrated senior night by defeating Kodiak 12-2 in six innings Friday in Southcentral Conference play. The Mariners move to 2-5 in… Continue reading

Weekend baseball roundup: Homer, Kenai, SoHi close out regular seasons
Seward’s Mikya Wallace steals the ball from Nikiski’s Tawnisha Freeman before she can make a shot during the first girls game of the Peninsula Conference Soccer Tournament on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Nikiski girls, boys defeat Seward at Peninsula Conference tourney

The Nikiski girls and boys soccer teams both defeated Seward on the first day of the Peninsula Conference soccer tournament in Homer. The No. 4… Continue reading

Seward’s Mikya Wallace steals the ball from Nikiski’s Tawnisha Freeman before she can make a shot during the first girls game of the Peninsula Conference Soccer Tournament on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Kenai’s Jaryn Zoda slides home safely in a conference game against Kodiak Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Kenai Little League Fields in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Baseball: Kodiak cruises to win over Kenai

A seven-run inning spelled the difference for Kenai Central in a 14-5 loss to Southcentral Conference opponent Kodiak on Thursday night at the Kenai Little… Continue reading

Kenai’s Jaryn Zoda slides home safely in a conference game against Kodiak Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Kenai Little League Fields in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna’s Erika Arthur (front), Grace Christian’s Grace Annett and Homer’s Brooke Miller run in formation in the girls 1,600 meters Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Kenai Invitational track meet at Kenai Central High School. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi eyeing Region III track titles

As host of the Region III track and field championships this weekend, the Soldotna Stars are looking to make Justin Maile Field their own playground… Continue reading

Soldotna’s Erika Arthur (front), Grace Christian’s Grace Annett and Homer’s Brooke Miller run in formation in the girls 1,600 meters Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the Kenai Invitational track meet at Kenai Central High School. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Tangled up in Blue: Plastic is not my bag

Tangled up in Blue: Plastic is not my bag

My car’s rear window is full of stickers. I have a few inspired by the Grateful Dead, a Settlers of Catan one, a 3022 ft.… Continue reading

Tangled up in Blue: Plastic is not my bag
Refuge notebook: Alaska’s state bird is one of a kind

Refuge notebook: Alaska’s state bird is one of a kind

I saw a small flock of willow ptarmigan along the Seward Highway near Summit Pass last week. I had to take a hard look as… Continue reading

Refuge notebook: Alaska’s state bird is one of a kind
Peninsula wrestlers fare well at state wrestling tournaments

Peninsula wrestlers fare well at state wrestling tournaments

Kenai Peninsula grapplers shined over two days of Alaska USA State Wrestling championships, held May 2 and 3 at the Curtis Menard Sports Center in… Continue reading

Peninsula wrestlers fare well at state wrestling tournaments
SoHi bats get going in Senior Night win over Homer

SoHi bats get going in Senior Night win over Homer

The bats came through when Soldotna needed it most and the Stars held on for a 10-5 win Wednesday over Homer at the Soldotna Little… Continue reading

SoHi bats get going in Senior Night win over Homer