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Kenai Central’s Liz Hanson (right) battles for possession with a Colony player in a consolation semifinal May 26, 2017, at the girls state soccer tournament at Eagle River High School. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

2018 prep girls soccer preview: Teams optimistic amid changed season

The fields may not be ready for spring soccer, but local teams on the central peninsula sure are. Slow-melting snow and additional flurries this week… Continue reading

Kenai Central’s Liz Hanson (right) battles for possession with a Colony player in a consolation semifinal May 26, 2017, at the girls state soccer tournament at Eagle River High School. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna’ Gavin Goggia and Homer’s Daniel Reutov battle for the ball April 11, 2017, at Soldotna High School. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

2018 boys soccer preview: Kenai, SoHi, Homer loaded with seniors

A boys soccer season marking a huge change is beginning with frustrating, incremental change. The huge change is the splitting of soccer into two divisions… Continue reading

Soldotna’ Gavin Goggia and Homer’s Daniel Reutov battle for the ball April 11, 2017, at Soldotna High School. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Homer girls play to draw against Palmer

The Homer girls soccer squad officially opened their 2018 season with a 1-1 draw against Palmer today in Palmer. Senior striker Sienna Carey scored the… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2018
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Kenai River Brown Bears defenseman Preston Weeks, of Soldotna, clears the puck from near the goal March 16, 2018, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in a game against the Springfield (Illinois) Jr. Blues. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears year in review: Coach says team poised for success

Because the Kenai River Brown Bears have finished with the worst or second-worst record in the North American Hockey League the past four seasons, fans… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears defenseman Preston Weeks, of Soldotna, clears the puck from near the goal March 16, 2018, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in a game against the Springfield (Illinois) Jr. Blues. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna’s McIndoe recounts Pacific Crest Trail adventure

When planning out her 2,300-mile journey along the famed Pacific Crest Trail, Soldotna’s Laura McIndoe held close to one mantra. “Pack your fears.” The words… Continue reading

Furlong named Trajan Langdon Youth Award winner

Soldotna senior Brenner Furlong was named the Trajan Langdon Youth Award winner Tuesday by the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame, an honor deserved for those… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2018
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Ostrander receives MW Women’s Track Athlete of Week award

Boise State redshirt sophomore Allie Ostrander was named the Mountain West Outdoor Women’s Track Athlete of the Week on Tuesday after posting a world-leading time… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2018
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Soldotna’s Darrow tears it up for Eastern Arizona

Jake Darrow, formerly of Soldotna High School and the Post 20 Twins, is having a big sophomore season for Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Arizona.… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2018
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Bears finish by getting 7 of 8 points against Ice Dogs

The Kenai River Brown Bears are rolling, even with nothing to play for. After staging a wild three-goal rally in the final minutes of Thursday’s… Continue reading

  • Mar 31, 2018
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Kenai’s Riana Boonstra (center) poses with Alaska teammates and fellow Kenai Peninsula athletes Leah (left) and Greg Fallon at the 25th biannual Arctic Winter Games in Hay River, Canada. (Photo provided by Kelli Boonstra)

Local athletes share golden experience at Arctic Winter Games

As the 25th biannual Arctic Winter Games were hosting their silver celebration, a group of Kenai Peninsula athletes were busy hauling in the gold. Held… Continue reading

Kenai’s Riana Boonstra (center) poses with Alaska teammates and fellow Kenai Peninsula athletes Leah (left) and Greg Fallon at the 25th biannual Arctic Winter Games in Hay River, Canada. (Photo provided by Kelli Boonstra)

Ostrander runs current world fastest time in winning 3K steeplechase

Boise State redshirt sophomore Allie Ostrander blew away the competition, and the current world’s best time of the year, Friday at the Stanford Invitational at… Continue reading

  • Mar 29, 2018
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Brown Bears stage furious rally to beat Ice Dogs in OT

They may be eliminated from playoff contention, but don’t ever count out the Kenai River Brown Bears. The Brown Bears unleashed a furious rally in… Continue reading

  • Mar 29, 2018
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Area athletes help Alaska invasion of Hawaii triathlon

The Lavaman Triathlon, held Sunday at the Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii, would seem to make a lot of sense for… Continue reading

Soldotna’s Reimer takes 2nd at White Mountains 100

Soldotna’s Adam Reimer finished second in the White Mountains 100 on Sunday. The race, now in its ninth year, is 100 miles long, going through… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2018
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Waclawski, Bando win Sea to Ski Triathlon

Denver Waclawski and Jennifer Bando won the Sea to Ski Triathlon on Sunday in Homer. The triathlon starts with a five-kilometer run from Mariner Park… Continue reading

  • Mar 27, 2018
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Kenai River skater Lukas Millen eyes the puck, held by Fairbanks’ Luke Orysiuk, Friday night at the MTA Events Center in Palmer. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Bears, Ice Dogs split in front of packed houses

The Kenai River Brown Bears defeated the Fairbanks Ice Dogs 4-2 on Saturday in North American Hockey League play at the O’Malley Sports Complex in… Continue reading

Kenai River skater Lukas Millen eyes the puck, held by Fairbanks’ Luke Orysiuk, Friday night at the MTA Events Center in Palmer. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
The Kenai Central cheerleaders won the small-squad state title this week in Anchorage. In the back row are coach Brianna Force, Tekaiya Rich, Rylie Fields, Tavia Wilson, Vivian Ceresoli, Arielle Hamar and Karley Harden. In the front row are Valerie Brophy and Zoe Pascal. (Photo courtesy of Misty Hamilton)

Kenai cheerleaders win state title

Kenai Central won the small-squad state cheerleading championship Wednesday at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. The Kardinals beat out six other schools in the… Continue reading

The Kenai Central cheerleaders won the small-squad state title this week in Anchorage. In the back row are coach Brianna Force, Tekaiya Rich, Rylie Fields, Tavia Wilson, Vivian Ceresoli, Arielle Hamar and Karley Harden. In the front row are Valerie Brophy and Zoe Pascal. (Photo courtesy of Misty Hamilton)
Nikiski’s Bethany Carstens makes a move around Kotzebue’s Alanna Conwell Friday at the Class 3A state tournament at the Alaska Airlines Center. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski girls send Anderson out a winner

A win on the final day of the prep hoops season was the best finish the Nikiski girls could envision, save for winning a state… Continue reading

Nikiski’s Bethany Carstens makes a move around Kotzebue’s Alanna Conwell Friday at the Class 3A state tournament at the Alaska Airlines Center. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

West Valley boys soccer defeats Soldotna

The West Valley boys soccer team defeated Soldotna 3-2 on Friday at The Dome in Anchorage in nonconference action. The Stars scored twice in the… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2018
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Bears, Ice Dogs make push to expand NAHL in Alaska

Almost exactly one year ago, as the Kenai River Brown Bears entered their final home series of the season, the future of the Bears was… Continue reading