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Birch Ridge Golf Report: Score one for the Seahawks

The morning of Saturday started out a little on the foggy side at the Birch Ridge Golf Course but by the afternoon it was a… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2017
  • By Pat Cowan
Mat-Su Miners infielder Austin Dennis steals third base, sliding into the bag behind Peninsula third baseman Nathan Webb during a 2-1 win over the Oilers on Thursday afternoon at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. With the win, the Miners swept the best-of-three first-round series and move into the Alaska Baseball League Top of the World Series, which starts Friday at 6 p.m. at Hermon Brothers Field. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Oilers end season with loss to Miners

PALMER — Ryan Smith and the Peninsula Oilers tried to steal a win. Mat-Su left fielder Elijah MacNamee stole the show. With both the game-tying… Continue reading

  • Aug 4, 2017
  • By Jeremiah Bartz
Mat-Su Miners infielder Austin Dennis steals third base, sliding into the bag behind Peninsula third baseman Nathan Webb during a 2-1 win over the Oilers on Thursday afternoon at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. With the win, the Miners swept the best-of-three first-round series and move into the Alaska Baseball League Top of the World Series, which starts Friday at 6 p.m. at Hermon Brothers Field. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)
Peninsula lefty Preston Plovanich fires a pitch during a 3-1 loss to the Mat-Su Miners during the first game of a best-of-3 semifinal series Wednesday at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. Plovanich allowed four hits and an earned run over six innings of work. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Mat-Su Frontiersman)

Miners take Game 1 over Oilers

PALMER — Mat-Su Miners catcher Ryan Haug had arguably his team’s biggest hit during the month of July. Haug came up big once again in… Continue reading

  • Aug 3, 2017
  • By Jeremiah Bartz
Peninsula lefty Preston Plovanich fires a pitch during a 3-1 loss to the Mat-Su Miners during the first game of a best-of-3 semifinal series Wednesday at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. Plovanich allowed four hits and an earned run over six innings of work. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Mat-Su Frontiersman)

Bird Homestead Golf Report: Funny River Festival Tourney adds to great summer of golf

Another great week at Bird Homestead Golf Course has passed. This season is shaping up to be a very nice summer of golf. The course… Continue reading

  • Aug 3, 2017
  • By Faith Link

Dye scorching the greens at Kenai Golf Course

Hooray for sunshine! Golfing at the Kenai Golf Course is outstanding. From tee to green, the course is in prime shape and I invite you… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2017
  • By Gordon Griffin

SoHi volleyball tryouts to be held this week

SoHi volleyball tryouts scheduled The Soldotna Stars volleyball program will be holding tryouts today, Thursday and Friday at Soldotna High School from 6 to 9… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2017
  • By Staff Report

Oilers open ABL playoffs against No. 1 Miners

Upon finishing the year under .500 and over 10 games behind the Alaska Baseball League leader, the Peninsula Oilers have reached one goal. The next… Continue reading

Oilers clinch spot in postseason, then beat Pilots

What started as a tense, do-or-die game for the Peninsula Oilers ended up as a fun game with infielders pitching and pitchers playing in the… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2017
  • By Staff Report

Oilers miss chance to wrap up playoff spot

The Peninsula Oilers missed a chance to wrap up a spot in the Alaska Baseball League playoffs when they lost 3-0 to the Anchorage Glacier… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2017
  • By Staff Report
Peninsula Oilers starter Joey Becher delivers a pitch to a Chugiak Chinooks batter Friday at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Oiler cling to 1-game lead over Chinooks in playoff chase

For all the trouble the Peninsula Oilers had bringing home base runners Friday night at Coral Seymour Memorial Park, even Dorothy of Kansas wouldn’t have… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers starter Joey Becher delivers a pitch to a Chugiak Chinooks batter Friday at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Area motocross rider to compete at AMA Amateur Nationals

When Ryder Pietro, now 17, was born, his dad, motocross enthusiast Brad, wanted to name him Toby. His mother, Denise, wanted Ryder. Not only did… Continue reading

Caleb Hicks tips a foul ball off the Chugiak Chinooks in a July 28 game at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Dual player Hicks brings power, arm to Oilers

The sign Peninsula Oilers catcher Mikey Hoehner was giving pitcher Caleb Hicks in the ninth inning at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark indicated fastball. The response?… Continue reading

Caleb Hicks tips a foul ball off the Chugiak Chinooks in a July 28 game at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Mount Marathon women’s champ Allie Ostrander of Soldotna shows the effects of four tumbles at the top of the mountain July 4 in Seward. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Ostrander nabs Scholar Athlete of Year award from track coaches

Soldotna’s Allie Ostrander was named the Outdoor Track and Field Female Scholar Athlete of the Year on Friday by the United States Track and Field… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2017
  • By Staff Report
Mount Marathon women’s champ Allie Ostrander of Soldotna shows the effects of four tumbles at the top of the mountain July 4 in Seward. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Crawford, Kiviat, Showalter rule at Soldotna Cycle Series

For the fifth time in five Soldotna Cycle Series races, Mike Crawford finished first Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails. The race was 10 kilometers total, with… Continue reading

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Area courses provide great sightseeing

The first part of this report is for NON GOLFERS: Those of you who don’t play golf and have never seen the beautiful views your… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2017
  • By Pat Cowan

Motocross city races set for Saturday

Motocross action will feature City Race Championships this weekend at Twin City Raceway in Kenai. City race No. 5 will get the green flag at… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2017
  • By Staff Report
Adam Rojas of the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks slides under the tag of Oilers shortstop Caleb Hicks in the top of the second inning Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers get key win over Chinooks

With the Alaska Baseball League summer season winding down and playoff spots on the line, the Peninsula Oilers may have made the right moves under… Continue reading

Adam Rojas of the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks slides under the tag of Oilers shortstop Caleb Hicks in the top of the second inning Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Tilly, Reimer take Salmon Run Series race No. 4

Sam Tilly dodged the rain and field of 69 runners to win race 4 of the Salmon Run Series 5-kilometer event Wednesday evening at the… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2017
  • By Staff Report

Bird Homestead golf looks forward to events

The Bird Homestead Golf Course has had an amazing couple of weeks. The course is in top notch condition. The fairways are full of nice… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2017
  • By Faith Link

Locals recount Extreme Alaskaman race

The “Extreme” moniker in the Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon did not disappoint in its inaugural year, and neither did Kenai’s Heather Moon. Moon was one of… Continue reading