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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

Relay for Life 5K to be held Friday

The Relay for Life 5-kilometer run and walk will be Friday at Skyview Middle School and Tsalteshi Trails. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and the… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2017
  • By Staff Report

Twins end season with state loss to Dimond

Following a trying season of change, the defending state legion baseball champion Post 20 Twins are done. The Twins lost a sloppy 13-9 game to… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2017
  • By Staff Report

Oilers wrap series with loss to Miners

The Peninsula Oilers dropped the finale of a four-game series with the Mat-Su Miners 8-3 to take a series split Tuesday night at Hermon Brothers… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2017
  • By Staff Report

Twins drop state opener to Juneau

The No. 8 seed Post 20 Twins dropped their opener in the American Legion Alaska State Tournament to Juneau Post 25 on Tuesday at Mulcahy… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2017
  • By Staff Report
Mat-Su infielder Rainer Ausmus tags Raymond Kerr of the Peninsula Oilers out at second during Ma-Su’s 3-0 win over the Oilers on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Miners top Oilers

PALMER — In each of his last two starts against the Mat-Su Miners, Peninsula’s Raymond Kerr used six strong innings to earn a win on… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2017
  • By Jeremiah Bartz
Mat-Su infielder Rainer Ausmus tags Raymond Kerr of the Peninsula Oilers out at second during Ma-Su’s 3-0 win over the Oilers on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Young Twins ready to mount state title defense

Last year, the Post 20 Twins were Post 25 Juneau. This year, they’re playing them. The Twins, the No. 8 seed, will open up the… Continue reading