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Logan Smith of the Twins delivers to the Wasilla Road Warriors on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Twins come back, earn split with Wasilla

In sweeping a doubleheader from South on Saturday, the American Legion Twins showed they are growing up. In getting trounced by Wasilla in a league… Continue reading

Logan Smith of the Twins delivers to the Wasilla Road Warriors on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Crawford, Bethe, Hogue rule Soldotna Cycle Series

Mike Crawford, Amber Bethe and Dylan Hogue were the top cyclists Thursday at the third race of the Soldotna Cycle Series at Tsalteshi Trails. Crawford… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2017
  • By Staff Report

Oilers go 1-1 at Scout Showcase

The Peninsula Oilers went 1-1 at the Scout Showcase on Friday and Saturday at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The idea of the games is to… Continue reading

  • Jul 15, 2017
  • By Staff Report
Quelland walk-off sends Twins to victory over South

Quelland walk-off sends Twins to victory over South

In a year that the Post 20 Twins have dealt with a post-championship rebuilding effort, Saturday’s clash with South Anchorage could prove to be the… Continue reading

Quelland walk-off sends Twins to victory over South
Ten-kilometer race winner Bill Wood approaches the finish line Saturday at the Rotary Unity Run at Tsalteshi Trails.

Racers wind through trails at Rotary Unity run

The topsy-turvy events that marked Saturday’s Soldotna Rotary Unity Run began right from the opening gun. Almost immediately after the field of 28 runners took… Continue reading

Ten-kilometer race winner Bill Wood approaches the finish line Saturday at the Rotary Unity Run at Tsalteshi Trails.

Becher blanks Chinooks to earn 1st win as Oiler

They had to be patient for it, but the wait was worth it Thursday night for the Peninsula Oilers. The Oilers notched a clean 6-0… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2017
  • By Staff Report

Birch Ridge golf update

The Birch Ridge Golf Association and the Birch Ridge Golf Course would like to thank Nancy Field, State Farm Insurance, in Soldotna for helping to… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2017
An Alaskaman course flag marks the route for the Inaugural Alaskamn Extreme Triathlon on Mount Alyeska in Girdwood. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Peninsula racers tackle 142-mile inaugural Alaskaman Extreme Triathlon

For those that have competed in triathlons, the idea of competing in a full-length Ironman is a whole different beast on its own. Swim 2.4… Continue reading

An Alaskaman course flag marks the route for the Inaugural Alaskamn Extreme Triathlon on Mount Alyeska in Girdwood. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

USAPL Justin Maile Powerlifting Classic to act as fundraiser for ill student

If last year’s inaugural Justin Maile USA Powerlifting Classic cultivated any lasting results, it is the community help the second annual event will be bringing.… Continue reading

Walters, Bergholtz win Salmon Run Series #2

Bradley Walters took home the overall victory Wednesday evening at race No. 2 for the Salmon Run Series at the sun-splashed Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna.… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2017
  • By Staff Report
Twins outfielder David Belger keeps an eye on teammate Joe Ravin Wednesday against Post 33 Chugiak at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Chugiak beats Twins in extra innings affair

In a slugfest like the one Wednesday afternoon at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark, it figures that pitching will not have played a big role into… Continue reading

Twins outfielder David Belger keeps an eye on teammate Joe Ravin Wednesday against Post 33 Chugiak at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Kerr pitches Oilers to win over Bucs

The Peninsula Oilers picked up a timely 4-0 win Wednesday night over the Anchorage Bucs in Alaska Baseball League play. With one game to go… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2017
  • By Staff Report

Pro-Am tournament and Skins Game a success at Birch Ridge

Monday, July 10, was an amazing day of golf with our 2017 Pro-Am and All-Alaska Skins Game! This year for the first time since its… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2017
  • By Zac Cowan

Former SoHi thrower Blackburn wins 2 events in Germany

Former Soldotna High School thrower Paige Blackburn was up to her old tricks with a pair of international track and field throwing victories in June.… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2017
  • By Staff Report

Glacier Pilots rip Oilers with 13 runs, 17 hits

For the third time in four games, the Peninsula Oilers took an early lead only to see it fall Tuesday night in a 13-4 loss… Continue reading

  • Jul 12, 2017
  • By Staff Report

Hicks powers Oilers to win over Bucs

Caleb Hicks powered the Peninsula Oilers to a 10-5 victory over the Anchorage Bucs in Alaska Baseball League play Monday at Mulcahy Stadium. While the… Continue reading

  • Jul 11, 2017
  • By Staff Report
Post 20 Twins pitcher Calvin Hills delivers a pitch to a Palmer batter Sunday at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Hills pitches Twins to win over Palmer in final game with team

In his final game with the team that he helped win a championship, Calvin Hills pitched a gem worthy of a send off. The 19-year-old… Continue reading

Post 20 Twins pitcher Calvin Hills delivers a pitch to a Palmer batter Sunday at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers swept by Chinooks in Sunday twin bill

After a Saturday deluge washed out all Alaska Baseball League action, the Peninsula Oilers came out swinging Sunday against the Chugiak Chinooks in an Alaska… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2017
  • By Staff Report
Peninsula Oilers infielder Josh Congdon gets ready to make the tag as Mat-Su’s Blake Benefield slides toward second base during a 2-1 win over the Miners Friday at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Friday: Oilers defeat defending ABL champion Miners

PALMER — Sometimes a simple bounce can help decide the outcome. Peninsula Oilers outfielder Thomas Ruddy scored on a passed ball in the top of… Continue reading

  • Jul 9, 2017
  • By Jeremiah Bartz
Peninsula Oilers infielder Josh Congdon gets ready to make the tag as Mat-Su’s Blake Benefield slides toward second base during a 2-1 win over the Miners Friday at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)
Clients of Frontier Community Services enjoy the FCS World Series event June 29 at the Soldotna Little League Fields. (Photo provided by Amanda Faulkner)

Oilers prove they’re more than a baseball team

As a group of curious onlookers searched for a Sharpie and a ball for the baseball players in front of them to sign, it was… Continue reading

Clients of Frontier Community Services enjoy the FCS World Series event June 29 at the Soldotna Little League Fields. (Photo provided by Amanda Faulkner)