Sports

Summer events are still in full swing at Birch Ridge

We have some great events coming up at Birch Ridge that we would like to see you at.Thursday will be Thirsty Thursday, or Wine Tasting… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2016
  • By Zac Cowan

Adams, Ostrander take Salmon Run Series No. 4

Matt Adams and Taylor Ostrander claimed victories at the fourth Salmon Run Series race of the summer Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails.Adams, who won the Class… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Ostrander earns All-Academic honor

Soldotna’s Allie Ostrander earned All-Academic honors from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association this week.To be eligible, students need to… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Twin City Raceway to host motocross Saturday

Twin City Raceway will host motocross racing Saturday, with the races starting at noon. The motocross track is located at Mile 6.5 of the Kenai… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Kenai cross-country starts Monday

The Kenai Central High School cross-country running team will hold its first practice at 10 a.m. Monday at the school. Bring forms, cross-country fees and… Continue reading

  • Jul 28, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Twins cruise past Service at state

The American Legion Twins downed Service 17-1 on Wednesday at the American Legion Alaska State Tournament at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage.The Twins, the No. 2… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Marshall Boggs of the Oilers steals a base in front of the tag of Goldpanners shortstop Tanner Negrette on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

OIlers defeat Panners in shortened game

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks 4-3 on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in a nonleague game shortened to six innings.The… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Marshall Boggs of the Oilers steals a base in front of the tag of Goldpanners shortstop Tanner Negrette on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Oilers, Panners rained out

The game between the Peninsula Oilers and Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks on Tuesday was canceled due to rain. The game will not be made up.… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2016

Alaska Hall of Fame to celebrate 10th anniversary

The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate its 10th anniversary Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage by… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Twins top Dimond on 1st day of state tournament

The American Legion Twins, the No. 2 seed, defeated Dimond, the No. 7 seed, 6-3 Tuesday in the opening round of the American Legion Alaska… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Aaron Arruda of the Anchorage Bucs slides in safe after Oilers shortstop Trey Dawson lost his glove Sunday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Oilers, Bucs split doubleheader

After almost seven hours at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai on Sunday, the Oilers were right where they started the day in their pursuit… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Aaron Arruda of the Anchorage Bucs slides in safe after Oilers shortstop Trey Dawson lost his glove Sunday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Legends driver Ty Torkelson goes for a wild ride Saturday at Twin City Raceway in Kenai. Torkelson got out of his car and walked away.

After Friday’s rainout, racing fans get double dose Saturday

Opening night of the Third Annual Alaska Dirt Track Shootout was rained out Friday, giving race fans a double dose of dirt racing action Saturday… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Legends driver Ty Torkelson goes for a wild ride Saturday at Twin City Raceway in Kenai. Torkelson got out of his car and walked away.

Twins earn No. 2 seed at state tourney

The American Legion Twins lost to South 7-5 on Friday before defeating Dimond 6-4 on Saturday to finish the regular season at 16-2 in the… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers' right-fielder Brian Ruhm slides into second base on a steal Saturday afternoon against the Anchorage Bucs at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Oilers down Bucs in doubleheader

Saturday’s doubleheader against the Anchorage Bucs provided the Peninsula Oilers an opportunity to gain ground in the Alaska Baseball League standings, and the Oilers delivered… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers' right-fielder Brian Ruhm slides into second base on a steal Saturday afternoon against the Anchorage Bucs at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Oilers starter Justin Montgomery pitches against the Anchorage Bucs on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

On the rise: Oilers starter Montgomery hits his stride in Alaska

Earlier this summer, Peninsula Oilers pitcher Justin Montgomery tackled Skyline Trail, climbing about 2,700 feet in two miles to a commanding view of the central… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Oilers starter Justin Montgomery pitches against the Anchorage Bucs on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Beeson, Kiviat take Soldotna Cycle Series Week 4 race

Brian Beeson and Leah Kiviat were the top riders at the fourth race of the year in the Soldotna Cycle Series.Beeson finished at 24 minutes,… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Area rowers compete in Moose Nugget Regatta

The Anchorage Rowing Association won the Moose Nugget Regatta on July 16 and 17 at Wasilla Lake.Anchorage Rowing had 52 points while the Alaska Midnight… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Kenai's JJ Sonnen bunts the ball foul during a 5-4 win over the Wasilla Road Warriors Thursday, July 21, 2016, at McManus Field in Wasilla.

Twins topple Wasilla on road

WASILLA — As one of about three teams still in the hunt for the regular season American Legion crown and the top seed in the… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016
  • By Jeremiah Bartz
Kenai's JJ Sonnen bunts the ball foul during a 5-4 win over the Wasilla Road Warriors Thursday, July 21, 2016, at McManus Field in Wasilla.
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Trey Dawson steals second base in front of Bucs second baseman Hunter Kasuls on Thursday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Thursday: Bucs edge Oilers

The Peninsula Oilers can take solace in the fact that hitting is not a problem in their recent string of success.Unfortunately, the power on offense… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Trey Dawson steals second base in front of Bucs second baseman Hunter Kasuls on Thursday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Bird Homestead Golf Report: Men’s night continues to be popular

Have you seen the hidden treasure 12 miles down Funny River Road? It is quite the gem, it has nicely mowed fairways, pristine greens and… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016
  • By Kelsey Slough