Sports

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Local golfers play well at junior tourney

We had an amazing week of weather and an even better week of golf, with the third installment of the Soldotna Jr Masters tournament taking… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016
  • By Zac Cowan

Jordan, Ostrander take victories at Salmon Run Series

Jordan Theisen and Ty Jordan were adversaries on the high school cross-country running scene, and the battles haven’t stopped there.The two standout runners finished in… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016
  • By Staff Report

SoHi cross-country practice starts Wednesday, July 27

Practice for the Soldotna High School cross-country team will begin Wednesday. The practice will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m., meeting at the nordic… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Oilers wallop Bucs

The Peninsula Oilers did their part once again Wednesday night to close the gap to the Alaska Baseball League leading Mat-Su Miners, but once again,… Continue reading

Kenai Golf Course report

What a beautiful stretch of weather we are having! The Kenai Golf Course is in excellent playing condition. The greens are excellent, the fairways and… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016

Tuesday: Oilers chop down Pilots

The Peninsula Oilers grabbed an 8-4 win over the Anchorage Glacier Pilots in Alaska Baseball League play Tuesday evening at Mulcahy Stadium. The win put… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Jack Newell of Eagle River hits into the 13th green Tuesday during the Birch Ridge Jr Masters at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna.

Area golfers take 4 of 7 age groups at Birch Ridge Jr Masters

Sullivan Menard, a sophomore at Colony High School, had been on Birch Ridge Golf Course for over two hours Tuesday when he found himself eight… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Jack Newell of Eagle River hits into the 13th green Tuesday during the Birch Ridge Jr Masters at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna.

Oilers, Bucs split doubleheader

The Oilers won the first game 4-2 before falling 2-1 in the second game.Peninsula is now 14-13 in the ABL, good for second place but… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Gold tops Blue in ABL All-Star Game

The Gold team defeated the Blue team 6-5 in the Alaska Baseball League All-Star Game on Sunday at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage, with several players… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Bob Toski of the Kenai River Wolfpack sizes up a player on the Manu Bears on Saturday at the Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby 10s Tournament in Kenai.

Dipnet Fest rugby event showcases spirit of the game

Upon landing in Anchorage on Monday, Xane Gerasimo, captain of a traveling rugby team based in Wisconsin, got quite the reception. “I got a car… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Bob Toski of the Kenai River Wolfpack sizes up a player on the Manu Bears on Saturday at the Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby 10s Tournament in Kenai.

Crawford, Tonione score Soldotna Cycle Series victories

Mike Crawford and Ashley Tonione were the victors in the third Soldotna Cycle Series race, held Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails.Crawford was the first men’s finisher,… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Twins sweep Palmer

The American Legion Twins finished up their home slate with a sweep of Palmer on Saturday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.Both games were… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Austin Schrader, who had the top Wilks Coefficient, competes at the USA Powerlifting Justin Maile Classic on Saturday at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna.

SoHi celebrates offseason work with powerlifting competition

Every Monday through Thursday this summer, from 9 to 11 a.m., Soldotna High School has held weight lifting sessions for interested students.Saturday, those students got… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Austin Schrader, who had the top Wilks Coefficient, competes at the USA Powerlifting Justin Maile Classic on Saturday at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna.
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central's Matthew Zorbas practices blocking with ex-NFL player Tony Casillas at the Alaska All Star Football Camp on Friday at Kenai Central High School. In the background observing the drill is ex-NFL player Flozell Adams.

Dreams come true at camp for area players, ex-NFL stars

The Alaska All Star Football Camp, held Thursday through Saturday at Kenai Central High School, made dreams come true for campers and ex-NFL players alike.For… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central's Matthew Zorbas practices blocking with ex-NFL player Tony Casillas at the Alaska All Star Football Camp on Friday at Kenai Central High School. In the background observing the drill is ex-NFL player Flozell Adams.

Oilers drop 2 at ABL Showcase

The Peninsula Oilers took a pair of losses Friday and Saturday at the Alaska Baseball League Showcase at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage.The seven-inning games were… Continue reading

  • Jul 16, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Thursday: Oilers hold off Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers walked away with another high-powered victory Thursday night, notching a 4-3 victory over the Chugiak Chinooks at Lee Jordan Field in Chugiak.… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Fresh off trials, Ostrander returns to promote Salmon Run Series

Sunday afternoon on a wet track at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, Allie Ostrander was running the race of her life, jostling with the fastest… Continue reading

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Results of Pro Am, All Alaskan Skins Game

Monday, we hosted the 2016 Birch Ridge Golf Association Pro Am and the 20th Annual All Alaskan Pro Skins Game. It was a beautiful day,… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2016
  • By Zac Cowan

Motocross set for Saturday

The Kenai Peninsula Racing Lions - Motocross Division will hold racing Saturday at Twin City Raceway in Kenai. The raceway is at Mile 6.5 of… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Knowlton headed to play Colorado hockey

Soldotna hockey player Cameron Knowlton is headed down to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where he will play for the Steamboat Wranglers of the Rocky Mountain Junior… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2016