Sports

SoHi volleyball starts Wednesday

Soldotna High School volleyball is holding tryouts from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. The tryouts will be held at the Soldotna High School… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2016
  • By Staff Report

All-ABL squad announced

The Alaska Baseball League announced its All-League squad Monday.The Oilers did not get any of the major awards. Jonathan Washam got on the first team… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Twins center fielder Paul Steffensen takes a pitch Friday against Juneau at the American Legion Alaska State Tournament at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. Steffensen was named MVP of the tournament.

Twins start play at Northwest Regionals on Wednesday

Two and a barbecue.According to Lance Coz, the general manager of the American Legion Twins for 44 years now, that is what most people expect… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Twins center fielder Paul Steffensen takes a pitch Friday against Juneau at the American Legion Alaska State Tournament at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. Steffensen was named MVP of the tournament.

Oilers take down Bucs

The Peninsula Oilers held off the Anchorage Bucs 6-5 on Monday in Alaska Baseball League play at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage.The Oilers remain in second… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Oilers split doubleheader with Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers split an Alaska Baseball League doubleheader at the Chugiak Chinooks on Sunday, winning the first game 5-2 before losing the second game… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Twins capture state tourney

Twins capture state tourney

In the end, the Post 20 Twins reaped the rewards of their hard work. The Twins captured the American Legion Alaska State Tournament crown Saturday… Continue reading

Twins capture state tourney
Juneau defeats Twins at state; Twins still advance to Saturday title game

Juneau defeats Twins at state; Twins still advance to Saturday title game

A Friday night clash between the top two seeds in the American Legion Alaska State Tournament had all the makings of a classic, and the… Continue reading

Juneau defeats Twins at state; Twins still advance to Saturday title game
Peninsula Oilers infielder Alex Seifert slides back into first, under the tag of Mat-Su infielder Jake Scudder during a 2-1 victory over the Miners Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer.

Oilers split doubleheader with Miners

PALMER — Mat-Su right-hander Justin Vernia didn’t allow an earned run for the fourth straight start Saturday afternoon. But Peninsula Oilers starter Justin Montgomery ensured… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2016
  • By Jeremiah Bartz
Peninsula Oilers infielder Alex Seifert slides back into first, under the tag of Mat-Su infielder Jake Scudder during a 2-1 victory over the Miners Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer.

Crawford, Kiviat win at Soldotna Cycle Series

Mike Crawford and Leah Kiviat took home wins at the fifth Soldotna Cycle Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails.The riders did two loops of a… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Kenai second baseman Jacob Sonnen leaps to grab a high throw as Wasilla's Koby Burns slides underneath into second safely durnig Kenai's win over Wasilla Thursday, July 28, 2016, the third day of the Alaska American Legion Baseball State Tournament at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage.

Twins topple Wasilla at state

Tense comebacks and rallies are what got the Post 20 Twins into the postseason, and the late-inning theatrics are keeping them going.A seventh-inning rally sent… Continue reading

Kenai second baseman Jacob Sonnen leaps to grab a high throw as Wasilla's Koby Burns slides underneath into second safely durnig Kenai's win over Wasilla Thursday, July 28, 2016, the third day of the Alaska American Legion Baseball State Tournament at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage.

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
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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