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Bird Homestead Golf Report: Ladies play in rain, men’s night brings out 37

There is nothing better than enjoying a round of golf at a very unique golf course. Bird Homestead golf course is a very fun and… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2016
  • By Kelsey Slough
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Oilers second baseman Jake Darrow tags out a stealing Jonathan Segovia on Tuesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Oilers wake up bats against Seals

It may not count toward the Alaska Baseball League chase, but the Peninsula Oilers are gaining steam as the summer season heads towards the All-Star… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Oilers second baseman Jake Darrow tags out a stealing Jonathan Segovia on Tuesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Kenai Golf Report: Finding balls has become easier

The Kenai Golf Course is in excellent condition. The greens are outstanding and the tee boxes and fairways are perhaps the best in the state… Continue reading

  • Jul 13, 2016
  • By Gordon Griffin

Oilers battle with Seals

With all five teams in the Alaska Baseball League stuck in a logjam in the standings, the Peninsula Oilers are trending in the right direction… Continue reading

  • Jul 11, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Ostrander finishes 8th in Olympic trails final

Ostrander finishes 8th in Olympic trails final

In the end, it was not to be. Soldotna runner Allie Ostrander missed out on a spot at the summer Olympic games in Rio, Brazil,… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Ostrander finishes 8th in Olympic trails final

Twins lose BP championship to Tennessee

The third time was not the charm for the Post 20 Twins against Columbia, Tennessee.The Twins lost 7-1 Sunday night to Tennessee Post 19 in… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers right-hander Justin Montgomery (18) winds up for the pitch Sunday afternoon against the Mat-Su Miners at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Oilers pitcher nearly throws no-no in win over Miners

A night after capping a doubleheader split with a complete game flourish, the Peninsula Oilers pitching staff was back at it again on a sun-splashed… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers right-hander Justin Montgomery (18) winds up for the pitch Sunday afternoon against the Mat-Su Miners at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Theisen claims race No. 1 of Salmon Run Series

Jordan Theisen picked up the first victory of the summer in the five-race Salmon Run Series Wednesday evening at the Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna.Theisen crossed… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016

Twins lose to South, beat Hawaii and Chugiak at BP tourney

The American Legion Twins wrapped up pool play Saturday at the BP Invitational tournament in Anchorage with a 2-1 record, giving them the top seed… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Brody Wofford of the Peninsula Oilers tags first base beyond the outstretched glove of Mat-Su Miners' baseman Jake Scudder Saturday evening at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Oilers battle Miners in ABL play

The Peninsula Oilers finished Saturday night with a doubleheader split against the Mat-Su Miners, and they finished it with a flourish.Right-handed starter Billy Oxford pitched… Continue reading

  • Jul 10, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Brody Wofford of the Peninsula Oilers tags first base beyond the outstretched glove of Mat-Su Miners' baseman Jake Scudder Saturday evening at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Ostrander punches spot in Olympic trials final

Allie Ostrander toed the starting line Thursday at venerated Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene with a host of the nation’s… Continue reading

  • Jul 8, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion American Legion Twins pitcher J.J. Sonnen delivers a pitch to a Tennessee Post 19 batter in Thursday's championship game of the Bill Miller Big Fish Wood Bat tournament at the Kenai LIttle League fields.

Twins fall to Tennessee in Wood Bat title game

Making his first appearance for the American Legion Twins this week, J.J. Sonnen was tasked with handling a tough group of hitters from Columbia, Tennessee.With… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion American Legion Twins pitcher J.J. Sonnen delivers a pitch to a Tennessee Post 19 batter in Thursday's championship game of the Bill Miller Big Fish Wood Bat tournament at the Kenai LIttle League fields.

Oilers beat Pilots after 19-day wait

The Peninsula Oilers lost a 10-2 Alaska Baseball League matchup Thursday night to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots at Mulcahy Field, just a few hours after… Continue reading

  • Jul 8, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Post 20 Twins pitcher Tyler Covey winds up for the toss against East Anchorage Wednesday afternoon at the Bill Miller Big Fish Wood Bat tournament at the Kenai Little League fields.

Twins defeat East at Wood Bat tourney

As a three-day tournament that doesn’t count toward the American Legion record book, the annual midsummer Bill Miller Big Fish Wood Bat tournament in Kenai… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Post 20 Twins pitcher Tyler Covey winds up for the toss against East Anchorage Wednesday afternoon at the Bill Miller Big Fish Wood Bat tournament at the Kenai Little League fields.

Oilers rained out in Chugiak

While the Peninsula Oilers chances at an Alaska Baseball League title are still very much alive, the chances of completing their 60-game schedule are taking… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Chip-off decides another Men’s Night at Bird Homestead

Don’t let the weather discourage you from coming out and playing a round of golf. The course is in fabulous shape, thanks to Larry Hamilton… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2016
  • By Kelsey Slough

Twins shut out by Tennessee on 1st day of Wood Bat tourney

The American Legion Twins capped a soggy day that turned sunny at the Kenai Little League fields with a 3-0 loss to Tennessee Post 19… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Oilers rained out against Bucs

Eager to face the Anchorage Bucs for the first time all summer, the Peninsula Oilers will have to wait another day. Mother Nature came to… Continue reading

  • Jul 6, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Mount Marathon results

WOMEN 1. Christy Marvin, Palmer 51:02 2. Yngvild Kaspersen, Tromso 53:23 3. Denali Foldager-Strabel, Seward 53:40 4. Najeeby Quinn, Anchorage 54:07 5. Ann spencer, anchorage… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Monday: Oilers fall to Miners

The Peninsula Oilers let one slip away on the road Monday, falling to the host Mat-Su Miners 3-2 in 10 innings in Alaska Baseball League… Continue reading

  • Jul 4, 2016
  • By Staff Report