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Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Post 20 Twins third baseman Tyler Covey keeps an eye on teammate Cody Quelland's bat Thursday afternoon at the Kenai Little League fields.

Twins rally from behind, beat Dimond on walkoff steal of home

After a combined 27 hits and 20 runs had been scored on an increasingly sunny afternoon at the Kenai Little League fields, the Post 20… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Post 20 Twins third baseman Tyler Covey keeps an eye on teammate Cody Quelland's bat Thursday afternoon at the Kenai Little League fields.

Oilers fall to Chinooks for 3rd straight loss

The offense slowed Thursday night as the Peninsula Oilers were handed a 6-1 loss by the Chugiak Chinooks at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.Mired… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2016
  • By Staff Report

NAHL releases 2016-17 schedule

The North American Hockey League released its schedule for the 2016-17 season Thursday.The Kenai River Brown Bears will play a 60-game regular season schedule.The Bears… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Birch Ridge Golf Course head golf pro Zac Cowan is currently in the process of taking over ownership of the Soldotna course from grandparents Pat and Myrna Cowan.

All in the family: Cowan in process of taking over Birch Ridge

Zac Cowan’s steady takeover of the Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, which officially began this summer, has actually been in the works for much… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Birch Ridge Golf Course head golf pro Zac Cowan is currently in the process of taking over ownership of the Soldotna course from grandparents Pat and Myrna Cowan.

Birch Ridge Golf Report: A full week of club results

The 2016 Pro Am and All Alaskan Skins Game will be July 11. All the pros have been invited and teams should start trickling in… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2016
  • By Zac Cowan
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Warren Simpson holds tight as he rides his bull June 25 at the Rodeo Alaska Tour stop at the Soldotna rodeo grounds.

Alaska Rodeo Tour comes to Soldotna

With a thundering crash, the metal gate containing a nervous bull was thrown open and Anchorage rider Bobby Smith was sent on one of the… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Warren Simpson holds tight as he rides his bull June 25 at the Rodeo Alaska Tour stop at the Soldotna rodeo grounds.

Oilers battle Glacier Pilots

The Peninsula Oilers wrapped up a home series against the Anchorage Glacier Pilots Wednesday night with a 7-5 loss at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Bird Homestead golf course continues to thrive

Larry Hamilton has been doing a wonderful job on the course, the greens and fairways are in spectacular condition. Bird Homestead is a very unique… Continue reading

  • Jun 30, 2016
  • By Kelsey Slough

Soldotna Cycle Series starts Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails

The Soldotna Cycle Series starts Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Tsalteshi Trails sledding hill behind Skyview Middle School.The series, which includes nine races and… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Jonathan Washam (4) hits a grounder up the middle as teammate Trey Dawson makes his move from third base Tuesday evening at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Pilots rally back against Oilers

A promising start soured in the fourth inning for the Peninsula Oilers Tuesday evening in a 7-3 loss to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots at Coral… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Jonathan Washam (4) hits a grounder up the middle as teammate Trey Dawson makes his move from third base Tuesday evening at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Kenai Golf Report: Hook A Kid program has successful run

The Hook A Kid On Golf program, a national program for kid ages 8 to 14, was an outstanding success at the Kenai Golf Course.… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2016
  • By Gordon Griffin
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Glacier Pilots shortstop Jack Gerstenmaier forces out Oilers' Darius Hill at second base in the first inning Monday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. Gerstenmaier could not turn the double play.

Monday: Oilers come back to top Pilots, snap 3-game skid

The Peninsula Oilers snapped a three-game losing streak by coming back to defeat the Anchorage Glacier Pilots 7-6 on Monday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Glacier Pilots shortstop Jack Gerstenmaier forces out Oilers' Darius Hill at second base in the first inning Monday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. Gerstenmaier could not turn the double play.

Twins’ Darrow, Steffensen combine on no-hitter against Kodiak

Josh Darrow and Paul Steffensen have proven to be a formidable pair at the top of the order for the American Legion Twins this season.… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Ostrander to compete in Olympic Trials

2015 Kenai Central graduate Allie Ostrander will compete at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.Ostrander, who just completed her… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion American Legion Twins shortstop Josh Darrow eats up a ground ball before throwing to first for an out Sunday against Kodiak at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

American Legion Twins sweep Kodiak

The American Legion Twins improved to 11-0 in the league and 14-1 overall with a sweep of Kodiak on Sunday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion American Legion Twins shortstop Josh Darrow eats up a ground ball before throwing to first for an out Sunday against Kodiak at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Nikolaevsk’s Dorvall uses basketball as springboard to success at Skagit Valley College

Two years ago, Nianiella Dorvall left her hometown of Nikolaevsk to attend Skagit Valley College in the state of Washington, making her Nikolaevsk School’s first… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016
  • By ANNA FROST
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Twins pitcher Gavin Petterson delivers home in a passing shower Friday against the Wasilla Road Warriors at the Kenai Little League fields.

Twins topple Wasilla in battle of unbeatens

The Wasilla Road Warriors could not survive the one-two punch of the American Legion Twins on Friday in a battle of league unbeatens at the… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Twins pitcher Gavin Petterson delivers home in a passing shower Friday against the Wasilla Road Warriors at the Kenai Little League fields.
Peninsula Oilers shortstop Austin Piscotty flips the ball to infielder Mitchell Boggs to get the force at second base during a 5-3 loss to the Mat-Su Miners Friday, June 24, 2016, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer.

Oilers face busy weekend

The Peninsula Oilers capped a 10-game road trip Saturday by losing a doubleheader to the Anchorage Glacier Pilots at Mulcahy Field.The Oilers lost the first… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Peninsula Oilers shortstop Austin Piscotty flips the ball to infielder Mitchell Boggs to get the force at second base during a 5-3 loss to the Mat-Su Miners Friday, June 24, 2016, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer.
Photo provided by Karlee McQuillen Soldotna High School graduate Paige Blackburn practices the discus in Florida recently.

2008 SoHi graduate Blackburn tries to make Olympics in discus

Steve Lemke, the associate head coach and throws coach at the University of Florida, has coached eight Olympians in a career spanning nearly 30 years.Lemke… Continue reading

Photo provided by Karlee McQuillen Soldotna High School graduate Paige Blackburn practices the discus in Florida recently.

Results posted for Mouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride

The third annual Mouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride was held June 19. The race is 10 miles long, starting at the mouth of… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2016
  • By Staff Report