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Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna's Joey Becher dives for first base just before Kenai Central first baseman XXX catches the ball Wednesday at the Kenai Little League fields.

SoHi baseball escapes stronger Kenai team with win

The Soldotna baseball team kept its perfect record, while the Kenai Central baseball team kept getting better.The Stars topped the Kardinals 11-7 on Wednesday at… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna's Joey Becher dives for first base just before Kenai Central first baseman XXX catches the ball Wednesday at the Kenai Little League fields.

SoHi softball tops Kenai

It wasn’t the no-hitter that already adorns her varsity record, but Soldotna Stars pitcher Emily Jackson was on her game again Wednesday afternoon at the… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Homer's Kyle Johnson (17) tags home plate to score a run behind Kenai Central catcher Taylor Landry Tuesday evening at the Kenai Little League Fields.

Homer baseball escapes Kenai with victory

The Homer baseball team got five runs from batters who had reached on walks in defeating Kenai Central 10-8 on Tuesday in Southcentral Conference action… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Homer's Kyle Johnson (17) tags home plate to score a run behind Kenai Central catcher Taylor Landry Tuesday evening at the Kenai Little League Fields.

SoHi soccer sweeps Seward

The Soldotna soccer teams grabbed a sweep Tuesday against Seward at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna. The SoHi girls won 12-0 and the boys won… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2016
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Homer routs Kenai softball

A big third inning showing propelled the Homer Mariners softball team to a dominant 18-3 victory over Kenai Central Tuesday in Homer.Homer led 18-3 heading… Continue reading

  • May 4, 2016
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SoHi’s Bennett signs to play soccer at York College

Soldotna’s Brianna Bennett signed a national letter of intent Friday to play soccer at NAIA school York College in York, Nebraska. Bennett’s parents, Don and… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2016
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SoHi’s Hutchison collects award from National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Soldotna senior Seth Hutchison was named a state winner for the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award on Thursday by the National Wrestling Hall of… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2016
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VanderWeide, Jackman win pentathlon at Homer Invite

The Homer Invitational, held Friday and Saturday at Homer High School, also featured a pentathlon, where athletes competed in the high jump, 100- or 110-meter… Continue reading

  • May 1, 2016
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Soccer roundup: Kenai, Kodiak boys soccer play to tie; Kards girls topple Bears

The Homer and Kenai Central boys soccer teams played to a 0-0 draw Saturday in Northern Lights Conference Southern Division action at Kenai Central. The… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Kenai Kardinal Brooke Satathite performs the triple jump event during the finals at the Homer Invite on Saturday, April 30.

Soldotna girls track team captures Homer Invite title

The Soldotna girls track and field squad rolled to the team victory Saturday at the Homer Invitational. The Stars racked up 120.5 points to beat… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Kenai Kardinal Brooke Satathite performs the triple jump event during the finals at the Homer Invite on Saturday, April 30.

Homer, Kodiak baseball split

The visiting Homer baseball team split with Kodiak on Friday and Saturday in Northern Lights Conference play. The Mariners are now 1-1 in the conference… Continue reading

  • Apr 30, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski goaltender Brianna Vollertsen snatches the ball away just ahead of Soldotna attacker Abi Tuttle Saturday at Nikiski High School. The Stars beat the Bulldogs 3-0.

Saturday: SoHi soccer sweeps Nikiski

A 7-0 win at home over Nikiski just two weeks ago left the Soldotna girls soccer team feeling like the Stars squads that have been… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski goaltender Brianna Vollertsen snatches the ball away just ahead of Soldotna attacker Abi Tuttle Saturday at Nikiski High School. The Stars beat the Bulldogs 3-0.
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna pitcher Emily Jackson fires toward home against Kodiak in the third inning Friday at Soldotna Little League fields. Jackson threw a no-hitter in the Stars' 14-1 victory.

Soldotna softball defeats Kodiak

Friday evening against the Kodiak softball team, it was hard to say which was faster — the pitches that Soldotna sophomore Emily Jackson was firing,… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna pitcher Emily Jackson fires toward home against Kodiak in the third inning Friday at Soldotna Little League fields. Jackson threw a no-hitter in the Stars' 14-1 victory.

Homer’s Pitzman set to enter Alaska High School Hall of Fame

With eight individuals from across the state preparing to be inducted into this year’s Alaska High School Hall of Fame class, the Homer Mariners can… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski's Dylan Broussard breaks in on goal in front of Kodiak's Walter Brewer on Tuesday at Nikiski High School.

Nikiski soccer notches split with Kodiak

A last-minute penalty kick block capped a stellar defensive showing by the Nikiski girls on their home turf Thursday evening against Kodiak.Nikiski goalkeeper Brianna Vollertsen… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski's Dylan Broussard breaks in on goal in front of Kodiak's Walter Brewer on Tuesday at Nikiski High School.

Homer softball tops Ketchikan

The Homer softball team defeated Ketchikan 9-7 in seven innings Thursday in Juneau. Homer was playing Juneau-Douglas in a late game as the Clarion went… Continue reading

  • Apr 28, 2016
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Kenai soccer sweeps Homer

Kevin Ramos scored a pair of goals, goalkeeper Tristan Landry halted a pair of penalty kicks, and the Kardinals escaped Homer with a 5-1 Northern… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2016
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Kenai Central’s Vest commits to Presentation College

Kenai Central senior Marshall Vest committed to play basketball at Presentation College in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Vest will be studying for a degree in business… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2016
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Homer softball routs Kenai in shutout

Homer senior McKi Needham pitched a scoreless game and smackd a pair of doubles and a triple en route to leading the Mariners softball team… Continue reading

  • Apr 26, 2016
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Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central pitcher Gavin Petterson delivers a pitch to Soldotna batter Matthew Daugherty Tuesday at the Soldotna ball fields.

SoHi baseball wins big over Kenai

The Soldotna baseball team showed off its depth and experience in a 13-3 victory in five innings over Kenai Central on Tuesday at the Soldotna… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central pitcher Gavin Petterson delivers a pitch to Soldotna batter Matthew Daugherty Tuesday at the Soldotna ball fields.