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Nikiski senior guard Nathan Carstens drives to the paint against Delta Junction defenders Martese Blankenship (2) and Jean Gonzalez (20) Friday in the Class 3A boys state consolation semifinals at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.

Friday: Nikiski boys beat Delta to advance to 4th-place game

Against a top-seeded state powerhouse Barrow Whalers team on Thursday, the Nikiski boys did everything they could but failed to get what they wanted. Friday… Continue reading

Nikiski senior guard Nathan Carstens drives to the paint against Delta Junction defenders Martese Blankenship (2) and Jean Gonzalez (20) Friday in the Class 3A boys state consolation semifinals at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski senior Nathan Carstens drives along the baseline against Barrow defender Kekoa Ahgeak in Thursday's Class 3A boys state quarterfinal at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.

Barrow boys overcome Nikiski’s tough defense

The Nikiski boys pulled out all the stops Thursday in a Class 3A state tournament quarterfinal, but the powerful Barrow Whalers proved to be too… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski senior Nathan Carstens drives along the baseline against Barrow defender Kekoa Ahgeak in Thursday's Class 3A boys state quarterfinal at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.

Oilers Corner: Team once again offers scholarships

The Oilers are once again offering college scholarships to area graduating seniors. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded by the Peninsula Oilers Baseball Club, Inc.,… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016
  • By Mike Baxter
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Homer senior Madison Akers shoots a 3-pointer over Grace Christian defender Hayley Hagen (10) in Thursday's Class 3A girls state tournament quarterfinal round at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.

Homer girls hold off Grace on 1st day at state

The Homer girls were able to breathe a sigh of relief Thursday at the Alaska Airlines Center following a 45-42 quarterfinal victory over conference rivals… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Homer senior Madison Akers shoots a 3-pointer over Grace Christian defender Hayley Hagen (10) in Thursday's Class 3A girls state tournament quarterfinal round at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River Brown Bears defenseman Jake Hartje controls the puck March 18 against the New Jersey Titans at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Brown Bears’ Hartje gets ice time, Alaska time

Kenai River Brown Bears defenseman Jake Hartje came here for hockey experience. He ended up getting a bit of the Alaska experience as well.Hartje, 19,… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River Brown Bears defenseman Jake Hartje controls the puck March 18 against the New Jersey Titans at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Series preview: Brown Bears vs. Knights

The Kenai River Brown Bears haven’t had a week of practice like this all season.More specifically, the Brown Bears haven’t had a week of practice… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski senior guard Sam Tauriainen looks for a teammate to pass to while being guarded by Bethel sophomore Clevon Constantine (33) Saturday at the Nikiski Tip-Off Tournament.

Nikiski boys return to March Madness after 14-year hiatus

The last time the Nikiski boys high school basketball team appeared at the Class 3A state tournament, the class of 2016 was in preschool.Hunter Holloway,… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski senior guard Sam Tauriainen looks for a teammate to pass to while being guarded by Bethel sophomore Clevon Constantine (33) Saturday at the Nikiski Tip-Off Tournament.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Homer senior forward Madison Akers tracks the ball while defending Houston forward Aspen Ruth in Friday's semifinal game at the Southcentral Conference tournament at Grace Christian High School.

Homer girls meet Grace again at 3A state tourney

The same two basketball teams that met in the girls championship game at the Southcentral Conference tournament 12 days ago are ready to do battle… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Homer senior forward Madison Akers tracks the ball while defending Houston forward Aspen Ruth in Friday's semifinal game at the Southcentral Conference tournament at Grace Christian High School.

Homer Pee Wee Tier III takes state

Homer Pee Wee Tier III takes stateThe Homer Pee Wee Tier III hockey team won their third consecutive state championship by topping the Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Area skiers do well at Oosik Classic Ski Race

Area skiers do well in Oosik RaceSeveral skiers from the central Kenai Peninsula posted top-10 finishes at the Oosik Classic Ski Race in Talkeetna on… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Soldotna’s Ostrander named Mountain West Indoor Women’s Track and Field Student Athlete of the Year

Soldotna’s Allie Ostrander was named the Mountain West Indoor Women’s Track and Field Student-Athlete of the Year by the conference Monday.The Boise State freshman won… Continue reading

  • Mar 21, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River Brown Bears forward Joey Sardina scores a third-period, power-play goal on New Jersey Titans goalie Spencer Wright on Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Brown Bears snap 17-game skid

The Kenai River Brown Bears snapped a 17-game losing streak with a 3-2 overtime victory against the New Jersey Titans on Saturday in front of… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River Brown Bears forward Joey Sardina scores a third-period, power-play goal on New Jersey Titans goalie Spencer Wright on Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

SoHi’s Michael leads central Kenai Peninsula at Kachemak Marathon

The Kachemak Marathon was held for skiers on March 12 in Homer.Soldotna High School’s Levi Michael led central Kenai Peninsula skiers in the event by… Continue reading

  • Mar 20, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion The Ninilchik boys celebrate winning the Class 1A state tournament championship Saturday over Nikolaevsk. The title is the first for the Ninilchik boys in school history.

Ninilchik boys top Nikolaevsk for Class 1A state title

Every one of the eight state championship basketball banners that hang in the Ninilchik School gymnasium were earned by the school’s girls squads.Scooch over a… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion The Ninilchik boys celebrate winning the Class 1A state tournament championship Saturday over Nikolaevsk. The title is the first for the Ninilchik boys in school history.

Nikolaevsk, Ninilchik girls finish seasons with victories

The Ninilchik girls sent out their senior class with victory Saturday at the Class 1A state tournament consolation championship at the Alaska Airlines Center in… Continue reading

Friday: Ninilchik, Nikolaevsk boys set up all-peninsula final

Friday’s semifinal at the Class 1A March Madness boys state tournament featured teams of stark contrast. On one end of the court stood the Anaktuvuk… Continue reading

Ninilchik, Nikolaevsk boys set up all-Peninsula 1A state hoops title clash

Friday's semifinal at the Class 1A March Madness boys state tournament featured teams of stark contrast. On one end of the court stood the Anaktuvuk… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Ninilchik forward Austin White (33) shoots amid a scrum of King Cove defenders Thursday at the Class 1A March Madness state tournament at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage.

Ninilchik, Nikolaevsk boys roll into semis

Playing on the biggest stage thus far in their high school basketball careers, the Ninilchik boys should have been a nervous group Thursday morning. Instead,… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Ninilchik forward Austin White (33) shoots amid a scrum of King Cove defenders Thursday at the Class 1A March Madness state tournament at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikolaevsk senior guard Megan Hickman drives to the rim against Buckland defender Rosaline Hadley Thursday at the Class 1A March Madness state tournament at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.

Nikolaevsk girls lose, Ninilchik girls win at state

A fifth straight appearance at the big dance will once again yield no state crown for the Nikolaevsk girls basketball squad. In a rematch with… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikolaevsk senior guard Megan Hickman drives to the rim against Buckland defender Rosaline Hadley Thursday at the Class 1A March Madness state tournament at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikolaevsk senior Serafima Kalugin attempts a layup against Newhalen Wednesday at the Class 1A March Madness state tournament at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage. The Warriors pulled off a 46-42 win.

Nikolaevsk girls win at state; Ninilchik girls come up just short

The experience of four straight state tournament runs left the Nikolaevsk girls basketball team in a good spot Wednesday at the Alaska Airlines Arena in… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikolaevsk senior Serafima Kalugin attempts a layup against Newhalen Wednesday at the Class 1A March Madness state tournament at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage. The Warriors pulled off a 46-42 win.