Sports

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna's Timmy Smithwick protects the ball from Kenai Central's Max Dye on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Soldotna High School.

Kenai soccer squad sweep SoHi

The superlative start to Kenai Central junior Tristan Landry’s career as starting varsity goaltender is no head scratcher once it’s revealed his father David Landry… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna's Timmy Smithwick protects the ball from Kenai Central's Max Dye on Thursday, April 14, 2016, at Soldotna High School.

Oilers Corner: Oilers add international flavor

The Peninsula Oilers have added an international flavor to their 2016 roster with the addition of National Taiwan Sport University sophomores Yi-Hsin Huang, a right-handed… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2016
  • By Mike Baxter

Howell signs up for football at Valley City State

2014 Soldotna High School graduate Tyler Howell signed to play football at Valley City State University on Tuesday. Valley City State, the same school that… Continue reading

  • Apr 14, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Lowery takes Kenai football job in search of community

There are a number of things that jump out when reviewing a list of new Kenai Central head football coach Davis Lowery’s accomplishments.But to departing… Continue reading

Ostrander, SoHi football receive Pride of Alaska awards

A pair of Soldotna phenomenons were the recipients of the Directors’ Award in the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame.2015 Kenai Central graduate and Soldotna resident… Continue reading

  • Apr 13, 2016

Skyview grad Hutchison comes up short of Olympics

Skyview High School graduate Michaela Hutchison came up short of qualifying for the Olympics on Saturday and Sunday at the USA Wrestling Olympics Trials in… Continue reading

  • Apr 13, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna's Sarah Federle (left) battles for the ball against Nikiski's Molly Cason Tuesday at Soldotna High School.

SoHi soccer teams sweep Nikiski

After a mental breakdown last Friday nearly cost the Soldotna boys soccer team in a 2-1 win over East Anchorage, head coach Darryl Byerley made… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna's Sarah Federle (left) battles for the ball against Nikiski's Molly Cason Tuesday at Soldotna High School.
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Eagle River's Dylan Johnson battles for the ball with Kenai Central's Ean Atchley while the Kardinals' Rykker Riddall watches Friday, April 8, 2016, at Kenai Central High School.

Kenai soccer sweeps Eagle River

The host Kenai Central soccer teams swept nonconference games from Eagle River on Friday, with the boys pulling away for a 4-0 victory and the… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Eagle River's Dylan Johnson battles for the ball with Kenai Central's Ean Atchley while the Kardinals' Rykker Riddall watches Friday, April 8, 2016, at Kenai Central High School.

SoHi boys soccer topples East

The Soldotna boys toppled the East Thunderbirds Friday with a 2-1 road win in Anchorage, continuing a hot start to the prep season. Timmy Smithwick… Continue reading

  • Apr 9, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Baxter steps down, Kennedy steps up into Oilers GM position

Mike Baxter is stepping down as general manager of baseball operations for the Peninsula Oilers, and the organization has found a familiar replacement.Former Oilers player… Continue reading

Oilers Corner: Oilers add pair of freshmen

The Oilers 2016 roster continues to expand with the addition of a pair of freshmen. West Virginia University outfielder Darius Hill of Dallas and University… Continue reading

  • Apr 7, 2016
  • By Mike Baxter
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna senior Reagan Schoessler looks for the ball against the Colony Knights at last year's state soccer tournament in Anchorage.

Girls soccer season preview: Peninsula looking red and blue

The colors blue and red have taken over the nation in this election year, as the Democratic and Republican candidates fight for America’s vote for… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna senior Reagan Schoessler looks for the ball against the Colony Knights at last year's state soccer tournament in Anchorage.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central sophomore Zack Tuttle (23) heads the ball amid a pack of players Wednesday against Homer at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai. The Kardinals defeated the Mariners 4-0.

Boys soccer preview: What a difference the turf makes

The difference artificial turf makes in the soccer season is clear on the central Kenai Peninsula — Soldotna and Kenai Central have been practicing outside… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central sophomore Zack Tuttle (23) heads the ball amid a pack of players Wednesday against Homer at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai. The Kardinals defeated the Mariners 4-0.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Homer goalkeeper Sam Draves stretches out for the save in a regular season matchup Wednesday evening against Kenai Central.

Kenai Central soccer sweeps Homer

Sam Draves was making the saves Wednesday evening at Kenai Central High School. Unfortunately, Draves — the Homer girls soccer goalkeeper — could only keep… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Homer goalkeeper Sam Draves stretches out for the save in a regular season matchup Wednesday evening against Kenai Central.

Ice Dogs defeat Brown Bears

A franchise-worst season ended with a whimper Saturday night for the Kenai River Brown Bears, who succumbed 6-0 to the North American Hockey League leading… Continue reading

  • Apr 2, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Big C Relays takes over The Dome

The Kenai Peninsula found its share of success Friday and Saturday at the Big “C” Relays at The Dome in Anchorage, the first track and… Continue reading

  • Apr 3, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Soldotna soccer squads open season with sweeps in Kodiak

The Soldotna girls and boys soccer teams opened up the season with Northern Lights Conference victories Friday and Saturday at Kodiak High School.The Soldotna boys… Continue reading

  • Apr 2, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna junior Daisy Nelson (728) hands off to Stars teammate Olivia Hutchings (719) in the girls 3,200-meter relay at the Class 4A state meet May 30, 2015. Hutchings and Nelson were joined by seniors Sadie Fox and Dani McCormick to set a new state record in the event.

Season track & field preview: How to restock the talent pool

After nine Alaska high school track and field records were set at the season-ending state meet last May, much of the top talent has been… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna junior Daisy Nelson (728) hands off to Stars teammate Olivia Hutchings (719) in the girls 3,200-meter relay at the Class 4A state meet May 30, 2015. Hutchings and Nelson were joined by seniors Sadie Fox and Dani McCormick to set a new state record in the event.

Football coach Marquez departs Kenai

With 20 years of coaching experience under his belt, John Marquez has just one championship ring, but it’s a reminder of the team with which… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Sophomore Rykker Riddall sets the record in the Freshmen/Sophomore Clean on Wednesday in the Speed and Strength Training competition. At left, yelling encouragement, is Riddall's father, Ted Riddall.

SST competition continues to gain strength

With music pumping through the air, the bleachers strewn with enthusiastic spectators and a couple of world-champion discoveries to its credit, it was hard to… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Sophomore Rykker Riddall sets the record in the Freshmen/Sophomore Clean on Wednesday in the Speed and Strength Training competition. At left, yelling encouragement, is Riddall's father, Ted Riddall.