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Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski freshman Kelsey Clark (24) drives to the post Thursday at Nikiski High School in a Southcentral Conference clash against Grace Christian.

Thursday hoops: Grace notches sweep of Nikiski

Making a second return trip to his old stomping grounds did not faze Grace Christian girls coach Ward Romans Thursday night. The former Nikiski coach… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski freshman Kelsey Clark (24) drives to the post Thursday at Nikiski High School in a Southcentral Conference clash against Grace Christian.

Oilers Corner: Son of Hall of Famer joins Oilers staff

The Oilers have completed their 2016 coaching staff. Joining head coach Brian Daly and assistant Eli Silverman is Dustin Yount, a former professional baseball player… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2016
  • By Mike Baxter

Series Preview: Brown Bears vs. Jr. Blues

Those showing up to watch the Kenai River Brown Bears take on the Springfield (Illinois) Jr. Blues will see a Brown Bears club in the… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central sophomore Riana Boonstra (12) tags off to senior teammate Michaela Salzetti (13) at the Kenai Klassic relay races Jan. 22 at the Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna.

Area skiers set for region meet in Valdez

Coaches never want to send their athletes into competition knowing they will face something for which they are not totally prepared.Soldotna High School cross-country ski… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central sophomore Riana Boonstra (12) tags off to senior teammate Michaela Salzetti (13) at the Kenai Klassic relay races Jan. 22 at the Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna.

Wednesday prep hoops roundup

The Ninilchik boys basketball team rolled to a 54-48 Peninsula Conference victory Wednesday night over Nikolaevsk, giving the Wolverines a season sweep over the Warriors.… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Butcher, Sardina held scoreless at Prospects tourney

Kenai River Brown Bears forwards Evan Butcher and Joey Sardina were held scoreless Tuesday with the Midwest division team as the North American Hockey League… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Ostrander named Mountain West athlete of week

Boise State freshman Allie Ostrander was named Mountain West Women’s Track Athlete of the Week for a second time in the indoor track and field… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Brown Bears’ Sardina notches goal at Top Prospects

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Joey Sardina had a goal, but Midwest lost 6-2 to North American Hockey League Selects on Monday at the opening… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Ninilchik girls top Kenai JV

The Ninilchik girls basketball team defeated the host Kenai Central junior varsity 40-37 on Monday. The Kardinals took an early lead, but the Wolverines came… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Ostrander earns Mountain West academic honor

The honors keep rolling in for Kenai Central graduate and Boise State freshman Allie Ostrander.Ostrander makes an appearance in the current issue of Sports Illustrated… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Soldotna boys, Kenai girls win Kenai Peninsula Borough ski titles

The Soldotna boys and Kenai Central girls cross-country skiing teams won Kenai Peninsula Borough titles Saturday at Lookout Mountain in Homer.Kenai’s Karl Danielson and Addison… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Jets sweep Brown Bears

The Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets swept the Kenai River Brown Bears on Friday and Saturday in North American Hockey League play at the Janesville Ice Arena.Kenai… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Weekend hoops roundup: Valdez Elks, Homer Winter Carnival, Seldovia Invite

The Nikiski girls basketball team lost in the championship game of the Valdez Elks Tournament to the host Buccaneers 45-30 on Saturday.Valdez took control of… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna's Eli Sheridan drives on Kodiak's Billy Alcaide on Friday at Soldotna High School.

SoHi girls, boys notch weekend sweep of Kodiak

The Soldotna boys basketball team swept a pair of Northern Lights Conference games from Kodiak on Friday and Saturday in Soldotna.Friday, the Stars (7-10 overall,… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna's Eli Sheridan drives on Kodiak's Billy Alcaide on Friday at Soldotna High School.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna junior Matthew Daugherty (15), freshman Wyatt Harvey (14), sophomore Billy Yoder and junior Jace Urban watch as the puck rebounds away from the net in Friday's 4A state hockey tournament consolation semifinal at the Curtis Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla. West Valley beat Soldotna 7-1.

West Valley ousts Soldotna on Day 2 of state hockey

A surprise visit to the Class 4A state hockey tournament for Soldotna ended Friday with a 7-1 loss to the West Valley Wolfpack at the… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna junior Matthew Daugherty (15), freshman Wyatt Harvey (14), sophomore Billy Yoder and junior Jace Urban watch as the puck rebounds away from the net in Friday's 4A state hockey tournament consolation semifinal at the Curtis Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla. West Valley beat Soldotna 7-1.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Palmer senior forward Michael Kluting attempts a layup amid a scrum of Kenai Central players, including sophomore Garrett Fitt (right) and senior Marshall Vest (bottom), Saturday at Palmer High School. The Moose defeated the Kardinals 46-33.

Palmer hoops sweeps Kenai

The Kenai Central and Palmer girls hoops teams clashed for the first time this year in Northern Lights Conference play Saturday night at the Palmer… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Palmer senior forward Michael Kluting attempts a layup amid a scrum of Kenai Central players, including sophomore Garrett Fitt (right) and senior Marshall Vest (bottom), Saturday at Palmer High School. The Moose defeated the Kardinals 46-33.

Ostrander runs blazing 3,000 meters

Kenai Central graduate Allie Ostrander continued her smashing debut on the indoor collegiate track scene with a victory in the 3,000 meters at the Husky… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Brown Bears lose 2-goal lead and game to Jets

The Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets scored four goals in the third period of a 6-3 North American Hockey League win to stun the Kenai River Brown… Continue reading

  • Feb 12, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Soldotna sophomore Cameron Knowlton collects the puck behind the SoHi net in Friday's 4A state hockey tournament at the Curtis Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla. West Valley beat SoHi 7-1.

SoHi hockey ends state trip with loss to West Valley

A surprise visit to the Class 4A state hockey tournament for Soldotna ended Friday with a 7-1 loss to the West Valley Wolfpack at the… Continue reading

Soldotna sophomore Cameron Knowlton collects the puck behind the SoHi net in Friday's 4A state hockey tournament at the Curtis Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla. West Valley beat SoHi 7-1.

Area hoops roundup: Nikiski girls, boys win in Valdez

The Nikiski girls and boys basketball teams opened up play with victories at the Valdez Elks Basketball Tournament on Thursday. The Nikiski girls topped Nome… Continue reading

  • Feb 11, 2016
  • By Staff Report