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Birch Ridge does well on Day 1 of 2-day Alaska Junior State Championship

Birch Ridge golfers used their home course to their advantage Monday in the first day of the Alaska Junior State Championship at Birch Ridge Golf… Continue reading

  • Aug 3, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Ostrander selected for US Junior Mountain Running Team

Recent Kenai Central graduate Allie Ostrander has been named to the U.S. Junior Mountain Running Team, meaning she will get to compete this fall in… Continue reading

Twins lose to Chugiak in state final

The American Legion Twins lost to Chugiak 6-0 on Saturday at Mulcahy Park in Anchorage in coming up short of a fourth American Legion state… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Sunday: Miners top Oilers in finale

It wasn’t a win, but it was a lot better than things looked for the Peninsula Oilers a little under a year ago.At that time,… Continue reading

Homer's Schroer, Seward's Steinbrecher to enter Alaska High School Hall of Fame

Homer’s Schroer, Seward’s Steinbrecher to enter Alaska High School Hall of Fame

As the state prepares to induct a new class of luminaries into the Alaska High School Hall of Fame, the Kenai Peninsula will have the… Continue reading

Homer's Schroer, Seward's Steinbrecher to enter Alaska High School Hall of Fame
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Oilers pitcher Joe Mata stands and delivers in a game against the Mat Su Miners on Saturday, August 1 at Oilers Feild in Kenai.

Miners notch win over Oilers

Mat-Su Miners coach Ben Taylor was pleased with the way his team took care of business Saturday night against the Peninsula Oilers, but he brushed… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Oilers pitcher Joe Mata stands and delivers in a game against the Mat Su Miners on Saturday, August 1 at Oilers Feild in Kenai.

Results posted for Tsalteshi Cycle Series No. 4

John-Mark Pothast and Kara Johnston were the winners at the fourth rendition of the Tsalteshi Cycle Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails.The race was a… Continue reading

  • Aug 1, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Twins win 4th straight at state tourney to make finale

The American Legion Twins are no strangers to working back through a double-elimination bracket, so after losing game one of the Legion State Baseball tournament… Continue reading

Thursday: Twins stay alive at state tournament

Shades of 2012?After an opening day loss at the American Legion Baseball State Championships, the Post 20 Twins are halfway on the return journey to… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Peninsula Oilers Brian Ruhm slides back into first base Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Coral Seymour Park in Kenai, Alaska.

Oilers sweep Panners

The days are dwindling away, but the Peninsula Oilers are not, evidenced by a doubleheader sweep of the Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks on Thursday evening… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Kenai Peninsula Oilers Brian Ruhm slides back into first base Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Coral Seymour Park in Kenai, Alaska.

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Great events approach at course

Birch Ridge is hosting some very cool events in the next week. The Pink Ribbon Rally is set for Sunday. You can’t really say enough… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2015
  • By Nolan Rose

Dirt track set to roll Saturday

Twin City Raceway will have circle track racing Saturday, with races starting at 6 p.m.The gates open at 3 p.m., while qualifying is at 4… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Results posted for Salmon Run Series No. 4

Rex Shields and Jaycie Calvert were the top runners at the fourth edition of the Salmon Run Series on Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails.Shields crossed the… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Twins stay alive with state win over Fairbanks

The American Legion Twins are down, but not out.After falling in a 4-3 walkoff loss to South on Tuesday’s opening day of the Legion State… Continue reading

Bird Homestead golf report: Rain can’t keep them away

Although we have had some very interesting weather, there has still been some great activity at the golf course. The greens are looking great, fairways… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2015
  • By Kelsey Slough

Oilers walk off against Panners

With the Alaska Baseball League American League pennant out of their reach, the Peninsula Oilers sure don’t look like they have nothing to play for.The… Continue reading

  • Jul 30, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Ostrander makes D-III All-Academic team list

Staff reportPeninsula ClarionOn and off the track, Kenai’s Taylor Ostrander has the stats to dazzle.The 2012 Kenai Central graduate was chosen for the 2014-15 NCAA… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2015

Oilers drop crucial game to Panners

The Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks defeated the Peninsula Oilers 6-1 on Tuesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai in a game that the Oilers… Continue reading

South upends Twins on state tourney walkoff winner

After ending the regular season on a hot streak of nine wins in 11 games, the American Legion Twins will have to work their way… Continue reading

Kenai Golf Report: Harrington, Wade hold Atigun Cup leads

With three events remaining in the Atigun Cup — a season-long points race which encompasses eight golf tournaments — Greg Harrington and Jesse Wade have… Continue reading

  • Jul 29, 2015
  • By Gordon Griffin