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Monday: Oilers topple Chinooks in extra innings

The Peninsula Oilers survived a late comeback attempt by the host Chugiak Chinooks to pick up a 5-4 Alaska Baseball League victory in 10 innings… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Fall sports approach at Soldotna High School

Football and cross-country running practice will begin Wednesday for Soldotna High School. Football will practice will be from 8 a.m. to noon, while cross-country practice… Continue reading

  • Jul 27, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Twins get No. 6 seed, open state against South

The American Legion Twins will open the double-elimation American Legion state tournament with a 9 a.m. game against defending state champion South at Mulcahy Park… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Sunday: Oilers drop road game to Chinooks

The bats of the Peninsula Oilers came alive, but the pitching and defense failed to secure a win Sunday in a 10-7 loss to the… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2015
  • By Staff Report
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Kyle McCowan leans into a throw during a disc golf tournament at Tsalteshi Trails on Saturday, July 25.

Tsalteshi hosts disc golf tourney

Kyle Aber of Soldotna won the Progess Days Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday at the course at Tsalteshi Trails. Aber and Paul Tornow both turned… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2015
  • By Staff Report
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Kyle McCowan leans into a throw during a disc golf tournament at Tsalteshi Trails on Saturday, July 25.
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Oilers pitcher Josh Medeles stands on the ball diamond before a game in Kenai on Friday, July 24.

Medeles keeping consistency on mound for Oilers

As a lifelong New York Yankees fan, Josh Medeles has had a lot of inspiration from which to draw. With legends such as Derek Jeter… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Oilers pitcher Josh Medeles stands on the ball diamond before a game in Kenai on Friday, July 24.

Twins get weekend split

The American Legion Twins finished with a league record of 11-7 after defeating Eagle River on Friday then losing to Service on Saturday in a… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2015
  • By Staff Report
By Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Keith Jones (foreground) powers along the backstretch Saturday night in the A-Stock division at Twin City Raceway in Kenai.

Drivers from around state, including Lance Mackey, flock to Twin City

Friday and Saturday’s second annual Alaska Dirt Track Shootout at Twin City Raceway in Kenai provided drivers an opportunity to race with no points on… Continue reading

By Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Keith Jones (foreground) powers along the backstretch Saturday night in the A-Stock division at Twin City Raceway in Kenai.

Friday: Bucs take down Oilers

The last time Mike Grahovac rolled through town, he was coaching not only a different team, but a different kind of team.As head coach of… Continue reading

Results posted for 3rd Tsalteshi Cycle Series

Ian Horton and Kara Johnston came out on top of the third installment of the Tsalteshi Cycle Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails.Horton finished at… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Twins stay hot by defeating Eagle River

The American Legion Twins defeated Eagle River 10-9 in extra innings Friday to give the local nine its ninth win in its last 10 league… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2015
  • By Staff Report
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion  charges the bases after getting a hit  during a game against the Anchorage Bucaneers on Thursday, July 23.

Oilers, Bucs split doubleheader

Thursday night’s doubleheader split against the Anchorage Bucs felt like a victory to the Peninsula Oilers, and not because they ended it with a win.… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion  charges the bases after getting a hit  during a game against the Anchorage Bucaneers on Thursday, July 23.

Shields, Boonstra win Salmon Run Series No. 3

Rex Shields won a fast Salmon Run Series No. 3 race on Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails with a time of 16 minutes, 32 seconds.Derek Gibson… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Twin City to host Dirt Shootout

Twin City Raceway will host the Alaska Dirt Track Shootout on Friday and Saturday, featuring drivers from around the state. Racing will be in A-Stocks,… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Bird Homestead golf report: Juniors headline the day

There was a rowdy bunch of women who showed up for a fun Ladies Night. Coming in first was Linda Robertson, Margie Ubben and Phyllis… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2015
  • By Kelsey Slough

Oilers-Bucs rained out, doubleheader scheduled

Due to wet weather, Wednesday’s Alaska Baseball League contest between the Peninsula Oilers and Anchorage Bucs was postponed. The Oilers and Bucs will play a… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2015

Progress Days disc golf tourney this weekend

Tsalteshi Trails Association will hold a disc golf tournament at 1 p.m. Saturday as part of the Soldotna Progress Days celebration. Play the 18-hole disc… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2015

Twins sweep Dimond

The American Legion Twins continued their torrid climb through the league standings with a sweep of Dimond on Tuesday at the Kenai Little League fields.The… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Tuesday: Bucs sweep doubleheader from Oilers

Hits were hard to come by for the Peninsula Oilers on Tuesday night, but not as rare as runs.The absence of sustainable offense by the… Continue reading

Monday: Oilers hold off Bucs to snap skid, draw even in American League

The Peninsula Oilers moved into a first-place tie in the Alaska Baseball League American League with a 4-3 victory over the Anchorage Bucs on Monday… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2015
  • By Staff Report