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Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers centerfielder Jake Sandlin returns to the dugout at the end of the first inning in Thursday's home game against the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks at Coral Seymour Memorial Park.

Calm down. Average up.

Everybody in the Alaska Baseball League is working on something, whether it be a new position, perfecting the changeup or driving the ball to the… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers centerfielder Jake Sandlin returns to the dugout at the end of the first inning in Thursday's home game against the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks at Coral Seymour Memorial Park.

SoHi graduate Blackburn continues with throwing career

The last time Soldotna’s Paige Blackburn was competing for a spot in the 2012 Summer Olympic games, she was a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed college kid riding… Continue reading

Birch Ridge report: As summer heats up, so do events at golf course

The pace of play is starting to pick up at Birch Ridge with a number of tournaments and events upcoming. The All-Alaska Pro-Am and Skins… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2014
  • By Nolan Rose

Chinooks edge Oilers

The Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks held off the Peninsula Oilers for a 6-4 victory Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.The Oilers dropped to 5-6… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Bird Homestead Golf Report: Conditions at course shaping up nicely

The weather is great, and the fun at Bird Homestead is increasing daily. The course is looking fabulous. The hard work of Larry Hamilton is… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2014
  • By Kelsey Slough

Oilers hold off Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 9-7 on Tuesday in Alaska Baseball League play. The game at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Kenai Golf Report: Deveaux gets hole-in-one on No. 9 during Memorial Tournament

The Kenai Golf Course will celebrate the Fourth of July with the Red, White and Blue Tournament organized by Rich Edwards. Rich started this tournament… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2014
  • By Gordon Griffin

Oilers split with Miners in doubleheader

The Peninsula Oilers split a doubleheader with the host Mat-Su Miners on Sunday, losing the first game 4-1 before rebounding for a 10-1 victory. The… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2014
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Legend car racers Tye Torkelson in car number 44, and David Kusmider in car number 55 are neck and neck during their race, Saturday, June 28, at Twin City Raceway.

Wild night of racing headlines memorial race for “Cowboy” at Twin Cities

A midsummer sun greeted over 500 racing fans Saturday night at Twin Cities Raceway in Kenai, but as epic as the racing was, the bigger… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Legend car racers Tye Torkelson in car number 44, and David Kusmider in car number 55 are neck and neck during their race, Saturday, June 28, at Twin City Raceway.

Twins split doubleheader with Chugiak

The American Legion Twins split a doubleheader at Chugiak on Sunday, winning the first game 8-7 before dropping the second 15-3 in five innings.The Twins… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2014
  • By Staff Report
Handholds are seen at the cliffs section of Mt. Marathon on June 9 in Seward. Due to a miscommunication, the handholdsand other aids were installed as part of trail maintenance but have since been removed.

Ostrander seeks another record at Mount Marathon

For a race that has seen nearly a century’s worth of challengers hoping to lay claim as the king of the mountain, there have been… Continue reading

Handholds are seen at the cliffs section of Mt. Marathon on June 9 in Seward. Due to a miscommunication, the handholdsand other aids were installed as part of trail maintenance but have since been removed.

Oilers roar back to life on offense, snap 2-game skid

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Anchorage Glacier Pilots 8-3 on Saturday at Mulcahy Field in Anchorage to snap a two-game losing streak. The Oilers sit… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Wild’s Perry taken by Red Wings

Chase Perry, who played goaltender last season for the Wenatchee (Washington) Wild, was taken in the fifth round (136th overall) by the Detroit Red Wings… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2014
  • By Staff Report
Skyview graduate O'Guinn reflects on running career at UAA

Skyview graduate O’Guinn reflects on running career at UAA

Right about the time Skyview High School was getting ready to close its doors, a former Skyview athlete was reaching one of the pinnacles of… Continue reading

Skyview graduate O'Guinn reflects on running career at UAA

Birch Ridge report: Weather can’t get Jackpot golfers down

The Alaska Golf Association Peninsula Jackpot took place this past weekend. The weather was less than wonderful Saturday in Kenai but by Sunday’s round in… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2014
  • By Nolan Rose

Bucs topple Oilers in rubber game of 5-game set

The Anchorage Bucs defeated the Peninsula Oilers 9-6 on Thursday in Alaska Baseball League action at Mulcahy Field in Anchorage. With the win, the Bucs… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Twin Cities to host circle track, motocross races Saturday

There will be both circle track and motocross racing Saturday at Twin Cities Raceway.The circle track will have Saturday Night Thunder. Fans can bring their… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Bucs, Oilers split doubleheader on wet day

The Anchorage Bucs and Peninsula Oilers split a doubleheader in wet conditions at Mulcahy Park in Anchorage Wednesday, as the Bucs took the first game… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Bird Homestead golf course report

The Birds have established a mighty fine crew this year. The clubhouse has great food, and a friendly staff. On the course the greens are… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2014
  • By Kelsey Slough

Twins sweep doubleheader with Fairbanks

The Legion AA Twins swept a Wednesday league doubleheader with Fairbanks Post 30 at Bartlett High School in Anchorage. The Twins used the 10-run mercy… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2014
  • By Staff Report