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Homer boys upset Service at state

Homer boys upset Service at state

Heading into Thursday’s first-round state soccer match at Eagle River High School, the Homer and Service boys teams each had something big to play for.… Continue reading

Homer boys upset Service at state
Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Kenai's Nate O'Lena swings and misses during their game against Colony Thursday May 29, 2014 during the Northern Lights Conference in Soldotna, Alaska.

NLC baseball: Peninsula squads face long road to state tournament

The three baseball teams from the Kenai Peninsula face a long road to state after losing first-round games Thursday at the Southcentral Conference tournament at… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Kenai's Nate O'Lena swings and misses during their game against Colony Thursday May 29, 2014 during the Northern Lights Conference in Soldotna, Alaska.

Soldotna softball ends season, honors seniors by topping Skyview

The Soldotna softball team ended its season and honored its seniors by defeating Skyview 12-3 in five innings at the Soldotna Little League fields in… Continue reading

  • May 30, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Welcome rain, thank you firefighters

Has rain ever felt so good? The community, and the golf course, finally received some much needed wet stuff this week.Of course, all of our… Continue reading

  • May 30, 2014
  • By Nolan Rose

State soccer preview: Random draw draws reaction from coaches

The final three days of the Alaska high school soccer campaign will play out in Anchorage this weekend, beginning today with an eight-game slate that… Continue reading

NLC baseball preview: Tourney to put pitching depth to the test

The Northern Lights Conference baseball tournament starts today at the Soldotna Little League fields, putting the depth of each team’s pitching staff to the test.There… Continue reading

Homer softball tops Soldotna, clinches state berth

The Homer softball team clinched a state berth with a 3-2, eight-inning victory over Soldotna on Wednesday at the Soldotna Little League fields.The state berth… Continue reading

Bird Homestead Golf Report: Fire update

The only thing on fire at Bird Homestead Golf Course are the very talented golfers. Bird Homestead Golf Course is completely safe from the blazing… Continue reading

  • May 28, 2014
  • By Kelsey Slough

Skyview softball tops SoHi; Homer beats Kenai as drama thickens for final NLC state berth

With the doors closed on their final school year and their building taken over by firefighters, the Skyview softball team proved it is never too… Continue reading

  • May 27, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Kenai Golf Report: Projects to improve course come to fruition

The Kenai Golf Course, the only fully equipped, 18-hole golf course on the Kenai Peninsula, has been open for three and a half weeks now. This… Continue reading

  • May 27, 2014
  • By Gordon Griffin

All-NLC soccer awards posted

All-NLC soccer awards postedThe all-Northern Lights Conference awards were announced last weekend during the tournament. The awards follow:All-Northern Lights ConferenceBoys Player of the Year —… Continue reading

  • May 27, 2014
  • By Staff Report
Dorvall makes history at Nikolaevsk

Dorvall makes history at Nikolaevsk

Following Nikolaevsk School’s end-of-the-year awards assembly on May 19, the students, faculty, staff and a scattering of parents were asked to stay seated. There was… Continue reading

Dorvall makes history at Nikolaevsk

Kenai baseball tops Homer

The Kenai Central baseball squad’s 6-1 win over Homer on Monday at the Kenai Little League fields didn’t rate high on style points, but style… Continue reading

Results posted for Hershey Track and Field Meet

North Peninsula Recreation held the Hershey Track and Field Meet on May 16 at Nikiski High School.First-place results are compared with other local meets held… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Results posted for Caveman 5K

The Caveman 5K was held Friday at Tsalteshi Trails. Shoes were optional. Derek Gibson, finishing in 18 minutes, 33 seconds, was the top finisher for… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Palmer softball edges SoHi

The Palmer softball team pushed a run across in the top of the seventh inning to top host Soldotna in nonconference action Friday.The Stars led… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Becher pitches SoHi past Palmer

Soldotna sophomore Joey Becher threw strikes — well, for the most part — and let his defense take care of the rest.Becher pitched the Stars… Continue reading

Kenai's Ostrander sets pair of state records

Kenai’s Ostrander sets pair of state records

The 3,200-meter race that Kenai Central’s Allie Ostrander ran on Friday at Dimond High was not unusual for the 5-foot-1 junior. In fact, it didn’t… Continue reading

Kenai's Ostrander sets pair of state records
Kenai sophomore Kylie Morse heads the ball as she collides with Soldotna sophomore Alyssa Wolfe during the Northern Lights Conference girls title game May 25 at Wasilla High School. Soldotna won the match 5-0.

SoHi girls top Kenai for NLC crown; Homer boys take 3rd place

WASILLA — When the Soldotna Stars capped the regular season with a match against chief rival Kenai Central, the Stars left the field with a… Continue reading

  • May 25, 2014
  • By Jeremiah Bartz
Kenai sophomore Kylie Morse heads the ball as she collides with Soldotna sophomore Alyssa Wolfe during the Northern Lights Conference girls title game May 25 at Wasilla High School. Soldotna won the match 5-0.
Kenai's Chris Hamilton and Colony's Ben Sande battle for possession during the second half of Colony's 3-2 overtime win over the Kardinals in the Northern Lights Conference Championships semifinals May 23 at Wasilla High School.

Friday NLC: Kenai, SoHi to meet in girls title game

WASILLA — After playing in a tight match against Wasilla, a 1-0 win over the Warriors, late in the regular season, Kenai Central expected Friday’s… Continue reading

  • May 24, 2014
  • By Jeremiah Bartz
Kenai's Chris Hamilton and Colony's Ben Sande battle for possession during the second half of Colony's 3-2 overtime win over the Kardinals in the Northern Lights Conference Championships semifinals May 23 at Wasilla High School.