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Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Katie Costello, senior, attemps to squat 300 pounds Thursday March 27, 2014 during Speed, Strength Training compeition at Nikiski High School in Nikiski, Alaska. Costello said her max weight was 335.

SST competition showcases improvement of Peninsula athletes

The Speed, Strength and Training competition held on a biannual basis is not for the faint of heart. Even the energy and exuberance of a… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Katie Costello, senior, attemps to squat 300 pounds Thursday March 27, 2014 during Speed, Strength Training compeition at Nikiski High School in Nikiski, Alaska. Costello said her max weight was 335.

Peninsula athletes help Alaska rule ulu count at Arctic Winter Games

Team Alaska, made up of over 400 athletes, coaches and volunteers, won the most ulus at the Arctic Winter Games held from March 15 to… Continue reading

Kenai wrestler accrues another award

As if winning a state wrestling championship and state MVP wasn’t enough, Kenai Central’s Paul Steffensen has now added one more accolade — AKMat’s Wrestler… Continue reading

Even after loss, Bears still control destiny

After a 5-1 loss to the host Fairbanks Ice Dogs on Friday, the Kenai River Brown Bears are still in control of their fate in… Continue reading

Brad Duwe of Univeristy of Alaska Anchorage, top, watches as his tapped puck lands in the net for his first goal of the year and a 1-0 lead over Minnesota State-Mankato during first-period action on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/The Anchorage Daily News, Erik Hill)

SoHi and Brown Bears product Duwe finds success at UAA

As a walk-on freshman on the University of Alaska Anchorage men’s hockey squad in 2013, Brad Duwe had little in the way of big expectations.… Continue reading

Brad Duwe of Univeristy of Alaska Anchorage, top, watches as his tapped puck lands in the net for his first goal of the year and a 1-0 lead over Minnesota State-Mankato during first-period action on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP Photo/The Anchorage Daily News, Erik Hill)

Bears control playoff destiny

The Kenai River Brown Bears head into the final weekend of the North American Hockey League regular season in control of their playoff destiny.That control… Continue reading

Results posted for snowmachine drag races

Freddie’s Roadhouse in the Caribou Hills held another day of snowmachine drag racing Saturday. Freddie’s is located 16 miles up Oilwell Road in Ninilchik.The fastest… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Area gymnasts win state title

River City Cheer and Gymnastics of Soldotna took the Level 2 state title this weekend at the USA Gymnastics Alaska State Meet 2014.The meet, the… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Bears topple Ice Dogs, move into sole possession of 4th place

The Kenai River Brown Bears moved into sole possession of the fourth playoff spot in the North American Hockey League Midwest Division with a 4-2… Continue reading

SoHi girls beat Dimond, wrap up 4th place at state

A strong season of basketball by the Soldotna girls ended with a spark Saturday at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex at UAA in Anchorage.The Stars… Continue reading

Seward girls fall in 4th-place game

The Seward girls basketball team didn’t get the win it wanted Saturday, but at least the Seahawks were playing Saturday.The Seahawks ended their season with… Continue reading

Soldotna High School senior Makayla Wong pressures an East player during their 4A girls consolation bracket game in the ASAA state basketball tournament at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena on Friday.

SoHi girls cruise past East on Friday

If only things had gone a little differently.That must be the thought swirling in the heads of the Soldotna girls hoops team, a team that… Continue reading

Soldotna High School senior Makayla Wong pressures an East player during their 4A girls consolation bracket game in the ASAA state basketball tournament at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena on Friday.
Seward High School junior Laura Kromrey scores against Bethel during their 3A girls consolation bracket game in the ASAA state basketball tournament at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena on Friday. Seward won 37-33. Seahawks teammate Maria Jackson (22) moves into the play.

Friday Class 3A: Seward girls win; Nikiski girls lose

For the first time in three years, the Seward girls made it to the final day of the Class 3A state basketball tournament.After a loss… Continue reading

Seward High School junior Laura Kromrey scores against Bethel during their 3A girls consolation bracket game in the ASAA state basketball tournament at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena on Friday. Seward won 37-33. Seahawks teammate Maria Jackson (22) moves into the play.

Ice Dogs top Bears in shootout

The Kenai River Brown Bears moved into a tie for the final playoff spot Friday with a 3-2 shootout loss to the Fairbanks Ice Dogs… Continue reading

SoHi routs East on second day of 4A state tourney

If only things had gone a little differently. That must be the thought swirling in the heads of the Soldotna girls hoops team, a team… Continue reading

Series preview: Bears face Ice Dogs as playoff chase heats up

Series preview: Bears face Ice Dogs as playoff chase heats up

When the North American Hockey League started way back in September, one thing was apparent. If the Kenai River Brown Bears were going to make… Continue reading

Series preview: Bears face Ice Dogs as playoff chase heats up
Soldotna's Julie Litchfield shoots against West's Marshal Eady (23) and Chamira Cockerham during their 4A girls state basketball tournament game on Thursday night at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena.

Soldotna girls fall to West

They don’t call it March Madness just to draw in the crowds.Thursday’s first-round state tournament matchup between the Soldotna and West girls at the Sullivan… Continue reading

Soldotna's Julie Litchfield shoots against West's Marshal Eady (23) and Chamira Cockerham during their 4A girls state basketball tournament game on Thursday night at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena.
Seward's Ashley VonBorstel drives against Anchorage Christian's Hollie Duncan during their 3A girls state basketball game at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena on Thursday.

ACS girls roll past Seward

It was a valiant effort, but the Seward girls fell to Anchorage Christian School Lions 48-32 on the first day of the Class 3A state… Continue reading

Seward's Ashley VonBorstel drives against Anchorage Christian's Hollie Duncan during their 3A girls state basketball game at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena on Thursday.
Nikiski's Hallie Riddall (2), Emily Lynch (22) and Chena Litzen defend Mt. Edgecumbe's Taryn White during their 3A girls state basketball game on Thursday at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena.

Mt. Edgecumbe gets upper hand on Nikiski

The Nikiski girls hoops team fell short on the first day of the Class 3A state tournament at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, losing to… Continue reading

Nikiski's Hallie Riddall (2), Emily Lynch (22) and Chena Litzen defend Mt. Edgecumbe's Taryn White during their 3A girls state basketball game on Thursday at Anchorage's Sullivan Arena.

KPHA PeeWee B team wins state title

The Kenai Peninsula Hockey Association PeeWee B team won the Alaska State Hockey Association championship Monday at the Curtis C. Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla.The… Continue reading