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Kenai Central's Simon Grenier (9) celebrates his grand slam against Soldotna with teammates at the Soldotna Little League fields Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai baseball tops SoHi in extra innings

The Kenai Central baseball team defeated Soldotna 13-11 in eight innings Wednesday at the Soldotna Little League fields in Southcentral Conference play. The Kardinals improve… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Simon Grenier (9) celebrates his grand slam against Soldotna with teammates at the Soldotna Little League fields Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Wayne Mellon, seated at the table with stepfather Michael Gebhard, signs a National Letter of Intent on Tuesday, May 4, 2022, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. In back are SoHi wrestling coaches Aaron Gordon, Logan Parks, Neldon Gardner and Pete Dickinson. (Photo provided)

SoHi’s Mellon to wrestle at Minnesota State University Moorhead

Soldotna senior Wayne Mellon signed a National Letter of Intent on Tuesday to wrestle for Minnesota State University Moorhead. The Dragons compete in the Northern… Continue reading

Wayne Mellon, seated at the table with stepfather Michael Gebhard, signs a National Letter of Intent on Tuesday, May 4, 2022, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. In back are SoHi wrestling coaches Aaron Gordon, Logan Parks, Neldon Gardner and Pete Dickinson. (Photo provided)
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Kenai baseball topples Homer

The Kenai Central baseball team defeated Homer 9-3 on Tuesday at the Kenai Little League fields. The Kardinals move to 1-1 in the Southcentral Conference… Continue reading

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A first half free kick by Kenai Central's Joe Hamilton barely eludes the grasp of Soldotna goalie Gehret Medcoff on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai boys soccer nips SoHi; girls end in tie

The Kenai Central and Soldotna girls soccer teams played to a scoreless tie Tuesday in Peninsula Conference play at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High… Continue reading

A first half free kick by Kenai Central's Joe Hamilton barely eludes the grasp of Soldotna goalie Gehret Medcoff on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Homer softball tops Kenai

The visiting Homer softball team moved to 2-2 in the Northern Lights Conference and 7-13 overall with a 14-0 victory over Kenai Central in four… Continue reading

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Kenai’s Jason Parks, running on Kalifornsky Beach Road in Kenai, Alaska, wins the Kenai River Marathon on Sept. 28, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai runner finishes 4th in Eugene Marathon

Kenai’s Jason Parks finished fourth at the 15th Eugene Marathon on Sunday in Oregon. Parks, who won the Kenai River Marathon in 2019 and won… Continue reading

Kenai’s Jason Parks, running on Kalifornsky Beach Road in Kenai, Alaska, wins the Kenai River Marathon on Sept. 28, 2019. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Olympic gold medalist Lydia Jacoby waves to the crowd in Seward during her celebratory parade on Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)

Jacoby misses out on Worlds berth

Despite posting two personal-best times, Seward senior Lydia Jacoby did not qualify for the World Championships at the U.S. World Championship Trials from April 26… Continue reading

Olympic gold medalist Lydia Jacoby waves to the crowd in Seward during her celebratory parade on Thursday, August 5, 2021. (Ashlyn O’Hara/Peninsula Clarion)
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Area swimmers compete at Masters nationals

Six swimmers from the central Kenai Peninsula competed at the 2022 U.S. Masters Swimming Spring National Championship in San Antonio from Thursday through Sunday. Angie… Continue reading

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Soccer roundup: Kenai boys come back to tie Wasilla

The Kenai Central boys soccer team came from behind twice to earn a 2-all tie with nonconference foe Wasilla on Saturday at Ed Hollier Field… Continue reading

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SoHi softball nabs 8th at Rally in Valley

The Soldotna softball team led the Kenai Peninsula by finishing eighth at the three-day Rally in the Valley softball tournament. Also from the peninsula, Homer… Continue reading

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Soldotna baseball takes 3rd at Buddy Dale tourney

The Soldotna baseball team defeated Palmer 4-2 on Saturday to take third place at the Buddy Dale Tournament in Wasilla. The Stars moved to 5-1… Continue reading

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Kenai, SoHi, Homer compete at Rally in Valley

Staff report Kenai Central, Soldotna and Homer continued play at the Rally in the Valley tournament Friday. The Stars are 2-4 overall after losing 6-2… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Dylan Dahlgren wins the discus at the SoHi Invitational on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna track and field sweeps SoHi Invitational

The Soldotna track and field teams swept the SoHi Invitational on Friday and Saturday at Soldotna High School. On the boys side, the Stars scored… Continue reading

Soldotna's Dylan Dahlgren wins the discus at the SoHi Invitational on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Palmer's Xander Logan plays the ball back in front of Kenai Central's Bridger Beck and Daniel Shelden on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soccer roundup: Kenai Central sweeps Palmer

The Kenai Central boys soccer team moved to 4-4 overall with a nonconference, 2-0 victory over Palmer on Friday at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai.… Continue reading

Palmer's Xander Logan plays the ball back in front of Kenai Central's Bridger Beck and Daniel Shelden on Friday, April 29, 2022, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Kenai, SoHi baseball fall at Buddy Dale tourney

The Soldotna and Kenai Central baseball teams both took losses Friday at the Buddy Dale Tournament at Wasilla. Wasilla 15, Soldotna 0 The Warriors ended… Continue reading

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Kenai goes 2-0 at Rally in the Vally

The Kenai Central, Soldotna and Homer softball teams opened play at the Rally in the Valley tournament Thursday. The Kardinals led the area by going… Continue reading

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Taylor Shaw coaches against the Minnesota Magicians on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. Shaw was elevated from interim head coach to head coach by the Kenai River Brown Bears on Thursday, April 28, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears elevate Shaw to head coach

The Kenai River Brown Bears of the North American Hockey League named Taylor Shaw as their next head coach Thursday. Shaw started with the Brown… Continue reading

Taylor Shaw coaches against the Minnesota Magicians on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. Shaw was elevated from interim head coach to head coach by the Kenai River Brown Bears on Thursday, April 28, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Soccer roundup: Soldotna girls cruise past Palmer

The host Soldotna girls soccer team moved to 3-2-1 overall with a 7-1, nonconference victory over Palmer on Thursday. Morgan Lemm had four goals for… Continue reading

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Grace looks for cool rocks on Douglas Island outside of Juneau, Alaska, on Sunday, April 24, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

Out of the Office: Island respite

Grace is one of those eternal optimist types. She moves about her life with a positive outlook that is rare, enviable even, and it’s something… Continue reading

Grace looks for cool rocks on Douglas Island outside of Juneau, Alaska, on Sunday, April 24, 2022. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
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SoHi wins, Kenai loses at Buddy Dale

The Soldotna baseball team improved to 4-0 overall with a 15-1 victory over Houston at the Buddy Dale Tournament in Wasilla on Thursday, while Kenai… Continue reading

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