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Kenai River Brown Bears forward Caden Triggs carries the puck against Anchorage Wolverines defenseman Campbell Cichosz on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears to host 1st place Jr. Blues

The current stretch of the schedule for the Kenai River Brown Bears is all about the Anchorage Wolverines and Springfield (Illinois) Jr. Blues. The Bears… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Caden Triggs carries the puck against Anchorage Wolverines defenseman Campbell Cichosz on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Soldotna wrestlers win Round Robin Rumble

Staff report The Soldotna wrestling team cruised to the team title in the Best Western Bidarka Round Robin Rumble on Friday and Saturday in Homer.… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Isaac Chavarria wrestles to a major decision over Kenai Central's Andrew Gaethle at 152 pounds during a dual meet at Kenai Central High School on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi wrestlers take dual meet from Kenai

The visiting Soldotna wrestling team defeated Kenai Central 69-6 in a dual meet Tuesday night as the Kardinals celebrated senior night. Despite the final score,… Continue reading

Soldotna's Isaac Chavarria wrestles to a major decision over Kenai Central's Andrew Gaethle at 152 pounds during a dual meet at Kenai Central High School on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The all-team is announced at the end of the 3A state volleyball championships at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

Area volleyball players make state all-tourney team

The state all-tournament team was revealed Saturday at the conclusion of the Class 3A state tournament at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. Representing the… Continue reading

The all-team is announced at the end of the 3A state volleyball championships at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
Homer’s Gracie Gummer goes up for a kill against Kenai blockers Calani Holmes and Emma Beck during the 3A state volleyball consolation game at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai takes 2nd, Homer nabs 3rd at state volleyball

By CAMILLE BOTELLO Peninsula Clarion The Kenai Kardinals volleyball team fell narrowly to the Valdez Buccaneers in an exhaustive five-game series to take home second… Continue reading

Homer’s Gracie Gummer goes up for a kill against Kenai blockers Calani Holmes and Emma Beck during the 3A state volleyball consolation game at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
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Wolverines sweep Brown Bears

The host Anchorage Wolverines swept Friday and Saturday games from the Kenai River Brown Bears in North American Hockey League play at Ben Boeke Ice… Continue reading

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Kenai Central’s Ayden Spann skates the puck across the blue line during a 4-1 loss to Colony during the second day of the 2021 Alaska Army National Guard Stars and Stripes Showdown on Friday, Nov.12, 2021, at the MTA Events Center in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Kenai, SoHi, Homer finish up play at Stars and Stripes

Staff report The Soldotna and Homer hockey teams finished with 1-2 records at the 2021 Alaska Army National Guard Stars and Stripes Showdown at the… Continue reading

Kenai Central’s Ayden Spann skates the puck across the blue line during a 4-1 loss to Colony during the second day of the 2021 Alaska Army National Guard Stars and Stripes Showdown on Friday, Nov.12, 2021, at the MTA Events Center in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)
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Peninsula hockey teams all lose at Stars and Stripes tourney

Staff report Kenai Peninsula teams Kenai Central, Homer and Soldotna all suffered losses Thrusday at the opening day of the 2021 Alaska Army National Guard… Continue reading

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Kenai volleyball moves to state semifinals

Staff report The Kenai Central volleyball team moved to the semifinals after two victories on the opening day of the Class 3A state volleyball tournament… Continue reading

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Ice sits ready to skate at Bottenintnin Lake in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska on Nov. 1, 2020. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Tangled Up in Blue: Skipping skating

I was looking forward to ice skating this winter. I had bought a pair of Nordic blades a little too late in the season last… Continue reading

Ice sits ready to skate at Bottenintnin Lake in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska on Nov. 1, 2020. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Fall colors, a dog and game in hand make for great outdoor experiences on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo by Colin Canterbury/USFWS)

Refuge Notebook: On point this fall

His eyes were fixated on the white spruce before us. We knew what we sought was in there based on his behavior, but no matter… Continue reading

Fall colors, a dog and game in hand make for great outdoor experiences on the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo by Colin Canterbury/USFWS)
Kenai Central's Cali Holmes attacks Homer's Goldie Hill on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Peninsula volleyball teams carry strong records to state

Kenai Central, Homer and Seward will look to maintain the Kenai Peninsula’s recent dominance of the Class 3A state volleyball tournament today, Friday and Saturday… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Cali Holmes attacks Homer's Goldie Hill on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Pair of Olympians lead peninsula swimmers to state

By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion This summer, Seward senior Lydia Jacoby became the first Alaskan to swim at the Olympics. Friday and Saturday, Kenai Peninsula… Continue reading

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Anchorage Wolverines defenseman Danny Reis and Kenai River Brown Bears defenseman Carter Green battle for the puck Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears, Wolverines split weekend series

The Kenai River Brown Bears split with the Anchorage Wolverines on Friday and Saturday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in North American Hockey League… Continue reading

Anchorage Wolverines defenseman Danny Reis and Kenai River Brown Bears defenseman Carter Green battle for the puck Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Kenai wrestlers lead peninsula at ACS Invite

The Kenai Central High School wrestling team led the Kenai Peninsula by finishing sixth on Friday and Saturday at the ACS Denali Class Invite in… Continue reading

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Homer's Jillian Crooks competes in the state swimming finals at Bartlett High School in Anchorage on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)

Jacoby, Crooks each nab 2 individual events

Kenai Peninsula Olympic swimmers Lydia Jacoby and Jillian Crooks took home individual championships at the Alaska School Activities Association State Swim and Dive finals at… Continue reading

Homer's Jillian Crooks competes in the state swimming finals at Bartlett High School in Anchorage on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (Camille Botello/Peninsula Clarion)
The Kenai Central volleyball team after winning the Southcentral Conference title Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Redington Sr. Jr/Sr High School in Wasilla. (Photo provided)

Kenai captures Southcentral Conference volleyball title

Kenai Central won the Southcentral Conference volleyball championship Saturday at Redington Sr. Jr/Sr High School by sweeping Homer. The Kardinals completed a clean sweep of… Continue reading

The Kenai Central volleyball team after winning the Southcentral Conference title Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Redington Sr. Jr/Sr High School in Wasilla. (Photo provided)
Soldotna's Jolie Wildaman receives a serve during the first day of the Northern Lights Conference Championships on Thursday at Palmer High School. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

SoHi volleyball ends season at NLC tourney

Staff report The Soldotna volleyball team ended its season with a 3-1 loss to Wasilla on Friday at the Northern Lights Conference tournament at Palmer… Continue reading

Soldotna's Jolie Wildaman receives a serve during the first day of the Northern Lights Conference Championships on Thursday at Palmer High School. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)
Kenai Central's Jacob Begich moves the puck against Homer on Friday, Nov. 6, 2021, at the Kevin Bell Arena in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

Kenai hockey tops Homer in overtime

The visiting Kenai Central hockey team defeated Homer 5-4 in overtime Friday in Railbelt Conference play. The Kardinals move to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Jacob Begich moves the puck against Homer on Friday, Nov. 6, 2021, at the Kevin Bell Arena in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)
Soldotna's Adarra Hagelund reaches to try to block a hit by Wasilla's Bella Hays during a 3-0 win over the Warriors on the first day of the Northern Lights Conference tournament Friday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Palmer High School. (Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

SoHi volleyball goes 1-1 on opening day of NLC tourney

The Soldotna volleyball team opened the Northern Lights Conference volleyball tournament at Palmer High School on Thursday with a victory over Wasilla and a loss… Continue reading

Soldotna's Adarra Hagelund reaches to try to block a hit by Wasilla's Bella Hays during a 3-0 win over the Warriors on the first day of the Northern Lights Conference tournament Friday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Palmer High School. (Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)