Jeff Helminiak

Homer's Nik Macauly runs past Kenai Central's Carson Cramer on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Homer football tops Kenai

The Homer football team defeated Kenai Central 44-6 on Saturday in Mid Alaska Conference action at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School. The… Continue reading

 

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Kenai volleyball ties for 3rd in Gold Bracket at West Spiketacular

The Kenai Central volleyball team tied for third in the Gold Bracket to lead the Kenai Peninsula at the 21-team West Spiketacular on Friday and… Continue reading

 

Seward's Emerson Cross celebrates his tackle for a safety against Nikiski on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Seward High School in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward tops Nikiski to collect Fish Bowl for 3rd straight season

The host Seward football team celebrated homecoming by defeating Nikiski 70-0 on Friday at Roger Steinbrecher Memorial Field. The Seahawks clinched the Fish Bowl —… Continue reading

 

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Saturday: Brown Bears top Mountain Kings, win 2 of 3 at Showcase

The Kenai River Brown Bears finished up play at the North American Hockey League Showcase by defeating the New Hampshire Mountain Kings 4-3 on Saturday… Continue reading

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Kenai Central swimmers sweep Soldotna in dual meet

The Kenai Central girls and boys swimming teams swept a dual meet against Soldotna on Friday at Kenai Central. The Kardinals girls won 10 of… Continue reading

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Soldotna football tops Lathrop, captures 20th straight conference title

The Soldotna football team defeated Lathrop 27-14 on Friday in Railbelt Conference action in Fairbanks. The Stars improved to 6-0 in the league and 7-0… Continue reading

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Seward's Olive Jordan runs to victory in the freshmen-sophomore girls race at the Kenai/Nikiski Class Races on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Homer girls, boys cross-country sweeps regions; Seward’s Jordan repeats as individual champ

The Homer girls and boys cross-country teams swept the Division II team titles Friday at the Region 3 cross-country meet at Kincaid Park in Anchorage.… Continue reading

Seward's Olive Jordan runs to victory in the freshmen-sophomore girls race at the Kenai/Nikiski Class Races on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Thursday: Soldotna volleyball goes on road to sweep Service

The visiting Soldotna volleyball team defeated Service 25-20, 25-19 and 25-20 on Thursday. SoHi moves to 8-2 in nontournament play. “They played really well tonight,… Continue reading

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Thursday: Rhinos run away in 3rd period to top Bears

The Kenai River Brown Bears dropped an 8-4 decision to the El Paso (Texas) Rhinos on Thursday, Sept. 25, at the North American Hockey League… Continue reading

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Wednesday: Brown Bears defeat Ice Wolves at Showcase

The Kenai River Brown Bears opened up play in the North American Hockey League Showcase by defeating the New Mexico Ice Wolves 3-2 on Wednesday… Continue reading

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Nikiski's Halle Blades attacks against Homer's Alysha Nyvall and Madalyn Miotke on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski volleyball outlasts Homer in 5 sets

The host Nikiski volleyball team defeated Homer in Southcentral Conference action Tuesday by scores of 27-25, 21-25, 25-16, 15-25 and 15-11. The Bulldogs move to… Continue reading

Nikiski's Halle Blades attacks against Homer's Alysha Nyvall and Madalyn Miotke on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Brown Bears split weekend with Windigo

The visiting Kenai River Brown Bears split a two-game North American Hockey League series with the Wisconsin Windigo on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 20 and… Continue reading

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Volleyball roundup: Kenai volleyball tops Nikiski for Super Slamma Jamma crown; Seward tops Homer

The Kenai Central volleyball team defeated Nikiski for the Southeast Super Slamma Jamma Volleyball Tournament title Saturday at Mt. Edgecumbe High School in Sitka. In… Continue reading

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Barrow football knocks Homer from ranks of undefeated

The visiting Homer football team lost 22-14 to Barrow in Mid Alaska Conference action Saturday. The Whalers move to 3-0 in the league and 4-2… Continue reading

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Homer's Marina Co competes in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Kenai Invitational at Kenai Central High School on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Central swimmers, divers sweep Kenai Invitational

The Kenai Central swimming and diving teams swept the Kenai Invitational on Friday and Saturday. On the girls side, the Kardinals scored 119 points to… Continue reading

Homer's Marina Co competes in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Kenai Invitational at Kenai Central High School on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Seward football tops Valdez

The Seward nine-man football team defeated Valdez 78-0 on Saturday at Roger Steinbrecher Memorial Field at Seward High School. The Seahawks moved to 1-1 in… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Dax Walden (14) celebrates his interception with Mason Bock against Wasilla on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna football defeats Wasilla to stay perfect

The Soldotna football team defeated Wasilla 58-7 on Friday in Railbelt Conference action at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School. The Stars received three… Continue reading

Soldotna's Dax Walden (14) celebrates his interception with Mason Bock against Wasilla on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central's Carson Cramer runs against Redington's Ikaia Flores on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Redington football holds off Kenai

The Redington football team defeated Kenai Central 6-0 on Friday in Mid Alaska Conference action at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School. The… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Carson Cramer runs against Redington's Ikaia Flores on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna's Gracelyn Altobelli attacks against Seward's Kirra DesErmia and Makena DesErmia on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna volleyball defeats Seward

The host Soldotna volleyball team defeated Seward 25-14, 25-10, 18-25 and 25-14 on Thursday in nonconference volleyball action. The Stars move to 7-2 in nontournament… Continue reading

Soldotna's Gracelyn Altobelli attacks against Seward's Kirra DesErmia and Makena DesErmia on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Sophia Jedlicki

Seward girls, Homer boys defend borough cross-country titles; Jedlicki, Johannes Bynagle take individual wins

The Seward girls and Homer boys defended their Kenai Peninsula Borough cross-country titles Thursday in Seward. The Mariners boys were dominant, putting six in the… Continue reading

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