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Weekend volleyball: Nikiski beats Redington; Wasilla sweeps SoHi; Kenai tops Seward

The host Nikiski volleyball team defeated Redington in Southcentral Conference action Friday by scores of 25-13, 25-22 and 25-18. Nikiski moves to 4-1 in the… Continue reading

 

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Nikiski football tops Monroe, returns to final

The host Nikiski football team defeated Monroe Catholic 54-14 on Saturday in the semifinals of the nine-man football playoffs. The Bulldogs (5-2 overall) were the… Continue reading

 

Nikiski's Ethan Ellis passes under pressure from Seward's Ronan Bickling and Emerson Cross (10) on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward dominates Denali All-Conference voting

The Seward football team dominated the postseason awards in the nine-man Denali Conference in voting announced Thursday. For the Seahawks, Ronan Bickling was Offensive Player… Continue reading

 

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Kenai Central football tops Homer

The visiting Kenai Central football team defeated Homer 39-8 on Friday in Mid Alaska Conference action. The final game of the regular season was for… Continue reading

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Kenai Central head coach Dan Verkuilen and assistant Brad Nyquist celebrate winning the Division II girls state soccer title Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo provided)

It’s personal

Kenai Central’s Verkuilen, Nyquist reflect on coaching careers

Kenai Central head coach Dan Verkuilen and assistant Brad Nyquist celebrate winning the Division II girls state soccer title Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo provided)
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Soldotna volleyball sweeps Seward

The visiting Soldotna volleyball team swept Seward 25-16, 25-20 and 26-24 on Tuesday in nonconference action. The Stars are now 5-3 in nontournament play, while… Continue reading

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Kenai, Nikiski tie for 5th at West Spiketacular

The Nikiski and Kenai Central volleyball teams led the Kenai Peninsula by tying for fifth in the Gold Bracket at the West Spiketacular on Friday… Continue reading

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Kenai girls, Colony boys swimmers win Seward Invite

The Kenai Central girls and Colony boys won team titles Saturday at the Seward Invitational at Seward High School. The Kardinals girls scored 77 points… Continue reading

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Seward, Nikiski close Denali regular season with wins

The Nikiski and Seward football teams closed the regular season in the nine-man Denali Conference with victories Saturday. The Seahawks, at 3-0 in the league… Continue reading

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Bears finish up at Showcase, get ready for home opener

The Kenai River Brown Bears finished up the North American Hockey League Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota, by defeating the Danbury (Connecticut) Hat Tricks 5-1 on… Continue reading

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Runners start the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai River Marathon gets perfect conditions

The 163 finishers plus six four-person relay teams were treated to perfect conditions Sunday at the 19th Kenai River Marathon. Under sunny skies and late… Continue reading

Runners start the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotnaճ Tania Boonstra runs just ahead of Colonyճ Aubrey Virgin during the Division I varsity girls race of the Region 3 Championships on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Seward girls defend Region 3/Division II crown

Seahawks’ Olive Jordan wins individual crown as freshman

Soldotnaճ Tania Boonstra runs just ahead of Colonyճ Aubrey Virgin during the Division I varsity girls race of the Region 3 Championships on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)
Kenai Central's Aasen Campanella plows through Kodiak's Gavin Peterson and Victoriano Sorio for a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kardinals post big victory over Kodiak

The Kenai Central football team celebrated senior day with a 63-0 victory over Kodiak on Saturday at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai. By claiming the… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Aasen Campanella plows through Kodiak's Gavin Peterson and Victoriano Sorio for a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Eagle River quarterback Nolan Beaty is sacked by Soldotna linebacker Wyatt Faircloth on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna football continues perfect season by routing Eagle River

The Soldotna football team defeated Eagle River 42-7 on Friday in Railbelt Conference action at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna. The Stars move to 5-0… Continue reading

Eagle River quarterback Nolan Beaty is sacked by Soldotna linebacker Wyatt Faircloth on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Redington wins Mid Alaska shootout against Homer

The visiting Redington football team defeated Homer 56-46 on Friday in Mid Alaska Conference action. The Huskies move to 3-1 in the league and 4-2… Continue reading

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Kenai volleyball sweeps Seward

The Kenai Central volleyball team went on the road to notch a Southcentral Conference victory over Seward. The 25-14, 26-24 and 25-19 victory sent the… Continue reading

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Brown Bears drop opener at Showcase

The Kenai River Brown Bears fell 4-1 to the Maryland Black Bears on Wednesday in the opening round of the North American Hockey League Showcase… Continue reading

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Nikiski volleyball topples Seward

The visiting Nikiski volleyball team defeated Seward 25-16, 25-14, 18-25 and 26-24 on Tuesday in Southcentral Conference play. The Bulldogs improved to 3-1 in the… Continue reading

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Weekend volleyball: Kenai Central, Seward notch conference wins on road; Homer finishes 3rd in Southeast tourney

The Kenai Central volleyball team went on the road to record a pair of Southcentral Conference victories Friday and Saturday. The Kardinals are now 3-0… Continue reading

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Kenai Central's Abigail Price finishes the anchor leg in the 400-yard freestyle relay at the Kenai Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Colony swimmers sweep Kenai Invitational; Kenai’s Price breaks school record from 1991

The Colony girls and boys swimming and diving teams swept the Kenai Invitational on Friday and Saturday at Kenai Central High School. The Knights girls… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Abigail Price finishes the anchor leg in the 400-yard freestyle relay at the Kenai Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)