Jeff Helminiak

Trenton Ohnemus (27) drove in Derrick Jones (8) with the winning run for the American Legion Post 20 Twins against Dimond Lynx Post 21 on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Saturday: Twins sweep doubleheader from Dimond

The American Legion Post 20 Twins swept a doubleheader from Dimond Lynx Post 21 on Saturday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. The Twins… Continue reading

 

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Saturday: Oilers shut out Chinooks at Showcase

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 1-0 on Saturday at the Alaska Baseball League Scouts Showcase at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. After also… Continue reading

 

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Friday: Oilers topple Pilots at Showcase

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Anchorage Glacier Pilots 4-0 on Friday at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage at the Alaska Baseball League Scouts Showcase. The exhibition… Continue reading

 

Head coach Taylor Shaw (center) talks to the Kenai River Brown Bears during a timeout at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears take 8 in NAHL Draft; league schedule released

The start of the North American Hockey League season seems closer with the completion of the NAHL Draft on Wednesday and the release of the… Continue reading

Head coach Taylor Shaw (center) talks to the Kenai River Brown Bears during a timeout at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The field of Late Models slide through a turn Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Results posted for Circle Track Division race

The Twin City Raceway - Circle Track Division held its second race of the season Saturday, June 8, at Twin City Raceway. The cars will… Continue reading

The field of Late Models slide through a turn Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
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Thursday: Miners cruise past Oilers again

The Mat-Su Miners defeated the Peninsula Oilers 10-1 on Thursday in Alaska Baseball League play at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. The Oilers fall to… Continue reading

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Oilers topple Pilots for 1st victory of season

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Anchorage Glacier Pilots 3-1 on Wednesday at Mulcahy Stadium in Alaska Baseball League play. The Oilers picked up their first… Continue reading

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Allie Ostrander is presented her award by Stacia Rustad at the Alaska High School Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 induction ceremony on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at The Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. (Screenshot)

Ostrander wins tuneup race for Olympic Trials

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central, set a new personal best in winning the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Portland Track Festival in Oregon… Continue reading

Allie Ostrander is presented her award by Stacia Rustad at the Alaska High School Hall of Fame's Class of 2023 induction ceremony on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at The Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage, Alaska. (Screenshot)
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Tuesday: Oilers-Chinooks game rained out

Former Oilers pitcher Thorpe makes solid big league debut, but former Oilers pitcher Woo doesn’t make scheduled start

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Runners start the fifth lap at the Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Friday, June 8, 2024, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Girdwood’s Behney runs 75 miles to win his 2nd Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra

The Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra is an unusual running race, so it’s no surprise the metrics Doug Hogue, race organizer, uses for success are a little… Continue reading

Runners start the fifth lap at the Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex on Friday, June 8, 2024, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Monday: Oilers drop close one to Bucs

The Anchorage Bucs defeated the Peninsula Oilers 4-3 Monday in Alaska Baseball League play at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The Oilers are 0-2, while the… Continue reading

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Lee Frey and Niko Zlotnik (501) lead the pack at the start of the 10-mile race at the Run for the River on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Run for the River nears prepandemic participation levels

The Run for the River, put on Saturday by the Kenai Watershed Forum at Soldotna Creek Park, has nearly climbed back to prepandemic numbers. There… Continue reading

Lee Frey and Niko Zlotnik (501) lead the pack at the start of the 10-mile race at the Run for the River on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Oilers shortstop Petey Soto tries to bare-hand a ground ball during a 9-2 loss to the Mat-Su Miners on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Oilers drop opener on road to Miners

Two former Oilers pitchers set to meet in big leagues Tuesday

Oilers shortstop Petey Soto tries to bare-hand a ground ball during a 9-2 loss to the Mat-Su Miners on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)
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Sunday: Twins take 2 in Anchorage

The American Legion Post 20 Twins defeated Post 34 East and Post 35 Wasilla on Sunday in Anchorage to move to 2-2 in the league… Continue reading

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Twins split doubleheader with West

The American Legion Post 20 Twins split a doubleheader with West on Saturday in Anchorage. The Twins are now 0-2 in the league and 1-2… Continue reading

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Area track athletes collect wins at Brian Young Invitational

A week after memorable performances at the state track and field meet, area athletes kept the memorable performances coming Friday and Saturday at the Brian… Continue reading

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American Legion Post 20 Twins starter Malakai Olson delivers to Eagle River on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Twins drop rainy opener to defending state champ Eagle River

The American Legion Post 20 Twins dropped their season opener to the Eagle River Wolves 13-3 on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.… Continue reading

American Legion Post 20 Twins starter Malakai Olson delivers to Eagle River on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Friday softball: Soldotna eliminated at Division II state

Stars look to use experience as building block to success

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Soldotna baseball to play for 3rd straight state title; Kardinals to play for 3rd

The Soldotna baseball team will face North Pole at 3 p.m. Saturday at Wasilla High School for the Division II state title. The Stars (19-3… Continue reading

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