Jeff Helminiak

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Kenai girls, SoHi boys swimmers capture Seward Invite

The Kenai Central girls and Soldotna boys swim teams won Seward Invitational titles Saturday in Seward. The Kardinals girls scored 145 points for the victory,while… Continue reading

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Kenai volleyball takes 2nd at West Spiketacular

The Kenai Central volleyball team finished second at the West Spiketacular on Friday and Saturday in Anchorage. In the tournament’s top bracket, the Kardinals fell… Continue reading

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Windigo sweep Brown Bears

The visiting Kenai River Brown Bears were swept decisively by the Wisconsin Windigo on Friday and Saturday in North American Hockey League action. The Brown… Continue reading

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Nikiski's Truit McCaughey tries to break the tackle of Seward's Judah Brueckner on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward takes 4 of 5 major Denali Conference awards

Editor’s note: The previous version of this story did not have the Assistant Coach of the Year. The Clarion regrets the error. The Seward football… Continue reading

Nikiski's Truit McCaughey tries to break the tackle of Seward's Judah Brueckner on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Beeson, Aldridge win 4th Chainwreck Cyclocross Series race

Brian Beeson and Morgan Aldridge won the fourth race of the Chainwreck Cyclocross Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. In this… Continue reading

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Soldotna libero Kiara Forkner digs up a ball against Nikiski on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna volleyball avenges earlier loss to Nikiski

The host Soldotna volleyball team defeated Nikiski 25-20, 25-18 and 25-19 on Thursday in nonconference play. The Stars, now 6-5 in nontournament play, avenged a… Continue reading

Soldotna libero Kiara Forkner digs up a ball against Nikiski on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Ostranders finishes 9th in Mammoth Lakes 26K

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central now living in Seattle, finished ninth in the women’s race at the 26-kilometer race at the Mammoth… Continue reading

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Ninilchik’s McCorison earns berth to state

Ninilchik’s Adelyn McCorison earned a berth to the Division III state cross-country meet by taking second at the Region 6/Division III girls race Saturday at… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Andrew Pieh intercepts a pass intended for Chugiak's Kaden Lockwood on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna football routs Chugiak on senior night to stay perfect

The Soldotna football team defeated Chugiak 63-7 on Friday in Railbelt Conference play at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School. The Stars celebrated senior… Continue reading

Soldotna's Andrew Pieh intercepts a pass intended for Chugiak's Kaden Lockwood on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Seward football tops Eielson to finish perfect regular season; Nikiski beats Valdez, will host Eielson for playoff game

The host Seward football team defeated Eielson 66-10 in nine-man football Saturday to finish the regular season 3-0 in the Great Land Conference and 6-0… Continue reading

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Barrow's Eric Librado and Angelo Reyes break up a pass intended for Kenai Central's Sawyer Vann on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Mid Alaska Conference: Kenai tops Barrow; Homer routs Redington

The Kenai Central football team defeated Barrow 21-8 on Saturday in Mid Alaska Conference action at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School. The… Continue reading

Barrow's Eric Librado and Angelo Reyes break up a pass intended for Kenai Central's Sawyer Vann on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Amy Anderson gets encouragement from her son, Everett, in the marathon relay at the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kenai, Alaska. Anderson teamed with Bethany Nyboer, Katy Coseglia and Chelsea Wingard to finish fourth with Soar B.A.C.K.'s. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

When 26.2 miles isn’t enough

Women’s, men’s winners at Kenai River Marathon warm up with endurance feats the day before the race

Amy Anderson gets encouragement from her son, Everett, in the marathon relay at the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kenai, Alaska. Anderson teamed with Bethany Nyboer, Katy Coseglia and Chelsea Wingard to finish fourth with Soar B.A.C.K.'s. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Saturday volleyball: Kenai, Homer win divisions at Slamma Jamma

The Kenai Central volleyball team won the King Salmon Division, while Homer won the Coho Salmon Division, Saturday at the Southeast Slamma Jamma in Sitka.… Continue reading

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Kenai girls, SoHi boys swimming and diving capture Kenai Invite

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

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Brown Bears take 4 points on weekend

The visiting Kenai River Brown Bears defeated the Springfield Jr. Blues 4-1 on Friday and 3-2 in overtime on Saturday in North American Hockey League… Continue reading

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Dahl, Aldridge take wins at 3rd week of Chainwreck Cyclocross

Nels Dahl and Morgan Aldridge took victories at the third week of the Chainwreck Cyclocross Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna.… Continue reading

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Friday volleyball: Nikiski tops Seward; Kenai goes undefeated in Slamma Jamma bracket play

The visiting Nikiski volleyball team defeated Seward 25-22, 25-20, 20-25 and 25-19 on Friday in Southcentral Conference action. The Bulldogs, with their second win over… Continue reading

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Thursday volleyball: Kenai goes undefeated in Slamma Jamma pool play

The Kenai and Homer volleyball teams opened up play Thursday at the Southeast Super Slamma Jamma in Sitka. The tournament, which has nine teams, is… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Tania Boonstra sprints to victory in the Kenai Peninsula Borough girls race Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai’s Fallon, Soldotna’s Boonstra run to borough titles

Soldotna sophomore Tania Boonstra and Kenai Central senior Greg Fallon won the Kenai Peninsula Borough meet Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. The… Continue reading

Soldotna's Tania Boonstra sprints to victory in the Kenai Peninsula Borough girls race Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Tuesday volleyball: Seward defeats Soldotna in 5 sets

The host Seward volleyball team defeated Soldotna 20-25, 25-16, 25-17, 22-25 and 15-13 on Tuesday in nonconference play. The Seahawks are 3-2 in nontournament play,… Continue reading

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