Jeff Helminiak

Nikiski grad Thompson stars in goal for No. 9 Washington State

Nikiski grad Thompson stars in goal for No. 9 Washington State

Rachel Thompson, a 2015 Nikiski High School graduate, was named the Pac-12 netminder of the week Tuesday after Washington State notched a 1-0 victory over… Continue reading

Nikiski grad Thompson stars in goal for No. 9 Washington State
Chainwreck Cyclocross thrives on wet course

Chainwreck Cyclocross thrives on wet course

Tyle Owens, Morgan Aldridge, Dylan Hogue and Will Morrow prevailed in the rain Thursday in the third race of the Chainwreck Cyclocross Series at Tsalteshi… Continue reading

Chainwreck Cyclocross thrives on wet course
Friday volleyball roundup: Kenai, Homer win; SoHi, Seward lose

Friday volleyball roundup: Kenai, Homer win; SoHi, Seward lose

The visiting Kenai Central volleyball team defeated Seward in Southcentral Conference play Friday by scores of 25-13, 19-25, 25-18 and 25-22. The Kardinals move to… Continue reading

Friday volleyball roundup: Kenai, Homer win; SoHi, Seward lose
Ostrander leads Boise State to 2nd in loaded Nuttycombe field

Ostrander leads Boise State to 2nd in loaded Nuttycombe field

Allie Ostrander, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central High School, finished fifth at the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational on Friday in Madison to lead the Boise… Continue reading

Ostrander leads Boise State to 2nd in loaded Nuttycombe field
Kenai Central’s Summer Foster is chased by Homer’s Brooke Miller and Autumn Daigle on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in the Division II girls race at the Region 3 meet at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai girls, Calvert try to cap successful move to Division II

The Kenai Central girls cross-country team won the Region 3 meet Saturday, while the Kardinals boys earned their first state appearance since 2014. It says… Continue reading

Kenai Central’s Summer Foster is chased by Homer’s Brooke Miller and Autumn Daigle on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in the Division II girls race at the Region 3 meet at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central’s Lexi Reis and Chelsea Plagge go up for a block Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, against Nikiski at Nikiski High School. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski volleyball sweeps Kenai Central

The host Nikiski volleyball team showed off its experience and consistency in sweeping Kenai Central 25-15, 25-11 and 25-16 on Tuesday in Southcentral Conference play.… Continue reading

Kenai Central’s Lexi Reis and Chelsea Plagge go up for a block Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, against Nikiski at Nikiski High School. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Birch Ridge Golf Report: Golfers enjoy unseasonably warm weather

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Golfers enjoy unseasonably warm weather

On a beautiful Indian summer morning on Sept. 17, 12 senior men (over 50) came out to play their own game (handicapped). Steve Hammarstrom and… Continue reading

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Golfers enjoy unseasonably warm weather
CIA soccer sews up top seed at conference tourney

CIA soccer sews up top seed at conference tourney

The Cook Inlet Academy coed soccer team defeated Wasilla Lake Christian 3-1 on Friday and Birchwood Christian 5-1 on Saturday to finish the regular season… Continue reading

CIA soccer sews up top seed at conference tourney
Brown Bears win Friday, Saturday at Showcase

Brown Bears win Friday, Saturday at Showcase

The Kenai River Brown Bears won Friday and Saturday in Blaine, Minnesota, to finish 2-2 in the North American Hockey League Showcase and improve to… Continue reading

Brown Bears win Friday, Saturday at Showcase
Kenai Central’s Jaycie Calvert leads Grace Christian’s Mazzy Jackson, and Kenai Central’s Brooke Satathite and Summer Foster, early in the Division II girls race at the Region 3 meet Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Calvert, Kenai girls sweep Region 3 girls titles

With a chilling breeze rushing from a royal blue sky to whisk, roil and twirl the autumn-colored leaves, change was in the air Saturday at… Continue reading

Kenai Central’s Jaycie Calvert leads Grace Christian’s Mazzy Jackson, and Kenai Central’s Brooke Satathite and Summer Foster, early in the Division II girls race at the Region 3 meet Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Homer football nips Seward; Nikiski falls to Houston

Homer football nips Seward; Nikiski falls to Houston

HOUSTON — Fireworks filled the sky above Houston High School on Friday night. It’s an annual show that comes minutes after the final horn of… Continue reading

Homer football nips Seward; Nikiski falls to Houston
Tsalteshi gets ready to host 8 races Saturday

Tsalteshi gets ready to host 8 races Saturday

Tsalteshi Trails usually get a lot of use, but even Saturday will be a busy day for the sharply rolling trail system just outside of… Continue reading

Tsalteshi gets ready to host 8 races Saturday
Pair of home wins move CIA to 12-1 overall

Pair of home wins move CIA to 12-1 overall

The Cook Inlet Academy coed soccer team moved to 12-1 overall and 10-0 in the Borealis Conference with wins Friday and Saturday at the Kenai… Continue reading

Pair of home wins move CIA to 12-1 overall
Birch Ridge Golf Report: Results for final Par 3 Tournament of season

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Results for final Par 3 Tournament of season

On Sept. 8, the Birch Ridge Golf Course played the final Par 3 Tournament of the 2018 season. It was a beautiful evening and 12… Continue reading

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Results for final Par 3 Tournament of season
Kenai River Brown Bears defenseman Cam McDonald fires a shot Feb. 16, 2018, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex against the Johnstown (Pennsylvania) Tomahawks. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Eagle River’s Cam McDonald commits to Providence

The good news kept coming for the Kenai River Brown Bears on Monday. Fresh off a season-opening sweep Friday and Saturday at the Janesville (Wisconsin)… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears defenseman Cam McDonald fires a shot Feb. 16, 2018, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex against the Johnstown (Pennsylvania) Tomahawks. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The autumn tones of the Mystery Hills sit above the Sterling Highway on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, on an overcast day. The forecast calls for similar cloudy conditions, with highs in the upper 50s and lows in the lower 40s, throughout the rest of the week as autumn colors reach their peak. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Magical mystery tour

By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion… Continue reading

The autumn tones of the Mystery Hills sit above the Sterling Highway on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, on an overcast day. The forecast calls for similar cloudy conditions, with highs in the upper 50s and lows in the lower 40s, throughout the rest of the week as autumn colors reach their peak. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Knotek, Youngren lead peninsula at Equinox Marathon

Knotek, Youngren lead peninsula at Equinox Marathon

Miles Knotek of Moose Pass and Megan Youngren of Soldotna led the Kenai Peninsula at the 56th Equinox Marathon in Fairbanks on Saturday. Youngren finished… Continue reading

Knotek, Youngren lead peninsula at Equinox Marathon
Palmer girls, Kodiak boys swimmers win Kenai Invite

Palmer girls, Kodiak boys swimmers win Kenai Invite

The Palmer girls and Kodiak boys won the Kenai Invitational swimming meet Saturday at Kenai Central High School. The Moose girls scored 73 points, while… Continue reading

Palmer girls, Kodiak boys swimmers win Kenai Invite
Brown Bears topple Jets in opener

Brown Bears topple Jets in opener

The Kenai River Brown Bears opened the season by going into the home of one of the North American Hockey League’s top franchises and emerging… Continue reading

Brown Bears topple Jets in opener
Football roundup: Soldotna wins; Nikiski, Seward, Homer lose

Football roundup: Soldotna wins; Nikiski, Seward, Homer lose

The Soldotna football team notched a 57-16 Northern Lights Conference victory in Kodiak on Saturday. The Stars, who moved to 2-0 in the NLC and… Continue reading

Football roundup: Soldotna wins; Nikiski, Seward, Homer lose