Jeff Helminiak

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Oilers close season with loss in semifinals

The fourth-seeded Peninsula Oilers gave the top seed and defending champion Anchorage Glacier Pilots all they could handle in a 4-3 loss Sunday in the… Continue reading

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Morgan Aldridge leads riders down a hill at the start of Week 3 of the Soldotna Cycle Series on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Aldridge, Iannaccone excel at Moose Nugget Triathlon

Sterling’s Morgan Aldridge and Kenai’s Jon Iannaccone both had notable performances Sunday at the Moose Nugget Triathlon in Anchorage. Aldridge finished second among women and… Continue reading

Morgan Aldridge leads riders down a hill at the start of Week 3 of the Soldotna Cycle Series on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Tsalteshi Trails. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Dubovsky, Raney win Res Pass Ultras

Elizabeth Dubovsky and Miles Raney won the Resurrection Pass Ultra Races on Friday and Saturday. Dubovsky won the 50-miler in 8 hours, 28 minutes, with… Continue reading

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Seward's Erik Johnson finishes the men's Mount Marathon Race in Seward, Alaska, on Monday, July 4, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Deal, Hecht, Johnson put in strong performances at Alyeska Cirque Series

Taylor Deal, Galen Hecht and Erik Johnson led those with Kenai Peninsula connections Saturday at the Alyeska Cirque Series in Girdwood. The mountain race has… Continue reading

Seward's Erik Johnson finishes the men's Mount Marathon Race in Seward, Alaska, on Monday, July 4, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Miners sweep Oilers in doubleheader

The Mat-Su Miners swept the Peninsula Oilers in an Alaska Baseball League doubleheader at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer on Friday, winning the first game… Continue reading

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Hogue, Aldridge win at Soldotna Cycle Series

Dylan Hogue and Morgan Aldridge won the fourth race in the Soldotna Cycle Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. Hogue was… Continue reading

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Bird Homestead Golf Report: Men’s night draws 26 golfers

Driving all the way out to Mile 12 Funny River Road seems like a long drive, but it is worth every second. You will be… Continue reading

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Post 20 Twins’ Hunter Williams gets the force at second on East’s Alan Contreras but is late throwing to first for the double play Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Twins’ pitcher Williams wins Top Pitcher at state tourney

Hunter Williams of the American Legion Post 20 Twins earned the Top Pitcher in the Alaska Legion State Tournament Awards on Wednesday at the conclusion… Continue reading

Post 20 Twins’ Hunter Williams gets the force at second on East’s Alan Contreras but is late throwing to first for the double play Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Atkinson, Youngren take Salmon Run Series 4

Collin Atkinson and Megan Youngren won the fourth round of the Salmon Run Series on Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. Atkinson toured… Continue reading

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The Peninsula Oilers celebrate a home run by Noah Hennings against the Anchorage Bucs on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. Hennings hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to invoke the mercy rule in a 13-3 victory. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Bucs take series from Oilers

The Peninsula Oilers bats are getting going just in time for the stretch run and the Alaska Baseball League playoffs. The Oilers lost their last… Continue reading

The Peninsula Oilers celebrate a home run by Noah Hennings against the Anchorage Bucs on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. Hennings hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh to invoke the mercy rule in a 13-3 victory. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Twins fall to Chugiak in state semifinals

The American Legion Twins fell to Service 8-7 on Monday in the semifinals of the state tournament at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The Twins (17-15… Continue reading

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Peninsula Oilers second baseman Shunsuke Sakaino turns a double play as Dom Chacon of the Anchorage Bucs slides Friday, July 22, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers clinch playoff spot, split doubleheader

The Peninsula Oilers clinched a spot in the Alaska Baseball League playoffs by splitting a doubleheader with the Anchorage Bucs on Friday at Coral Seymour… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers second baseman Shunsuke Sakaino turns a double play as Dom Chacon of the Anchorage Bucs slides Friday, July 22, 2022, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Haydon, Aldridge claim Soldotna Cycle Series victories

Rhys Haydon and Morgan Aldridge picked up victories in Soldotna Cycle Series 3 at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna on Thursday. Haydon finished the… Continue reading

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Oilers rained out, to host doubleheader today

The Alaska Baseball League game between the Peninsula Oilers and the Anchorage Bucs scheduled for Thursday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai was rained… Continue reading

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Laker, Boonstra win Salmon Run Series

Jack Laker and Jayna Boonstra won the third race of the Salmon Run Series on Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. Laker finished… Continue reading

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South nips Twins at 1st day of state

The American Legion Twins dropped their first game of the state tournament 3-2 to South on Thursday at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The first part… Continue reading

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Oilers sweep doubleheader from Pilots

The Peninsula Oilers swept a doubleheader from the Anchorage Glacier Pilots on Monday in Alaska Baseball League play at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. Peninsula won… Continue reading

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Ryan Childers of the Kenai River Wolfpack tries to evade Hermit CRABS players Sam "Sue" Warner (front) and Steven Ganley on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the 2022 Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby Tournament at Millennium Square in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Anchortown, Manu Bears win Dipnet Fest Rugby Tourney

Anchortown won the women’s title and the Manu Bears won the men’s title at the 2022 Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby Tournament at Millennium Square in… Continue reading

Ryan Childers of the Kenai River Wolfpack tries to evade Hermit CRABS players Sam "Sue" Warner (front) and Steven Ganley on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the 2022 Kenai Dipnet Fest Rugby Tournament at Millennium Square in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Rich Lundahl makes a 60-foot putt for birdie on No. 17 during the Kenai Peninsula Open and Pro-Am at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska, on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Lundahl won the open division. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Lundahl defends Kenai Peninsula Open crown

Rose takes 3rd amateur title

Rich Lundahl makes a 60-foot putt for birdie on No. 17 during the Kenai Peninsula Open and Pro-Am at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna, Alaska, on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Lundahl won the open division. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Competitors start the Unity Run on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminak/Peninsula Clarion)

Unity Run sees all first-time winners

The Unity Run, put on by Kenai River Rotary of Soldotna and the Tsalteshi Trails Association, continues to build after being disrupted by the pandemic.… Continue reading

Competitors start the Unity Run on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminak/Peninsula Clarion)