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Matthew Schilling of the American Legion Post 20 Twins slides safely past Eagle River catcher Jack Mullen on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Monday: Twins keep rolling with sweep of Eagle River

The American Legion Post 20 Twins swept Eagle River on Monday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, enacting the mercy rule after five innings… Continue reading

Matthew Schilling of the American Legion Post 20 Twins slides safely past Eagle River catcher Jack Mullen on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Sharon Tyone, Dan Aaronson and Jessica Small make the "real life slot machine" work at the Oilers All-Star Family Field Day on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers return to field for All-Star Family Field Day

It was only for a day, but the Peninsula Oilers were able to return to the field at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai during… Continue reading

Sharon Tyone, Dan Aaronson and Jessica Small make the "real life slot machine" work at the Oilers All-Star Family Field Day on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
David Norris, 34, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, wins the men's race at the Mount Marathon Race on July 4, 2025, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Norris goes 6 for 6 in Mount Marathon men’s race; Moore’s streak ends at 54 races

One streak lived while another streak ended during a brilliantly sunny men’s race at the 97th running of the Mount Marathon Race in Seward. On… Continue reading

David Norris, 34, of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, wins the men's race at the Mount Marathon Race on July 4, 2025, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Anchorage's Klaire Rhodes, 27, wins the women's race at the Mount Marathon Race on July 4, 2025, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Anchorage’s Rhodes defends women’s Mount Marathon crown

With Seward stuffed with people for 97th running of the Mount Marathon Race on Friday, Anchorage’s Klaire Rhodes, 27, got a little unexpected alone time.… Continue reading

Anchorage's Klaire Rhodes, 27, wins the women's race at the Mount Marathon Race on July 4, 2025, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The juniors start at the Mount Marathon Race on July 4, 2025, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Anchorage’s Zuber, Flagstad capture junior Mount Marathon races

Kenai’s Boonstra takes 2nd in junior girls race

The juniors start at the Mount Marathon Race on July 4, 2025, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Thursday: Twins finish strong road trip by sweeping South

The visiting American Legion Post 20 Twins picked up 10-0 and 18-5 league victories over South Post 4 on Thursday to finish a three-game league… Continue reading

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Post 20 Twins enact mercy rule on Eagle River

The visiting American Legion Post 20 Twins defeated Eagle River 11-0 in five innings Wednesday. The Twins move to 3-2 in the league and 9-5-2… Continue reading

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Fairbanks native David Norris wins the men's Mount Marathon Race on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Mount Marathon preview: Fast times, big crowds possible as race returns to weekend for 1st time since 2015

The Mount Marathon Race on July 4 in Seward swells the number of people in the town of 2,800 to at least a few times… Continue reading

Fairbanks native David Norris wins the men's Mount Marathon Race on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Seward, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Tri Nikiski draws 79 participants

The ninth annual Tri Nikiski was held Saturday starting from the Nikiski Pool. The event drew 79 participants. The event starts with a 500-yard swim,… Continue reading

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The Peninsula Oilers have announced the sale of their building at 601 
S. Main Street in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers look to sale of building to return to field in 2026

This is just the second summer since 1974 that the Peninsula Oilers have not played baseball, with the other being in 2020 due to the… Continue reading

The Peninsula Oilers have announced the sale of their building at 601 
S. Main Street in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Sunday: Twins lose in semis of Midseason Classic

The American Legion Post 20 Twins lost 14-1 in five innings to Madisonville (Kentucky) Post 6 on Sunday in the semifinals of the Alaska 529… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Beau Johnson competes in Chute Dogging on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the second Soldotna Equestrian Association rodeo of the year at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna Equestrian Association holds 2nd rodeo of season

The Soldotna Equestrian Association is holding its second rodeo of the season Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds in… Continue reading

Soldotna's Beau Johnson competes in Chute Dogging on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in the second Soldotna Equestrian Association rodeo of the year at the Soldotna Rodeo Grounds in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Malakai BeDunnah and Ari Miller of the American Legion Post 20 Twins are congratulated by head coach Robb Quelland on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Stephanie Burgoon/Alaska Sports Report)

Saturday: Twins reach semifinals of Midseason Classic

With two ties Saturday, the American Legion Post 20 Twins moved into the semifinals of the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage.… Continue reading

Malakai BeDunnah and Ari Miller of the American Legion Post 20 Twins are congratulated by head coach Robb Quelland on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Stephanie Burgoon/Alaska Sports Report)
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Friday: Twins start Midseason Classic by topping South

The American Legion Post 20 Twins defeated South Post 4 10-6 on Friday in the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The… Continue reading

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Jared Hutchings leads the Mini Stock pack on the way to victory in the feature Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Mini Stock Dirty 30 at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Hutchings captures Mini Stock Dirty 30 at Twin City Raceway

Editor’s note: This story corrects the results of Mini Stock Heat 2. The Clarion regrets the error. Jared Hutchings won the Mini Stock Dirty 30… Continue reading

Jared Hutchings leads the Mini Stock pack on the way to victory in the feature Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Mini Stock Dirty 30 at Twin City Raceway in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai's Jason Parks runs to a win in the men's marathon at the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai’s Parks takes 3rd in Mayor’s Marathon as flock of Kenai Peninsula runners heads north for event

Kenai’s Jason Parks took third place in the Mayor’s Marathon on Saturday in Anchorage. Parks finished in 2 hours, 37 minutes and 8 seconds, ticking… Continue reading

Kenai's Jason Parks runs to a win in the men's marathon at the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Assistant coach Krista Arthur plus the 3,200-meter relay of Sasha Brott, Annie Burns, Sophia Jedlicki and Katie DeBardelaben at Nike Outdoor Nationals at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, from June 19 to 22, 2025. (Photo provided)

Soldotna medals in 3 events, sets 2 school records at Nike Outdoor Nationals

The Soldotna track and field team nabbed medals in three events and set two school records at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon, from Thursday… Continue reading

Assistant coach Krista Arthur plus the 3,200-meter relay of Sasha Brott, Annie Burns, Sophia Jedlicki and Katie DeBardelaben at Nike Outdoor Nationals at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, from June 19 to 22, 2025. (Photo provided)
Pitcher Jax Lee is congratulated by catcher Conner Mitchuson after Madisonville (Kentucky) Post 6 won the championship game of the Lance Coz Wood Bat Tournament on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kentucky squad tops Twins for Coz title

Madisonville (Kentucky) Post 6 defeated the Post 20 Twins 2-0 in the championship game of the Lance Coz Wood Bat Tournament on Sunday at Coral… Continue reading

Pitcher Jax Lee is congratulated by catcher Conner Mitchuson after Madisonville (Kentucky) Post 6 won the championship game of the Lance Coz Wood Bat Tournament on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Runners take a Kenai beach access road during the Kenai Summer Solstice Fun Run in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai Chamber tries to grow Solstice Fun Run

The event, with 5- and 10-kilometer options, drew 47 runners.

Runners take a Kenai beach access road during the Kenai Summer Solstice Fun Run in Kenai, Alaska, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Twins, Kentucky squad to play for Coz Wood Bat title on Sunday

The American Legion Post 20 Twins and Madisonville (Kentucky) Post 6 will play for the Lance Coz Wood Bat Tournament title Sunday at 1 p.m.… Continue reading

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