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Area swimmers set for state swim meet

A season’s worth of hard work will be put to the test this weekend as the top prep…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna High School's Cody Watkins swims during the 100-yard freestyle competition during the Region III swimming and diving meet Saturday November 1, 2014 in Soldotna, Alaska.

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Kodiak dominates Region III swim meet

Saturday’s Region III swimming and diving championship meet was a fabulous one for the Kodiak Bears. Held at…

Phtoo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Nikiski's Rachel Thompson grins after a successful play during the team's game against Grace Christian on Friday October 31, 2014 in Nikiski, Alaska.

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Friday: Nikiski, Grace clash on volleyball court

Grace Christian crashed the party on the Nikiski volleyball senior night, winning a 3-1 match with scores of…

Kodiak looks to extend region swimming dominance

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Kodiak looks to extend region swimming dominance

The level of domination the Kodiak swimming and diving teams have exacted on Northern Lights Conference opponents in…

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Kenai, Nikiski netters go to 5 games on Dig Pink night

On a night that saw Cliff Massie court at Kenai Central High School temporarily turn pink in support…

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Saturday: Brown Bears bounce back against Wilderness

Twenty-four hours after being handed a 6-2 Friday loss by the Minnesota Wilderness, the Kenai River Brown Bears…

Nikiski's Luke Johnson celebrates his 195-pound finals victory over Scott Carpenter of Bethel High School in the high school division 1-2-3A wrestling championships Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 in Anchorage, Alaska.  (AP Photo / Michael Dinneen)

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Prep wrestling season receives a shakeup

For years, girls wanting to take in the sport of wrestling had a difficult route ahead. Competing with…

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SoHi netters come back to top ACS

Trailing by a set early in Friday night’s action, Soldotna volleyball coach Sheila Kupferschmid didn’t panic. She knew…

Nikiski's Chrisitan Riddall runs for the Bulldog's first touchdown.  Photo for the Clarion by Michael Dinneen

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Eielson beats Nikiski for title in a thriller

The Nikiski and Eielson football teams added another incredible chapter to the intense rivalry that has sprouted between…

SoHi team members with the championship trophy.  Photo for the Clarion by Michael Dinneen

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SoHi routs North Pole, pulls off 3-peat

The Soldotna Stars started fast and didn’t let up Saturday afternoon at Dimond’s Alumni Field in Anchorage, cruising…

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Friday: SoHi netters rally back to top ACS

Trailing by a set early in Friday night’s action, Soldotna volleyball coach Sheila Kupferschmid didn’t panic. She knew…

From left, Trevor Walden, Adrian Gomez-Dickson, Drew Fowler and Matt Trammell celebrate Fowler's interception and touchdown.  Photo by Michael Dinneen for the Clarion.

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Medium-schools preview: SoHi, North Pole both claim underdog role

For a coach that has guided his football team to two straight state championships and 28 consecutive wins…

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Barrow Whaler David Elavgak is swept off his feet for a tackle during a game against the Nikiski Bulldogs Friday September 26, 2014 in Nikiski, Alaska.

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Small-schools state preview: Bulldogs want revenge against Eielson

Since suffering a tough loss to Greatland Conference rival Eielson in early September, the Nikiski Bulldogs have had…

SoHi defensive coordinator Eric Pomerlau is doused by happy Stars players, from left, Ty Fenont (7), Jared Chavez (8), Brenner Furlong (40) and Dalton Best (66).

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Stars roll past Juneau and into state final

For a school that is known for its magic tricks on the football field, the Soldotna Stars proved…

From left, Kenai's Jace Baker (12),and Kyle Hunter (61) team up to stop North Pole's Andrew Rogers.  Photo by Michael Dinneen for the Clarion.

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North Pole gets past Kenai Central in football semis

One year after losing a state semifinal game against Soldotna, the North Pole Patriots are headed back to…

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Nikiski routs Seward to gain 4th straight title game

The way the Nikiski Bulldogs celebrated their 48-0 state semifinal victory Friday night over Seward, you’d think they…

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Soldotna High School's Bailey Blumentritt catches a pass, Saturday, August 30, 2014 during the varsity game against Thunder Mountain high school at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska.

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Stars, Kards, Bulldogs set for playoff tests

Anyone holding the belief that a football team has a clear path to the state championship only needs…

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SoHi sweeps Nikiski netters

The Nikiski volleyball squad incurred a 3-set sweep at the hands of Soldotna — a school that is…

Small-schools: Homer girls take state XC crown

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Small-schools: Homer girls take state XC crown

Saturday saw a number of winning and losing streaks busted in the sports world. No, not college football.…

Ostrander wraps up 3rd Class 4A title

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Ostrander wraps up 3rd Class 4A title

Kenai Central senior Allie Ostrander crossed the finish line Saturday on the Bartlett High School running trails to…