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Nikiski, Seward to play for 9-man title Friday in Soldotna

Nikiski and Seward will face off for the nine-man football state championship Friday, Oct. 11, at 4 p.m. on Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High… Continue reading

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Homer, Soldotna swimmers compete at Bartlett/Chugiak Invitational

The Soldotna and Homer swimming teams competed in the Bartlett/Chugiak Invitational on Friday and Saturday in Anchorage. Michael Davidson led Soldotna by finishing ninth in… Continue reading

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Kenai volleyball sweeps Homer

The visiting Kenai Central volleyball team defeated Homer 25-21, 25-16 and 25-11 on Tuesday in Southcentral Conference action. The Kardinals are now 6-0 in the… Continue reading

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Rigby and Christine Cunningham patiently waiting in a duck blind, both watching a flock of teal high overhead. (Photo by Steve Meyer)

Refuge Notebook: If the goose honks high

Some mornings are darker than others, and then there are the mornings Steve calls “as black as the inside of a cow.” The first day… Continue reading

Rigby and Christine Cunningham patiently waiting in a duck blind, both watching a flock of teal high overhead. (Photo by Steve Meyer)
Seward cross-country head coach Rachel Dow looks at results on her phone while her team huddles around her at the state cross-country running meet on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Bartlett High School in Anchorage, Alaska. The Seahawks won a third straight Division II girls title. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward girls three-peat at Division II state cross-country

With the iconic Mount Marathon Race as the centerpiece and trails sprouting into the mountains everywhere, Seward is a runners’ paradise and has the long,… Continue reading

Seward cross-country head coach Rachel Dow looks at results on her phone while her team huddles around her at the state cross-country running meet on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Bartlett High School in Anchorage, Alaska. The Seahawks won a third straight Division II girls title. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Weekend volleyball: Nikiski beats Redington; Wasilla sweeps SoHi; Kenai tops Seward; Homer defeats Seward, Redington

The host Nikiski volleyball team defeated Redington in Southcentral Conference action Friday by scores of 25-13, 25-22 and 25-18. Nikiski moves to 4-1 in the… Continue reading

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Kenai River Brown Bears goalie Leif Ekblad stops a breakaway by Hans Hedlund of the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears sweep 3-game home-opening series from Jets

The Kenai River Brown Bears swept the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets in a three-game North American Hockey League series at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears goalie Leif Ekblad stops a breakaway by Hans Hedlund of the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Lathrop football topples Soldotna

The Lathrop football team defeated Soldotna 35-28 in Railbelt Conference play Saturday at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna. The Malemutes grabbed a 28-7 lead at… Continue reading

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Nikiski's Ethan Ellis passes under pressure from Seward's Ronan Bickling and Emerson Cross (10) on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Seward dominates Denali All-Conference voting

The Seward football team dominated the postseason awards in the nine-man Denali Conference in voting announced Thursday. For the Seahawks, Ronan Bickling was Offensive Player… Continue reading

Nikiski's Ethan Ellis passes under pressure from Seward's Ronan Bickling and Emerson Cross (10) on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Kenai Central football tops Homer

The visiting Kenai Central football team defeated Homer 39-8 on Friday in Mid Alaska Conference action. The final game of the regular season was for… Continue reading

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Kenai Central head coach Dan Verkuilen and assistant Brad Nyquist celebrate winning the Division II girls state soccer title Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo provided)

It’s personal

Kenai Central’s Verkuilen, Nyquist reflect on coaching careers

Kenai Central head coach Dan Verkuilen and assistant Brad Nyquist celebrate winning the Division II girls state soccer title Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo provided)
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Soldotna volleyball sweeps Seward

The visiting Soldotna volleyball team swept Seward 25-16, 25-20 and 26-24 on Tuesday in nonconference action. The Stars are now 5-3 in nontournament play, while… Continue reading

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Kenai, Nikiski tie for 5th at West Spiketacular

The Nikiski and Kenai Central volleyball teams led the Kenai Peninsula by tying for fifth in the Gold Bracket at the West Spiketacular on Friday… Continue reading

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Kenai girls, Colony boys swimmers win Seward Invite

The Kenai Central girls and Colony boys won team titles Saturday at the Seward Invitational at Seward High School. The Kardinals girls scored 77 points… Continue reading

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Seward, Nikiski close Denali regular season with wins

The Nikiski and Seward football teams closed the regular season in the nine-man Denali Conference with victories Saturday. The Seahawks, at 3-0 in the league… Continue reading

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Bears finish up at Showcase, get ready for home opener

The Kenai River Brown Bears finished up the North American Hockey League Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota, by defeating the Danbury (Connecticut) Hat Tricks 5-1 on… Continue reading

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Runners start the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai River Marathon gets perfect conditions

The 163 finishers plus six four-person relay teams were treated to perfect conditions Sunday at the 19th Kenai River Marathon. Under sunny skies and late… Continue reading

Runners start the Kenai River Marathon on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotnaճ Tania Boonstra runs just ahead of Colonyճ Aubrey Virgin during the Division I varsity girls race of the Region 3 Championships on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Seward girls defend Region 3/Division II crown

Seahawks’ Olive Jordan wins individual crown as freshman

Soldotnaճ Tania Boonstra runs just ahead of Colonyճ Aubrey Virgin during the Division I varsity girls race of the Region 3 Championships on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Wasilla, Alaska. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)
Kenai Central's Aasen Campanella plows through Kodiak's Gavin Peterson and Victoriano Sorio for a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kardinals post big victory over Kodiak

The Kenai Central football team celebrated senior day with a 63-0 victory over Kodiak on Saturday at Ed Hollier Field in Kenai. By claiming the… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Aasen Campanella plows through Kodiak's Gavin Peterson and Victoriano Sorio for a touchdown Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Eagle River quarterback Nolan Beaty is sacked by Soldotna linebacker Wyatt Faircloth on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna football continues perfect season by routing Eagle River

The Soldotna football team defeated Eagle River 42-7 on Friday in Railbelt Conference action at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna. The Stars move to 5-0… Continue reading

Eagle River quarterback Nolan Beaty is sacked by Soldotna linebacker Wyatt Faircloth on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)