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North Kenai Beach, Aug. 1, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Out of the Office: The Circle Game

I don’t feel like I’ve been outside much lately. The problem is I have been outside a lot lately. In “The Circle Game,” Joni Mitchell… Continue reading

North Kenai Beach, Aug. 1, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kena Central running back William Wilson moves for a gain during a 14-13 loss to Houston on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Houston. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Houston football nips Kenai

HOUSTON — Late in the third quarter, the Houston Hawks held a two-score lead and were pitching a shutout. And then Kenai Central made things… Continue reading

Kena Central running back William Wilson moves for a gain during a 14-13 loss to Houston on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Houston. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)
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Soldotna girls cross-country sweeps Mountain City Class Challenge

The Soldotna girls swept the freshman-sophomore and junior-senior team titles Friday at the Mountain City Class Challenge at Cheney Lake in Anchorage, while the Homer… Continue reading

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Soldotna's Leigh Tacey tries to avoid Wasilla's Kemeul Rodriguez on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

SoHi football routs Wasilla to celebrate homecoming; Brantley Jr. draws even with Nystrom

The Soldotna football team celebrated homecoming by trouncing Wasilla 67-6 on Friday at Justin Maile Field in Soldotna. The Stars move to 5-0 overall and… Continue reading

Soldotna's Leigh Tacey tries to avoid Wasilla's Kemeul Rodriguez on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at Justin Maile Field at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The Kenai River Brown Bears celebrate a second-period goal by Nick Stevens on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak)

Season preview: Bears open 2023-24 season Saturday

The Kenai River Brown Bears drop the puck on their 2023-24 season Saturday at 4 p.m. AKDT on the road against the Chippewa (Wisconsin) Steel.… Continue reading

The Kenai River Brown Bears celebrate a second-period goal by Nick Stevens on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak)
Kenai Central's Emma Beck attacks against Seward's Mikinley Williams and Robin Cronin on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Tuesday: Kenai volleyball sweeps Seward

The host Kenai Central volleyball team defeated Seward 25-21, 25-20 and 25-22 on Tuesday in Southcentral Conference action. The Kardinals move to 3-0 in nontournament… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Emma Beck attacks against Seward's Mikinley Williams and Robin Cronin on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
The Seward volleyball team after winning the North South Tournament on Saturday in Houston, Alaska. (Photo provided)

Volleyball roundup: Soldonta edges Homer in 5 sets; Seward wins North South Tourney

The visiting Soldotna volleyball team defeated Homer 25-18, 16-25, 21-25, 25-22 and 15-12 in nonconference action Saturday night. The Stars, a Class 4A school, improve… Continue reading

The Seward volleyball team after winning the North South Tournament on Saturday in Houston, Alaska. (Photo provided)
Kenai Central's Sawyer Vann and Zeke Yragui break up a pass intended for Homer's Chris Martishev on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai football celebrates homecoming by knocking off Homer

The Kenai Central football team celebrated its homecoming at Ed Hollier Field by defeating Homer 29-8 in Mid Alaska Conference action. The Kardinals move to… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Sawyer Vann and Zeke Yragui break up a pass intended for Homer's Chris Martishev on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Ed Hollier Field at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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SoHi swimmers, divers sweep Kodiak Quad

The Soldotna girls and boys swimming and diving teams swept the Kodiak Quad on Friday and Saturday in Kodiak. Friday, the Soldotna girls won with… Continue reading

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Football roundup: Soldotna football blows out Bartlett to stay perfect; Seward tops Eielson to move to 3-0

The visiting Soldotna football team defeated Bartlett 62-19 on Friday in nonconference action. The Stars improved to 4-0 overall, still have not punted this season,… Continue reading

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The Nikiski Bulldogs celebrate a touchdown catch by Lynn Deveer against Valdez on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. Oliver Parrish is in front, while Deveer and Jerry Snodgrass are in the back. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski football nabs homecoming victory over Valdez

The host Nikiski football team celebrated its homecoming by defeating Valdez 42-16 on Friday in nine-man nonconference action. The rest of the game was called… Continue reading

The Nikiski Bulldogs celebrate a touchdown catch by Lynn Deveer against Valdez on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. Oliver Parrish is in front, while Deveer and Jerry Snodgrass are in the back. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Boonstra, SoHi girls capture Homer Invitational

The Soldotna girls and Grace Christian boys won the Homer Invitational on Friday at the Lookout Mountain Ski Trails just outside of Homer. SoHi’s Tania… Continue reading

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Nikiski's Alexa Iyatunguk watches her kill get past Soldotna's Abygale Schaeffer, Sarah Brown and Athena Rossiter on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Nikiski volleyball outlasts Soldotna in 5 sets

The host Nikiski volleyball team defeated Soldotna 25-22, 13-25, 17-25, 29-27 and 16-14 on Thursday night in nonconference play. The Bulldogs are now 1-0 in… Continue reading

Nikiski's Alexa Iyatunguk watches her kill get past Soldotna's Abygale Schaeffer, Sarah Brown and Athena Rossiter on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Ryan Chen lopping seasonal growth at a vista on Emma Lake Trail during a weeklong camping trip. (Photo by Shea Imgarten)

Refuge Notebook: That’s a rap — YCC leaves a trace on refuge’s legacy

They’re everywhere: a munched branch on the trail, muddy boot prints in the house, the rippling of water after a floatplane takes off. All of… Continue reading

Ryan Chen lopping seasonal growth at a vista on Emma Lake Trail during a weeklong camping trip. (Photo by Shea Imgarten)
Kenai Central's Emma Beck attacks against Homer's Gracie Miotke and Goldie Hill on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai volleyball serves its way past Homer

The host Kenai Central volleyball team swept Homer by scores of 25-11, 25-11 and 25-12 on Tuesday in Southcentral Conference play. The Kardinals are now… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Emma Beck attacks against Homer's Gracie Miotke and Goldie Hill on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Friday football: Homer, Kenai win; Seward topples Nikiski

The visiting Homer football team defeated Kodiak 52-0 on Friday in Mid Alaska Conference action. The Mariners, the defending Division III champions, move to 1-0… Continue reading

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Ostrander gets 4-month sanction for testing positive for prohibited substance

The United States Anti-Doping Agency announced a four-month sanction against Allie Ostrander on Friday for testing positive for a prohibited substance. The sanction period started… Continue reading

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Dahl wins The Gauntlet mountain biking race

Tor Dahl won The Gauntlet mountain biking race Sunday, Aug. 20, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. In The Gauntlet, racers find all the… Continue reading

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The Lost Lake Trail just outside of Seward, Alaska, on Sept. 12, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai’s Parks, Anchorage’s Vetsch win rainy, muddy Lost Lake Run

Kenai’s Jason Parks won the Lost Lake Run on Saturday in rainy, slick and muddy conditions. Parks won at 1 hour, 53 minutes and 40… Continue reading

The Lost Lake Trail just outside of Seward, Alaska, on Sept. 12, 2018. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central's Sophia Tapley attacks against Nikiski's Zoey Ellis and Ashlynne Playle on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at the Shayna Pritchard Memorial Tournament at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai volleyball tops Nikiski to take 4th straight Pritchard title

The Kenai Central volleyball team defeated Nikiski 25-18 and 25-16 to take a fourth straight Shayna Pritchard Memorial Tournament title Saturday at Nikiski Middle-High School.… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Sophia Tapley attacks against Nikiski's Zoey Ellis and Ashlynne Playle on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at the Shayna Pritchard Memorial Tournament at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)