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Twins swept in league doubleheader

The American Legion Twins were swept in a Thursday league doubleheader, losing to Service 6-3 before dropping a 3-1 league game to Ketchikan. The double… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers shortstop Evan Berkey tries to make the throw to first Thursday, June 28, 2018, while spinning in the air after fielding a ball deep in the infield during an 8-7 loss to Mat-Su. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Oilers lose to Miners, lose ABL lead

Playing their third of a seven-game road trip, the Oilers entered Thursday’s clash against the Mat-Su Miners with the Alaska Baseball League lead, a half… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2018
  • By Staff Report
Peninsula Oilers shortstop Evan Berkey tries to make the throw to first Thursday, June 28, 2018, while spinning in the air after fielding a ball deep in the infield during an 8-7 loss to Mat-Su. (Photo by Jeremiah Bartz/Frontiersman)

Oilers snap losing skid, back on top of ABL

The Peninsula Oilers returned to their winning ways Wednesday night at Lee Jordan Field in Eagle River, and it may be just what they need… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2018
  • Staff report Peninsula Clarion

Oilers snap losing skid, back on top of ABL

The Peninsula Oilers returned to their winning ways Wednesday night at Lee Jordan Field in Eagle River, and it may be just what they need… Continue reading

  • Jun 28, 2018
  • By Staff Report

Miners score 17 on Oilers

The Peninsula Oilers went down in one of their biggest losses in three years Tuesday night at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer, the first of… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2018
  • Staff report Peninsula Clarion

Miners score 17 on Oilers

The Peninsula Oilers went down in one of their biggest losses in three years Tuesday night at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer, the first of… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2018
  • By Staff Report
Jeremy Kupferschmid of the Twins scores in the fourth inning Monday, June 25, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai after Kodiak pitcher Shaun Walton dropped the ball on the tag. Kodiak catcher Nathan James looks on. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Twins get back on winning track by sweeping Kodiak

The working man and the military man helped the American Legion Twins snap a three-game losing streak Monday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.… Continue reading

  • Jun 26, 2018
  • By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion
Jeremy Kupferschmid of the Twins scores in the fourth inning Monday, June 25, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai after Kodiak pitcher Shaun Walton dropped the ball on the tag. Kodiak catcher Nathan James looks on. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Jeremy Kupferschmid of the Twins scores in the fourth inning Monday, June 25, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai after Kodiak pitcher Shaun Walton dropped the ball on the tag. Kodiak catcher Nathan James looks on. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Twins get back on winning track by sweeping Kodiak

The working man and the military man helped the American Legion Twins snap a three-game losing streak Monday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.… Continue reading

Jeremy Kupferschmid of the Twins scores in the fourth inning Monday, June 25, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai after Kodiak pitcher Shaun Walton dropped the ball on the tag. Kodiak catcher Nathan James looks on. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Peninsula Oilers shortstop Evan Berkey slides under the tag of Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks first baseman Danny Dopp on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Chinooks saddle Oilers with 3rd straight loss

Heading into the weekend, the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks had a tough task ahead of them. The Chinooks had lost four straight and were nearing the… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2018
  • By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion
Peninsula Oilers shortstop Evan Berkey slides under the tag of Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks first baseman Danny Dopp on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Peninsula Oilers shortstop Evan Berkey slides under the tag of Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks first baseman Danny Dopp on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Chinooks saddle Oilers with 3rd straight loss

Heading into the weekend, the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks had a tough task ahead of them. The Chinooks had lost four straight and were nearing the… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers shortstop Evan Berkey slides under the tag of Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks first baseman Danny Dopp on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Horst Haunold, of Soldotna, coaches his team Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Boys and Girls Club soccer at Kenai Middle School. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Boys and Girls Club soccer builds community

The World Cup is currently showing what soccer can mean to the world. The Boys and Girls Club soccer program is showing what soccer can… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2018
  • By JEFF HELMINIAK Peninsula Clarion
Horst Haunold, of Soldotna, coaches his team Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Boys and Girls Club soccer at Kenai Middle School. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Peninsula Oilers infielder Jake Darrow keeps an eye on teammate Tyler Duke in a June 8, 2018, Alaska Baseball League game against the Anchorage Bucs at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna’s Darrow rejuvenates career with Oilers

Two years ago, Soldotna’s Jake Darrow was staring down the reality of possibly giving up his dream and his passion of playing the sport with… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2018
  • By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion
Peninsula Oilers infielder Jake Darrow keeps an eye on teammate Tyler Duke in a June 8, 2018, Alaska Baseball League game against the Anchorage Bucs at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Horst Haunold, of Soldotna, coaches his team Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Boys and Girls Club soccer at Kenai Middle School. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Boys and Girls Club soccer builds community

The World Cup is currently showing what soccer can mean to the world. The Boys and Girls Club soccer program is showing what soccer can… Continue reading

Horst Haunold, of Soldotna, coaches his team Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Boys and Girls Club soccer at Kenai Middle School. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Peninsula Oilers infielder Jake Darrow keeps an eye on teammate Tyler Duke in a June 8, 2018, Alaska Baseball League game against the Anchorage Bucs at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Soldotna’s Darrow rejuvenates career with Oilers

Two years ago, Soldotna’s Jake Darrow was staring down the reality of possibly giving up his dream and his passion of playing the sport with… Continue reading

Peninsula Oilers infielder Jake Darrow keeps an eye on teammate Tyler Duke in a June 8, 2018, Alaska Baseball League game against the Anchorage Bucs at Coral Seymour Memorial Ballpark in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Oilers sputter in another loss to Chinooks

With the bats stuck in neutral, the Peninsula Oilers sputtered to another one-run loss Saturday night at Coral Seymour Memorial Park, dropping a 3-2 contest… Continue reading

Twins suffer 3 losses in Anchorage

The American Legion Twins fell in a doubleheader sweep Saturday to cap a winless weekend road trip. Host South handed the Twins their first league… Continue reading

  • Jun 22, 2018
  • By Staff Report

Peninsula runners head north for Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon

Several Kenai Peninsula runners traveled north for the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon and Half-Marathon on Saturday. The women’s marathon was won by Keri McEntee of Fairbanks… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2018
  • Staff report Peninsula Clarion

Peninsula runners head north for Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon

Several Kenai Peninsula runners traveled north for the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon and Half-Marathon on Saturday. The women’s marathon was won by Keri McEntee of Fairbanks… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2018
  • By Staff Report
Chugiak/Eagle River Chinooks baserunner Luke VanDover tries to time a move with Peninsula Oilers shortstop Bryan Woo watching closely Friday night at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Chinooks snap Oilers 3-game win streak after 13 innings

Down to their last strike, the Chugiak/Eagle River Chinooks still had some last-second magic left in them. Facing a full count and with two outs… Continue reading

  • Jun 23, 2018
  • By JOEY KLECKA Peninsula Clarion
Chugiak/Eagle River Chinooks baserunner Luke VanDover tries to time a move with Peninsula Oilers shortstop Bryan Woo watching closely Friday night at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)
Chugiak/Eagle River Chinooks baserunner Luke VanDover tries to time a move with Peninsula Oilers shortstop Bryan Woo watching closely Friday night at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

Chinooks snap Oilers 3-game win streak after 13 innings

Down to their last strike, the Chugiak/Eagle River Chinooks still had some last-second magic left in them. Facing a full count and with two outs… Continue reading

Chugiak/Eagle River Chinooks baserunner Luke VanDover tries to time a move with Peninsula Oilers shortstop Bryan Woo watching closely Friday night at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)