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Nikiski tops Soldotna in dual meet

The host Nikiski wrestling team defeated Soldotna 45-12 on Thursday in a dual meet.The Bulldogs received pins from Dustin Mullins at 270, Dakota Hupp at… Continue reading

  • Nov 18, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River forward Jonathan Marzec looks for a hole in the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets defense Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Forward Marzec brings energy, passion to Brown Bears

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Jonathan Marzec is 5-foot-7. He got his start skating on ponds. He’s played a massive number of his games in… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River forward Jonathan Marzec looks for a hole in the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets defense Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Nikiski graduate Lincoln Johnson finishes college footbal career

Lincoln Johnson left the Nikiski football team four years ago in better shape than he found it, and now, the Greenville College senior is at… Continue reading

Series preview: Brown Bears vs. Blues

The Kenai River Brown Bears hope to solve their five-on-five problem when they face the Springfield (Illinois) Jr. Blues today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River's Alex Dingeldein gets taken into the boards by Jack Gates of the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets on Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Jets score weekend sweep of Brown Bears

The Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets swept the Kenai River Brown Bears on Friday and Saturday in North American Hockey League action at the Soldotna Regional Sports… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River's Alex Dingeldein gets taken into the boards by Jack Gates of the Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets on Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Homer hockey finishes tourney with win

PALMER — Garrett Butcher capped the Palmer Hockey Showdown in a big way for the Homer Mariners.Butcher netted the game-winner with 1 minute, 27 seconds… Continue reading

  • Nov 13, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Homer's Kyle Wells reacts after hyperextending his wrist while wrestling Colony's Chayse Eby on Saturday in the championship dual at the Peninsula Duals at Nikiski High School. Wells fought through the injury to score a 7-6 victory.

Homer wins Peninsula Duals

The brain will overcome pain if the “Why?” is strong enough.That “Why?” is pretty strong for the Homer wrestling team right now.The Mariners defeated a… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Homer's Kyle Wells reacts after hyperextending his wrist while wrestling Colony's Chayse Eby on Saturday in the championship dual at the Peninsula Duals at Nikiski High School. Wells fought through the injury to score a 7-6 victory.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Seward libero Kimmie Hubbard (in pink) digs for a ball with teammate Tia Miranda, Friday against Monroe Catholic in the Class 3A state volleyball tournament held at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage.

Friday: Nikiski volleyball advances to state final

If there’s one thing opposing volleyball teams should never do, it is count out the Nikiski Bulldogs.Thanks to another five-set barnburner, Nikiski advanced to the… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Seward libero Kimmie Hubbard (in pink) digs for a ball with teammate Tia Miranda, Friday against Monroe Catholic in the Class 3A state volleyball tournament held at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski's Emily Hensley (5) and Bethany Carstens team up for a block against Mt. Edgecumbe in Saturday's Class 3A state volleyball championship at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage.

Mt. Edgecumbe tops Nikiski for Class 3A title

The lights of the big stage shone brightly on the Nikiski volleyball team in Saturday’s Class 3A state championship. Perhaps a bit too bright.In their… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski's Emily Hensley (5) and Bethany Carstens team up for a block against Mt. Edgecumbe in Saturday's Class 3A state volleyball championship at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage.
Friday state 3A volleyball: Nikiski advances to state title game

Friday state 3A volleyball: Nikiski advances to state title game

If there's one thing opposing volleyball teams should never do, it is never count out the Nikiski Bulldogs. Thanks to another five-set barnburner, Nikiski advanced… Continue reading

Friday state 3A volleyball: Nikiski advances to state title game
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski middle Bethany Carstens (7) blocks a shot from Monroe Catholic's Maija Hajdukovich (15) and Madlyn Leslie on Thursday morning at the Class 3A state volleyball tournament at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage.

Nikiski volleyball reaches semifinals at state tournament

The Nikiski volleyball team is making the most of its appearance at the Class 3A state tournament by going further than any Bulldogs team has… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski middle Bethany Carstens (7) blocks a shot from Monroe Catholic's Maija Hajdukovich (15) and Madlyn Leslie on Thursday morning at the Class 3A state volleyball tournament at the Alaska Airlines Arena in Anchorage.

South hockey tops Homer

PALMER — It was a rough night for Homer during the first day of the Palmer Hockey Showdown at the MTA Events Center in Palmer.South… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2016
  • By Frontiersman.com
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna's Talon Musgrave tries to escape from Kenai Central's Keyshawn McEnerney on Thursday at Soldotna Prep. McEnerney won by major decision in the 160-pound match.

Wrestling roundup: Soldotna beats Kenai; Homer tops Barrow

The Soldotna wrestling team defeated Kenai Central 48-18 on Thursday in a dual meet at Soldotna Prep.The Kardinals actually went 4-2 in contested matches during… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Soldotna's Talon Musgrave tries to escape from Kenai Central's Keyshawn McEnerney on Thursday at Soldotna Prep. McEnerney won by major decision in the 160-pound match.
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River goaltender Bailey Seagraves prepares to make a glove save on Tyler Antonucci on Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Goalie Seagraves finds his form with Brown Bears

Before the season, Kenai River Brown Bears head coach Jeff Worlton likened his team to the “Island of Misfit Toys.”“We’ve got guys that have tasted… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River goaltender Bailey Seagraves prepares to make a glove save on Tyler Antonucci on Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Series preview: Brown Bears vs. Jets

The Kenai River Brown Bears continue a tough early season home slate when the North American Hockey League Midwest Division-leading Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets come to… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Bulldogs senior Brianna Vollertsen gives the ball a tap Thursday, Oct. 13, against Houston at Nikiski High School.

Nikiski, Seward set for state tournament

A third state volleyball appearance in five years for Nikiski has brought with it new and different kinds of success ­— success that hasn’t been… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Bulldogs senior Brianna Vollertsen gives the ball a tap Thursday, Oct. 13, against Houston at Nikiski High School.

Kenai grad Jonah Thiesen makes Division II nationals

Jonah Theisen, a 2015 graduate of Kenai Central High School, qualified for the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships by finishing 13th in the South… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Nikiski basketball to hold fundraiser

Nikiski basketball will hold its Food, Games and Guns fundraiser Nov. 18 at the Nikiski Recreation Center from 6 to 8:30 p.m.For $5, participants get… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Kenai Central senior Jill Kindred receives a serve during a 3-0 loss to Wasilla Friday, the second day of the Northern Lights Conference Championships at Wasilla High School. Kenai upset Soldotna earlier in the day, but was eliminated with the loss to host Wasilla.

Kenai, SoHi volleyball teams fall out at NLC tourney

The Soldotna and Kenai Central volleyball teams came up short in their bids for a state berth this weekend at Wasilla High School. The Stars… Continue reading

Kenai Central senior Jill Kindred receives a serve during a 3-0 loss to Wasilla Friday, the second day of the Northern Lights Conference Championships at Wasilla High School. Kenai upset Soldotna earlier in the day, but was eliminated with the loss to host Wasilla.

Homer beats Kenai in OT, SoHi blanks Houston at Ice Challenge

Tyler Gilliland slotted in the gamewinning goal three minutes into overtime to fuel the Homer Mariners to a wild 8-7 victory over Kenai Central Thursday… Continue reading