Sports

Alaska Hall of Fame to celebrate 10th anniversary

The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate its 10th anniversary Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage by… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Twins top Dimond on 1st day of state tournament

The American Legion Twins, the No. 2 seed, defeated Dimond, the No. 7 seed, 6-3 Tuesday in the opening round of the American Legion Alaska… Continue reading

  • Jul 26, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Aaron Arruda of the Anchorage Bucs slides in safe after Oilers shortstop Trey Dawson lost his glove Sunday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Oilers, Bucs split doubleheader

After almost seven hours at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai on Sunday, the Oilers were right where they started the day in their pursuit… Continue reading

  • Jul 24, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Aaron Arruda of the Anchorage Bucs slides in safe after Oilers shortstop Trey Dawson lost his glove Sunday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Legends driver Ty Torkelson goes for a wild ride Saturday at Twin City Raceway in Kenai. Torkelson got out of his car and walked away.

After Friday’s rainout, racing fans get double dose Saturday

Opening night of the Third Annual Alaska Dirt Track Shootout was rained out Friday, giving race fans a double dose of dirt racing action Saturday… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Legends driver Ty Torkelson goes for a wild ride Saturday at Twin City Raceway in Kenai. Torkelson got out of his car and walked away.

Twins earn No. 2 seed at state tourney

The American Legion Twins lost to South 7-5 on Friday before defeating Dimond 6-4 on Saturday to finish the regular season at 16-2 in the… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers' right-fielder Brian Ruhm slides into second base on a steal Saturday afternoon against the Anchorage Bucs at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Oilers down Bucs in doubleheader

Saturday’s doubleheader against the Anchorage Bucs provided the Peninsula Oilers an opportunity to gain ground in the Alaska Baseball League standings, and the Oilers delivered… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers' right-fielder Brian Ruhm slides into second base on a steal Saturday afternoon against the Anchorage Bucs at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Oilers starter Justin Montgomery pitches against the Anchorage Bucs on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

On the rise: Oilers starter Montgomery hits his stride in Alaska

Earlier this summer, Peninsula Oilers pitcher Justin Montgomery tackled Skyline Trail, climbing about 2,700 feet in two miles to a commanding view of the central… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Oilers starter Justin Montgomery pitches against the Anchorage Bucs on Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Beeson, Kiviat take Soldotna Cycle Series Week 4 race

Brian Beeson and Leah Kiviat were the top riders at the fourth race of the year in the Soldotna Cycle Series.Beeson finished at 24 minutes,… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Area rowers compete in Moose Nugget Regatta

The Anchorage Rowing Association won the Moose Nugget Regatta on July 16 and 17 at Wasilla Lake.Anchorage Rowing had 52 points while the Alaska Midnight… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Kenai's JJ Sonnen bunts the ball foul during a 5-4 win over the Wasilla Road Warriors Thursday, July 21, 2016, at McManus Field in Wasilla.

Twins topple Wasilla on road

WASILLA — As one of about three teams still in the hunt for the regular season American Legion crown and the top seed in the… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016
  • By Jeremiah Bartz
Kenai's JJ Sonnen bunts the ball foul during a 5-4 win over the Wasilla Road Warriors Thursday, July 21, 2016, at McManus Field in Wasilla.
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Trey Dawson steals second base in front of Bucs second baseman Hunter Kasuls on Thursday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Thursday: Bucs edge Oilers

The Peninsula Oilers can take solace in the fact that hitting is not a problem in their recent string of success.Unfortunately, the power on offense… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Trey Dawson steals second base in front of Bucs second baseman Hunter Kasuls on Thursday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.

Bird Homestead Golf Report: Men’s night continues to be popular

Have you seen the hidden treasure 12 miles down Funny River Road? It is quite the gem, it has nicely mowed fairways, pristine greens and… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016
  • By Kelsey Slough

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Local golfers play well at junior tourney

We had an amazing week of weather and an even better week of golf, with the third installment of the Soldotna Jr Masters tournament taking… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016
  • By Zac Cowan

Jordan, Ostrander take victories at Salmon Run Series

Jordan Theisen and Ty Jordan were adversaries on the high school cross-country running scene, and the battles haven’t stopped there.The two standout runners finished in… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016
  • By Staff Report

SoHi cross-country practice starts Wednesday, July 27

Practice for the Soldotna High School cross-country team will begin Wednesday. The practice will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m., meeting at the nordic… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Oilers wallop Bucs

The Peninsula Oilers did their part once again Wednesday night to close the gap to the Alaska Baseball League leading Mat-Su Miners, but once again,… Continue reading

Kenai Golf Course report

What a beautiful stretch of weather we are having! The Kenai Golf Course is in excellent playing condition. The greens are excellent, the fairways and… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2016

Tuesday: Oilers chop down Pilots

The Peninsula Oilers grabbed an 8-4 win over the Anchorage Glacier Pilots in Alaska Baseball League play Tuesday evening at Mulcahy Stadium. The win put… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2016
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Jack Newell of Eagle River hits into the 13th green Tuesday during the Birch Ridge Jr Masters at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna.

Area golfers take 4 of 7 age groups at Birch Ridge Jr Masters

Sullivan Menard, a sophomore at Colony High School, had been on Birch Ridge Golf Course for over two hours Tuesday when he found himself eight… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Jack Newell of Eagle River hits into the 13th green Tuesday during the Birch Ridge Jr Masters at Birch Ridge Golf Course in Soldotna.

Oilers, Bucs split doubleheader

The Oilers won the first game 4-2 before falling 2-1 in the second game.Peninsula is now 14-13 in the ABL, good for second place but… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2016
  • By Staff Report