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Aklestad, Johnson lead Iron Dog

Palmer’s Tyler Aklestad and Eagle River’s Tyson Johnson led the Iron Dog as of Monday night.Aklestad and Johnson pulled over in Kaltag to take their… Continue reading

  • Feb 22, 2016
  • By Staff Report

Iron Dog gets started

The Iron Dog got started Sunday in Big Lake, with 41 Pro Class teams starting the race to Nome, and then eventually on to Anchorage.With… Continue reading

  • Feb 21, 2016
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Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central forward Alli Steinbeck jumps for the rebound against Colony forward Chase Stephens (20) and Kenai teammate Abby Beck (40) Friday night at Kenai Central High School. The Kardinals lost to the Knights 36-26.

Kenai boys upset Colony; girls lose to Knights

All those early season games that saw the Kenai Central boys come up just shy of a win can be put to rest for now.… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central forward Alli Steinbeck jumps for the rebound against Colony forward Chase Stephens (20) and Kenai teammate Abby Beck (40) Friday night at Kenai Central High School. The Kardinals lost to the Knights 36-26.
Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River Brown Bears forward Nick Klishko drives the net on Springfield Jr. Blues defenseman Kyle Meeh on Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Brown Bears break 8-game pointless streak, drop games to Jr. Blues

The Kenai River Brown Bears broke an eight-game pointless streak with a 2-1 shootout loss to the Springfield (Illinois) Jr. Blues on Friday at the… Continue reading

Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion Kenai River Brown Bears forward Nick Klishko drives the net on Springfield Jr. Blues defenseman Kyle Meeh on Friday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Weekend hoops roundup

Visiting Anchorage Christian Schools escaped with a 71-69 Southcentral Conference victory over Nikiski on Saturday. Nikiski took a 21-15 lead after the first quarter, but… Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2016
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Kenai girls, SoHi boys nab Region III ski titles

The Kenai Central girls and Soldotna boys cross-country skiing teams swept the Region III ski championships Friday and Saturday in Valdez.The Kardinals defended their title… Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2016
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Friday hoops roundup: Kenai boys topple Colony

All those early season games that saw the Kenai Central boys come up just shy of a win can be put to rest for now.… Continue reading

Kenai girls, SoHi boys lead Region III ski meet

The Kenai girls and the Soldotna boys lead the Region III meet in Valdez after Friday’s 6.5-kilometer freestyle races. The Kardinals got their Region III… Continue reading

  • Feb 20, 2016
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Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski freshman Kelsey Clark (24) drives to the post Thursday at Nikiski High School in a Southcentral Conference clash against Grace Christian.

Thursday hoops: Grace notches sweep of Nikiski

Making a second return trip to his old stomping grounds did not faze Grace Christian girls coach Ward Romans Thursday night. The former Nikiski coach… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Nikiski freshman Kelsey Clark (24) drives to the post Thursday at Nikiski High School in a Southcentral Conference clash against Grace Christian.

Oilers Corner: Son of Hall of Famer joins Oilers staff

The Oilers have completed their 2016 coaching staff. Joining head coach Brian Daly and assistant Eli Silverman is Dustin Yount, a former professional baseball player… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2016
  • By Mike Baxter

Series Preview: Brown Bears vs. Jr. Blues

Those showing up to watch the Kenai River Brown Bears take on the Springfield (Illinois) Jr. Blues will see a Brown Bears club in the… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central sophomore Riana Boonstra (12) tags off to senior teammate Michaela Salzetti (13) at the Kenai Klassic relay races Jan. 22 at the Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna.

Area skiers set for region meet in Valdez

Coaches never want to send their athletes into competition knowing they will face something for which they are not totally prepared.Soldotna High School cross-country ski… Continue reading

Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Kenai Central sophomore Riana Boonstra (12) tags off to senior teammate Michaela Salzetti (13) at the Kenai Klassic relay races Jan. 22 at the Tsalteshi Trails in Soldotna.

Wednesday prep hoops roundup

The Ninilchik boys basketball team rolled to a 54-48 Peninsula Conference victory Wednesday night over Nikolaevsk, giving the Wolverines a season sweep over the Warriors.… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2016
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Butcher, Sardina held scoreless at Prospects tourney

Kenai River Brown Bears forwards Evan Butcher and Joey Sardina were held scoreless Tuesday with the Midwest division team as the North American Hockey League… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
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Ostrander named Mountain West athlete of week

Boise State freshman Allie Ostrander was named Mountain West Women’s Track Athlete of the Week for a second time in the indoor track and field… Continue reading

  • Feb 16, 2016
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Brown Bears’ Sardina notches goal at Top Prospects

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Joey Sardina had a goal, but Midwest lost 6-2 to North American Hockey League Selects on Monday at the opening… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2016
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Ninilchik girls top Kenai JV

The Ninilchik girls basketball team defeated the host Kenai Central junior varsity 40-37 on Monday. The Kardinals took an early lead, but the Wolverines came… Continue reading

  • Feb 15, 2016
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Ostrander earns Mountain West academic honor

The honors keep rolling in for Kenai Central graduate and Boise State freshman Allie Ostrander.Ostrander makes an appearance in the current issue of Sports Illustrated… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2016
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Soldotna boys, Kenai girls win Kenai Peninsula Borough ski titles

The Soldotna boys and Kenai Central girls cross-country skiing teams won Kenai Peninsula Borough titles Saturday at Lookout Mountain in Homer.Kenai’s Karl Danielson and Addison… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2016
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Jets sweep Brown Bears

The Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets swept the Kenai River Brown Bears on Friday and Saturday in North American Hockey League play at the Janesville Ice Arena.Kenai… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2016
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