Sports

Brown Bears hire assistant; Chavez makes USHL

The Kenai River Brown Bears have announced Rory Dynan will fill the final assistant coaching position.Dynan fills an opening created when Steve Murphy left to… Continue reading

Road Warriors knock off Twins in extra innings

In baseball, it’s common for victories to come due to clutch hitting.It’s far more rare to hear of wins coming from clutch defense.But Wasilla’s 9-5,… Continue reading

3rd annual Mud Run gets messy

3rd annual Mud Run gets messy

Saturday morning’s third annual Mud Run just north of Kenai featured enough mud and dirt — including a muddy water pit at the end of… Continue reading

3rd annual Mud Run gets messy

Saturday: Oilers sweep Waves

The Peninsula Oilers completed their season-opening homestand with a 9-1-2 record by sweeping the Oceanside (San Diego) Waves. Peninsula finished off the sweep with a… Continue reading

  • Jun 21, 2014
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion Carter Yagi greets and congradulates his teammates after an inning at Friday's game.

Yagi’s style working well for Oilers

Standing at a diminutive 5-foot-8, Carter Yagi does not always match up in a sport that typically rewards height. But so far, the Peninsula Oilers… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/Peninsula Clarion Carter Yagi greets and congradulates his teammates after an inning at Friday's game.
Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Mylz Jones notices the ball he just hit as he runs toward first base at Friday's game.

Friday: Oilers shut out Waves

The Peninsula Oilers have given the Oceanside (San Diego) Waves a bit of everything after Friday evening’s 1-0 win at Coral Seymour Memorial Park under… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Mylz Jones notices the ball he just hit as he runs toward first base at Friday's game.

Oilers beat Waves with one big run

The Peninsula Oilers have given the Oceanside (San Diego) Waves a bit of everything after Friday evening's 1-0 win at Coral Seymour Memorial ballpark under… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Dan Kolodin pitches to the Oceanside Waves, Thursday, June 19, at Oilers Park in Kenai.

Oilers wax Waves

A night after topping their opponent in a pitchers’ duel, the Peninsula Oilers topped the Oceanside (San Diego) Waves once again — this time using… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Dan Kolodin pitches to the Oceanside Waves, Thursday, June 19, at Oilers Park in Kenai.

Birch Ridge Golf Report: Champions of junior tourney are in

It’s been a busy week at Birch Ridge Golf Course! Our first tournament of the year, The Birch Ridge Junior Golf Championship, was held Thursday… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2014
  • By Nolan Rose

Second mountain biking clinic slated for Tsalteshi today

The Intro to Mountain Biking series of clinics continue today at Tsalteshi Trails.Today’s clinic will discuss tackling tricky terrain, like hills, sand, bumps and lumps.The… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Oilers win after early mistake

After Wednesday night’s batting lineup blunder, it can be certain that Peninsula Oilers head coach Kyle Richardson will be double-checking his batting lineup for every… Continue reading

Bird Homestead Golf Report: Course spruced up for Quilters Tourney

Any weather is good golf weather. With the mixture of rain and sunshine, it is perfect for a round of mosquito-free golf at Bird Homestead… Continue reading

  • Jun 19, 2014
  • By Kelsey Slough

Kenai visited by Tampa Bay Lightning skater

Local hockey fans and young up-and-comers were treated to a chance to meet a national level talent Tuesday at the Kenai Multipurpose Facility ice rink.… Continue reading

Twins sweep Palmer

The American Legion Twins swept host Palmer on Sunday, winning 10-1 in seven innings in a game scheduled for nine innings, and 19-3 in five… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Swinging in the rain: Oilers topple Monarchs

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Lake Erie (Michigan) Monarchs 6-3 in seven innings Monday at a rainy and dark Coral Seymour Memorial Park.The Oilers finished… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Results for Mouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride posted

The first Mouth to Mouth Wild Run and Ride was held Saturday. The race went from the mouth of the Kenai River to the mouth… Continue reading

  • Jun 15, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Sunday: Oilers, Monarchs play to tie

Soccer is a sport known for its ties. Baseball? Not so much, beyond that they always go to the runner.But so far this season, the… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Chase Anderson sits on the bike in front of his brother, both part of the large group or riders Team Valley Rally from Mat-Su, Saturday, at Twin City Raceway.

Motocross state races seeing younger faces

With a gang of kids running around helter skelter, it can be easy to forget that you’re at a motocross race at Kenai’s Twin Cities… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Chase Anderson sits on the bike in front of his brother, both part of the large group or riders Team Valley Rally from Mat-Su, Saturday, at Twin City Raceway.

Oilers’ Munoz takes a licking, keeps on ticking

With only one catcher on the team for now, the Peninsula Oilers are putting a lot of weight on Gabriel Munoz’s shoulders. But the 5-foot-11,… Continue reading

After 3 previous attempts thwarted by weather, fire, Relay for Life holds fun run/walk at Tsalteshi

“Finish the Fight” is the motto for the 17th annual Central Peninsula Relay for Life.It just as easily could have been the motto for the… Continue reading

  • Jun 14, 2014
  • By Staff Report