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Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Oilers pitcher Josh Medeles stands on the ball diamond before a game in Kenai on Friday, July 24.

Medeles keeping consistency on mound for Oilers

As a lifelong New York Yankees fan, Josh Medeles has had a lot of inspiration from which to draw. With legends such as Derek Jeter… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Oilers pitcher Josh Medeles stands on the ball diamond before a game in Kenai on Friday, July 24.

Twins get weekend split

The American Legion Twins finished with a league record of 11-7 after defeating Eagle River on Friday then losing to Service on Saturday in a… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2015
  • By Staff Report
By Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Keith Jones (foreground) powers along the backstretch Saturday night in the A-Stock division at Twin City Raceway in Kenai.

Drivers from around state, including Lance Mackey, flock to Twin City

Friday and Saturday’s second annual Alaska Dirt Track Shootout at Twin City Raceway in Kenai provided drivers an opportunity to race with no points on… Continue reading

By Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion Keith Jones (foreground) powers along the backstretch Saturday night in the A-Stock division at Twin City Raceway in Kenai.

Friday: Bucs take down Oilers

The last time Mike Grahovac rolled through town, he was coaching not only a different team, but a different kind of team.As head coach of… Continue reading

Results posted for 3rd Tsalteshi Cycle Series

Ian Horton and Kara Johnston came out on top of the third installment of the Tsalteshi Cycle Series on Thursday at Tsalteshi Trails.Horton finished at… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Twins stay hot by defeating Eagle River

The American Legion Twins defeated Eagle River 10-9 in extra innings Friday to give the local nine its ninth win in its last 10 league… Continue reading

  • Jul 25, 2015
  • By Staff Report
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion  charges the bases after getting a hit  during a game against the Anchorage Bucaneers on Thursday, July 23.

Oilers, Bucs split doubleheader

Thursday night’s doubleheader split against the Anchorage Bucs felt like a victory to the Peninsula Oilers, and not because they ended it with a win.… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion  charges the bases after getting a hit  during a game against the Anchorage Bucaneers on Thursday, July 23.

Shields, Boonstra win Salmon Run Series No. 3

Rex Shields won a fast Salmon Run Series No. 3 race on Wednesday at Tsalteshi Trails with a time of 16 minutes, 32 seconds.Derek Gibson… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Twin City to host Dirt Shootout

Twin City Raceway will host the Alaska Dirt Track Shootout on Friday and Saturday, featuring drivers from around the state. Racing will be in A-Stocks,… Continue reading

  • Jul 23, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Bird Homestead golf report: Juniors headline the day

There was a rowdy bunch of women who showed up for a fun Ladies Night. Coming in first was Linda Robertson, Margie Ubben and Phyllis… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2015
  • By Kelsey Slough

Oilers-Bucs rained out, doubleheader scheduled

Due to wet weather, Wednesday’s Alaska Baseball League contest between the Peninsula Oilers and Anchorage Bucs was postponed. The Oilers and Bucs will play a… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2015

Progress Days disc golf tourney this weekend

Tsalteshi Trails Association will hold a disc golf tournament at 1 p.m. Saturday as part of the Soldotna Progress Days celebration. Play the 18-hole disc… Continue reading

  • Jul 22, 2015

Twins sweep Dimond

The American Legion Twins continued their torrid climb through the league standings with a sweep of Dimond on Tuesday at the Kenai Little League fields.The… Continue reading

  • Jul 21, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Tuesday: Bucs sweep doubleheader from Oilers

Hits were hard to come by for the Peninsula Oilers on Tuesday night, but not as rare as runs.The absence of sustainable offense by the… Continue reading

Monday: Oilers hold off Bucs to snap skid, draw even in American League

The Peninsula Oilers moved into a first-place tie in the Alaska Baseball League American League with a 4-3 victory over the Anchorage Bucs on Monday… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2015
  • By Staff Report

Alaska Midnight Sun Rowing, Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club compete in Moose Nugget Regatta

The Alaska Midnight Sun Rowing Association of the central Kenai Peninsula and the Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club of the eastern Kenai Peninsula both competed in… Continue reading

  • Jul 20, 2015
  • By Staff Report
Oilers help American League take All-Star Game

Oilers help American League take All-Star Game

The Peninsula Oilers helped the American League to a 4-0 victory Saturday at the Alaska Baseball League All-Star Game at Mulcahy Park in Anchorage. Four… Continue reading

  • Jul 19, 2015
  • By Staff Report
Oilers help American League take All-Star Game
Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Dean Scroggins takes to the track for some A-Stock racing Saturday night at Twin City Raceway.

Bumpy track creates interesting evening at Twin City Raceway

A capacity crowd showed up Saturday night at Twin City Raceway in Kenai under clear, sun-drenched skies to watch some good ol’ boys sling some… Continue reading

Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Dean Scroggins takes to the track for some A-Stock racing Saturday night at Twin City Raceway.
Between the Tides: Some rugby to go with dip netting

Between the Tides: Some rugby to go with dip netting

What do you get when you combine several of the top rugby teams from around the state with the annual dip netting scene on the… Continue reading

Between the Tides: Some rugby to go with dip netting

Oilers drop pair of exhibition games

It did not count against their Alaska Baseball League record, but the Peninsula Oilers continued a recent slump with a 2-0 loss to the Alaska… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2015
  • By Staff Report

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