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Panners bats explode again against Oilers

The Peninsula Oilers fell 9-3 to the host Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks on Wednesday.It is the fourth-straight loss for the Oilers, including dropping the first… Continue reading

  • Jul 9, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Oilers, Panners bat around in divisional play

The Alaska Goldpanners of Fairbanks pushed themselves to a winning season with a dominant 15-4 win over the Peninsula Oilers Tuesday evening at Growden Memorial… Continue reading

  • Jul 9, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Legion Twins split opening day Big Fish tourney

It took two years and a trip all the way back to Alaska, but Columbia, Tennessee, Post 19 got its revenge Tuesday at Coral Seymour… Continue reading

Oilers drop slugfest to Miners

The Peninsula Oilers opened a road trip with an 11-9 loss to the Mat-Su Miners on Monday. The Oilers now travel to Fairbanks, where they… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Salmon Run, Cycle Series start this week

The Salmon Run Series and Salmon Cycle Series start this week. The Salmon Run Series, which lasts for five weeks, begins Wednesday and each race… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Bill Miller tourney starts today

The Bill Miller Big Fish Wood Bat Tournament starts today at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai and the Kenai Little League field.The tournament starts… Continue reading

  • Jul 7, 2014
Allie Ostrander beats all the boys in junior Mount Marathon race

Allie Ostrander beats all the boys in junior Mount Marathon race

Many found Kenai Central senior Allie Ostrander finishing first — as in first amongst the girls and boys — in Friday’s Mount Marathon junior race… Continue reading

Allie Ostrander beats all the boys in junior Mount Marathon race

Friday, Saturday: Oilers split with Miners

The Peninsula Oilers split with the Mat-Su Miners at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai, winning 9-6 on Friday before dropping a 4-1 contest on… Continue reading

  • Jul 5, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Twins take 3 of 4 from Kodiak

The American Legion Twins won three of four games on Friday and Saturday in Kodiak, and one of the two league contests.That puts the Twins… Continue reading

  • Jul 5, 2014
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers third baseman Alex Rubanowitz is caught stealing at second base in the second inning in Thursday's game against the the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks at Coral Seymour Memorial Park.

Rubanowitz’s clutch hitting sends Oilers past Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers came back from a 4-0 deficit in the final three innings to top the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 5-4 on Thursday at Coral… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2014
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers third baseman Alex Rubanowitz is caught stealing at second base in the second inning in Thursday's game against the the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks at Coral Seymour Memorial Park.

Circle track racing hits Twin Cities on Friday and Saturday

There will be circle track racing at Twin Cities Raceway on Friday and Saturday.The races are $10 general admission, or $5 for seniors, students and… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Rotary Unity Run set for July 12

The annual Rotary Unity Run 10-mile and five-kilometer race will be held July 12 along the Unity Trail between Kenai and Soldotna, hosted by the… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2014
  • By Staff Report
Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers centerfielder Jake Sandlin returns to the dugout at the end of the first inning in Thursday's home game against the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks at Coral Seymour Memorial Park.

Calm down. Average up.

Everybody in the Alaska Baseball League is working on something, whether it be a new position, perfecting the changeup or driving the ball to the… Continue reading

Photo by Dan Balmer/Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Oilers centerfielder Jake Sandlin returns to the dugout at the end of the first inning in Thursday's home game against the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks at Coral Seymour Memorial Park.

SoHi graduate Blackburn continues with throwing career

The last time Soldotna’s Paige Blackburn was competing for a spot in the 2012 Summer Olympic games, she was a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed college kid riding… Continue reading

Birch Ridge report: As summer heats up, so do events at golf course

The pace of play is starting to pick up at Birch Ridge with a number of tournaments and events upcoming. The All-Alaska Pro-Am and Skins… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2014
  • By Nolan Rose

Chinooks edge Oilers

The Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks held off the Peninsula Oilers for a 6-4 victory Wednesday at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai.The Oilers dropped to 5-6… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Bird Homestead Golf Report: Conditions at course shaping up nicely

The weather is great, and the fun at Bird Homestead is increasing daily. The course is looking fabulous. The hard work of Larry Hamilton is… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2014
  • By Kelsey Slough

Oilers hold off Chinooks

The Peninsula Oilers defeated the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks 9-7 on Tuesday in Alaska Baseball League play. The game at Coral Seymour Memorial Park in Kenai… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2014
  • By Staff Report

Kenai Golf Report: Deveaux gets hole-in-one on No. 9 during Memorial Tournament

The Kenai Golf Course will celebrate the Fourth of July with the Red, White and Blue Tournament organized by Rich Edwards. Rich started this tournament… Continue reading

  • Jul 1, 2014
  • By Gordon Griffin

Oilers split with Miners in doubleheader

The Peninsula Oilers split a doubleheader with the host Mat-Su Miners on Sunday, losing the first game 4-1 before rebounding for a 10-1 victory. The… Continue reading

  • Jun 29, 2014
  • By Staff Report