high school sports

High school athletes in Soldotna are hitting the sidelines as part of a new referee certification class. It's part of an effort to reduce referee shortages in Alaska.

Sometimes, the underdog comes out on top. Nikiski’s girls’ varsity volleyball team knows that all too well – they recently defeated multi-year state champions for this year’s title. The win comes after several setbacks earlier in the season.

Two former Kenai Peninsula coaches will soon be inducted into the Alaska High School Hall of Fame. Founded in 2006, the hall of fame recognizes former coaches and players who exhibit high standards and integrity in high school sports.

The Kenai Central High School cheerleading team recently took home its fourth consecutive Division II state championship title. Because of recent leadership changes and a younger team, this year’s victory came as somewhat of a surprise to the squad.

After leading the Kenai Central High School volleyball team to a state championship, senior Emma Beck was recently awarded the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Alaska. She is the first person from the Kenai Peninsula to ever win the award for volleyball.

Operating school programs during COVID is an uncertain endeavor in the best of circumstances. The latest wrinkle for cross country teams on the peninsula…

While students returned to classes on Tuesday at most Kenai Peninsula public schools, student athletes have been training and practicing for weeks in…