The final weekend of August brings the fullest weekend of high school sports for the just beginning 2014-15 school year.
Football: Week Three Pairings
The high school football season advances into week three of the regular season with central peninsula teams playing divisional opponents.
Nikiski vs Monroe @ Fairbanks
Saturday, August 30th 1 p.m. Coverage on KKIS 96.5 FM and www.radiokenai.com
The Nikiski Bulldogs go on the road for a Greatland Conference showdown against the Monroe Rams in Fairbanks.
Nikiski and Monroe battled in the 2013 Small School state championship game, with the Bulldogs winning 36-28. The Bulldogs are 1-1 on the season and will play their first conference game against the Rams.
Game time is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
SoHi vs Thunder Mountain @ Soldotna High
Saturday, August 30th 2 p.m. Coverage on ESPN 1140AM and www.radiokenai.com
The Soldotna Stars will put their 22-game win streak on the line against the Thunder Mountain Falcons in a Medium School divisional game on Saturday. SoHi is unbeaten at 2-0 with victories over a pair of large school opponents. SoHi has allowed only one touchdown in two games.
Saturday is Dedication Day for the SoHi turf field and track facility with activities beginning at 1:30 p.m. with a 5K Family Fun Run. See complete schedule for Saturday’s activities on the “Dedication ceremony…” story on the sports page at radiokenai.com.
Game time is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday on ESPN 1140AM.
Kenai vs Kodiak @ KCHS
Saturday, August 30th 3 p.m. Coverage on KSRM 920AM and www.radiokenai.com
The Kenai Kardinals, 0-2 after traveling to Fairbanks and Juneau, will play at home on Saturday in the Kardinals’ first Northern Lights Conference contest of the season. Kenai qualified for the Medium School playoffs in 2013 and will begin the trek to the playoffs on Saturday.
Game time is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on KSRM 920AM.
Volleyball, Swimming and Cross Country Running Schedule
Friday, August 29
Volleyball: SoHi @ Chugiak Tournament
Swimming: Kenai vs Seward, SoHi @ Kodiak
Cross Country: Kenai & SoHi @ Homer Invitational
Saturday, August 30
Volleyball: SoHi @ Chugiak Tournament
Swimming: SoHi @ Kodiak