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by Van Williams | Apr 4, 2023 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Swimming and Diving
Juneau swimmer PJ Foy over the weekend in Seattle was the big winner at the Western Zone Senior Championships. The 17-year-old won five of seven individual A finals, set six state records and finished the four-day meet as the top points scorer among 301 boys from a...
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by Van Williams | Apr 9, 2023 | Basketball, Cover Story
Isaiah Moses was handed the keys to the offense and drove the College of Southern Idaho to a No. 1 junior college national ranking. Alissa Pili returned to her old ways at a new school, winning Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year honors and leading the University of...
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by Alaska Sports Report | Apr 4, 2023 | Athlete of the Week, Hockey
Sophomore skater Daniel Matveev was named Alaska Athlete of the Week after his outstanding playmaking led the Valley Thunder to the USA Hockey Tier II 16U 2A national championship. Matveev, who attends Redington High and plays hockey for Houston High, turned in an...Read More
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by Doyle Woody | Apr 5, 2023 | Cover Story, Track and Field
Former West Valley runner Camron Herron last week edged closer to the fastest 800-meter time in Alaska history – the University of Texas junior is chasing the standard his old man, Doug, has owned for a mere 37 years. Camron’s time of 1 minute, 47.97 seconds at the...
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by Van Williams | Apr 5, 2023 | Baseball, Cover Story
Centralia College pitcher Ryan Henrickson of Anchorage was so good on Sunday he deserved a win and a save. He'll gladly settle for his first shutout. Henrickson turned in a Herculean effort with a 121-pitch, 10-inning complete game to carry Centralia to a 1-0 NWAC...Read More
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The 100 Miles in May Challenge is Almost Here!
Register at https://100miles.healthyfuturesak.org/
100 Miles in May is the annual fundraiser and the pledges received provide critical funding for our non-profit Healthy Futures program.
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by Doyle Woody | Apr 10, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey
While the Boston Bruins made NHL history Sunday, goaltender Jeremy Swayman of Anchorage contributed some history of his own. The Bruins’ 5-3 win at Philadelphia marked their single season-record 63rd victory. Swayman stopped 34 shots for his 23rd win, matching his...Read More
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by Van Williams | Apr 6, 2023 | Basketball, Cover Story, Prep Spotlight
Anchorage’s Sloan Lentfer didn't need directions to UAA. He just followed his father’s footsteps. The Seawolves landed the reigning Alaska Class 3A player of the year out of Grace Christian after senior forward signed with UAA, a huge pull for longtime bench boss...Read More
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by Matt Nevala | Apr 8, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey
The Kenai River Brown Bears’ social media gurus certainly enjoyed themselves Saturday morning. For good reason. Thanks to a victory the previous night, the Brown Bears clinched a spot in the North American Hockey League’s Robertson Cup playoffs one season removed from...Read More
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by Van Williams | Apr 7, 2023 | Baseball, Cover Story
One of the greatest baseball players in Alaska history is hanging up his cleats as Jonny Homza has retired at age 23, ending a short but notable career that saw him go from Cook Inlet Conference MVP to the second highest MLB draft pick from the 907 state. Homza played...Read More
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by Doyle Woody | Apr 4, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey
The Wasilla-based Valley Thunder seized USA Hockey’s Tier II 16U 2A national championship Monday morning in Amherst, N.Y., completing a 6-0-0 run through the tournament with a 2-1 victory over the Jr. Sun Devils of Arizona. The Thunder became the 12th youth team in...Read More
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by Arielle Himelbloom | Apr 3, 2023 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Track and Field
Olyvia Mamae was virtually untouchable at the Russ Edwards Big C Relays. The East High senior and defending state champion in three events left no race up to chance, collecting wins in both the 100-meter hurdles and 100-meter dash. Mamae ran to a meet-record of 14.97...
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by Doyle Woody | Apr 7, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey
Alaska’s two NHL goaltenders, Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins and Pheonix Copley of the Los Angeles Kings, continued crafting sensational seasons Thursday night. Swayman, 24, of Anchorage, stopped 31 shots to backstop a 2-1 overtime win against Toronto and stretch...Read More
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