Connecting You with Alaska Athletes Winner of five 2022 Alaska Press Awards Visit Us! Become a Sponsor WEEK IN REVIEW Pro Football: From Brandon Pili to Zack Bowman, Rage City remains connected with Dolphins’ D by Van Williams | Sep 25, 2023 | Cover Story, Football It took eight years, but the Miami Dolphins finally got another Alaskan and Brandon Pili on Sunday connected the dots. The rookie nose tackle out of Anchorage became the first player from The Last Frontier to register a tackle in an NFL game since defensive back Zack... Read More   Prep Cross Country: State-best times lowered in Chugiak and Ketchikan; three regions crown champions by Arielle Himelbloom | Sep 25, 2023 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Prep Spotlight, Running Prep runners dropped impressive times at the Smokin’ Stampede and the Ketchikan Invitational, while winners were crowned at the Region 6, Region 2 and Region 1 (Northwest Arctic Conference) championships. Hosting on their home course, the Chugiak Mustangs led the way...Read More   Prep Flag Football: West Eagles claim 4th straight win with 30-22 offensive outburst at Chugiak by Matt Nevala | Sep 22, 2023 | Cover Story, Flag Football At 18 years of age, Cook Inlet Conference flag football is technically old enough to vote. You know, if that was a thing high school sports leagues actually did. Regardless, credit the West Eagles. They certainly used these past few weeks to bolster their candidacy as... Read More   Palmer runner Christy Marvin named Alaska Athlete of the Week after winning record 7th Equinox Marathon by Alaska Sports Report | Sep 19, 2023 | Athlete of the Week, Running Christy Marvin continues to carve out her legacy as one of Alaska's all-time greatest distance runners. The 43-year-old became the winningest runner in the 60-year history of the Equinox Marathon Saturday in Fairbanks, an achievement that earned her our Alaska... Read More   Prep Football: Big man TD on 4th down in 4th quarter helps Eagle River hold off Service 34-27 by Van Williams | Sep 23, 2023 | Cover Story, Football With the game on the line, the Eagle River coaching staff called on the big guns. Offensive lineman Dawson Myers followed the lead block of 240-pound center Ayden Sorenson for a 3-yard score on 4th-and-goal late in the fourth quarter to put the finishing touches on... Read More     Wrestling: Spencer Woods was one and done Thursday at the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. by Beth Bragg | Sep 21, 2023 | Cover Story, Wrestling Alaska wrestler Spencer Woods was one and done Thursday at the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Woods, who grew up in Shungnak and Kotzebue, lost 5-3 in his opening-round match in the Greco-Roman 82-kilogram weight class. The man who beat him,...Read More   Pro Hockey: Anchorage’s Clair DeGeorge continues her hockey journey, picked in 6th round by Minnesota in inaugural PWHL Draft by Doyle Woody | Sep 19, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey Forward Clair DeGeorge of Anchorage, who owns both an impressive rink resume and academic portfolio, continued her journey in elite pucks Monday, when the Minnesota franchise selected her in the sixth round of the inaugural Professional Women’s Hockey League Draft. Read More   Mountain Running: On short rest and facing another tough task, pro runner Allie Ostrander delivers an improved race result by Doyle Woody | Sep 22, 2023 | Cover Story, Mountain Running, Running Six days after a vertical-heavy mountain race at altitude she called the hardest race of her career, Alaska’s Allie Ostrander on Friday delivered a much better result in another long grinder at altitude. Ostander, 26, who grew up in Soldotna and lives in Seattle,...Read More   Prep Football: Colony’s Johnny Figgins kicks school-record 41-yard field goal in 17-7 win over Wasilla by Van Williams | Sep 22, 2023 | Cover Story, Football Johnny Figgins was already this year’s best kicker in the Cook Inlet Conference. Now he’s the greatest in Colony history. The junior kicker on Friday night booted a school-record 41-yard field goal in the final minute to put the icing on the Knights’ 17-7 victory over...Read More   Prep Cross Country: Adams, Meyer clock fast times in Seward and Sitka; Colony, Juneau-Douglas sweep team titles by Arielle Himelbloom | Sep 20, 2023 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Running At least seven high school cross country meets were held around the state over the weekend, with strong performances at the Frank Dieckgraeff Invitational and the Sitka Invitational. Palmer’s Fischer Adams continued his rise to the top collecting a win at the Frank... Read More   Prep Football: Defense drives Dimond; Service QB Tautua surpasses 3K (plus league leaders) by Van Williams | Sep 21, 2023 | Cover Story, Football Having a versatile defense is a must in the Cook Inlet Conference. One week you could face a ground-and-pound rushing attack and the following week it might be an aerial assault. Some teams play up-tempo, others take their time. All eight teams in the league bring a... Read More   Pro Baseball: Anchorage pitcher Brody Jessee promoted in Reds’ farm system to finish minor-league season by Van Williams | Sep 20, 2023 | Baseball, Cover Story Ever since Brody Jessee entered the pro ranks his career has taken an upward trajectory. The rocket right-handed relief pitcher has gone from rookie level to Single-A to High-A in the span of 22 games. Jessee ended his rookie season with a promotion to the Dayton... Read More   College Football: Ulofoshio makes 175th tackle for UW; Lyken bags pick 6; Heartwell grabs 10th career INT by Van Williams | Sep 18, 2023 | Cover Story, Football University of Washington captain Edefuan Ulofoshio isn’t just one of the best linebackers in college football. He’s one of the greatest from Alaska. Already the school's career tackles leader for a player from The Last Frontier after he surpassed fellow Anchorage...Read More     Join our Family of Sponsors The Alaska Sports Report is a non-profit entity owned by the 501(c)3 Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. We say "no" to paywalls and pop-up ads, "yes" to community partners. Make a tax deductible donation and we'll recognize you on our site, social media posts, and in this weekly review! Our Team Van Williams, Editor Beth Bragg, Reporter Arielle Himelbloom, Reporter Matt Nevala, Reporter Matias Saari, Reporter Doyle Woody, Reporter Bryan Boyett, Photographer Natalie Osborne, Web Development Shelley Romer, Dev. 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