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by Arielle Himelbloom | Oct 9, 2023 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Running
Coming into the state meet, Grace Christian’s Robbie Annett was the heavy favorite, as the top returner with a nearly unblemished race résumé. The junior raced strategically, pulling away from the field to claim his first individual title at the ASAA/First National...Read More
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by Van Williams | Oct 7, 2023 | Cover Story, Football
It's a good thing the 5-foot-9, 220-pound Makisi Poleo has broad shoulders because had had to carry the Bartlett Golden Bears on Friday night. The big man had a big game on both sides of the ball, piling up 215 rushing yards and three touchdowns on offense and...
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by Doyle Woody | Oct 8, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey
Two games make a tiny sample size, sure, but Anchorage’s Maximilion Helgeson seems dialed in when it comes to season openers for the UAA hockey team. Helgeson on Saturday delivered the overtime dagger for the Seawolves with 51 seconds left in their season-opening 3-2...Read More
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by Alaska Sports Report | Oct 5, 2023 | Athlete of the Week, Football
Colony High School football player Johnny Figgins was already the best boot man in the Cook Inlet Conference, but he took it to another level in the Knight's 25-14 win over Dimond. The junior logged a kicking and punting performance for the ages, garnering him our...
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by Arielle Himelbloom | Oct 9, 2023 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Running
Fischer Adams’ prep cross country career came full circle on Saturday after collecting his first state title on his Palmer home course. The star-studded senior set the pace at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Cross Country State Running Championships, covering the...
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by Van Williams | Oct 6, 2023 | Cover Story, Football
Normally, it’s the West offense that beats opponents into the ground. But on Friday night, defense and special teams took care of business. Trailing early in the second quarter, the top-seeded Eagles used three explosive scoring plays in the second quarter to fuel a...Read More
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by Doyle Woody | Oct 8, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey
Two games make a tiny sample size, sure, but Anchorage’s Maximilion Helgeson seems dialed in when it comes to season openers for the UAA hockey team. Helgeson on Saturday delivered the overtime dagger for the Seawolves with 51 seconds left in their season-opening 3-2...Read More
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by Van Williams | Oct 7, 2023 | Cover Story, Football
As a junior varsity call up, Service sophomore Cassidy Phillip might have figured he wouldn’t play much of a role Friday in his first playoff game. He started the night as a boy and finished it as the man as his 100-yard interception return put the finishing touches...Read More
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by Doyle Woody | Oct 3, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey
Scott Gomez and Nate Thompson, who delivered the longest two NHL careers by Alaskans, are rink rats, even in retirement. And they’re both back in familiar places. Gomez, the two-time Stanley Cup winner who retired as a player in 2016, is an assistant coach this season...RRead More
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by Van Williams | Oct 7, 2023 | Cover Story, Football
As the clock winded down at the end of Saturday’s game, South coach John Lewis was pumped up and raised both arms in celebration as he walked over to the Wolverines’ fan base. He should have taken a bow. The South coach recorded one of the best wins in his 16 years at...Read More
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by Van Williams | Oct 3, 2023 | Basketball, Cover Story
Ruthy Hebard’s new job has provided the Fairbanks native with a full circle moment. The 25-year-old WNBA player has joined the women’s basketball coaching staff at Texas Christian University, where she will reunite with two familiar faces from college and high school....Read More
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by Van Williams | Oct 4, 2023 | Cover Story, Football
With Montana State University senior Derryk Snell having just four catches in the first four games of the season, you knew it was only a matter of time before he went off. It finally happened for the former Chugiak High star Saturday against Portland State. Snell...Read More
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