Email from Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Updates on Alaskan athletes making news around the world Visit Us! Become a Sponsor THE WEEK IN REVIEW Annett, Mullin and Busk defend D2/D3 crowns; Nelson claims Craig’s first state title by Arielle Himelbloom | Oct 6, 2024 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Prep Spotlight, Running Grace Christian’s Robbie Annett ended his season where he started: at the top. The senior completed an undefeated season and defended his state title, conquering the five-kilometer course in 16 minutes, 14 seconds at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Cross... Read More   Preston’s 3 TD passes propel South to 26-6 win over Simon-led Service by Alaska Sports Report | Oct 2, 2024 | Cover Story, Flag Football Facing a 6-0 deficit and challenged with containing one of the conference’s most dynamic offense players, the South flag football team did not waver Tuesday, dominating the final three quarters for a 26-6 Cook Inlet Conference victory over host Service. The Wolverines...Read More   Anderson’s 10 kills lead Seawolves in sweep at Billings by Van Williams | Oct 4, 2024 | Cover Story, Volleyball Former Dimond High standout Larssen Anderson slammed a team-high 10 kills on 20 attempts Thursday to lead the UAA volleyball team to its first GNAC road win of the season. Bethany Tuchardt had nine kills and Katie Birtcil added eight for the Seawolves, who swept... Read More   T-bird runner Katahdin Staples named Alaska Athlete of the Week after regions showing by Alaska Sports Report | Oct 1, 2024 | Athlete of the Week, Cross Country Running East High high school runner Katahdin Staples was voted Alaska Athlete of the Week after becoming the first T-Bird boy to take home a region title in over a decade. The sophomore standout won the Region IV cross country championships at Kincaid Park with a time of 16...Read More   Johnson rushes for 287 yards and 5 TDs in Juneau’s 42-6 victory by Van Williams | Oct 5, 2024 | Cover Story, Football After struggling to get wide receiver Jayden Johnson the ball for the first six weeks of the high school football season, Juneau coach Rich Sjoroos removed the middleman and put the senior at quarterback. Last week, he threw for 181 yards and two scores. Last night,...Read More   AK Sports Shorts storytelling event Oct 24 brings to life tales of inspiration and adventure by Beth Bragg | Oct 7, 2024 | Cover Story, Healthy Futures A musher, a UFC fighter and a ninja warrior walk into a bar. OK, not a bar per se, more of a theater pub. The Bear Tooth Theatrepub, to be precise. On Thursday, Oct. 24, seven athletes and adventurers will gather on stage for AK Sports Shorts, an evening of... Read More   Giacobbe gives Wasilla first girls winner; Mustangs collect 4th straight title by Arielle Himelbloom | Oct 6, 2024 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Prep Spotlight, Running Wasilla’s Hailee Giacobbe has been a force all season, but a late move in the fourth kilometer sealed the deal for the sophomore. Giacobbe ran away with her first state title, covering the five-kilometer course in 19 minutes, 4 seconds at the ASAA/First National Bank... Read More   Power-play proficiency propels No. 1 Denver past UAA 6-2 in season opener by Matt Nevala | Oct 6, 2024 | Cover Story, Hockey Try as he might, David Carle couldn’t pinpoint the last time he skated on the Avis Alaska Sports Complex ice. He knew it’d been a while. “I don’t remember playing a lot of games here,” said Carle, Anchorage’s own who kicked off his seventh season as top-ranked Denver... Read More   Staples secures first T-birds state victory in 50 years; Chugiak claims first boys title since 2002 by Arielle Himelbloom | Oct 6, 2024 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Prep Spotlight, Running When it mattered most, East’s Katahdin Staples delivered. The sophomore became the first Thunderbirds boy to win the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Cross Country Running Championships in 50 years, covering the five-kilometer course in 16 minutes, 30 seconds....Read More   Brothers Bishop and Kingston Tosi make moves on and off hoops court by Van Williams | Sep 30, 2024 | Basketball, Cover Story It’s good to be a Tosi these days. The Anchorage brothers and basketball stars have made news recently after high school senior Kingston announced he’ll sign with Utah State and Seawolf junior Bishop showcased his academic prowess by winning UAA’s James Madison Cup....Read More   South tops T-birds 34-18 behind Yarrington’s passing prowess by Van Williams | Oct 6, 2024 | Cover Story, Football South High quarterback Cole Yarrington passed for 239 yards and connected with wide receiver Landon Drumm on two second-half touchdowns to lead the Wolverines to a 34-18 win over visiting East in the CIC regular-season finale Saturday. Drumm hauled in six catches for...Read More   UAA hockey kicks off new season Saturday by hosting No. 1 DU by Matt Nevala | Oct 4, 2024 | Cover Story, Hockey As UAA sits hours away from the opening puck drop on its 35th season as a NCAA Division I team, it does so with the college hockey world’s eyes fixated upon the start. Welcome the reigning national champions and pre-season favorites to run it back to town for a visit,... Read More   Jameson a threat to score for Golden Bears any time he touches the football (plus CIC leaders) by Van Williams | Oct 3, 2024 | Cover Story, Football Bartlett High football coach Traves Ramirez-Medeiros can literally say he’s never seen a player like Andre Jameson. The senior big-play magnet showcased his unique skill set last weekend at Juneau in a takeover performance that symbolized why he’s one of the most... Read More   Anna Dalton wins USATF Trail Marathon Championship in Wisconsin by Matias Saari | Oct 3, 2024 | Cover Story, Mountain Running, Running Wisconsin’s Birkebeiner Trail is best known for hosting the biggest cross-country skiing race in the country, but last Saturday Anna Dalton prevailed there at a national championship trail running race. Dalton, of Anchorage, finished the USATF Trail Marathon... Read More   West defense bottles up Bartlett in battle for No. 3 playoff seed by Van Williams | Oct 6, 2024 | Cover Story, Football The West High defense stymied the Cook Inlet Conference’s top-ranked rushing attack Saturday night as the Eagles built an early lead and then hung on for a 28-20 home win over Bartlett. Defensive lineman Deetroy Tulmavave recorded three tackles for loss while Dylan...Read More   Football Notebook: Big Man Touchdown for AW; Casey & Reed score for Sierra; Johnson finds end zone for first time by Van Williams | Oct 1, 2024 | Cover Story, Football You gotta love a Big Man Touchdown. Offensive linemen never get the opportunity to score in a football game and so it’s something to marvel when it happens, and Anchorage’s Aiden Williams made it happen for the University of Minnesota Duluth over the weekend. The...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. 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