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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 StoryCross Country RunningPrep SpotlightRunning

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 StoryFlag 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 StoryVolleyball

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 WeekCross 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 StoryFootball

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 StoryHealthy 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 StoryCross Country RunningPrep SpotlightRunning

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...

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Power-play proficiency propels No. 1 Denver past UAA 6-2 in season opener

by Matt Nevala | Oct 6, 2024 | Cover StoryHockey

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...

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Staples secures first T-birds state victory in 50 years; Chugiak claims first boys title since 2002

by Arielle Himelbloom | Oct 6, 2024 | Cover StoryCross Country RunningPrep SpotlightRunning

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 | BasketballCover 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 StoryFootball

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 StoryHockey

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 StoryFootball

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 StoryMountain RunningRunning

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 StoryFootball

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 StoryFootball

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

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