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by Van Williams | Oct 27, 2024 | Cover Story, Football
The relentless wing-T rushing attack of the Soldotna High football team wore down Lathrop on Saturday in the ASAA Division II First National Bowl as the Stars ran away with the game in the second half to win 49-28 at Colony High School. Soldotna racked up 330 yards on...Read More
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by Arielle Himelbloom | Oct 27, 2024 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Running
They say lightning doesn’t strike twice. But for UAF’s Kendall Kramer and Rosie Fordham, the duo defied the odds and went 1-2 for the second straight year at the GNAC Cross Country Championships. Kramer collected her third consecutive GNAC title, conquering the... Read More
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by Van Williams | Oct 26, 2024 | Cover Story, Football
Defense was the name of the game Friday night as the Dimond Lynx stacked the box and dared their opponent to beat them through the air on a windy evening in the Valley. The plan worked, but barely, as the West Eagles took it down to the wire before defensive lineman...
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by Harlow Robinson | Oct 22, 2024 | Athlete of the Week, Flag Football
North Pole High School's Taimane Skipps produced three touchdowns - two on the ground and one in the air - in leading the Patriots to the title in the inaugural ASAA state tournament flag football championship. The dual-threat quarterback scored on runs of 1 and 15...Read More
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by Matt Nevala | Oct 27, 2024 | Cover Story, Hockey
With the evening’s extra time nearly expired, Danny Bagnole made one final poke at the puck. He hit paydirt and sent the Sullivan Arena crowd into delirium. Bagnole’s overtime goal with 0.8 seconds remaining on the clock Saturday clinched a 5-4 North American Hockey...Read More
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by Van Williams | Oct 28, 2024 | Cover Story, Football
The Deuce was loose Saturday for the Western New Mexico University football team. Deuce Zimmerman of Anchorage hauled in 11 receptions for 124 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-34 loss to Eastern New Mexico on the NCAA Division II gridiron, just missing the Lone Star...Read More
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by Van Williams | Oct 26, 2024 | Basketball, Cover Story
Players come and go, but coach Rusty Osborne has been a mainstay for the UAA men’s basketball team for two decades. People who reach milestones joke about how they are getting old, but winning never gets old, and Osborne has done a lot of it since taking the helm in...Read More
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by Chanda File | Oct 27, 2024 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Volleyball
The South Anchorage Wolverines claimed the Dimond/Service volleyball tournament crown on Saturday night, sweeping the Dimond Lynx 25-17, 25-15 in the championship match. “I had so much confidence in our team,” said South junior setter Ellie Kleven, who was also named...Read More
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by Matt Nevala | Oct 27, 2024 | Cover Story, Hockey
Homecoming weekend for Anchorage’s Bret Link morphed into Colorado College teammate Kaidan Mbereko’s days of dominance. A junior goaltender from Aspen, Colo., Mbereko spun an 18-save shutout Saturday night to lead No. 9 CC to a 2-0 win over UAA at the Avis Alaska...Read More
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by Van Williams | Oct 22, 2024 | Cover Story, Football
In high school, Malachi Casey and Elijah Reed were rivals who battled on the basketball court and football field. They didn’t play the same positions, but they crossed paths from time to time. Now they are teammates at Sierra College in California, where they have...
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by Van Williams | Oct 23, 2024 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Volleyball
If you can’t handle the truth, then you probably couldn’t handle being part of the Wasilla High volleyball team. Coach Katie Oxspring keeps it real with her players, who are encouraged to speak their mind, even if it meant challenging her to push them harder than last...Read More
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by Matt Nevala | Oct 26, 2024 | Cover Story, Hockey
Sports enthusiasts around Anchorage and the surrounding area enjoyed a full menu of viewing opportunities Friday night. Two high-level hockey games, featuring the Anchorage Wolverines and UAA, happened in Anchorage proper, separated by about only three miles. The UAA...Read More
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by Van Williams | Oct 24, 2024 | Cover Story, Football
Winning isn’t optional in the Pili family. Whether it’s board games, card games or backyard ball, they play for keeps. “Ever since we were younger, me and my little brothers and my siblings are always super competitive. It’s just part of our nature,” said Dimond High...
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by Matt Nevala | Oct 25, 2024 | Cover Story, Hockey
The final score offered the Seawolves no solace Friday night, and they’ve not shown interest in moral victories, either. Who would? The UAA hockey team tallied a late power-play goal Friday night but couldn’t again solve Colorado College’s Kaidan Mbereko in the... Read More
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by Van Williams | Oct 24, 2024 | Cover Story, Football
After seeing its roster ransacked by graduation, naysayers looked at what was left of the West High football team and casted doubt on the 2024 season. Mid-major at best, they said. Not a contender. Rebuild mode. “Trust me, we heard it all,” said senior captain Chris... Read More
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