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Wolverines open Midwest Division Finals on Friday in Wisconsin

by Matt Nevala | Apr 27, 2025 | Cover StoryHockey

The Anchorage Wolverines learned Sunday when and where they'll continue the Robertson Cup playoffs. The North American Hockey League Midwest Division Finals between the Wolverines and Wisconsin Windigo will start Friday in Eagle River, Wisc., Anchorage team officials...Read More

Mullin achieves historic double at Mt. SAC Relays

by Arielle Himelbloom | Apr 22, 2025 | Cover StoryRunningTrack and Field

In her final season of high school track and field, Sitka’s Clare Mullin has continued to raise the bar even higher. The senior sped to a fourth-place finish in 2 minutes, 10.73 seconds in the 800 at the Mt. SAC Relays. Mullin also clocked a sizzling 4:54.94 mile,... Read More

Williams signs NFL contract, joins Steelers as undrafted free agent

by Van Williams | Apr 27, 2025 | Cover StoryFootball

Anchorage's Aiden Williams didn't hear his name called during the NFL Draft over the weekend, but the Pittsburgh Steelers called his phone and on Saturday signed the All-American offensive lineman to a free-agent contract ahead of training camp. The 6-foot-5,...Read More

Riley Howard named Alaska Athlete of the Week after historic performance at Boston Marathon

by Alaska Sports Report | Apr 24, 2025 | Athlete of the WeekRunning

Riley Howard of Anchorage sped to what is believed to be the fastest time by an Alaskan resident at the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, earning him our Alaska Athlete of the Week honors. The Service High School graduate, now 27, ran the fabled 26.2-mile course from.. Read More

McCullough signs with UAF to reunite with former high school coach

by Van Williams | Apr 22, 2025 | BasketballCover Story

Arguably the best high school boys basketball shooter in all of Alaska is staying home for college. First-team all-state guard Jett McCullough of Monroe Catholic has signed with the UAF Nanooks in Fairbanks, where he will reunite with former high school coach Frank...Read More

Former West Valley teammates Dominique and Petersen speed to top times in the NWAC

by Arielle Himelbloom | Apr 24, 2025 | Cover StoryRunningTrack and Field

Whenever Fairbanks' Eliyah Dominique competes, he gives nothing but his best, slingshotting out of the blocks and going stride for stride with his competitors. The Lane Community College sophomore completed a historic double at the Larry Byerly Invitational, winning...

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Hajdukovich follows family footsteps to UAA as all-state guard signs with hometown college

by Van Williams | Apr 23, 2025 | BasketballCover Story

Anchorage's Marek Hajdukovich remembers his first thought when he walked into the Alaska Airlines Center. "I was like, 'This is where I want to play college basketball,'" he said of the 5,000-seat state-of-the-art arena, one of the finest in Division II. That was many... Read More

A 360-degree spin lifts Olson to big result, and it might keep him in the game a little longer

by Beth Bragg | Apr 28, 2025 | Alpine SkiingCover Story

For freeride skiers, success comes in degrees. In a sport that rewards daring maneuvers in rugged terrain, a 360-degree spin is a milestone move for young riders. Eighteen-year-old Gus Olson of Anchorage doesn’t remember how old he was when he landed his first 360,... Read More

Niclai has HR, 9 Ks and web gem to lead Service to Buddy Dale title; Lierman hits 2 HRs in tourney, named MVP

by Van Williams | Apr 27, 2025 | BaseballCover Story

As good as his pitching and hitting was Saturday, Service's Rilen Niclai saved his best highlight for defense. The all-conference middle infielder showcased his skills as a first baseman after he prevented the tying and go-ahead runs from scoring in the sixth inning... Read More

Former West Valley teammates Dominique and Petersen speed to top times in the NWAC

by Arielle Himelbloom | Apr 24, 2025 | Cover StoryRunningTrack and Field

Whenever Fairbanks' Eliyah Dominique competes, he gives nothing but his best, slingshotting out of the blocks and going stride for stride with his competitors. The Lane Community College sophomore completed a historic double at the Larry Byerly Invitational, winning...

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Buckmaster blasts fourth home run this year for 24th-ranked Bellevue

by Van Williams | Apr 25, 2025 | BaseballCover Story

Anchorage's Balas Buckmaster blasted his fourth home run of the season, a solo shot in the fourth inning of 24th-ranked Bellevue's 9-5 victory over Dakota State. Buckmaster's bomb put his NAIA team ahead 2-0 as he finished 2-for-5 at the plate, his tenth two-hit... Read More

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