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by Matt Nevala | May 11, 2025 | Cover Story, Hockey
Beau Altman observed the clock hitting 0:00 and immediately dive-bombed into the end-boards plexiglass behind him. Seconds later, his Wisconsin Windigo teammates enveloped the goaltender in the team’s sincerest group hug of the season. At the other end of Sullivan...Read More
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by Van Williams | May 6, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story
Rested and recharged, Anchorage's Alissa Pili is ready to run it back in the WNBA. Last year's first-round draft pick by the Minnesota Lynx is eager to rebound from an unremarkable rookie season during which there was a significant learning curve for the former NCAA... Read More
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by Arielle Himelbloom | May 7, 2025 | Cover Story, Running, Track and Field
Fairbanks’ Eliyah Dominique is simply unstoppable. The Lane Community College sophomore won 200-meter dash at the OSU High Performance Meet, clocking a blistering 21.20 seconds — the fastest known time by an Alaskan, regardless of conditions. Dominique won by 0.06...Read More
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by Alaska Sports Report | May 6, 2025 | Athlete of the Week, Track and Field
Eliyah Dominque was named our Alaska Athlete of the Week after running the fastest 200-meter dash in Alaska history. The sprinter from Fairbanks won the 200m at the OSU High Performance Meet, clocking a blistering 21.20 seconds — the fastest known time by an Alaskan,...Read More
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by Van Williams | May 8, 2025 | Baseball, Cover Story
After losing five players to the college ranks, the Service baseball team was bound to take a step back. Instead, the Cougars have stepped out of last year's shadow to create their own spin off. And the sequel appears to be just as good. For now. Things in the Cook... Read More
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by Matias Saari | May 11, 2025 | Cover Story, Running
Halfway through Thursday’s Turnagain Arm Trail Race, William McGovern was locked in a tight race with four-time champion Lars Arneson and Juneau upstart Zack Bursell. Then McGovern, a Vermont native who moved to Anchorage about 10 months ago, found another gear en...Read More
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by Van Williams | May 5, 2025 | Cover Story, Soccer
Sometimes it pays to be more lucky than good, but Anchorage's Obed Vargas also created his good fortune Saturday. The 19-year-old midfielder bagged his second career MLS goal after his shot was deflected off a defender and into the back of the net in Seattle's 4-1...
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by Van Williams | May 9, 2025 | Cover Story, Softball
Anchorage's Alapese Matautia wrapped up her college softball career in style Thursday, homering in her final game for Portland State University after the senior shortstop launched a two-run nuke over the center field wall against second-seeded Sacramento State at the... Read More
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by Matt Nevala | May 10, 2025 | Cover Story, Hockey
Very seldom does a player enjoy what seems like an unlimited amount of time to make a definitive moment. Split decisions are often the only recourse before an opponent is draped all over, bodying you off the puck. For Drew Nelson and the rest of the Anchorage... Read More
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by Alaska Sports Report | May 9, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story
The UAA women’s basketball program officially entered its next era Friday when Matt Thune was announced as the new head coach of the Seawolves. “We are excited to welcome Matt Thune to the Seawolf family,” the school's athletic director Ryan Swartwood said in a press... Read More
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by Matt Nevala | May 10, 2025 | Cover Story, Hockey
Very seldom does a player enjoy what seems like an unlimited amount of time to make a definitive moment. Split decisions are often the only recourse before an opponent is draped all over, bodying you off the puck. For Drew Nelson and the rest of the Anchorage... Read More
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by Van Williams | May 10, 2025 | Baseball, Cover Story, Prep Spotlight
With a pro scout from the Dodgers in attendance on Friday, Rilen Niclai showcased the kind of all-around skills that he hopes one day make him a draft pick. The Service junior pitched five shutout frames and hit 93 mph on the radar gun while also having a hand in both... Read More
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