Email from Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Updates on Alaska athletes making news around the world THE WEEK IN REVIEW Swayman’s shutout at Worlds worth gold medal for Team USA by Van Williams | May 25, 2025 | Cover Story, Hockey In search of a confidence boost following his worst season in five years in the NHL, Jeremy Swayman of Anchorage struck gold at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championships. The 26-year-old goaltender capped an undefeated run in the tournament by... Read More   Hagelund captures NAIA national title; Dahlgren, Brantley claim All-American honors by Arielle Himelbloom | May 24, 2025 | Cover Story, Track and Field Adarra Hagelund has been solid all season, but at the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships she struck gold, claiming her first national title. Hagelund, a Dickinson State junior from Soldotna, cleared 5 feet, 9 inches on her third attempt to secure the win and... Read More   SoHi boys run fastest 4×100 in AK prep history; Watkins, Dittman and Sanchez set records at DI regions by Arielle Himelbloom | May 25, 2025 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Running, Track and Field The Soldotna boys 4x100 relay was one for the record books. With a blistering time of 43.05 seconds, the team of Lokeni Wong, Tyce Escott, Wyatt Faircloth and Brenden Jones obliterated the Alaska all-time prep record to win the Region III Championships at Service... Read More   East softball player Sela Rodriguez named Alaska Athlete of the Week after dominant performance in CIC showdown by Alaska Sports Report | May 20, 2025 | Athlete of the Week, Softball East High softball player Sela Rodriguez stood tall in her team's 11-0 victory over Chugiak, garnering her our Alaska Athlete of the Week honors. The reigning Gatorade Alaska Player of the Year hit a two-run home run and picked up the win at pitcher, striking out 11...Read More   Wilson strikes out four of six batters, earns win for North Dakota State by Van Williams | May 17, 2025 | Baseball, Cover Story Anchorage's Leland Wilson had his best outing of the season for North Dakota State University, and it paid off with his first winning decision since 2024. The senior southpaw struck out four of six batters he faced and didn't allow any hits or runs in his two innings... Read More   Dominique becomes back-to-back NWAC champion, Petersen hurdles to new heights by Arielle Himelbloom | May 23, 2025 | Cover Story, Running, Track and Field With his eyes on the prize, Eliyah Dominique sprinted his way to the top. The Lane Community College sophomore successfully defended his NWAC title in Gresham, Ore., going back-to-back in the 200. Dominique pulled ahead in the final meters to win in 21.93 seconds.... Read More   Rodriguez and Browning are favorites in Alaska player-of-the-year race by Van Williams | May 26, 2025 | Cover Story, Softball With the Gatorade Alaska Player of the Year award hanging in the balance, defending winner Sela Rodriguez of East has come on strong as the regular season wraps up. She's hitting .800 over her last five games and has homered in four straight games entering Tuesday's...Read More   Beloy to conclude collegiate career on home track, qualifies for D2 nationals with Gould, Caleb and Walsh by Arielle Himelbloom | May 21, 2025 | Cover Story, Running, Track and Field To qualify for nationals is one thing. But to qualify as the final seed in your senior year while your university hosts the national meet is legendary. That’s exactly how Kaleb Beloy’s storied collegiate career will culminate in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. The...Read More   Swayman makes 25 saves in 5-2 win that punches Team USA’s ticket to quarterfinals by Van Williams | May 20, 2025 | Cover Story, Hockey Anchorage's Jeremy Swayman continued his undefeated streak at the International Ice Hockey Federation’s World Championships. The Team USA goaltender extended his seven-game heater in a red, white and blue sweater after making 25 stops in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over...Read More   Hiestand unleashes monster throw in discus; Fast times recorded at Ketchikan Invite by Arielle Himelbloom | May 22, 2025 | Cover Story, Running, Track and Field Chugiak High’s Benjamin Hiestand has been consistent all season, but at the Last Chance Meet he made his name known. The sophomore unleashed a colossal throw in the discus at Service High in a whopping 169 feet, 11 inches to demolish his personal best by nearly five...Read More Visit our Website Become a Sponsor SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE WEEK IN REVIEW EMAILS 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. We say "no" to paywalls and pop-up ads, "yes" to community partners. Make a tax deductible donation and we'll recognize you on our site, social media posts, and in this weekly review! Our Team Van Williams, Editor Arielle Himelbloom, Reporter Matt Nevala, Reporter Matias Saari, Reporter Beth Bragg, Reporter Chanda File, Reporter Stephanie Burgoon, Photographer Galen Hecht, Web Development Shelley Romer, Dev. Director Harlow Robinson, Exec. 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