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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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....
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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
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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
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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
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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
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