THE WEEK IN REVIEW

Extra! Extra! Three extra-inning games and a nailbiter cap delirious Day 3 at Midseason Classic

by Van Williams | Jun 29, 2025 | Baseball, Cover Story

Two ties on Saturday at Mulcahy Stadium equaled one trip to the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic semifinals for Kenai Post 20. The Twins played back-to-back nine-inning ties to cap pool play in Anchorage's annual four-day, 16-game American Legion Baseball tournament after... Read More

Jessup hits go-ahead 3 with 19 seconds left to lift Ulm to Game 3 Finals win in Germany

by Van Williams | Jun 24, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story

Nome's Justinian Jessup scored his team's final 10 points, capped by his go-ahead 3-pointer that carried Ulm to an 81-79 win over Bayern Munich in Game 3 of the German Basketball League Finals. Jessup finished with 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including a 5-for-9... Read More

West settles for tie against Kentucky team on Day 1 of Classic; Jensen extends scoreless streak to 20; K Falls and Chugiak crush

by Van Williams | Jun 27, 2025 | Baseball, Cover Story

West Anchorage Post 1 flirted with a tournament record with three double plays, banged out 11 hits, chopped down a runner at the plate and still couldn't come out on top. That's life in the Alaska 529 Midseason Classic. The four-day American Legion Baseball tournament... Read More

Record-setting high jumper Nevaeh Watkins named Alaska Athlete of the Week

by Alaska Sports Report | Jun 24, 2025 | Athlete of the Week, Track and Field

Dimond High's Nevaeh Watkins was selected as our Alaska Athlete of the Week after placing third in the high jump at Nike Outdoor Nationals clearing a jaw-dropping 5 feet, 9.25 inches at historic Hayward Field. Her effort establishes a new Alaska girl's prep record,... Read More

The one that got away 30 years ago still haunts Chugiak coach Sims

by Van Williams | Jun 25, 2025 | Baseball, Cover Story

It’s been 30 years, but John Sims still thinks about the one that got away. The former Chugiak Post 33 catcher played in the inaugural Alaska 529 Midseason Classic American Legion Baseball tournament back in 1995, when the Mustangs lost 5-4 in 11 innings to Kennewick,...Read More

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