Email from Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Updates on Alaska athletes making news around the world THE WEEK IN REVIEW Second-ranked Bartlett smothers No. 1 Dimond 12-0 in defensive slugfest by Van Williams | Aug 16, 2025 | Cover Story, Football The Bartlett football team scored on its first and last possessions and mixed in lots of defense in between to highlight Friday's 12-0 home win over Dimond in a season-opening matchup between the preseason's top two ranked teams. Two-way stalwart Sithri Fainuulelei...Read More   Palmer High grad and current Bowling Green coach Chmiel to return for Great Alaska Shootout by Van Williams | Aug 14, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story The ASRC/ConocoPhillips Great Alaska Shootout has a long tradition of bringing back former high school stars who play for Outside college teams, but this year the local angle will be head coach Fred Chmiel. The bench boss for the Bowling Green State University women's... Read More   Nation’s fast-growing sport now has official rules; flag football season kicks off Thursday by Van Williams | Aug 13, 2025 | Cover Story, Flag Football, Prep Spotlight With the rise of flag football across the country, the National Federation of State High School Associations has issued its first rule book. It took nearly two decades. In 2006, Alaska and Florida were the only two states to offer girls flag football and each state... Read More   Anchorage runner Yvonne Jeschke named Alaska Athlete of the Week after crushing Kesugi Ridge record by Alaska Sports Report | Aug 12, 2025 | Athlete of the Week, Mountain Running, Running Yvonne Jeschke of Anchorage shattered the women's record at the 13th Kesugi Ridge Traverse, completing 31 miles of technical running in Denali State Park in 5 hours, 15 minutes and 14 seconds. Her performance earned her our Alaska Athlete of the Week honors. Jeschke,... Read More   Sulte’s key saves propel Indy Eleven into quarterfinals of Jäger Cup by Van Williams | Aug 9, 2025 | Cover Story, Soccer A 38-team field in the USL Jägermeister Cup has been whittled down to the quarterfinals, which kick off Wednesday, Aug. 20. Look for Anchorage's Hunter Sulte to be in goal for the Indy Eleven when they travel to South Carolina to take on the Greenville Triumph in an... Read More   Third-ranked West leans on deft defense in 13-8 victory over No. 5 South by Van Williams | Aug 17, 2025 | Cover Story, Football The Westside Sack Exchange was money Saturday night. The third-ranked West football team recorded five sacks, forced two fumbles and took another fumble to the house as a dominating defense carried the Eagles to a 13-8 win at fifth-ranked South. West defensive lineman...Read More   Balanced attack leads Colony to 42-20 upset over fourth-ranked East by Van Williams | Aug 16, 2025 | Cover Story, Football Second-year Colony football coach Nathan Dahl got off the schneid in style Friday night. The visiting Knights pulled away late in the second half to post a 42-20 victory over fourth-ranked East in the season opener and give Colony its most points ever against the... 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. Director Learn more about the Alaska Sports Report staff here WWW.ALASKASPORTSREPORT.COM Alaska Sports Report | 11901 Industry Way STE A9 | Anchorage, AK 99515 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice