Email from Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Updates on Alaska athletes making news around the world THE WEEK IN REVIEW NFL player Brandon Pili named Alaska Athlete of the Week after historic showing by Alaska Sports Report | Nov 4, 2025 | Athlete of the Week, Football Seattle Seahawks nose tackle Brandon Pili earned Alaska Athlete of the Week honors after a historic showing. The 26-year-old from Anchorage made the most of extended playing time by registering two tackles on defense and forcing a fumble on special teams in a 38-14... Read More   Mack hits UAA record 10 3s, pumps in 41 points to tie school record by Van Williams | Nov 9, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story After carving her name into the Alaska high school basketball record book as one of the all-time greatest scorers, Elaina Mack of King Cove arrived at UAA in 2020 as a wide-eyed 16-year-old with big dreams and a helluva jump shot. Mack was cocky back then, but not so....Read More   Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Public Voting Open VOTE HERE   Wolverines top Springfield 5-3 for third NAHL win in a row by Matt Nevala | Nov 8, 2025 | Cover Story, Hockey Not long after Anchorage’s first significant snowfall of the season, a couple of locals Friday night helped the Wolverines bury their third straight win. Anchorage’s Jason Bourdukofsky and Cole Frawner combined for two goals and an assist in the Wolverines’ 5-3 North... Read More   Howard clocks 2:17 at Indianapolis Marathon, becomes fourth-fastest in Alaska history by Arielle Himelbloom | Nov 9, 2025 | Cover Story, Running Riley Howard’s main goal at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon was straightforward: break 2:20. The Anchorage resident and Service High graduate did much more than that, crossing the finish line in a blistering 2 hours, 17 minutes and 11 seconds — averaging a pace... Read More   Readers, The Alaska Sports Report would not exist without your support. Your tax-deductible sponsorship is an investment in quality sports journalism in Alaska. Donate at a level that that fits your budget and help us make sure Alaskan athletes are getting the coverage they deserve. Click "Become a Sponsor" to join our family of partners! Visit our Website Become a Sponsor   Mack hits UAA record 10 3s, pumps in 41 points to tie school record by Van Williams | Nov 9, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story After carving her name into the Alaska high school basketball record book as one of the all-time greatest scorers, Elaina Mack of King Cove arrived at UAA in 2020 as a wide-eyed 16-year-old with big dreams and a helluva jump shot. Mack was cocky back then, but not so... Read More   Hitchcock, Reckmeyer celebrate MIAC team titles; Walsh shines at GMAC; Dunbar coaches Virginia men to ACC title by Arielle Himelbloom | Nov 5, 2025 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running In his first MIAC Championships, Connor Hitchcock added his name to the history books. The St. Olaf freshman from Sitka covered the 8-kilometer course in St. Paul, Minn., in 26 minutes, 2.1 seconds to finish 14th, helping the Oles net their fourth consecutive... Read More   Streaking South bests Dimond in four sets to earn CIC championship by Chanda File | Nov 9, 2025 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Volleyball The Cook Inlet Conference was no match for the South Wolverines, who dropped just a single set during the tournament on their way to raising the trophy Saturday night. Led by the arm of senior outside Indy Kmet, who contributed seven kills and an ace in the third set... Read More   Service scores first win over West in more than seven years by Matt Nevala | Nov 8, 2025 | Cover Story, Hockey Not surprisingly, Torin Altenburg stood outside the Service hockey team's dressing room Saturday afternoon and confessed he and the Cougars weren’t all that caught up in historical significance, calendars and dates. He did, however, acknowledge wins of any kind, and.. Read More   Maldonado nets 28, McMahon 24, Sellers 21 in Alaska’s Big Monday by Van Williams | Nov 4, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story Anchorage’s Brayden Maldonado was pumped for the start of the Seattle University basketball season. Then he went out and pumped in a career-high 28 points in the opener to key Monday’s 84-73 win over Denver in the Emerald City. “We love playing at home,” Maldonado...Read More   Boonstra qualifies for NAIA nationals after claiming conference title, joins Boseman, Davis in winner’s circle by Arielle Himelbloom | Nov 8, 2025 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running In her first season in the NAIA, Kenai’s Jayna Boonstra is headed to nationals. The junior at Carroll College placed 12th at the Frontier Conference Championships, covering the 6-kilometer course in Billings, Mont., in a personal-best 23 minutes, 10.5 seconds....Read More   With 45 points, Nix breaks own G League scoring record for Alaskans by Van Williams | Nov 8, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story A fabulous finish in Friday’s G League game capped a historic heater for Anchorage’s Daishen Nix, who netted 20 of his 45 points in the fourth quarter to break his state record for most points scored by an Alaskan in the league. The 23-year-old guard with the Rio... Read More   Chugiak downs Dimond, South steamrolls Service in CIC playoffs by Van Williams | Nov 7, 2025 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Volleyball Showing no fear in tense moments, Riley Kauhola went for broke Thursday night, and it paid off for the Chugiak volleyball team. The sophomore playmaker produced four of her team’s final 11 points to spearhead a late rally that carried the Mustangs to a 25-16, 21-25,... Read More   UAA men cruise to matinee home win over Evergreen State by Van Williams | Nov 7, 2025 | Basketball, Cover Story Akok Machar’s length and strength were on display early and often in Friday’s home opener as the 6-foot-7 senior transfer was terrific on both ends of the court for the UAA men’s basketball team. He racked up 16 points, two dunks, three assists and five steals in an... 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