WEEK IN REVIEW

Running back Josh Cummings named Alaska Athlete of the Week

Fairbanks football player Josh Cummings was named Alaska Athlete of the Week after becoming just the third Alaskan to run for a 1,000 yards in college football running for 128 yards a touchdown to help power Western Colorado to a 23-9 victory in NCAA Division 2 action. Read More

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Jason Parks’ profile gets bump with top-40 result at Chicago Marathon

by Matias Saari | Nov 1, 2021 | Running

Jason Parks is the fastest Alaskan hardly anyone has heard of. Despite running a marathon in 2 hours, 24 minutes, Parks has remained relatively anonymous for various reasons: he’s only been in Alaska two years; he lives off-the-beaten path in Kenai; the pandemic has limited racing and social opportunities; and he mostly trains alone. Read More

Tristian Merchant fits in fine as fabulous freshman at powerhouse NAU

by Doyle Woody | Oct 31, 2021 | Cross Country Running

Anchorage’s Tristian Merchant of dynastic and top-ranked Northern Arizona University win the men’s Freshman of the Year honor at the Big Sky Cross Country Championships on Friday in Portland, Oregon. Read More

Bartlett says buh-bye to 42-game CIC hockey losing streak

by Matt Nevala | Oct 30, 2021 | Hockey

Skating with a four-goal cushion late in the third period Friday night, Bartlett High hockey coach Mike Vandenbos noticed more and more smiles through the facemasks of his players. Read More

Around the rinks: With shutout, Isaiah Saville is sublime

by Doyle Woody | Oct 30, 2021 | Hockey

Rink life just keeps getting more savory, more sublime for Isaiah Saville of Anchorage. The Omaha junior goaltender crafted another gem Friday night with 23 saves in a 6-0 victory over visiting Long Island University. Read More

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Nathan Fromm sinks 11-of-11 shots, ties 23-year-old record at Lewis-Clark State

by Van Williams | Oct 30, 2021 | Basketball

Anchorage’s Nathan Fromm had a historic night shooting the ball for Lewis-Clark State College. Read More

Josh Cummings carves his name into Alaska’s Mount Rushmore of college running backs

by Van Williams | October 31, 2021 | Football |

The list of elite NCAA running backs from Alaska is short and sweet. There are three names in the fraternity, and a new one hasn’t been added in 20 years. Until now. Read More

Around the rinks: Anna Shelden makes a memory, Hannah Hogenson rocks, Emma Wuthrich strikes

by Doyle Woody | Oct 30, 2021 | Hockey

Kenai’s Anna Shelden made a memory of a lifetime Friday night when she scored her first goal in college hockey, an accomplishment that doubled as her first point. Read More

Portland Panthers are 6-0 when Anchorage’s Kiara Melendez scores

by Van Williams | Oct 29, 2021 | Soccer

Kiara Melendez of Anchorage is playing like the most valuable women’s soccer player in the NWAC this season. Read More

Clair DeGeorge notches 86th career point, tied for sixth most among Alaska women

by Van Williams | Oct 29, 2021 | Hockey

Clair DeGeorge’s first-period assist helped propel the Ohio State women’s hockey team to a 5-2 win over St. Cloud State. Read More

Embrace Nate Thompson minutiae – let’s get small

by Doyle Woody | Oct 29, 2021 | Hockey

I’ve read eight gazillion hockey summaries, so I blow through them like Connor McDavid makes pylons out of defensemen. But one Tuesday night brought me to a whiplash hard stop. Read More

Jalil Abdul-Bassit pours in 49 points in Mexico, nearly equals Alaska single-game record

by Van Williams | Oct 28, 2021 | Basketball

Anchorage’s Jalil Abdul-Bassit came close to rewriting the Alaska basketball record book with a 49-point explosion in Mexico. Read More

Ellie Scherffius comes up clutch for Montana in win over Montana State

by Van Williams | Oct 28, 2021 | Volleyball

With the match on the line, Eagle River’s Ellie Scherffius rose to the occasion to save the University of Montana volleyball team.

Kadyn Osborne picks up where big sis left off at Eastern Arizona

by Van Williams | Oct 27, 2021 | Volleyball

The Eastern Arizona College volleyball team has been in good hands with the Osborne sisters of Anchorage. Read More

PREP SPOTLIGHT

East High football player Kyler Johnson

by Van Williams | Oct 26, 2021 | Football

Of the more than 30 touchdowns East High quarterback Kyler Johnson of Anchorage accumulated during his senior season, it was a play he made on defense that he’ll remember most. Read More

Daniel Abramowicz not intimidated by big stage, wins race at Mt. Sac Invitational

by Matias Saari | Oct 26, 2021 | Cross Country Running

Fresh off an individual state title, Daniel Abramowicz was not intimidated by an even bigger stage at the 73rd Mt. SAC Cross Country Invitational in Walnut, California. Read More

Can Jeremy Swayman keep killing it? Be patient, and enjoy the ride

by Doyle Woody | Oct 27, 2021 | Hockey

Anchorage goaltender Jeremy Swayman exploded onto the NHL scene last season in a dynamite debut for the Boston Bruins.

UP NEXT

Prep Game of the Week: Eagle River vs. West hockey

November 3 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Ben Boeke Arena 534 E 16th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska

The Alaska Sports Report’s own Matt Nevala will be on the scene to cover our Prep Game of the Week. This week’s big game is in Cook Inlet Conference hockey between Eagle River and West.

Visit Up Next for a preview of some of the big sport tickets happening around the state over the next week. Contact Up Next manager Arielle Himelbloom with event info.

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