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Envelope, please: Winners revealed in 7 categories for the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Directors Awards

by Alaska Sports Report | Apr 6, 2022 |

The finalists for the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Directors Awards set the bar incredibly high, but the winners took it to another level. They were out of this world. Swimmer Lydia Jacoby won an Olympic gold medal. Obed Vargas made his Major League Soccer debut at age...

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Anchorage’s David Carle guides Denver to men’s NCAA hockey title – because NCAA titles are what the Carles do

by Doyle Woody | Apr 10, 2022 | Hockey

A member of the Carle family lifting the NCAA men’s hockey championship trophy might as well be the family crest. Saturday, Anchorage’s David Carle savored hockey hardware after he guided the Denver Pioneers to a 5-1 victory over Minnesota State-Mankato in Boston that...Read More

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National champion Clair DeGeorge named Alaska Athlete of the Week

by Alaska Sports Report | Mar 21, 2022 |

Anchorage hockey player Clair DeGeorge ended her stellar college hockey career with an NCAA national championship and Alaska Athlete of the Week honors. The 22-year-old center scored a goal and assisted on another to help Ohio State’s 3-2 win the women's D1 title game...Read More

Rather be lucky than good? Daisy Page has best of both worlds after Mississippi Valley’s walk-off win

by Van Williams | Apr 9, 2022 | Softball

They say it’s better to be lucky than good, but Daisy Page of Anchorage had the best of both worlds in today's walk-off win. The Mississippi Valley State University senior pitcher looked to be headed toward a hard-luck loss against Alabama State before her team scored...Read More

Wasilla’s Darci Matson joins ranks of Alaskans as NCAA hockey All-Americans, and also creates a new benchmark

by Doyle Woody | Apr 11, 2022 | Hockey

Over a span of 40 years, 15 other Alaskans preceded Darci Matson as an NCAA hockey All-American, and yet the Wasilla woman still delivered a first. Matson, Aurora University’s dynamic goal scorer, last month became the first Alaskan to be named a hockey All-American...

Class of 2022 Hall of Fame ceremony scheduled for April 21st

After a two-year pause, the 14th Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony and Reception is back on. The Class of 2022 is scheduled to be inducted into the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) Thursday, April 21st from 7-9 p.m. at the Anchorage Museum atrium.

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Jaron Williams cites family, credits UAA coaches for influencing his decision to come back and play for hometown Seawolves

by Van Williams | Apr 6, 2022 | Basketball

Coming out of high school in 2019, Jaron Williams of Anchorage turned down the Seawolves because he wanted to experience life outside of Alaska. He went to Spokane Community College and asserted himself as one of the best defenders in the NWAC while averaging 14.1...Read More

Justin Nevells has game-winning RBI, finishes 6-for-7 to match single-game hits record at Doane

by Van Williams | Apr 11, 2022 | Baseball

Chugiak's Justin Nevells had a dream day at the plate for Doane University during the second game of a NAIA doubleheader in Sioux City, Iowa. The freshman third baseman went 6-for-7 with four RBIs, including the game-winning hit on a two-out, two-run single in the...

Fairbanks’ own Billy Renfrew brings comfort, confidence to first-place Ice Dogs

by Matt Nevala | Apr 8, 2022 | Hockey

Billy Renfrew Jr. knows who he is, always comfortable in his skates. “I’m more of a smart, IQ type of player,” Renfrew said. “I’m not the type of guy that’s going to go down, dangle through three people and go bar down. “I’m a 5-on-5 player, someone who’ll make that...Read More

100 Miles in May is Almost Here!

Have fun, get fit for summer, and support a good cause! 100 Miles in May is an annual fundraiser of the Healthy Futures program and the pledges go to work helping keep Alaska's kids moving and healthy!

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Join the MOVE-ment! Move and enter mileage. ANY ACTIVITY COUNTS toward your 100 Miles in May!

EASY STEPS

STEP 1: Register

STEP 2: Create Your Team (Workplace, Fun Team, Family or fly solo)

STEP 3: Invite Team Members

STEP 4: Get Moving

STEP 5: Track yours and others progress on the leaderboards.

Healthy Futures is a program of the 501(c)3 Alaska Sports Hall of Fame

Friday Flashback: Sitka southpaw Matt Way was arguably the greatest college pitcher from Alaska

by Van Williams | Apr 8, 2022 | Baseball, Friday Flashback

Arguably the greatest college pitcher to come out of Alaska, Sitka’s Matt Way carved up Pac-10 hitters when he toed the rubber for Washington State University from 2006 to 2009. A two-time All-Pac-10 performer, the sublime southpaw is one of only two Alaskans to throw...Read More

Former West High star Traivar Jackson named NJCAA All-American, keeps Alaska’s Pima Pipeline flowing

by Van Williams | Apr 5, 2022 | Basketball

He isn’t a miner, but Pima Community College men’s basketball head coach Brian Peabody of Arizona has struck gold in Alaska. Twice. In 2018, Jeremiah Bailey of Fairbanks helped Pima reach the NJCAA Division II national title game and Bailey was named to the... Read More

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Prep Track and Field: Lathrop vs. West Valley

April 16 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Two of the three 4A schools from The North will face off on the track, contesting in sprints, relays, throwing, and distance events. The abbreviated meet will feature a handful of events, with teams looking to improve their personal bests and score points for their team. The meet will be held at West Valley High School, starting at 11:00am on April 16th.

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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