WEEK IN REVIEW

Seward’s Lydia Jacoby wins two gold medals at Mare Nostrum Swim Tour in Monaco

by Van Williams | May 23, 2022 | Cover Story, Swimming and Diving

The queen of the 100-meter breaststroke is looking to expand her reign to the 200 breast. Seward swimmer Lydia Jacoby posted a personal-best time in the 200 to pull away from 2020 European champion Sophie Hansson and win gold at the 22nd annual Mare Nostrum Swim Tour...Read More

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For the surging Anchorage Wolverines, shot at NAHL glory comes down to one game after Saturday’s series clincher

by Doyle Woody | May 21, 2022 | Cover Story, Hockey

Just one game separates the Anchorage Wolverines from glory. Buoyed by Raythan Robbins’ usual bullish goaltending, an edge in special teams and depth scoring that sustained them yet again, the Wolverines carved out a 6-2 victory Saturday over the St. Cloud (Minn.)...Read More

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West pitcher Caden Greenhalgh named Alaska Athlete of the Week after no-hitter

by Alaska Sports Report | May 17, 2022 | Baseball

West High pitcher Caden Greenhalgh threw the 14th no-hitter in Cook Inlet Conference baseball history last week, earning him Athlete of the Week honors. The junior righty needed just 80 pitches to record 21 outs and make history at Mulcahy Stadium. This was the first...Read More

Anchorage’s Travante Williams named Portuguese Cup MVP after leading Sporting to title

by Van Williams | May 22, 2022 | Basketball

Travante Williams of Anchorage doesn’t believe he’s anything special on the basketball court. His Portugal opponents would probably disagree. Williams proved again that he’s one top players in the country by earning Portuguese Cup MVP honors for the third straight..

Prep Track and Field: Rising to the occasion

by Arielle Himelbloom | May 19, 2022 | Track and Field

Featuring A'lante Ownens-Player, Ada Odden, Hailey Ingalls, Elliott Evans

A’Lante Owens-Player is in the hunt for medals this season. The Bartlett sophomore is undefeated in the triple jump, registering a personal best of 44 feet, 4.25 inches at the Anchorage Invite. While Owens-Player is the top returner, he achieved a runner-up finish at...

Prep Soccer: Dimond girls’ dominance receives youthful burst, whether it’s needed or not

by Matt Nevala | May 18, 2022 | Prep Spotlight, Soccer

The art of the first touch, a soccer player’s ability to control a pass and make the ball do what they want, is practiced regularly and seldom perfected. Dimond freshman Kalei Ganotsi remembered one of her first high school workouts. During a drill, older teammates...

Fast Tracks: So-so night for Isaac Updike, a step back into the game for Allie Ostrander

by Doyle Woody | May 21, 2022 | Track and Field

After coming back from an off-season knee injury to win his first two races of the season, steeplechaser Isaac Updike of Ketchikan was slightly off his game Friday night at the Trials of Miles NYC track meet in New York City. Updike, 30, clocked 8 minutes, 27.88...Read More

Raythan Robbins’ sublime goaltending, Jackson Reinike’s OT dagger deliver Anchorage Wolverines playoff prosperity

by Doyle Woody | May 20, 2022 | Hockey

Never underestimate the power of glorious goaltending. Friday, it sustained the expansion Anchorage Wolverines, which in large part is how they find themselves two victories from the improbable, hoisting the North American Hockey League’s Robertson Cup. As late...Read More

Prep Baseball: South’s Curtis Hebert pitches no-hitter, strikes out 11 in 6-1 victory over Wasilla

by Van Williams | May 17, 2022 | Baseball, Prep Spotlight

A no-hitter was just about the only thing the South baseball team hadn’t accomplished during its 36-game winning streak. Curtis Hebert changed that Monday night. The senior right-handed pitcher threw the third no-no in school history and the 15th in the Cook Inlet...Read More

Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman secures shutout in world championships debut

by Doyle Woody | May 19, 2022 | Hockey

The world championships debut of goaltender Jeremy Swayman went about as well as these things can. The 23-year-old from Anchorage pitched a shutout in his first appearance on a USA Hockey senior national team. Swayman stopped 17 shots Thursday for Team USA in a 3-0...Read More

Juneau’s Jacob Calloway celebrates Icelandic League championship by “popping champagne all night”

by Van Williams | May 20, 2022 | Basketball

Juneau’s Jacob Calloway was the missing piece for Valur of the Icelandic League as the team captured its first championship in 39 years. The Alaskan joined the team in February and helped Valur win 14 of 17 games, including a 73-60 victory over Tindastoll in a...Read More

Fast Tracks: 4 Alaskans headed to NCAA DII track nationals

by Doyle Woody | May 18, 2022 | Track and Field

The fast times four Alaskans stamped out this spring have earned them selections to the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Michigan later this month. Bids to the big meet went to Leroy Elliott Jr., of Anchorage (West High), Keith Osowski of...

Justin Nevells drives in winning run to help Doane claim first opening-round win at NAIA Championships since 2012

by Van Williams | May 17, 2022 | Baseball

Chugiak’s Justin Nevells didn’t wilt under the bright lights of his first appearance in the NAIA Championships. The Doane University freshman third baseman doubled in the winning run as the Tigers upset No. 14 Vanguard 3-1 in the opening round of the national... Read More

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Prep Track and Field: ASAA/First National Bank State Championships

May 27-28 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

The ASAA/First National Bank Track and Field State Championships are back, with fast times and impressive marks sure to leave spectators and competitors speechless. In 2021, West Valley and Chugiak topped the DI teams, while Sitka and Anchorage Christian dominated the DII championship. Will any of last year’s winners repeat or will we see a new team be crowned champion? Stay tuned on May 27th & 28th at Dimond High School to find out!

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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