Covering Alaskan athletes doing great things around the world Visit Us! Become a Sponsor THE WEEK IN REVIEW Seibert and Sullivan team up for winning goal in 96th minute as Dimond girls stun previously undefeated South by Van Williams | May 26, 2024 | Cover Story, Soccer Dimond High's Katelyn Seibert and Parker Sullivan teamed up Saturday for one of the prettiest goals you will see on a soccer field. It was hard to determine which was better: the pinpoint pass or picture-perfect shot. Seibert’s right-on-the-money corner kick was...Read More   Sitka Wolves sweep D2 team titles, led by Clare Mullin’s triple crown; Boys win first state title in program history by Arielle Himelbloom | May 28, 2024 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Running, Track and Field The Sitka Wolves put together a dominant showing at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Track & Field State Championships, sweeping the team titles and crowning nine champions — four relays and five individuals — in the process. The Wolves became the first team to... Read More   Ketchikan’s Jason Lorig breaks state record in 100-meter prelims by Arielle Himelbloom | May 24, 2024 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Running, Track and Field Ketchikan’s Jason Lorig wasted no time setting the bar at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Track & Field Championships in Anchorage. The junior sped into action, clocking 10.81 seconds in the 100-meter dash to edge the state record by 0.05 seconds. While... Read More   Sitka’s Clare Mullin runs into the history books; multiple Division II athletes win three or more region titles by Arielle Himelbloom | May 20, 2024 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Running, Track and Field Clare Mullin has been on a roll since her freshman year, but at the Region V Championships, the Sitka High standout put on a show-stopping performance winning four titles, adding her name to the history books and continuing her undefeated season against in-state...Read More   South boys beat Colony 2-0 in state final in rematch of last year’s title game by Van Williams | May 26, 2024 | Cover Story, Soccer A couple of defensive players got their kicks on offense in the big game Saturday, and it helped the South High boys soccer team win a state title. Keeper Ralf Braun and defenseman Declan Priddy were involved in both first-half goals as the Wolverines beat Colony 2-0... Read More     Chugiak dynasty charges to third consecutive D1 title; A’Lante Owens-Player, jumpers lift Bartlett to first state title in 12 years by Arielle Himelbloom | May 28, 2024 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Running, Track and Field Name any track and field event and the Chugiak Mustangs are guaranteed to score. From the sprints to the hurdles to the throws and the distance, the Mustangs collected seven titles en route to their third consecutive team title at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska... Read More   Homer cyclist Kristen Faulkner crushes competition in West Virginia to claim first national championship by Van Williams | May 21, 2024 | Cover Story, Cycling Kristen Faulkner didn't have to sweat out her first national championship. Even though the 127-kilomter road race was up for grabs early, once the 31-year-old pro cyclist from Homer put her foot down, it was a wrap. Faulkner was fabulous down the stretch as she pulled...Read More   Unbeaten Service secures CIC pennant with down-to-the wire win over Eagle River by Van Williams | May 25, 2024 | Baseball, Cover Story On a night when the defense was shaky, Service High centerfielder Landon Martindale provided a steady hand that saved the Cougars when it mattered most. With his team hanging on for dear life in the seventh inning, Martindale made a leaping catch to snuff out an Eagle...Read More   Homer’s Mose Hayes mows and Chugiak’s Justin Nevells rakes at NAIA tournament by Van Williams | May 15, 2024 | Baseball, Cover Story Alaskans put in some serious yard work Tuesday in the opening round of the NAIA baseball tournament after Homer’s Mose Hayes mowed down batters for Faulkner (Ala.) and Chugiak’s Justin Nevells continued to rake for Doane (Neb). Hayes pitched into the ninth inning to...Read More   To triumph from tragedy, Kamaka Hepa leads pro team to Latvia League Finals six months after his father passed away by Van Williams | May 22, 2024 | Basketball, Cover Story In the six months since his father passed away, Kamaka Hepa has leaned on hoops to heal the hole in his heart. The basketball court has been an escape and a sanctuary, a place where the former two-time Alaska Gatorade Player of the Year out of Barrow High has honored...Read More   Quite a trip: Jeremy Johnson’s Colony soccer longevity lives on at this week’s state tournament by Matt Nevala | May 22, 2024 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Soccer For most of Jeremy Johnson’s adult life, he’s spent portions of spring days making the 80-mile-plus round trip from Anchorage to his hometown of Palmer. “Cars are made for those drives,” said Johnson, 50. “I grew up in the Valley, and you don’t even think about the to... Read More   East softball team hopes to keep its foot on the gas through postseason by Chanda File | May 23, 2024 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Softball If you’re trying to find an accolade that sums up the East T-birds softball team’s extraordinary 20-1 season, good luck choosing just one. Take your pick from the team’s .463 batting average and .928 fielding percentage to seven different players batting over .450 and... Read More   Bartlett’s A’Lante Owens-Player soars to new heights; Five Division I athletes set historic marks at region championships by Arielle Himelbloom | May 21, 2024 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Running, Track and Field A’Lante Owens-Player proved why he is the king of the jumps at the Region IV Championships, as the Bartlett High senior leapt to the top of the podium in both the long jump and triple jump. Owens-Player pulled off the rare sweep, soaring to a region record of 22 feet,... Read More   Vante Hendrix drops second 40-point game of season in Kazakhstan, falls one assist shy of triple double by Van Williams | May 20, 2024 | Basketball, Cover Story A lethal scorer when he heats up, Anchorage’s Vante Hendrix caught fire last week in Kazakhstan and burned the nets for his second 40-point game of the season. His hard-to-guard driving game fueled 13-for-13 shooting inside the arc as the 6-foot-5 playmaker sliced and... Read More     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! 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