Spencer Woods of Shungnak is headed to Olympic wrestling trials
A two-time Alaska high school champion, Woods earned a trip to the U.S. Olympic trials by placing second in a big international meet in New York City.
Sports
UAA men’s basketball team is off to a 5-1 start
The Seawolves defeated Sonoma State behind a balanced effort Saturday.
Eve Stephens returns from injury to lead UAA volleyball team to another win
The sophomore from Palmer racked up 22 kills, 12 digs and five blocks in a win over Simon Fraser.
Wolverines show resiliency in return to Class 4A volleyball supremacy
Down 20-5 in the first set, South High rallied to claim its first state volleyball title since 2014.
No. 17 Bowling Green completes sweep of Seawolves
The Falcons used 29 saves from goalie Eric Dop to stop the UAA hockey team.
Homer Mariners capture first volleyball crown since 1990
Homer defeated conference rival Kenai Central in the championship of the Class 3A state tournament.
Fairbanks school district suspends West Valley ski coach
Nick Crawford previously worked as the head coach at UAF and in September was named the head coach for the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks.
Fast start helps Bowling Green stymie UAA hockey team
Two first-period goals sparked the 17th-ranked Falcons.
UAA men heat up for 81-69 men’s basketball win over San Francisco State
Senior guard Jack Macdonald poured in 20 points for the Seawolves.
South, Kenai advance to championship matches at state volleyball tournament
On Saturday, South will play at 5 p.m. for the Class 4A title and Kenai Central will play at 2 p.m. for the Class 3A title.
UAA volleyball team stuns nationally ranked Western Washington in 5 thrilling sets
The Seawolves lost the first two sets but roared back to end WWU’s 39-match home winning streak.
After a long day of 4A state volleyball, South and Dimond remain unbeaten
The Anchorage rivals will square off in a 5:15 p.m. winners-bracket match on Friday.
Southcentral Conference teams put on good show at 3A state volleyball
Kenai, Homer and Nikiski all cruised to first-round wins at the Alaska Airlines Center.
Five Alaskans are headed to Division I college teams
Among those moving on is Delta Junction sprinter Hailey Williams, who is headed to Duke.
Early in CIC hockey season, South Wolverines are 3-0
Dimond and West are also undefeated after one week of play.
From the Humboldt Broncos to UAA, a survivor of a deadly bus crash plays for those who can’t
Brayden Camrud, one of 13 survivors in a crash that killed 16, is part of a talented freshman class for the Seawolves.
Big weekend carries UAA’s Vanessa Hayes to weekly volleyball honor
Hayes and her teammates face a tough road trip this week.
UAA women’s team snags a spot in the Division II cross country national meet
The national championships are Nov. 23 in Sacramento, California.
Lathrop QB Jace Henry is coaches’ pick for Alaska football player of the year
The senior scored 37 touchdowns for the Malemutes this season.
Boys & Girls Club ends youth football program
One of two youth football programs in Anchorage, the loss will impact about 100 kids, including some for whom there may not be other options.