Palmer High senior Fischer Adams earned our Alaska Athlete of the Week honors after collecting the Division 1 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Cross Country State Running Championship on his home course.
The standout runner came into the race with high expectations and did not disappoint, turning in a dominating performance in his final prep cross country race at the Mike Janecek Trails at Palmer High School.
Adams completed the season undefeated against Division 1 competition and recorded the state’s season-best cross country time of 15 minutes and 48 seconds earlier in the season.
Adams struggled with injuries last season after finishing 3rd at State in 2021, as a sophomore.
Also receiving votes: Bartlett HS football player Makisi Poleo, Anchorage Wolverines hockey player Bryce Monrean, and Unalakleet cross country runner Ourea Busk.
The Alaska Athlete of the Week is selected by a panel each Monday.
Have a candidate in mind? Email us your nomination: info@alaskasportshall.org.
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