by Arielle Himelbloom | Oct 6, 2024 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Prep Spotlight, Running
When it mattered most, East’s Katahdin Staples delivered. The sophomore became the first Thunderbirds boy to win the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Cross Country Running Championships in 50 years, covering the five-kilometer course in 16 minutes, 30 seconds....
by Arielle Himelbloom | Oct 6, 2024 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Prep Spotlight, Running
Wasilla’s Hailee Giacobbe has been a force all season, but a late move in the fourth kilometer sealed the deal for the sophomore. Giacobbe ran away with her first state title, covering the five-kilometer course in 19 minutes, 4 seconds at the ASAA/First National Bank...
by Arielle Himelbloom | Oct 6, 2024 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Prep Spotlight, Running
Grace Christian’s Robbie Annett ended his season where he started: at the top. The senior completed an undefeated season and defended his state title, conquering the five-kilometer course in 16 minutes, 14 seconds at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Cross...
by Arielle Himelbloom | Sep 29, 2024 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Prep Spotlight, Running
A year after narrowly missing out on qualifying for state, East’s Katahdin Staples returned with a vengeance. The sophomore captured his first region title at Kincaid Park in 16 minutes, 34 seconds, while South’s Mia Stiassny embodied her dark horse mentality,...
by Arielle Himelbloom | Sep 27, 2024 | Cover Story, Cross Country Running, Prep Spotlight, Running
When the East High Thunderbirds toe the line on Saturday at Kincaid Park, they will be on the precipice of making history. Rosie Conway and the T-birds are in a prime position to qualify for state as a team for the first time in 12 years, while teammate Katahdin...
