by Van Williams | Sep 7, 2024 | Cover Story, Football
The Cook Inlet Conference’s top-ranked passer lived up to his billing Friday as Cole Yarrington threw for three touchdowns, including a 50-yard bomb near the final minute of play to lift the South High football team over Wasilla 28-25 in the Valley. Yarrington beat...
by Van Williams | Sep 7, 2024 | Cover Story, Football
Bartlett’s ground game overpowered visiting Colony early and often Friday night as the Golden Bears posted 130 of their 337 rushing yards in the opening four minutes and rolled to a 36-0 victory. The Golden Bears got an 80-yard touchdown gallop from Theo Meijia on the...
by Van Williams | Sep 7, 2024 | Cover Story, Football
A 17-6 victory wasn’t the only prize the Juneau football team claimed on their trip to Bishop, California. Someone in the traveling party also pocketed $197 after winning split the pot. The Huskies were money in more ways than one Friday night. Juneau controlled the...
by Van Williams | Sep 6, 2024 | Cover Story, Football
Bartlett High running back Makisi Poleo has lapped the Cook Inlet Conference three weeks into the high school football season and threatens to run away with the rushing title. The 220-pound bruiser is averaging 12.9 yards per carry and has piled up 620 yards on the...
by Van Williams | Sep 5, 2024 | Cover Story, Football
His football team uses a smashmouth style to run over opponents at a historic rate, but Soldotna High coach Galen Brantley Jr. walks with quiet confidence. Hungry yet humble, commanding but not cocky, Brantley has an easygoing excellence about him like he knows his...
by Van Williams | Sep 4, 2024 | Cover Story, Soccer
Frida and Marisol Vargas are showing that the first family of Alaska soccer has more than just king Obed. While their little brother enjoys professional success in the MLS, the Vargas sisters have kicked off the college season with their own success as Frida ranks...
