by Arielle Himelbloom | Jun 2, 2023 | Cover Story, Running, Track and Field
Santiago Gomez-Prosser, Tristian Merchant and Camron Herron concluded their collegiate track and field seasons at the two NCAA regional meets, while Vanessa Aniteye continued her season overseas in Belgium. In his first appearance at the NCAA West Regional in...
by Van Williams | Jun 1, 2023 | Baseball, Cover Story, Prep Spotlight
Chugiak senior Gabe Gruszynski had a lot on his mind when he came to the plate in the sixth inning. It was Day 1 of the state tournament, and his team was down 3-0. Even worse, the Mustangs had no hits. West Valley pitcher Olav Moeller was locked in and stood on the...
by Matias Saari | Jun 1, 2023 | Basketball, Cover Story
While studying journalism at Colorado State University, Taylor Vincek was told by a professor that having a sports-related broadcast career was “nearly impossible.” “I took that as a challenge,” said Vincek, who was born and raised in Anchorage and graduated from...
by Van Williams | May 31, 2023 | Basketball, Cover Story
From small schools to hitting the big time in Portugal, Anchorage’s Travante Williams hoops journey has covered the entire spectrum. The former Mt. Edgecumbe all-star and All-GNAC swingman for the UAF Nanooks epitomizes the idea that it doesn’t matter where you start...
by Arielle Himelbloom | May 30, 2023 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Track and Field
Valdez’s Izzy Kizer saved her best performance for when it mattered most, producing personal bests and collecting medals in all three events she competed in at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Track & Field Championships in Palmer. The sophomore leaped to...
by Arielle Himelbloom | May 29, 2023 | Cover Story, Prep Spotlight, Track and Field
East Anchorage’s Olyvia Mamae defended not one, not two, but all three of her state titles, doubling her gold medal tally and helping the T-birds to runner-up finishes in the 4×100-meter relay and team standings at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Track &...
