Prior to each of what eventually became the two biggest games of their season, members of the Chugiak softball squad joyfully enjoyed themselves a sing-along inside the dugout. Taylor Swift’s “Shake it Off” and a few other teenage girl faves echoed out for everyone at...
Connecting you with Alaska athletes.
SOFTBALL
These stories are made possible by:
Prep Softball: Dimond’s battery of Trinity Miller and Malia Ogee put a charge into team’s title hopes
Dimond pitcher Trinity Miller may hold the game in her hand, but it’s catcher Malia Ogee who really holds the power. Ogee sets the defense and calls the pitches, sometimes overriding Miller’s preference to throw a certain pitch and a certain time. “I will shake her...
Prep Softball: Eagle River looks well-seasoned in 23-10 slugfest victory
Every sports season is a journey in some form or fashion. On a picturesque Friday evening in Anchorage, Eagle River added more mileage to its travels by closing strong. In comparison, its opponent has barely moved at this point. The trio of Emily Larson, Emma Lento...
Rather be lucky than good? Daisy Page has best of both worlds after Mississippi Valley’s walk-off win
They say it’s better to be lucky than good, but Daisy Page of Anchorage had the best of both worlds in today's walk-off win. The Mississippi Valley State University senior pitcher looked to be headed toward a hard-luck loss against Alabama State before her team scored...
Bullock honored among MEAC greats from North Carolina A&T
North Carolina A&T State University is leaving the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference after 50 years. Anchorage’s Lillian Bullock was recognized among the school’s greatest MEAC all-stars for a golden anniversary team. Bullock was a two-sport standout at North Carolina...
Colony alums Finley, Oswald get after it for NWAC softball teams
Former Colony High softball teammates Danyel Finley and Alyssa Oswald of Wasilla faced off in college for the first time. The two freshmen were right in the middle of the action when Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley squared off for a four-game NWAC series. Finley got...
Knowles wins Joe Floyd Award, from one Kodiak guy to another
Richard Knowles got his start in coaching in the 1970s in Kodiak with the help of Joe Floyd. Winning the 2021 Joe Floyd Award has brought his career full circle. Knowles was selected the award winner by the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors over fellow...
Frisk, Rohde among NSIC athletes to earn revered academic nod
Anchorage’s Kamryn Frisk and Aleah Rohde don't go to the same college, but they both compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and both were recognized as winners of the 12th annual NSIC Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award. Frisk is a senior...
Tufi named Alaska Sports Hall of Fame’s Athlete of the Week
Anchorage’s Pauline Tufi was one of 10 players voted to the Louisiana Tech University all-decade softball team. The former West High star played four seasons from 2014 to 2017 at LaTech, where she was a three-time Conference USA all-league pick. Tufi ranks No. 1...
East HS Merit Scholar White to play softball at George Fox
Chloe White graduates from East Anchorage High School after a stellar career as catcher, outfielder and Captain of the softball team. A three-year varsity player, Chloe was a key member of the 2018 and 2019 Thunderbird State Championship squads and received numerous...
Falcon’s Jansen key part of state champion teams
Kaitlyn Jansen is a three-sport athlete that earned 12 varsity letters at Thunder Mountain High School. Kaitlyn lettered in softball as well as fall and winter cheerleading for the Falcons in each of her four years. Kaitlyn was an integral part of the 2017 and 2018...