If it seems like Caleb Hopkins has been around forever, it’s because he has. This is his sixth season at Campbell University in a career extended by a redshirt season and COVID. Longevity doesn’t guarantee success, but he has found both in Buies Creek, North Carolina....
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Akiak’s Agatha Andrews named Alaska Athlete of the Week
Akiak’s Agatha Andrews was named Alaska Alaska Athlete of the Week after defending her No. 1 national wrestling ranking in style by winning the Grand View Open title in Des Moines, Iowa. She pinned all three opponents, including the fourth ranked wrestler in the...
Hopkins named Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week again
Another undefeated week carried Caleb Hopkins of Palmer to another Southern Conference Wrestler of the Week honor, his second in the last three weeks. The Campbell University redshirt sophomore posted wins in both matches to finish a perfect 7-0 this season in the...
Andrews takes great pride in representing Alaska on college mat
Akiak’s Agatha Andrews feels the weight of Alaska on her shoulders every time she walks on a wrestling mat. It’s not a burden, but a blessing. She takes great pride in representing her home state every time she steps foot on a wrestling mat for the University of...
Beans-Polk, Dykes each win silver medals at Adrian Invitational
Alaska wrestlers Lindsey Beans-Polk of Bethel and Janice Dykes of North Pole each advanced to the championship match in their respective weight classes at the Adrian Invitational. This was the first taste of college wrestling for both women from Gannon University, a...
Palmer’s Hopkins brothers Alaska Athlete of the Week co-winners
Levi and Caleb Hopkins were named Alaska Athlete of the week co-winners after an impressive showing in college wrestling. The Palmer brothers had their own whatever-you-can-do, I-can-do-better competition going on for the Campbell University wrestling team. Both...
Hopkins bros lead charge of AK wrestlers who picked up wins
Brothers Caleb Hopkins and Levi Hopkins of Palmer had their own whatever-you-can-do, I-can-do-better competition going on for the Campbell University wrestling team. Both Alaskans are featured in the starting lineup for the NCAA D1 Camels and both of them went 2-0 as...
20 for 2020: These Alaska athletes brought their best this year
With 2020 in our rearview, let’s look back on the top 20 Alaska athletes from this year. Here is the list for our 20 for 2020. They represent the best of the best from The Last Frontier. History makers, record setters, world champions and more. From the ski trails to...
National champ Kimber to redshirt in lieu of COVID uncertainty
Defending national champion Sydnee Kimber of Sitka won’t be back on the wrestling mat this season to defend her title for McKendree University. With all the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming season because of COVID, Kimber has decided to hit pause with two years of...
Ottum, Sayre named Alaska Athlete of the Week co-winners
Colorado School of Mines wrestler Noah Ottum and University of Alaska Fairbanks skier Tristan Sayre were named co-winners of the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame's Athlete of the Week honor. Both were named to the highly competitive Academic All-America team by the College...
Bohlman a wrestling stalwart for ACS
Anchorage Christian School's Matt Bohlman had a distinguished wrestling career. He graduates having placed at the State meet all four years of high school. A talented athlete, Matt was also a member of the Lions 2020 Conference Champion basketball team. Matt will be...