Key Highlights
- On the college scene, the University of Alaska Anchorage hockey team notched its first win over rival University of Alaska Fairbanks since November 2024.
- Outside the state, several Alaskans had impressive performances and career achievements worth recognizing and celebrating in their respective arenas. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHeadlines and highlightsThe tournament portion of the high school basketball season raged on in Anchorage despite a curveball from Mother Nature that caused the cancellation of all athletic and extracurricular events Friday night. On the Hillside, the South Anchorage boys ran the table at the Wolverines Classic, besting 2A contender Susitna Valley on Thursday and 3A powers Barrow and Nome-Beltz on Saturday.
- That's thanks in large part to the powerful post presence of forwards Lucian Mikes and Jaxon Henrie and clutch sharp-shooting from senior guard Lincoln Marchant.
- Each member of the trio recorded double figures in scoring in the title game against the reigning 3A state champion Nanooks on Saturday night. The reigning 4A state champion Bettye Davis East Anchorage boys basketball team pulled away from Juneau-Douglas at the East Classic on Saturday for an 84-70 win.
- Propelling the Thunderbirds to victory was an explosive shooting performance from sophomore guard Da'1 Reid, who drained seven 3-pointers and finished with a game-high 25 points. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn girls hoops action, Service's Aryanna Watson led the Cougars to a landslide 80-18 victory over Eagle River last Tuesday.