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Stars win series finale in Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The San Diego Stars closed their Alaska trip with a win Monday, holding off the Alaska Goldpanners, 5-4, at Growden Park. The victory gave San Diego a 2-3 finish in the five-game series against one of summer baseball’s most historic programs and moved the Stars to 12-10 overall.
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Mount Marathon champs Norris and Rhodes named Alaska Athlete of the Week co-winners
David Norris of Fairbanks and Klaire Rhodes of Anchorage are our Alaska Athlete of the Week co-winners after impressive performances at the Mount Marathon Race. The tandem continued their dominance of the iconic Seward mountain race at the 98th edition of the event. Norris notched his seventh victory — the...
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Alaska sports notebook: Coen Niclai commits to Oregon State, basketball players stand out in World Cup qualifiers
Jul. 6—One of Alaska's brightest stars to grace the baseball diamond in recent years has found a new home for the second time in back-to-back years. After spending last season in the desert with Arizona State, Anchorage's Coen Niclai is taking his talents back to the Pacific Northwest, announcing on social media that he's transferring to Oregon State.
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‘Week of Dreams’ comes to a close at Growden Memorial Park
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The Alaska Goldpanners hosted the closing ceremony of the Week of Dreams at Growden Memorial Park on Saturday, capping a multi-event celebration of America’s 250th birthday and Alaska’s baseball history. What was the Week of Dreams. The Week of Dreams was a multi-event series...
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Rhodes’ resilience results in third straight Mount Marathon title, first woman to go sub-50 twice
Klaire Rhodes may not have been the first to the summit of Mount Marathon, but she made sure to reach the finish line in first. The resilient racer conquered the 3.1-mile course that included 3,022 feet of elevation in 49 minutes, 55 seconds to claim her third straight victory in women’s race history.
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After win, Stars fall on Fourth in Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Nick Reed delivered the swing that turned the game, and the San Diego Stars made their Alaska breakthrough Friday night. Reed drove in four runs on three hits as the Stars defeated the Alaska Goldpanners, 13-5, at Growden Park, evening the five-game series between San Diego’s East County-based semipro club and one of summer baseball’s most historic programs.
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Alaska sports notebook: Wrangell's Boomchain Loucks receives track honor, Fairbanks' Landon Hafele drafted into NHL
Jun. 30—Following a dominant high school senior season, Wrangell's Boomchain Loucks on Friday became the first athlete in program history to be named Alaska Gatorade Player of the Year for boys track and field. "I've had the pleasure of getting to know this young man for the last couple...
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Terrell Peter Joins the Nanooks Men's Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
FAIRBANKS - Alaska Nanooks men's basketball head coach Frank Ostanik has announced the addition of Terrell Peter to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Peter returns to Fairbanks following two successful seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Washington State University, where he played an integral role in the Cougars' day-to-day operations, scouting, player development, and recruiting.
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Alaska Special Olympian takes home gold on her 40th birthday
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Winning a competition anytime is an honor, but what about on your birthday?. Alexis Lewis, a Fairbanks athlete competing in the 2026 Special Olympics USA, did just that Tuesday by winning a gold medal in singles bowling on her 40th birthday. Lewis won with a final...
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Nanooks Men's Basketball Announces Jamayne Potts as Next Assistant Coach
FAIRBANKS - The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Athletics and Alaska Nanooks men's basketball head coach Frank Ostanik has announced the hiring of Jamayne Potts as the program's newest assistant coach. Potts arrives in Fairbanks with nearly two decades of coaching experience spanning the collegiate, high school, and club...
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Freshman Focus: University of Alaska Fairbanks
As the summer continues along, incoming recruiting classes are rested and ready for their first taste of collegiate action. We shift our focus to the freshmen entering their respective institutions this fall. All entry years are from College Hockey Inc and are subject to change. Players are listed alphabetically by last name.
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2026 Freshman Focus: University of Alaska Fairbanks
As the summer continues along, incoming recruiting classes are rested and ready for their first taste of collegiate action. We shift our focus to the freshmen entering their respective institutions this fall. All entry years are from College Hockey Inc and are subject to change. Players are listed alphabetically by last name.
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Growden Field - The Midnight Sun Game
The Midnight Sun Game began in 1906 as the result of a debate between miners in a pair of bars in Fairbanks, Alaska. The subject of the debate – whether a baseball game could successfully be played at midnight without the use of artificial light. The result – “The High Noon at Midnight Classic.” The game lives on today, 120 years later as The Midnight Sun Game.
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Hockey Signs Transfer Joel Lehtinen Out of Stonehill
FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Nanooks hockey program has announced the addition of forward Joel Lehtinen out of Matinkyla, Finland. The 6-4 forward joins the Nanooks after two seasons at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass. Joel brings a unique combination of size, skill, and hockey IQ to our program," said head coach Erik Largen. "At 6-foot-4, he has the ability to impact the game in all three zones, and his experience at both the junior and NCAA levels will add valuable depth to our lineup. Joel is a strong competitor who continues to develop offensively, and we're excited to see what...
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Goldpanners prepare for sold-out Midnight Sun Game in Fairbanks
In Fairbanks, the Alaska Goldpanners are preparing once again for one of the state’s most iconic summer traditions—the Midnight Sun Game. This year, the Goldpanners will face the Utah Yaks at Growden Field on Friday night, the 19th, with first pitch scheduled for 10 p.m. The game is...
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Former Fairbanks prep stars Kovalsky and Peter return from NWAC, sign with UAF women
From high school rivals to junior college teammates, Shannel Kovalsky and Aysha Peter will now share a Golden Heart City homecoming. The two Fairbanks women played alongside each other this past season for Bellevue College, and they’ll run it back at UAF after both former All-NWAC North Region first teamers both signed with the Nanooks this week, bolstering Michael Ricks’ squad going into the fall.
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McCormick’s homer saves Chugiak in 8-7 win over Sitka, pushing ‘Stangs into state final
Whoever parked their vehicle behind the left-field fence at the South Davis Fields in Fairbanks may have come back to a broken windshield. Chugiak slugger Brooklyn McCormick sends her apologies. The catcher launched an absolute rocket to left field, a no-doubt dinger that sailed high and over the fence to...
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Best College Hockey Rivalries: Honorable Mention
The rivalry between Alaska (Fairbanks) and Alaska Anchorage for the Alaska Airlines Governor’s Cup is one of the most unique in college hockey. Born primarily from proximity, the two have been fierce rivals for more than 50 years. And yet, the location also means that the rivalry involves a certain level of mutual support.