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Ailment can’t slow down defending champion swimmer Goering
Photo by Eric Engman
October 22, 2009
As if swimming wasn’t already a tough enough sport, Anne Goering has an extra challenge: chlorine-induced asthma.
National Sports
Nanooks spikers aim to end skid against red-hot Vikings
Published October 22, 2009
A year ago, the Alaska Nanooks volleyball team defeated then third-ranked Western Washington in a thrilling five-setter that was called the biggest win in program history.
Hutchison grapplers overturn Eielson
Published October 22, 2009
The Hutchison Hawks topped the Eielson Ravens 36-30 in both teams’ Denali Conference high school wrestling opener.
Special Olympics host bowling tournament
Published October 22, 2009
The Special Olympics of the Tanana Valley will host its local tournament Saturday and Sunday at Nugget Lanes on Fort Wainwright.
Burtness-Adams set for bright future
Published October 22, 2009
The University of Massachusetts women’s volleyball team didn’t take long to sweep Saint Joseph’s College on Friday night. Forty-six minutes was all the host Beacons needed for a 25-8, 25-6, 25-7 win over the Monks of Standish, Maine.
Ice Dogs look to get back on track against Wildcats
Published October 22, 2009
The Fairbanks Ice Dogs are getting back to the basics.
Small schools football players nab state honors
Published October 21, 2009
Twelve Interior players were named to the small schools football all-state team earlier this week, and two were given first-team honors.
Fairbanks powerlifter brings home title from Las Vegas
Published October 21, 2009
Lou LaVarro, a 52-year-old who recently moved to Fairbanks from Florida, captured the open title and a masters honor at the RAW Powerlifting Federation World Championships in Las Vegas on Saturday and Sunday.
Patriots wrestlers off to strong start
Published October 21, 2009
The North Pole Patriots wrestling team has picked up where it left off last season.
Local gridders earn all-state honors
Published October 20, 2009
FAIRBANKS — Twelve high school football players and an assistant coach from the Interior earned all-state honors from the Alaska State Football Coaches Association for their efforts during the 2009 season that ended Saturday with Bartlett’s 21-3 victory against Chugiak in the large schools championship game.
Tournament title boosts North Pole spikers
Published October 19, 2009
FAIRBANKS — With some tough matches ahead to wind up the regular season and the Mid Alaska Conference Tournament just around the corner, the North Pole High School volleyball team got a big boost of confidence by winning the Delta Junction Invitational that was played Friday and Saturday at Delta.
CCHA play is ahead for Alaska Nanooks
Published October 19, 2009
FAIRBANKS — The Alaska Nanooks have one fortune following another.
Colonials soar past Seawolves
Published October 18, 2009
The Robert Morris Colonials will have to savor their first victory of the season from about 30,000 feet.
Alaska’s Knelsen earns Goal Rush MVP honors
Published October 18, 2009
Alaska Nanooks center Dion Knelsen was the most surprised person in the Carlson Center on Saturday night.
Sova’s power-play goal propels Alaska to Goal Rush title
Published October 18, 2009
Thanks to Joe Sova, the Alaska Nanooks got to raise the trophy in a tournament in the 49th State for the second straight weekend.
