Hall of Famer Kikkan Randall surrounded by Trajan Langdon Award winners Geremu Daggett (left) and Colton Merriner. Photo by Jim Kohl Alaska celebrated some of its finest and most inspiring athletes Thursday night at the annual Alaska Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony — among them, a football player who spent a decade playing in… Read more »
A mother who resumed her track career while still breastfeeding, a musher who rescued a rival in the middle of nowhere and a runner who halted his race to help a teammate are among the finalists for the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame’s Trajan Langdon Award. The award honors leadership, sportsmanship and inspiration, and there’s… Read more »
For as good as Qyntyn Pilcher-Colbert was in the pocket for Sierra College, the quarterback from Anchorage was even better in the open field. Houdini in cleats, he proved to be quite the escape artist on his 21-yard touchdown run after staying on his feet after it looked like he was tackled. The sensational scoring… Read more »
The youngest of nine children, Eve Stephens of Palmer was born to be competitive. Board games, sports, grades, it doesn’t matter. She wants to win. No matter what. “We’ve broken bones playing football in the yard,” Stephens said with a laugh. “All in good fun.” That win-at-all-costs mentality is what lured the former Colony High… Read more »
Aubrey Stacy of Fairbanks wasn’t surprised to find out that she will be the fifth Alaska woman since 2011 to play soccer at Northern Arizona University. If anything, it validated her decision. “We do have the talent to produce Division I players and Flagstaff is a great place for Alaska kids,” she said. “NAU is… Read more »
He’s not old enough to get his driver’s license, but Anchorage’s Obed Vargas did chauffeur in a new era for Alaska soccer. The 15-year-old made his Major League Soccer debut and became the third-youngest player to appear in the country’s premier league. The marvelous midfielder started for the Seattle Sounders and played 77 minutes in… Read more »
Anchorage’s Athena Clendaniel has always been the only girl on her baseball team. From Little League to American Legion, she has carved her own path. Clendaniel wished more Alaska girls played baseball and hopes to inspire the next generation to prevent future females from being alone on the baseball field. “It’s the best game ever,”… Read more »
In the twilight of his 40-year hoops coaching career, Mike Dunlap of Fairbanks takes nothing for granted. He savors every moment and soaks up memories like a sponge, especially when it comes to winning a Game 7 in the NBA playoffs. The 64-year-old assistant coach celebrated like a rock star after his Milwaukee Bucks held… Read more »
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 finalists Dr. Charles Scott of Fairbanks and… Read more »
In a time defined by adversity, the worst brought out the best in the finalists for the Trajan Langdon Award. The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors has selected finalists for the award that honors leadership, sportsmanship and inspiration. In the adult category, Alaska School Activities Association executive director Billy Strickland had to… Read more »
