3A/4A BASKETBALL State Championships

2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A BASKETBALL State Championships

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4 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 5 6 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships March Madness Alaska Officials State Championship Coordinator: Don Kassube

3A Classification: 4A Classification: Allegra Butler Wasilla Shannon Conley Anchorage Quincy Byrd Anchorage Mike Craig Anchorage DJ DesJardin Wasilla Toma Gillen Wasilla Bobby Evans Nome Piotr Kawka Fairbanks Mike Giles Anchorage Jim Leitch Anchorage Joe Mead Soldotna Ed Maeder Anchorage Lucito Munoz (HD) Anchorage Will Massey Anchorage Joel Osburn Auke Bay Jason McCourt Wasilla Jeremy Pletnikoff Fairbanks Cornelius Sims Kodiak Troy Wingard Big Lake John Wathen Sitka

2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 7 8 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships Would like to congratulate the Girls 2017-2018 All-Conference players.

1A Northwest Arctic 1A Aleutian Chain Conference 2A Northwest Conference Lucy Foster, Noorvik Jalyn Paine, Newhalen Mary Long, Hooper Bay Taylor Wells, Kiana Jalaya Duarte, King Cove Zoey Lake, Hooper Bay Ester Barger, Noatak Brittany Gardner, Sand Point Nicole Hank, Pt. Hope Nita Thomas, Buckland Elaina Mack, King Cove Bridget Oviok, Pt. Hope Kali Howarth Jolynn Bavilla, Aleknagik Angela Lane, Pt. Hope Kaia Beebe, Port Alsworth Jewel Wilson, Unalakleet 1A Yukon Delta Kiara Kapotak, New Stuyahok Alexandra Ivanoff, Unalakleet Kaneisha Ayunerak, Alakanuk Natasha Hobson, Newhalen Malamutes Charity Boyscout, Chevak Cliffie Westlock, Alakanuk Katelyn Johnson, Port Alsworth Tara Redfox, Alakanuk Keesha Paul, Manokotak 2A Southwest Almira Kaganak, Scammon Bay Sharon Hanson, Bristol Bay Adam Kaganak, Scammon Bay 1A Greater Kuskokwim Kayla Villamor, Unalaska Casey Stern-Nunam Iqua, Nunam Iqua Alyssa Morgan, Aniak Hailey Wilson, Unalaska Kaylee Okitkun, Kotlik Roselyn Nose, Akiachak Kendra Kapotak, Dilingham Kayci Andrews, Mountain Village Kiara Nose, Akiachak Sue Lee, Dilingham Keisha Fancyboy, Pilot Station Miranda Dementieff, Akiak Denali Moorcroft, Bristol Bay Ashley Fancyboy, Pilot Station Shaylene Egoak, Akiak Kiara Villamor, Unalaska Megan Westdahl, St. Mary’s Kyra Napoka, Tuluksak Abby Whitcomb, Dilingham Reanna Lease, Russian Mission/Marshall Shauna Koonuk, Aniak Miranda Peterson, Aniak 3A Western Conference 1A Bering Sea Conference Kayla Morgan, Aniak Calia Sieh, Kotlikzebue Allyson Takak, Shaktoolik Aana Slats, Akiachak Courtney Williams, Bethel Hayley Weyiouanna, Teller Milya Wright, Barrow Alison Homekingkeo, Koyuk 1A North Slope Conference Katie Crow, Bethel Layla Booshu, Gambell Jenysa Ahmaogak, Alak Alanna Conwell, Kotlikzebue Destiny Lewis, Golovin Jacquelyn Henry, Kali Crystalynn Tula’i, Barrow Shea Matthias, Stebbins Abi Fry, Nunam Iquaiut Madisen Smith, Bethel Felicia Ione, White Mountain Flora Bodfish, Atqasuk Kutuuq Danner, Barrow Sarah Stenek, Shishmaref Hailey Sielak, Alak Dorothy Olanna, Brevig Mission Samantha Kippi, Alak Tara Nassuk, Koyuk Lillian Itta, Kali Anikan Paniptchuk, Shaktoolik Rachel Kobuk, St. Michael 1A Alaska Coastal Conference Sharlyna Gologergen, Savoonga Amber Alexie, Kwethluk Serena Martin, Stebbins Alaina Tinker, Kasigluk-Akiuk Clara Daniels, Elim Anna Kashatok, Kipnuk Albina Andy, Newtok Josephine Chakuchin, Toksook Bay Chantal Snyder, Kwigillingok Janna Pavilla, Kwethluk Haley Aliralria, Kipnuk Mikayla Kassaiuli, Newtok Leah Demientieff, Kasigluk-Akiuk

2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 9 Knight’s Taxidermy/Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches 3A Girls All-State Team FIRST TEAM: THIRD TEAM: Bethany Carstens, Nikiski Chaunice Carr, ACS Tatum Bayne, Sitka Katie Crow, Bethel Kuutuuq Danner, Barrow Abby Forrester, Sitka Bobbi Mott, Valdez Sydney Johnson, Valdez Destiny Reimers, ACS Mary Kate Parks, ACS

SECOND TEAM: Alanna Conwell, Kotzebue Pearl Green, Galena Jordan Todd, ACS Courtney Williams, Bethel Milya Wright, Barrow

PAST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: PLAYER OF THE YEAR: COACH OF THE YEAR: 2017 Rose Mongoyak, Barrow BETHANY CARSTENS, NIKISKI SCOTT ANDERSON, NIKISKI 2016 Madison Akers, Homer 2015 Marian Wamsley, Valdez Nikiski junior overcomes two major 2014 Dallas Dickerson, ACS 2013 Mimi Wood, Hutchison 2012 Jenna Buchanan, Galena knee injuries to become 3A’s top player 2011 Nicole Smith, Barrow By Jeremiah Bartz 2010 Debbiey Simmers, ACS Frontiersman.com 2009 Anna Simmers, Anchorage Christian A torn anterior cruciate ligament can be devastating 2008 Anna Simmers, Anchorage Christian for a basketball player. Bethany Carstens suffered 2007 Piggy Pili, Barrow the injury not just once, but twice. 2006 Sarah Herrin, Nikiski And that didn’t stop the Nikiski junior. Carstens 2005 Leah Stepovich, Monroe Catholic worked her way back from both injuries, and is now recognized as one of the top players in the 2004 Leah Stepovich, Monroe Catholic state. Carstens has been named the Knight’s 2003 Karen Rabung, Nikiski Taxidermy/Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches 3A Girls Player of the Year.

PAST COACHES OF THE YEAR: “Typically you have one injury like that and you’re not the same player,” Nikiski head coach 2017 Scott Anderson Scott Anderson said recently. “One of the most 2016 Chad Felice, Homer impressive things about her is she’s come back, trained, and made herself a pretty amazing player.” 2015 Scott Anderson, Nikiski 2014 Beth Buchanan, Galena In just two seasons of high school basketball, 2013 Darrin Powers, Anchorage Christian Carstens has scored more than 1,000 total points for the Bulldogs. But she had to work through “It comes back to home much she puts into it,” 2012 Levi Duca, Dillingham recovering from a major knee injury twice before Anderson said. 2011 Jenny Benson, Hutchison she put herself in position to reach the milestone. Carstens suffered her first injury prior to her She has the skills. She has the athletic ability. But 2010 Rytan Meyers, Barrow freshman season at Nikiski. As a sophomore, the work ethic sets her apart Anderson said. 2009 Daniel Skipworth, Anchorage Christian Carstens helped Nikiski established itself as one of the top 3A girls’ basketball programs in the Carstens played in 50 games entering the 2018 2008 Daniel Skipworth, Anchorage Christian state during the 2016-17 season. The Bulldogs conference tournament. She averaged 20.3 points were among the contenders for a state title, but 2007 Ryan Myers, Barrow per game as a junior regular season, identical to on the second day of the Southcentral Conference 2006 Ward Romans, Nikiski her average as a sophomore. She also averaged Championships, Carstens tore the ACL in her 5.1 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists a game. In 2005 Michael Lantagne, Monroe Catholic other knee. Anderson said the second injury could 50 career games, Carstens has 1,015 points, 390 have derailed Carstens, but her determination 2004 Michael Lantagne, Monroe Catholic rebounds, 201 steals and 151 assists. wouldn’t allow it. 2003 Ward Romans, Nikiski Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman sports editor “After the second one, I was shocked at how fast Jeremiah Bartz at [email protected]. she got back,” Anderson said. ** Before 2003, there was no separate award Follow him on twitter @matsu_sports. for 3A player or coach of the year. Anderson said Carstens’ drive and work ethic allowed her to return from the injury faster than expected.

10 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 2018 March Madness Alaska 3A Girls Bracket 2018 ASAA MARCH MADNESS ALASKA 3A GIRLS BRACKET

SATURDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Anchorage Christian WPI #1 All Games at the Alaska GAME 5 Airlines Center unless 3:30 pm noted otherwise Kotzebue Anchorage Christian Court 2 WPI #8 Kotzebue GAME 14 5 GAME 9 Nikiski 8:00 am 5:00 pm Anchorage Christian Court 2 Nikiski Court 2 WPI #5

Nikiski GAME 6 Barrow 5:00 pm Court 2 WPI #4 Barrow Barrow Nikiski Barrow GAME 17 GAME 19 4TH PLACE 3RD PLACE Anchorage Christian UAA Wells Fargo Main Arena 8:00 am 8:30 am CHAMPIONSHIP Valdez Main Arena 1:00 pm Valdez WPI #3 GAME 2 9:30 am Bethel Valdez Court 2 WPI #6 Bethel GAME 10 Bethel GAME 13 Sitka 9:30 am 3:30 pm Court 2 Galena Court 2 WPI #7

Galena GAME 1 Sitka 8:00 am Court 2 WPI #2 Sitka

2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 11 3A Girls Team Rosters Anchorage Christian Lions: 24-1 Barrow Whalers: 21-6 Southcentral Conference Champions • WPI #1 Western Conference Champions • WPI #4

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 1 Mary Kate Parks G 11 3 Katelyn Kaleak G 9 2 Flo Tebbits G 12 5 Kuutuuq Danner F|G 12 3 Kelsey Smallwood F 10 11 Lewanne Brower G 9 10 Jessie Davis G 11 13 Chloe Mongoyak-Brower G 12 11 Destiny Reimers G 10 15 Olivia Leavitt F|G 10 12 Taylor Tiulana F|G 9 21 Becca Gerke G 12 13 Adara Powell C 10 24 Milya Wright F|G 12 15 Sierra Randall F 10 25 Jordan Ahgeak G 11 20 Mykaila Pickard F|G 9 33 Martha Kagak F 12 21 Chaunice Carr F 12 35 Sara Wolgemuth G 11 22 Sierra Tunguing F|G 9 40 Lavinia Lavelua F 9 24 Jordan Todd C 11 50 Crystalynn Tulai F 12 • School Colors: Red, White, Blue • Principal: Jason Hofacker • Athletic • School Colors: Blue, Gold, White • Principal: Sherry McKenzie Administrator: Dylan Hoch • Head Coach: Chad Dyson • Assistant Coaches: • Athletic Administrator: Jeremy Arnhart • Head Coach: Chad Bunselmeier Steve Reimers • Student Managers: Audrey Jackson, Kyla Smith, Sarah Sorrells • Assistant Coaches: Aniseko Unutoa, Martina Hopson

Bethel Warriors: 15-7 Galena Hawks: 18-7 Western Conference Runner Up • WPI #6 Aurora Conference Runner Up • WPI #7

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 3 Deja Jackson G 11 10 Pearle Green G|F 10th 5'7" 5 Dorothy Bukowski G 12 11 Kiana Korta PG 12th 5'4" 11 Arianna Smith G 12 12 Elizabeth Green G 11th 5'4" 14 Courtney Williams G 12 14 Mariah Wigley G 12th 5'6" 20 Fiola Dema F 10 15 Katrina Kanrilak G 11th 5'6" 23 Katie Crow G 12 20 Vivian Condello F 11th 5'8" 25 Madisen Smith G 11 21 Kasey Captian G 12th 5'4" 32 Marissa Crow F 12 23 Stephanie Williams G 10th 5'4" 34 Andrea Lee G 11 24 Emma Nakak G 11th 5'4" 40 Gabrielle Fredericks F 10 33 Reese Sam-Marks G 12th 5'5" 44 Audri Goodwine F 9 34 Katelyn Aloysius F 11th 5'5 42 Olga Beans F 11th 5'8" • School Colors: Blue and Gold • Principal: Ed Pekar • Athletic Administrator: School Colors: Blue and Gold • Principal: Ken Essex • Athletic Administrator: Doug Boyer • Head Coach: Eric Jung • Assistant Coaches: Regina Lieb, Jason Harris • Head Coach: David Wightman • Assistant Coaches: Keilah Melanie Fredericks • Student Managers: Ava Lieb, Brianna Evan Havener • Student Managers: Elena Jacobs, Koby Wightman

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12 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 3A Girls Team Rosters Kotzebue Huskies: 15-12 Nikiski Bulldogs: 21-4 WPI At-Large Berth • WPI #8 Southcentral Conference Runner Up • #5

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 4 Calia Sieh 12 5'7" 2 America Jeffreys G 10 5'4 24 Caitlin Conwell 12 5'6" 4 Emma Wik G 11 5'5 33 Alanna Conwell 11 6' 10 Lillian Carstens F 9 5'8 22 Payton McConnell 12 5'9" 12 Kaycee Bostic C 10 5'11 14 Kaitlyn Johnson C 10 5'7 40 Tina Conwell 12 5'9" 20 Bethany Carstens G 11 5'9 11 Alexandra Martin 9 5'6" 22 Bailey Epperheimer G 9 5'5 31 Jessalyn Swanson 9 5'7" 24 Kelsey Clark G 11 5'4 14 Shylah Schaeffer 9 5'6" 30 Angela Druesedow G 10 5'5 23 Alyssa Schaeffer 11 5'4" 32 Rylee Jackson F 12 5'7 21 Tahayla Baker 10 5'6" 34 Jada Glaves F 11 5'5 • School Colors: Blue Gold White • Principal: Mark Jenkins • School Colors: Black, Silver, Teal • Principal: Dan Carstens • Athletic Administrator: • Athletic Administrator: Tim Wieland • Head Coach: Jade Hill Dylan Hooper • Head Coach: Scott Anderson • Assistant Coaches: Sari Anderson, • Assistant Coaches: Lainey Beaver Shannon Porter, Bill Thompson • Student Managers: Elisa Fardin

Sitka Wolves: 18-3 Valdez Buccaneers:20-4 Southeast Conference Champions • WPI #2 Aurora Conference Champions • WPI #3

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 2 Tatum Bayne G 12 5'6" 3 Reese King SG|PG 9 5'3" 3 Tiffany Elefante G 10 5'2" 4 Jade Watts SG|PG 11 5'4" 5 Ashley Ramoth SG|PG|W 11 5'7" 5 Joei Vidad F 11 5'9" 12 Kaylee MacDonald SG|PG 12 5'5" 10 Shaye Jensen F 11 5'8" 14 Carlee Fleming SG|PG 11 5'5" 12 Jocelyn Brady C 9 5'11" 20 Sydney Johnson PF|P 11 6' 13 Makenna Smith G 9 5'7" 22 Jade Holmes SG|SF 10 5'6" 14 Marlis Boord G 12 5'7" 23 Bobbi Mott SG|W|P 12 6' 21 Kyleigh McArthur F 11 5'8" 30 Ally Seiber PF|P 9 6' 32 Jillian Fleming PG|W 10 5'5" 23 Abby Forrester F 11 5'10" 33 Macy Hansen SF|W 10 5'8" 45 Jessica Davis F 11 5'9" 34 Keyona Tudela • School Colors: Red, Blue and White • Principal: Laura Rogers • School Colors: Black, White Columbia Blue • Principal: Wayne Woodgate • Athletic Administrator: Susan Ross • Head Coach: Sondra Lundvick • Athletic Administrator: Rhonda Wegner • Head Coach: Douglas Fleming • Assistant Coaches: Mindy Bartolaba, Kristi Brady, Rich Krupa • Assistant Coaches: Paul MacDonald, Fred Hill • Student Managers: Victoria Kor

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26 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships Would like to congratulate the Boys 2017-2018 All-Conference players.

1A Northwest Arctic 1A Aleutian Chain Conference 2A Northwest Conference Brenn0n Sun, Upriver Caleb Alsworth, Port Alsworth Arnold Simon, Hooper Bay Martin Hadley, Buckland Jesse Starnes, Sand Point Kevin Green, Hooper Bay Benji Sampson, Noorvik Matthew Tretikoff, Newhalen Kaliksun Kirk, Pt. Hope Kenneth Walton, Noatak Gary Gould, King Cove Jalen Cannon, Pt. Hope Tristan Mann, Selawik Graydon Severian, King Cove Henry Kowunna, Pt. Hope Robert Sheldon, Noatak Casey Konukpeok, New Stuyahok Nathan Ivanoff, Unalakleet Josh Clark, Newhalen Aidan Ivanoff, Unalakleet 1A Yukon Delta Jason Kohler, New Stuyahok Logan Matchian, Chevak Michael Ayunerak, Alakanuk Trevor McGee, Port Alsworth Arctic Ivanoff, Unalakleet Gregory Ayunerak, Alakanuk Joel Crane, Emmonak 1A Greater Kuskokwim 2A Southwest Jackson Charlie, Scammon Bay Braden Dallmann, Aniak Trevor Wilson, Unalaska Jeremy Brink, Scammon Bay Basil Nook, Kalskag Matt Faoasau, Unalaska Daniel Hunter, Nunam Iqua Justin Wood, Aniak Connor Romer, Bristol Bay John Odinzoff, Kotlik Shane Morgan, Kalskag Kaleb Hill, Bristol Bay Duncan Okitkun, Kotlik Carl Morgan, Aniak Carey Boston, Unalaska Dominic Queenie, Mountain Village Mark Ivan, Akiak Chris Williams, Dillingham Dallas Fancyboy, Pilot Station Isaiah Dementieff, Akiak Jayden Mayer, Dillingham Mitchell Luke, St. Mary’s Arthur Phillip, Akiak Kevin Ho, Unalaska Darren Kozevnikoff, Russian Mission/Marshall William Jackson, Akiachak Nathaniel Moses, Akiachak 3A Western Conference 1A Bering Sea Conference Garreth Hansen, Nome Jared Topkok, Teller 1A North Slope Conference Anthony Fruean, Barrow Austin Apassingok, Gambell Kasey Arey, Kaveolook John Fredericks, Bethel Eric Daniels Jr, Elim Tymon Driggs, Alak Sione Tuifua, Barrow RJ Bruns, Brevig Mission Ethan Tukrook, Kali Brendon Matthews, Barrow Jeremiah Iyatunguk, Shishmaref Dyrell Lincoln, Nunam Iquaiut Mese Unutao, Barrow Trevor Savetilik, Shaktoolik Edward Aiken, Meade River Clevon Constantine, Bethel Alvin Washington, St. Michael RJ Pardue, Nuiqsut Travis Adams, Barrow Ethan Evan, Shaktoolik Chase Nay, Nunam Iquaiut Josh Prentice, White Mountain Elijah Kulowiyi, Savoonga 1A Alaska Coastal Conference Ian Dewey, Koyuk Jaden Anaver, Kipnuk Harris Okbaok, Teller Douglas John, Newtok Dennis Pete, Stebbins Justin Kassel, Kasigluk-Akiuk Oswald Moses, Golovin Anthony Sallison, Nunapitchuk Edward Kokeok, Shishmaref Keoni Aliralria, Kipnuk Thomas Thomas, Tuntutuliak Mykell White, Toksook Bay Dennis Panruk, Chefornak Jesse Dock-Paul, Kipnuk Henry Charles, Kasigluk-Akiuk

2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 27 Knight’s Taxidermy/Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches 3A Boys All-State Team FIRST TEAM: THIRD TEAM: Tobin Karlberg, Grace Christian Jeremiah Brown, Eielson Travis Adams, Barrow Danilo Guzman, Anchorage Christian Micah Helkenn, Delta Logan Heckathorn, Valdez Bennett Hinkle, Valdez Jace Kornstad, Nikiski Gavin Jackson, Monroe Jimmy McGovern, Grace Christian

SECOND TEAM: Jamal Alstrom, Mt. Edgecumbe Clevon Constantine, Bethel Devin Davis, Monroe Izak Lohrke, Monroe Orlando Lozano, Anchorage Christian

PAST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR: COACH OF THE YEAR: 2017 Tobin Karlberg, Grace Christian TOBIN KARLBERG, GRACE CHRISTIAN TODD WEGNER, VALDEZ 2016 Kamaka Hepa, Barrow 2015 Levi Auble, Anchorage Christian 2014 Scooter Bynum, Monroe Catholic 3A boys first team includes 2013 Gus Simmers, Anchorage Christian 2012 Gus Simmers, Anchorage Christian a pair of UAA recruits 2011 Christian Leckband, Nome 2010 Jeremy Head, Nome By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com 2009 Leif Karlberg, Grace Christian 2008 Kyle Fossman, Haines Athletes from Anchorage, the 2007 Cameron Severson, Petersburg Interior and the north coast are represented on the 3A 2006 Lonnie Ridgeway, Heritage Christian boys’ first-team list. But two 2005 Jared Reando, Heritage Christian of them will share at home at UAA next fall. 2004 Carl Arts, Valdez 2003 Raymond Douville, Craig A pair of Seawolves recruits — Grace Christian senior Tobin Karlberg and Barrow PAST COACHES OF THE YEAR senior Travis Adams — have been named to the first-team 2017 Frank Ostanik, Monroe Catholic of the Knight’s Taxidermy/ 2016 Reid Kornstad, Nikiski Alaska Association of 14.6, 5.3 assists and 4.5 assists per game. The Basketball Coaches 3A Boys All-State Team. 2015 Jason Boerger, Grace Christian 5-foot-10 point guard helped Barrow earn a 3A state title as a freshman and a sophomore. 2014 Chuck Boerger, Grace Christian Karlberg, who was also named the 3A Boys 2013 Dave Cronk, Bethel Player of the Year for the second straight season, “Travis is a true point guard with not only basketball committed to UAA in November. 2012 Chuck Boerger, Grace Christian skills, but the intangibles of a winner,” Osborne said of Adams in a release. “He understands that 2011 Frank Ostanik, Monroe Catholic “We are excited that Tobin has chosen to join the success of the team is what matters most.” Seawolf family,” UAA head coach Rusty Osborne 2010 Jeremy Arnhart, Barrow said in a press release issued by the university. UAA landed an Alaska player of the year for the 2009 Patrick Callahan, Nome “He is not only an outstanding player, he is a second straight year. Former Ninilchik standout tremendously mature young man with excellent 2008 Steve Fossman, Haines Austin White, a UAA freshman, was 1A’s top leadership qualities.” player last year. UAA also featured Alaskans Eric 2007 Rick Brock, Petersburg Jenkins (Dimond), Ryan Trailer (Bartlett), Alex Karlberg was also named the Gatorade Alaska 2006 Brad Lauwers, Heritage Christian Adams (South) and Kylan Osborne (Dimond) on Boys Basketball Player of the Year after averaging the 2017-18 squad. 2005 Brad Lauwers, Heritage Christian 20.1 points, 4.3 steals and 3.9 assists through the first 25 games of his season. Last week, Karlberg 2004 Todd Wegner, Valdez Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman sports editor led Grace to a win over Anchorage Christian 2003 James Carle, Craig Jeremiah Bartz at [email protected]. School in the Southcentral Conference title game. Follow him on Twitter @matsu_sports. Three days after announcing the signing of Karlberg, UAA announced Adams had inked an ** Before 2003, there was no separate award intent to play for the Seawolves. Adams enters the for 3A player or coach of the year. 2018 3A state tournament with more than 1,500 career points. This season Adams is averaging

28 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 2018 March Madness Alaska 3A Boys Bracket 2018 ASAA MARCH MADNESS ALASKA 3A BOYS BRACKET

SATURDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Monroe Catholic WPI #1 GAME 3 All Games at the Alaska 11:00 am Airlines Center unless Bethel Regional Monroe Catholic noted otherwise Court 2 WPI #8 Bethel Regional 5 GAME 11 GAME 15 Valdez 11:00 am 6:30 pm Barrow Court 2 Barrow Court 2 WPI #5

Valdez GAME 7 Barrow 6:30 pm Court 2 WPI #4 Anchorage Christian Valdez Valdez Monroe Catholic

GAME 18 GAME 20 Barrow 4TH PLACE 3RD PLACE UAA Wells Fargo Main Arena 9:30 am 10:00 am CHAMPIONSHIP Main Arena Anchorage Christian 3:00 pm

Grace Christian WPI #3 GAME 4 12:30 pm Ben Eielson Grace Christian Court 2 WPI #6 Mt. Edgecumbe GAME 12 Ben Eielson GAME 16 Grace Christian 12:30 pm 8:00 pm Court 2 Mt. Edgecumbe Court 2 WPI #7

Mt. Edgecumbe GAME 8 Anchorage Christian 8:00 pm Court 2 WPI #2 Anchorage Christian

2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 29 3A Boys Team Rosters Anchorage Christian Lions: 19-1 Barrow Whalers: 14-11 Southcentral Conference Runner Up • WPI #2 Western Conference Champions • WPI #5

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 1 Will Parks G 11 6'1 1 Mese Unutoa G 11 5’10” 2 Collin Smallwood G 12 6'1 2 Calvin Miller G 12 5’9” 3 Fredrick Onochie F|C 11 6'4 3 Travis Adams G 12 5’9” 10 Josh Davis G 9 5'7 5 Brendon Matthews G 10 5’10” 11 Jason Cho F|G 11 6'2 10 Ben Kim G 10 5’7” 12 Kacey Hayner G 11 5'10 12 Isiah Mongoyak G 10 5”10” 15 Danilo Guzman F 11 6'2 23 Jefferson Nobleza G 9 5’10” 20 Brett Dickerson G 12 5'11 24 Sione Tuifua F 12 6’4” 21 Hunter Hakala F 12 6'2 30 Esau Weyiouanna G 10 5’11” 24 Orlando Lozano G 11 5'11 32 Ben Heather F 11 5’11” 32 Cole Smith G 12 5'11 33 Anthony Fruean F 10 6’5” 35 Demarcus Hall-Scriven G 11 6'2 35 Vakameilalo Tuifua F 10 6’3” • School Colors: Red/white/blue • Principal: Jason Hofacker • School Colors: Blue & Gold • Principal: Sherry McKenzie • Athletic Administrator: Dylan Hoch • Head Coach: Zack Madren • Athletic Administrator: Jeremy Arnhart • Head Coach: Jeremy Arnhart • Assistant Coaches: Chet Dyson • Student Managers: Larry Hall • Assistant Coaches: Derek Ahgeak, Daniel Thomas

Ben Eielson Ravens: 16-9 Bethel Warriors: 15-8 WPI At-Large Berth • WPI #6 Western Conference Runner Up • WPI #8

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 1 Christian Bolton Guard 10 5'10" 1 Ray Daniel G 12 5'10" 2 Travis Moore Guard 12 5'7" 3 Avery Hoffman G 12 5'7" 3 Matthew Scarbor Forward 11 6'3" 4 Max Black G 11 5'7" 4 Jeramiah Brown Guard 12 5'9" 10 Hunter Crace G 12 5'7" 5 Louise Castro Guard 11 5'3" 11 Hayden Lieb G 10 5'11" 10 Jaydenn Manibusan Guard 11 5'6" 12 Eli Mortensen P 9 6'4" 12 Christian Tucker Forward 10 6'4" 13 Jamin Crow G 9 5'10" 15 Kevin Baird Forward 12 5'10" 22 Darrell Garrison Jr G 12 6' 21 Chris Scott Guard 9 5'7" 23 Darell Evans Guard 9 5'7" 23 Clevon Constantine G 12 6'1" 32 Brock Renson Forward 11 6'4" 24 Lawrence Poe G 11 5'9" 34 Carl Castro Forward 11 6'1" 32 John Fredericks P 12 6' • School Colors: Red and Black • Principal: Bruce Bell • School Colors: Blue and Gold • Principal: Ed Pekar • Athletic Administrator: David Devaughn • Head Coach: Colten Growden • Athletic Administrator: Doug Boyer • Assistant Coaches: Joe Ross, Tim Brown • Student Managers: Alyssa White • Head Coach: David Cronk • Assistant Coaches: Matt Murphy

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30 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 3A Boys Team Rosters Grace Christian Grizzlies: 17-5 Monroe Catholic Rams: 20-4 Southcentral Conference Champions • WPI #3 Aurora Conference Champions • WPI #1

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 5 Liam Isaacson F 11 6'2" 3 Izak Lohrke Guard 11 5'11 10 Nathan Ivanoff G 10 6'2" 4 Tommy Bast Guard 9 5'7" 5 Divon Davis Guard 12 5'8" 11 Paul Kopp G 10 5'9" 12 Yadiel Ortiz Guard 10 5'10" 12 Turner Goforth G 11 5'9" 13 Isaac Garcia Guard 11 6'0" 13 Jimmy McGovern F 12 6'4" 14 Gavin Jackson Guard 12 5'10" 20 Josh McGovern F 10 6'1" 20 Trae Puryear Guard 11 5'10" 30 Tobin Karlberg PG 12 6'0" 22 Blaine Justice Forward 10 6'2" 31 Nathan Harriman F 11 6'2" 24 Quinn McHenry Forward 9 6'3" 32 Gabe Silas Forward 10 6'0" 32 Sylvanus Edi C 12 6'6" 33 Tanner Clark Post 12 6'2" 34 Andrew Beck C 10 6'5" 34 Austin Clarkson Guard 9 5'6" • Head Coach: Jason Boerger • Athletic Director: Paul Salima • Principal: • School Colors: Royal Blue & Gold • Principal: Patrick Riggs • Athletic Administrator: Chris Gionet • School Colors: Maroon and Vegas Gold • Assistant Coaches: Frank Ostanik • Head Coach: Frank Ostanik • Assistant Coaches: Bob Burcell, Matt Caleb Davis, Randy Karlberg, Ted McGovern, and Tommy Pidduck. Martino, Wayne Webb, Jordan Schuster • Student Managers: Alex VanWyhe

Mt. Edgecumbe Braves: 17-9 Valdez Buccaneers: 18-4 Southeast Conference Champions • WPI #7 Aurora Conference Runner Up • WPI #4

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 2 Johnathan Constantine Guard 10 5'8 10 Owen Chadwick Guard 10 5'6 3 Jamal Alstrom Guard 12 6'0 11 Kyler LaBonte Guard 11 5'8 11 Isaiah Kline Guard 12 5'9 14 Tyler Mann Guard 12 5'9 23 Cyprian Johnson-Edwards Guard 11 5'8 20 Aidan Hinkle Forward 12 6'0 22 Kyle Sodergren Guard 12 5'6 24 Emmett Dunaway Forward 11 6'1 24 Bennett Hinkle Forward 11 6'0 25 Jarvis Evans Guard 10 5'9 25 Jalen Freeman Guard 10 5'7 32 Isaiah Rexford Guard 12 5'10 33 Ike Watson Center 11 6'1 33 Bear Brown Forward 11 6'1 34 Derek Berg Center 12 6'2 34 Alexander Samuelson Guard 12 5'9 35 Logan Heckathorn Forward 11 6'2 42 Jeffrey Adams Post 09 6'1 42 Douglas Cummins Center 10 6'6 44 Ben Exe Post 12 6'3 43 Raymond Martel III Center 11 6'3 • School Colors: Cardinal & Gold • Principal: Bernie Gurule • Athletic Administrator: • School Colors: Columbia Blue, Black and White • Principal: Wayne Woodgate Andrew Friske • Head Coach: Archie Young • Assistant Coaches: Tony Haskins, • Athletic Administrator: Rhonda/Barb Wegner/Lyons • Head Coach: Todd Wegner Richard Calkins • Student Managers: Raeli Gundersen, Johanna Galauskas • Assistant Coaches: Bart Hinkle, Lee Chadwick • Student Managers: Sam Norris, Justin Prax

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2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 31 2018 3A Tournament Results

2018 3A Girls Tournament Results 2018 3A Boy Tournament Results FINAL STANDINGS FINAL STANDINGS Champion Anchorage Christian Champion Barrow Runner-up Sitka Runner-up Grace Christian 3rd Barrow 3rd Anchorage Christian 4th Nikiski 4th Valdez 5th Valdez 5th Monroe 6th Bethel 6th Mt Edgecumbe Tied 7th Galena Tied 7th Bethel Tied 7th Kotzebue Tied 7th Eielson

AWARDS AWARDS Sportsmanship Award: Nikiski Sportsmanship Award: Valdez Presented by ATT Presented by ATT Academic Award: Nikiski (3.94) Academic Award: Valdez (3.74) Presented by Princess Cruises Presented by Princess Cruises

ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Bethany Carstens Nikiski Anthony Fruean Barrow Bobbi Mott Valdez Benett Hinkle Valdez Chaunice Carr ACS Brendon Mathews Barrow Courtney Williams Bethel Danilo Guzman ACS Destiny Reimers ACS Gavin Jackson Monroe Jordan Todd ACS Jamal Alstrom Mt Edgecumbe Kuutung Danner Barrow Jimmy McGovern Grace Mary Kate Parks ACS Orlando Lazano ACS Pearle Green Galena Tobin Karlberg Grace Tatum Bayne Sitka Travis Adams Barrow

PLAYERS OF THE GAME PLAYERS OF THE GAME Anchorage Christian: Jordan Todd (2), Mary Kate Parks Anchorage Christian: Orlando Lozano, Danilo Guzman, Barrow: Lewanne Brower, Kuutuuq Danner, Milya Wright Demarcus Hall-Scriven Bethel: Courtney Williams (2), Katie Crow Barrow: Anthony Fruean, Brendon Mathews, Travis Adams Galena: Pearle Green, Vivian Condello Bethel: John Fredericks, Clevon Constantine Kotzebue: Caitlin Conwell, Calia Siett Eielson: Christian Bolton, Jeramiah Brown Nikiski: Emma Wik, Bethany Carstens, Kelsey Clark Grace: Jimmy McGovern, Tobin Karlberg (2) Sitka: Tatum Bayne (2), Jessica Davis Monroe: Gavin Jackson (2), Isaac Garcia Valdez: Bobbi Mott (2), Sydney Johnson Mt Edgecumbe: Ben Exe, Jamal Alstrom, Isaiah Rexford Valdez: Jalen Freeman, Logan Heckathorn, Bennett Hinkle

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2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 33 2017 Boys Teams - 56 teams attended from 35 different 2018 TEAM Alaskan schools, competing in 4 different levels of ability: CAMP DATES Colony, Palmer, Monroe Catholic, Juneau, Grace, Bethel, Eagle River, Soldotna, Chugiak, Tri Valley, Nikiski, Kenai, Valdez, Glennallen, Nome, Delta, Nikolaevsk, Ketchikan, Kotzebue, Ninilchik, Boys, June 4-8 Thunder Mountain, Unalaska, Galena, Minto, Homer, Hutchison, Lathrop, Petersburg, Effie Resident Cost - $240 Kokrine, Anatuvuk Pass, Mt. Edgecumbe, Wasilla, Commuter Cost - $175 South Anchorage, Tanana, Lumen Christi. 2017 Girls Teams - 32 teams attended from 21 different Alaskan schools, competing in Girls, June 11-14 3 different levels of ability: Soldotna, Wasilla, Colony, Houston, Bethel, Resident Cost - $220 Monroe, Galena, Wrangell, Wasilla, Glennallen, Nikiski, Kotzebue, Nikolaevsk, Lumen Christi, Commuter Cost - $155 Palmer, Su Valley, Juneau, Ketchikan, Cordova, North Pole, Petersburg, Minto, Skagway.

34 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 35 36 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships CBSFA congratulates all tournament participants for their dedication to academics and athletics.

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2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 37 Sideline Cheer Squads

Anchorage Christian Lions Barrow Whalers

Name Grade Gender Name Grade Gender Abby Dickerson 10 F Azara Lee Leavitt 12 f Kira Keller 10 F Ashleigh Martin 10 F Jennifer Felder 11 f Jadynn Rebeck 9 F Montana Haxton 11 f Jenna Kaupp 10 F Meagan Severson 10 F Jadyn Danner 10 f Jaelyn Singleton 12 F Joanne Glenn 10 f Destiny Soult 10 F Vernon Elavgak 11 m Ayrieanne Terrell 10 F

School Colors Athletic Administrator School Colors Athletic Administrator Red, White and Blue Dylan Hoch Blue/Gold/White Dr. Sherry McKenzie

Principal Head Coach Principal Head Coach Jason Hofacker Krissy Houck Dr. Sherry McKenzie Theresa Knapp

Bethel Warriors Chugiak Mustangs

Name Grade Gender Name Grade Gender Gracelyn Beal 11 F Tierney McCormick 12 F Brooks Ariana 10 F Lakeisha McCann 12 F Campbell Shanishia 11 F Henry Dominique 11 F Cyrston Lepore 12 F Hurd Alexynn 9 F Keen McKenna 11 F Kaitlyn DelaCruz 12 F Laden McKenzie 11 F Monastra Mikayla 9 F Avery Hoffman 12 M Phlegar Aurora 11 F Rylee Johnson 11 F Pike Amber 11 F Rand Emily 9 F Sydney Gray 10 F Self Sierra 11 F Brooks Elizabeth 11 F School Colors Athletic Administrator Assistant Coaches School Colors Athletic Administrator Blue/Gold/White Doug Boyer Katy Cloninger blue, black and white Tim Helvey

Principal Head Coach Student Managers Principal Head Coach Edward Pekar Pamela Conrad Klajvis Pellumbi Megan Hatswell Sonia Grasse

38 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships Sideline Cheer Squads

Colony Knights Dimond Lynx

Name Grade Gender Name Grade Gender Name Grade Gender Ashlynn Thompson-Martin 12 F Hayleigh Caldwell 10th F Soleil Logan-Banta 9th F Ariel Webster 12 F Taylor Carter 10th F Natalie Mack 11th F Haley Snare 11 F Sydney Lagg 11 F Ellese Chapados 12th F Citshiab Moua 9th F Kali Renfro 11 F Avivi Cohen 10th F Emily Quepons 11th F Kati Renfro 11 F Kylie Durrette 10th F Lindime Shazimani 12th F Molly Frati 10 F Emalee Edwards 10th F Alina Starks 9th F Hailey Welcome 10 F Angel DeVita 9 F Brielle Farris 10th F Kaitlin Statz 9th F Lexie Standeford 9 F Madalyn Gaither 9th F Margaret Wolfe 10th F Ashton McCray 12 M Fallon Hill 9th F Kayliana Yabut 9th F Daniel Hargis 12 M Savannah Johansen 11th F Melita Zelinsky 9th F School Colors Athletic Administrator Assistant Coaches School Colors Athletic Administrator Assistant Coaches Green Black & White Michael Boyd Amanda Bellamy MAROON/GOLD JAMES HANCOCK ERIN (ABBY) ADRAYAN

Principal Head Coach Student Managers Principal Head Coach Student Managers TINA JOHNSON-HARRIS DALE DOXSEE RUSSELL HALEY Brendon McMahon Chris Hebert Samantha Hall

Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears Kotzebue Huskies

Name Grade Gender Name Grade Gender Name Grade Gender Leah Bibb 12 F Jennaya Morris 9 F Ava Brown 10 F Andyn Mulgrew-Truitt 12 F Ayiana Browning 9 F Madisyn Carter 10 F Son'a Mulgrew-Truitt 10 F Hazel Cristobal 12 F Gretchen Neal 11 F Madison Troyer 10 F Adela Diaz 12 F Zoza Oberle 11 F Juanita Edenshaw 10 F Lance Fenumiai 12 M Ed Pascua 11 M Cryston Galletes 10 F Athena Perry 9 F Chelsey Gallahorn 10 F Felicia Gibb 10 F Emma Rice 9 F Toni Gonzales 12 F Katrina Taton 9 F Adrian Scott 11 F Danilo Jabalde 9 M Ana Vakauta 12 F Savannah Meketa 12 F Dylan Vernon 11 M Emma Sampson 12 F Olivia Moore 10 F Tatum Wythe 9 F School Colors Athletic Administrator Assistant Coaches School Colors Athletic Administrator Assistant Coaches Crimson and Black Chad Bentz Colby Nore Blue and Gold Tim Wieland Ariel Sollis

Principal Head Coach Student Managers Principal Head Coach Paula Casperson Carlene Nore Leah Davenport Mark Jenkins Adrienne West

2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 39 Sideline Cheer Squads Monroe Catholic Rams Sitka Wolves

Name Grade Gender Name Grade Gender Name Grade Gender Ricky Heaggans 12 M Casey Gunby 11 F Morgan Adams 12 f Maddy Quealey 12 F Mikey Parsly 10 M Maureen Meyer 11 f Nerissa Fernandez 12 F Jules Evenson 10 F

Lilly DeMeritt 10 f Vincent Molina 12 M Kessie Vonscheerschmidt 10 F Charity Wayne 12 F Sophia Schwantes 9 F Jenna Hernandez 10 f Kamryn Dodson 12 F Makayla Moore 9 F Kaleigh DeLeon 9 f Kaylahni Weddel 11 F Tamryn Suarez 9 F McKenzie Fredrickson 11 F

School Colors Athletic Administrator School Colors Athletic Administrator Assistant Coaches Blue and Gold Frank Ostanik Red, White, Blue Susan Ross Shoshauna Schmidt

Principal Head Coach Principal Head Coach Patrick Riggs Michelle Atkins Lara Rogers Kaycie Carter

Valdez Buccaneers Wasilla Warriors

Name Grade Gender Name Grade Gender Mason Fleming 12 F Brenden Marks 11 M Sierra Bookout 1 F Domonique Alex 11 F LiJin Kim 12 F Alexis Stanford 11 F Aurora Duskin 11 F Ella Merrill 9 F Dezirae Wiley 11 F Baylee Helton 12 F Hope Evans 10 F Kay Musselman 12 F Sophia Palomar 10 F Jasmine Mulliken 11 F Molly Hendrickson 9 F Cherubim Palomar 9 F Teslin Bond 9 F Paris Pennington 9 F Ruffa Delos Santos 10 F Zev Bennett 9 F Ariana Alvarez Morales 9 F Mikkiah Goessel 9 F Anna Agcaoili 9 F Aspen Bakner 10 F

School Colors Athletic Assistant Coaches Student Managers School Colors Athletic Administrator Student Managers Columbia Blue, Administrator Shania Fifarek Janaea Koch Red, grey and white Stacia Rustad Kortney Shaw Black & White Rhonda Wegner Emily Skilbred Jenifer Reiswig Principal Head Coach Principal Head Coach Carol Boatman Brittanii Ratcliffe Wayne Woodgate Tina Fifarek

40 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships Sideline Cheer Squads West Anchorage Eagles

Name Grade Gender Bella Acuna 10 F Keirra Young 12 F Destiney Jaminez 11 F Ellie Laufer 10 F hillary Rosario-mateo 11 F Jada Hampton 9 F Carmella Beltazar 9 F Adaira Gordon 11 F Julie Burrero 10 F Kiara Ruiz 11 F School Colors Principal Head Coach Orange, black and Sven Gustafson Kassidy whitley white Athletic Administrator Assistant Coaches Jai Dorris Kevin Whitley

West Valley Wolfpack

Name Grade Gender Name Grade Gender Anastasia Agnew 9 F Mercedes Hoorn 11 F Macy Bateman 11 F Rachel Jones 11 F Jordyn Beazer 9 F Hally Jordan 11 F Hayden Boswell 9 F Denise Lorenz 12 F Dakota Brickley 10 F Maurice Maiden 11 M Briana Casiano 12 F Emily Mortez 12 F Sarah Cooper 11 F Em Snow Lease 9 F

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School Colors Athletic Administrator Head Coach Red and Gold Michele Poeschel Hayley Spencer

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42 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 43 Knight’s Taxidermy/Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches 4A Girls All-State Team FIRST TEAM: THIRD TEAM: Alissa Pili, Dimond Tyra Do, Lathrop Azlynn Brandenburg, Wasilla Daisy Page, East Anchorage Olivia Davies, Wasilla Ellen Silva, West Valley Jahnna Hajdukovich, Dimond Brittany Slick, Ketchikan Azaria Robinson, East Anchorage Amanda Smith, Colony

SECOND TEAM: Alex Carlton, Colony Chasity Horn, Chugiak Skye Miller, East Anchorage Angeline Nageak, Dimond Sierra Tate, West Valley

PAST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: PLAYER OF THE YEAR: COACH OF THE YEAR: 2017 Alissa Pili, Dimond 2016 Ruthy Hebard, West Valley ALISSA PILI, DIMOND LAURA INGHAM, EAST ANCHORAGE 2015 Ruthy Hebard, West Valley 2014 Chanel Bookert, West Anchorage 2013 Kyla Dinkel, Wasilla 2012 Alyssa Hutchins, Wasilla 2011 Keiahnna Engel, Dimond Local standout nets chance to play 2010 Keiahnna Engel, Dimond 2009 Jenna Johnson, Wasilla 2008 Sarah Watzke, Chugiak 2007 Talisa Rhea, Juneau-Douglas college basketball in Colorado 2006 Talisa Rhea, Juneau-Douglas 2005 Talisa Rhea, Juneau-Douglas 2004 Chandice Cronk, Wasilla By Jeremiah Bartz 2003 Ashley Mickens, East Frontiersman.com 2002 Natalie Jones, East 2001 Azella Perryman, East WASILLA — As Azlynn Brandenburg worked through 2000 Jessica Moore, Colony the recruiting process, her older sister, Kasara, a former 1999 Jessica Moore, Colony college basketball player, had some valuable advice. 1998 Laura Ingham, East 1997 Laura Ingham, East “She really helped me write a pros and cons list to pick 1996 Meagan Gleason, Juneau-Douglas 1995 Megan Irvine, Colony the school, and to realize to not just to focus on the 1994 Brit Jacobson, Chugiak basketball aspect of the school,” Brandenburg said.. 1993 Molly Tuter, Soldotna “You spend so much time there. Be clear it’s a place you 1992 Stacia Rustad, Kenai want to be.” 1991 Michelle Pinard, Palmer 1990 Annie Jackson, Lathrop For Brandenburg, that place is Grand Junction, Colorado. 1989 Monique Alex, East Brandenburg, who helped the Wasilla Warriors earn 1988 Jeannie Hebert, Monroe Catholic back-to-back 4A state girls’ basketball titles as a 1987 Jeannie Hebert, Monroe Catholic sophomore and junior, will play for Division II Colorado 1986 Jeannie Hebert, North Pole Mesa University next year. 1985 Dawn Schoenborn, East 1984 Diane Jessie, Bartlett 1983 Diane Jessie, Bartlett But before she makes the move to the Centennial State, 1982 Lynn Hajdukovich, Monroe Catholic Brandenburg will help her team make a run at the 4A with the Warriors, has had the opportunity to play with 1981 Jill Cubbedge, Kodiak three-peat. youth traveling basketball teams since about the seventh grade. During the summer prior to her freshman season, PAST COACHES OF THE YEAR: The senior standout has also been named first-team Brandenburg started to appear on coaches’ radar. 2017 Ryan Hales, Chugiak on the Knight’s Taxidermy/Alaska Association of 2016 Jim Young, Dimond Basketball Coaches 4A Girls All-State Team. “It was a really good trip. Traveled for a month, got a 2015 Jeannie Hebert-Truax, Wasilla lot of interest from college coaches,” Brandenburg said. 2014 Amy Fogle, Kodiak “I think she really stepped up this year,” Wasilla head 2013 Stephanie Smiley, Kodiak Coaches continued to have interest. UAA and 2012 Steve Caciari, West Valley coach Jeannie Hebert-Truax said. “She had to step up Western Oregon were among the Division II schools. 2011 Lesslie Knight, Juneau-Douglas and take over some games.” Brandenburg said she was also recruited by Division I 2010 Tim Helvey, West programs, but the opportunities were mostly invitations 2009 Tracy Adams, Chugiak Brandenburg said she was able to visit the Grand to walk on rather than scholarship offers. Throughout the 2008 Don Witzel , Colony Junction campus, and that helped her make her final process, Brandenburg worked for the scholarship. 2007 Jeannie Hebert-Truax, Wasilla decision. 2006 Jim Young, Dimond Brandenburg, who currently attends Mat-Su Middle 2005 Lesslie Knight, Juneau-Douglas “I felt like I went to a place I could see myself living College School, said Mesa is a fit academically. While 2004 Jim Young, Dimond past the college years,” Brandenburg said. “I really felt 2003 Jon Schroeder, Chugiak she said she’s not 100 percent sure, Brandenburg may 2002 Dorena Bingham, East comfortable there.” opt to double-major in both business and psychology. 2001 Jeannie Hebert, Wasilla She hopes to have her own wellness center in the future. 2000 Ron Hoffman , Anchorage Christian The standout shooting guard said she did consider UAA. Mesa also presents the chance for Brandenburg to hit the 1999 Lyle Busbey, Palmer “The only reason it was a tough decision is UAA has court early in her basketball career. 1998 Don Witzel, Colony such a good basketball program,” she said. 1997 Ward Romans, Nikiski “They really made it seem like I’ll help the program,” 1996 Ward Romans, Nikiski But all along, Brandenburg said she hoped to venture Brandenburg said. “I want to go into the program helping 1995 Dorena Bingham, East outside of her home state. it. There’s a lot of potential for playing time.” 1994 Barb Lyons, Valdez 1993 Ward Romans, Nikiski “I really like traveling, experiencing new places,” 1992 Jeff Sink, Lathrop Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman sports editor 1991 Craig Jung, Kenai Brandenburg said. Jeremiah Bartz at [email protected]. Follow him 1990 Dave Cloud, Homer on Twitter at [email protected]. Brandenburg, a varsity starter since her freshman season

44 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 2018 March Madness Alaska 4A Girls Bracket 2018 ASAA MARCH MADNESS ALASKA 4A GIRLS BRACKET

SATURDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Dimond WPI #1 All Games at the Alaska GAME 7 Airlines Center unless West Anchorage 6:30 pm Dimond noted otherwise Court 1 WPI #8 West Anchorage 5 GAME 11 GAME 15 West Anchorage 11:00 am 6:30 pm Dimond Court 1 Colony Court 1 WPI #5

West Valley GAME 3 Colony 11:00 am Court 1 WPI #4 East Anchorage West Valley Chugiak Colony

GAME 17 GAME 20 Dimond 4TH PLACE 3RD PLACE UAA Wells Fargo Aux Gym 11:00 am 10:00 am CHAMPIONSHIP Main Court East Anchorage 5:45 pm

Wasilla WPI #3 GAME 8 8:00 pm Chugiak Wasilla Court 1 WPI #7 Chugiak GAME 12 Chugiak GAME 16 Wasilla 12:30 pm 8:00 pm Court 1 Ketchikan Court 1 WPI #6

Ketchikan GAME 4 East Anchorage 12:30 pm Court 1 WPI #2 East Anchorage

2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 45 4A Girls Team Rosters Chugiak Mustangs: 20-8 Colony Knights: 15-7 WPI First At-Large Berth • WPI #7 Northern Lights Conference Runner Up • WPI #5

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 1 Averie Carlos G 10 5'5" 4 Haylee Duguid G 12 5'5 2 Jordan Hales G 9 5'8" 5 Hannah Duguid G 9 5'5 3 Aliza Schwartz G 11 5'6" 10 Amanda Smith G 12 5'6 4 Carolina Houser G 10 5'4" 11 Madison Dunlop G 10 5'8 11 Cheyenne Young G 11 5'5" 12 Abby Kenley G 10 5'2 12 Chasity Horn G 10 5'7" 20 Kali Bull G 11 5'6 14 Eva Palmer G 11 5'6" 22 Tori Schwantes F 9 6'0 20 Caitlin Wachmann F 9 5'8" 24 Alex Carlton G 12 5'6 22 Ariana Lewis P 9 5'10" 32 Gina Kodiak G 12 5'5" 25 Ella Smith F 12 5'11 33 Patricia Houser P 12 6'1" 32 Chloe Simpson F 11 5'6 40 Layla Beam P 10 5'10" 42 Maggie Spencer G 9 5'6 • Head Coach: Ryan Hales • Assistant Coach: Chuck Pinckney • School Colors: Kelly green, black, white • Principal: Brendon McMahon • Athletic • Athletic Director: Tim Helvey • Principal: Megan Hatswell Administrator: Mike Boyd • Head Coach: Jeff Bowker • Assistant Coaches: Marcy Farris, Chad • School Colors:Lt. Blue/Black Alaniva, Chandice Kelly, Hayley Miessner, Saige Stefanski • Student Managers: Racheal Dodge

Dimond Lynx: 22-0 East Anchorage Thunderbirds: 19-4 Cook Inlet Conference Champion • WPI #1 Cook Inlet Conference Runner Up • WPI #2

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 2 Seanne Bialo 12 5’5 3 Faifua Filoialii 3 Maya Carle 12 5’10 4 Kimora Nicdao 4 Victoria Johansen 12 5’6 5 Jayla Jordan 10 Angelline Nageak 10 5’4 10 Amari Brown 11 D’Shanna Schuster 11 5’6 11 Francisca Wright 12 Ariyanna Camacho-Villafuerte 10 5’1 14 Azaria Robinson 13 Meghen Jones 12 5’6 20 Mariah Nelson 15 Jahnna Hajdukovich 12 5’8 23 Daisy Page 20 Mikaela Lawrence 10 5’10 24 Skye Miller 23 Larissa Parker 11 5’10 35 Alissa Pili 11 6’0 25 Kristi Anderson • School Colors: Maroon & Gold • Principal: Tina Johnson-Harris • Head Coach: Laura Ingham • Asst. Coaches: Trey Josey, Liz Gailey, • Athletic Administrator: James Hancock • Head Coach: Jason Stahl Adrina LaVern, Heidi Peters • Manager: Jamal Jordan • Assistant Coaches: Jim Young, Asa Winchester, Christine Fisher • Activities Principal: Denise Edwards

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46 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 4A Girls Team Rosters Ketchikan Kings: 16-9 Wasilla Warriors: 16-6 Southeast Conference Champion • WPI #6 Northern Lights Conference Champion • WPI #3

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 4 Brittany Slick Guard 12 5'9" 2 Azlynn Brandenburg G 12 5'9 22 Hannah Maxwell Guard/Post 12 5'8" 4 Olivia Davies G 11 5'9 21 Ashley Huffine Guard 11 5'6" 5 Harmony McSorley G 10 5'4 20 Emmie Smith Guard 11 5'8" 10 Carissa Vasquez G 12 5'6 50 Payton Simmons Guard/Post 11 5'6" 12 Maclaren Obremski G 12 5'8 13 Breanna Gentry Guard 10 5'7" 20 Karlie Anderson G 10 5'7 33 Nadire Zhuta Guard 10 5'5" 24 Taylor Anderson G 12 5'7 15 Madison Rose Guard 10 5'2" 30 Diondra Lawhead F 11 5'7 1 Lianne Gueverra Guard 10 5'3" 33 Sheridan Green G 9 5'9 3 Shaye Skillings Guard 10 5'3" 35 Cheyenne Green F 11 5'11 5 Rachel Knight Guard 9 5'3" 45 Jordyn Cox F 10 5'8 44 Dyllan Borer Post 9 5'5" 55 Desire Titus F 11 5'10 • School Colors: Maroon & White • Principal: Bob Marshall • Athletic • School Colors: Red/White • Principal: Carol Boatman • Athletic Administrator: Administrator: Lynn Wadley • Head Coach: Kelly Smith • Assistant Coaches: Stacia Rustad • Head Coach: Jeannie Hebert-Truax • Assistant Coaches: Karissa Jeff Lund, David Smith • Student Managers: Erin Shea, Rachel Knight Rollman, Ryan Hewitt, Stacia Rustad • Student Managers: Lilly Badger, Maddy Horton

West Anchorage Eagles: 14-10 West Valley Wolfpack: 17-6 WPI Second At-Large Berth • WPI #8 Mid Alaska Conference Champion • WPI #4

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 3 Dymond Fields G 12 5'6" 2 Kirsten McLain PG 9 5'5 4 Sunny Pedebone F|PG 9 5'8" 5 Sierra Tate PG 11 5'6 10 Tana Weckwerth G 11 5'4 5 Naia O'halloran PG 11 5'5" 11 Gillian Winkleman P 12 5'10 12 Avalua Lauaki G 11 5'5" 12 Matteah Felix F|G 9 5'8 14 Nyeniea John F 11 5'8" 21 Ellen Silva P 11 6'1 20 Alyx Bowen F 12 5'10" 22 Ali May G 9 5'4 23 Kirsten Mueller G 11 5'5" 23 Jozey Martellaro F|G 11 5'9 24 Nyedol Thor F|G 12 5'10" 30 Nevaeh Yazzie G 11 5'5 32 Kiara Szmyd F 9 5'9 32 Jaya Jackson F 12 5'11" 33 Jordan Dick P 10 5'11 33 Gillian Huss F 10 5'10" 34 Sheridan Blasey G 10 5'9 • School Colors: Black & Orange • Principal: Sven Gustafson • Athletic • School Colors: Red/gold/white • Principal: Sarah Gilliam Administrator: Ja Dorris • Head Coach: Stanley Engel • Assistant • Athletic Administrator: Michele Poeschel • Head Coach: Milo Griffin Coaches: Chane Zackery, Tad Banker, McCoy Pedebone, Questa Locke • Assistant Coaches: Steve Tate

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2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 49 Knight’s Taxidermy/Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches 4A Boys All-State Team FIRST TEAM: THIRD TEAM: Erik Kelly, Juneau Joey Barranco, East Anchorage Reilly Devine, Wasilla Chris Lee, Ketchikan Nicolas Horning, Dimond Cornelius Mingo Jr, West Valley Marcus Lee, Ketchikan Carter Moore, Dimond Clayton Southwick, Palmer Derryk Snell, Chugiak

SECOND TEAM: Will Freeman, Colony Daniel Headdings, Wasilla Sullivan Menard, Colony Devon Mong, West Anchorage Luka Wal, West Anchorage

PAST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: PLAYER OF THE YEAR: COACH OF THE YEAR: 2017 Moses Miller, East 2016 Da’Zhon Wyche, West ERIK KELLY, JUNEAU-DOUGLAS BRAD LAUWERS, DIMOND 2015 Da’Zhon Wyche, West 2014 Reece Robinson, Service 2013 Adam Klie, Service 2012 Connor Devine, Wasilla 2011 Devon Bookert, West Palmer senior leaves program as 2010 Travis Thompson, Dimond 2009 Colton Lauwers, Dimond 2008 Kevin Winford, Bartlett 2007 Jesse Bean, Wasilla 2006 Ramon Harris, West team’s all-time leading scorer 2005 Mario Chalmers, Bartlett 2004 Mario Chalmers, Bartlett By Jeremiah Bartz 2003 Mario Chalmers, Bartlett Frontiersman.com 2002 Andrew Smith, Bartlett 2001 Nick Billings, Kodiak 2000 Brandon Edwards, East Longtime Alaska basketball coach Chuck Martin 1999 Carlos Boozer, Juneau-Douglas 1998 Carlos Boozer, Juneau-Douglas could make the argument that Palmer standout 1997 Eli Wilson, Colony Clayton Southwick was cursed and blessed during 1996 Cameron Rigby, Bartlett 1995 Mao Tosi, East his senior season. 1994 Trajan Langdon, East 1993 Trajan Langdon, East 1992 Trajan Langdon, East “It’s a curse we expect so much out of him,” 1991 Jeff Lentfer, Service Martin, Palmer’s head coach, said recently. “For 1990 Chris Toomer, West 1989 Phil Engebretsen, Homer us to (be successful) Clayton has to be fabulous. 1988 Pierre Newsome, West But he’s got to make his teammates better. Some 1987 Mike Cronk, Northway 1986 Brian Petro, Bartlett kids embrace that.” 1985 Mike Childs, East 1984 Tony Reed, East 1983 Tony Reed, East But there’s the blessing. 1982 Ethan Billings, Juneau-Douglas 1981 Larry McBride, East “He continues to work. He’s a joy to coach,” PAST COACHES OF THE YEAR: Martin said. “The two things — he’s big, he’s 2017 Ryan Engebretsen, Wasilla 2016 Robert Casperson, Juneau-Douglas talented. And he loves to play. He likes being 2015 Eric Stockhausen, Ketchikan coached. To have a kid this talented who wanted also finished with 760 rebounds and 302 assists in 2014 Dave Andersen, Kodiak four years. 2013 Josh Muehlenkamp, East to be coached, who wants to win, you can’t ask for 2012 Rob Golosich, Dimond much more from that as a player.” 2011 Tyler Moor, Service “He’s just a very talented kid who wants to get 2010 Rob Galosich, Dimond 2009 Matthew Johnson, Soldotna Southwick, who leaves the Palmer boys basketball better, and loves to play,” Martin said. “He’s made 2008 Don Brooks, South a tremendous impact for four years.” 2007 Jeff Bowker, Colony program as the most prolific scorer in school 2006 Kevin Fullmer, Chugiak history, has once again been recognized for his 2005 Jeff Bowker, Colony Southwick amassed the 1,700 career points, but 2004 Chuck White, West efforts. A week after winning Northern Lights 2003 Ronnie Chalmers, Bartlett Conference Player of the Year honors for the Martin said statistics were never the focus for 2002 Dan Eide, Valdez Southwick. 2001 Amy Rakers, Kodiak second time, Southwick has been named first-team 2000 Geno Morgan, East on the Knight’s Taxidermy/Alaska Association of 1999 Chuck Martin, Wasilla “Clayton really wants his team to do well,” Martin 1998 Bill Perkins, Eielson Basketball Coaches 4A Boys All-State team for 1997 George Houston, Juneau-Douglas the second straight year. said. “His greatest characteristic, he doesn’t care 1996 Phil Jordan, Bartlett about anything but winning.” 1995 Chuck White, East 1994 Chuck White, East Southwick, a four-time first-team All-NLC 1993 George Houston, Juneau-Douglas Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman sports editor 1992 Chuck White, East selection, ruled in just about every statistical 1991 Phil Jordan, Service category. The 6-foot-7 all-around star scored more Jeremiah Bartz at [email protected]. 1990 Ted DeLeon, West Valley than 1,700 points in his career, a school record, but Follow him on Twitter @matsu_sports.

50 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 2018 March Madness Alaska 4A Boys Bracket 2018 ASAA MARCH MADNESS ALASKA 4A BOYS BRACKET

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Dimond WPI #1 GAME 6 All Games at the Alaska 5:00 pm Airlines Center unless Juneau-Douglas Dimond noted otherwise Court 1 WPI #8 Juneau-Douglas 5 GAME 9 GAME 14 Juneau-Douglas 8:00 am 5:00 pm Dimond Court 1 Chugiak Court 1 WPI #5

West Valley GAME 5 Chugiak 3:30 pm Court 1 WPI #4 Chugiak West Valley Colony Chugiak GAME 18 GAME 19 4TH PLACE 3RD PLACE Wasilla UAA Wells Fargo Aux Gym 12:30 pm 8:30 am CHAMPIONSHIP West Anchorage Main Court 7:45 pm Colony WPI #3 GAME 2 9:30 am Colony West Anchorage Court 1 WPI #6 Colony GAME 10 West Anchorage GAME 13 Wasilla 9:30 am 3:30 pm Court 1 East Anchorage Court 1 WPI #7

East Anchorage GAME 1 Wasilla 8:00 am Court 1 WPI #2 Wasilla

2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 51 4A Boys Team Rosters Chugiak Mustangs: 18-11 Colony Knights: 18-5 Cook Inlet Conference Runner Up • WPI #5 Northern Lights Conference Runner Up • WPI #3

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 1 Josh Wilson G 12 6'2 0 Jon Pomrenke Forward 12 6'2" 1 Patrick McMahon Forward 9 6'4" 2 Tyler Trevino G 12 6'0 2 Will Freeman Guard 12 5'11" 3 Hunter Harr G 12 6'1 3 Sullivan Menard Guard 11 6'3" 5 Anthony Jones G 12 5'11 4 Colton Spencer Guard 10 5'11" 10 Matthew Blackly G 12 6'2 5 Julian McPhail Guard 11 6'0" 12 Joe Groth F 12 6'0 11 Saaren Wright Forward 10 6'2" 12 Max Escobedo Guard 11 5'10" 14 Lincoln Oldham F 11 6'4 21 Parker Kizer Forward 12 5'11" 24 Austin Harr F 10 6'2 23 Jarrett Villastrigo Center 12 6'3" 23 Ty Carlos F 12 6'3 30 Jeremiah Hersrud Guard 9 5'8" 32 Kade Worley F 12 6'7 32 Wyatt Baker Center 10 6'4" Caleb Finley Center 9 6'3 33 Adam Huffman F 12 5'11 Ben Alley Guard 9 6'1" 4 Derryk Snell F 12 6'3 Kyle Dearborn Guard 11 5'8" • School Colors: Green, Black, White • Principal: Brendon McMahon • Athletic Administrator: Mike Boyd • Head Coach: Tom Berg • Assistant Coaches: Jon Coon, Steve Henderson, Levi Fischer, Micah Miessner, Ray Kizer, Rhett Magner • Student Managers: Sydney Whitmore, Berit Methven

Dimond Lynx: 20-2 East Anchorage Thunderbirds: 15-11 Cook Inlet Conference Champion • WPI #1 WPI Second At-Large Berth • WPI #7

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 3 Jaren Carle SG 10 5'5 2 Hasaan Herrington G 9 5'8 4 Isaiah Moses PG 10 5'11" 3 Simeon Bearden G 12 5'11 10 Desmond Bland SG 11 5'7 4 Clayton Whiteman G 12 5'11 12 Conner Bates-Janigo G 12 6'0 5 Kaeleb Johnson G/F 11 6'4 10 Jaron Williams G/F 11 6'4 14 Zach Jenkins PG 9 6'1 11 Joey Barranco G 12 5'10 20 Carter Moore PG 11 6'2 12 Nick Chichenoff F 11 6'0 22 Nicolas Horning F 12 6'3 13 Diques Esaw G 11 5'10 23 Andres Walch F 11 6'4 20 Othello Howard F 12 6'5 24 Conner Walch F 11 6'4 30 Levi bryant-carlino G 10 6'1 30 Kyler Maisey F 12 6'5 32 Aiden Williams F 11 6'5 34 Noah Brandon F 11 6'5 33 Armond Eppenger F 12 6'0 44 Evan Hoosier C 11 6'7 34 Khalil Chaffin C 12 7'0 • School Colors: maroon and gold • Principal: Tina Johnson-Harris • Athletic Administrator: • School Colors: Red, white, baby blue • Principal: Samuel Spinella James Hancock • Head Coach: Brad Lauwers • Assistant Coaches: Colton Lauwers, • Athletic Administrator: Scott Thomas • Head Coach: Jason Jno-lewis John Priestley, Payton Lauwers, Calvin Lauwers, Travis Tobin • Student Managers: Jaiden Houston • Assistant Coaches: Chris Blake, Robert George, Larry Wilson

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52 2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 4A Boys Team Rosters Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears: 13-14 Wasilla Warriors: 20-3 Southeast Conference Champions • WPI #8 Northern Lights Conference Champion • WPI #2

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 2 Gammy Reyes G Senior 5'6" 3 Jordan Knight G 12 6' 3 Luke Mallinger G Senior 6'0" 4 Levi Houck G 10 6'3 10 Christian Yadao G Senior 5'8" 5 Daniel Headdings G 11 6'2 11 Kolby Hoover G Senior 6'4" 12 Reilly Devine F 12 6'5 12 Brock McCormick G Freshman 6'0" 14 Bryce Wheeler G 12 6' 13 Austin McCurley G Sophomore 5'7" 20 Caden Dudley G/F 12 6' 14 Kasey Watts F Senior 6'1" 21 Kyle Graham F 12 6' 15 Isreal Yadao G Junior 5'7" 20 Cooper Kriegmont G Freshman 5'11" 22 Jeffery Kauffman G/F 11 6'4 23 LJ Elizarde G Freshman 5'11" 30 Aeron Milliron G/F 12 6'2 24 Erik Kelly F Senior 6'5" 31 Luke Devine G 10 6'3 25 Philip Gonzales F Junior 5'10" 32 Kody Campbell G 11 6' 30 Krishant Samtani G Junior 5'11" 50 Caleb Wagle G/F 11 6' • School Colors: Crimson, Black, White • Principal: Paula Casperson • Athletic Administrator: • School Colors: Red/White/Grey • Principal: Carol Boatman • Athletic Administrator: Chad Bentz • Head Coach: Robert Casperson • Assistant Coaches: John Sleppy, Stacia Rustad • Head Coach: Ryan Engebretsen • Assistant Coaches: Matt Berg, Ryen Milliron, Ben Kriegmont • Student Managers: Caitlynn Rich, Chloe Gobel, David Timothy Michael Devine • Student Managers: Abigail Crawford, Isabella Kline, Carlie Brandlen

West Anchorage Eagles: 16-7 West Valley Wolfpack: 18-3 WPI First At-Large Berth • WPI #6 Mid Alaska Conference Champion • WPI #4

# Name Position Grade Height # Name Position Grade Height 3 Jamari Lawrence G 10 5'10 1 Chance Fields-Colbert G 12 6'1 10 Diondre McMorris G 12 6'0 2 Jaqarious Ward G 12 6'1 11 Wily Pickett G 9 5'9 3 Cornelius Mingo Jr G 12 6'2 12 Traivar Jackson G 9 6'3 4 Terrell Peter G 10 6'2 15 Izaih King G 12 5'11 5 Demarcus Davis G 10 6'1 21 Luka Wal F 12 6'4 10 Dylan Erhart G 10 5'10 22 Dalon Johnson G 11 5'10 11 Jesse Stickel G 12 6'1 23 Devin Mong G 12 5'11 12 Darin Morry G 10 5'10 24 Liam Fick G 10 5'11 21 Tyriq Huntington-Nance F 10 6'4 30 Jeriah Coleman F 11 6'8 22 Koen Campbell F 10 6'3 32 Anthony Snow F 10 6'4 33 Charleston Tagoveiloa F 9 6'3 33 Davian Coleman F 10 6'4 34 Noah Do G 10 6'2 • School Colors: Black & Orange • Principal: Sven Gustafson • School Colors: Red & Gold • Principal: Sarah Gillam • Athletic Administrator: • Athletic Administrator: Ja Dorris • Head Coach: Josh Muehlenkamp Michele Poeschel • Head Coach: Cornelius Mingo Sr • Assistant Coaches: Antwuan Cooks, • Assistant Coaches: Al Harris, Melvin Perkins, Jay Jno-Lewis Tim Stickel • Student Managers: Jaylen Gallahorn, Adrian Simon, Ty Thomas

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2018 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 53 2018 4A Tournament Results

2018 4A Girls Tournament Results 2018 4A Boy Tournament Results FINAL STANDINGS FINAL STANDINGS Champion Dimond Champion Wasilla Runner-up Wasilla Runner-up Dimond 3rd East Anchorage 3rd Chugiak 4th Chugiak 4th Colony 5th Colony 5th West Anchorage 6th West Anchorage 6th Juneau-Douglas Tied 7th Ketchikan Tied 7th East Anchorage Tied 7th West Valley Tied 7th West Valley

AWARDS AWARDS Sportsmanship Award: Ketchikan Sportsmanship Award: Colony Presented by ATT Presented by ATT Academic Award: Colony (3.79) Academic Award: Colony (3.74) Presented by Princess Cruises Presented by Princess Cruises

ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Alex Carlton Colony Aeron Milliron Wasilla Alissa Pili Dimond Daniel Headdings Wasilla Angelline Nageak Dimond Derryk Snell Chugiak Azaria Robinson East Erik Kelly JDHS Azlynn Brandenberg Wasilla Hunter Harr Chugiak Chasity Horn Chugiak Isaiah Moses Dimond Jahnna Hajdukovich Dimond Luka Wal West Nyeniea John West Nicolas Horning Dimond Olivia Davies Wasilla Reilly Devine Wasilla Skye Miller East Sullivan Menard Colony

PLAYERS OF THE GAME PLAYERS OF THE GAME Chugiak: Caitlin Wachmann, Chasity Horn (2) Chugiak: Ty Carlos, Hunter Harr, Lincoln Oldham Colony: Alex Carlton, Amanda Smith Colony: Sullivan Menard (2), Patrick McMahon Dimond: Alissa Pili, Jahnna Hajdukovich Dimond: Isaiah Moses(2), Kyler Maisey East Anchorage: Skye Miller (2), Azaria Robinson East Anchorage: Diques Esaw, Jaron Williams Ketchikan: Ashley Huffine, Britany Slick Juneau-Douglas: Erik Kelly (2), Kolby Hoover Wasilla: Cheyenne Green, Olivia Davies (2) Wasilla: Daniel Headdings, Aeron Milliron, Reilly Devine West Anchorage: Nyeniea John (2), Naia O’Halloran West Anchorage: Luka Wal, Devin Mong, Jamari Lawrence West Valley: Sheridan Blasey, Ellen Silva West Valley: Cornelius Mingo, Dylan Erhart

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