2021 1A/2A Basketball State Championships Program

1A/2A BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Proudly investing in Alaska’s future as ASAA’S TITLE SPONSOR of championship and main events. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome 2

ASAA March Madness Alaska Commitee 4

Meet the Personnel 5

1A Girls AABC All-State Basketball Team 7

1A Girls Bracket 9

1A Girls Team Rosters 10-13

1A Boys AABC All-State Basketball Team 16

1A Boys Bracket 18

1A Boys Team Rosters 19-22

2A Girls AABC All-State Basketball Team 25

2A Girls Bracket 27

2A Girls Team Rosters 28-31

2A Boys AABC All-State Basketball Team 36

2A Boys Bracket 38

2A Boys Team Rosters 39-42

ASAA Corporate Sponsors 47

2021 1A Championship Results 51

2021 2A Championship Results 52

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 1 WELCOME

On behalf of the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) Board of Directors and ASAA’s corporate parners, welcome to the 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships! To the student-athletes, we applaud your dedication to doing your best for yourself and for your school. To the coaches, counselors and parents, thank you for continuing to suppor interscholastic spors and activities. And to the spectators, we appreciate you being par of this statewide championship event.

Billy Strickland ASAA Executive Director

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Scot Habberstad Steve Nerland Chair - ASAA March Madness Alaska Sleep Comfor / Promotions Alaska Airlines Don Winchester Billy Strickland Promotions ASAA Executive Director Shirley Young Isaiah Vreeman ANTHC / Promotions ASAA Associate Director ASAA March Madness Alaska Director Steve & Jean Vreeman NFHS Network Alaska Managers Rus Shreckenghost Promotions/Webcast Production ASAA Associate Director Oficials/Announcers Schedule Kevin Taylor Player of the Game/All Tournament Team Sandi Wagner ASAA Associate Director Craig McConnell Cheerleading/Awards/Planet HS Kotzebue / Stats

Deanna Montagna Lynne Young Ofice Operations Director Orhopedic Physicians of Alaska / Medical Eligibility/TAD Kaleb Kuehn Brad Poter Promotions/Social Media ASAA Technology Director Technology/Internet/Webcasting Al Howard & Doug Bushey Floor Managers Brian Hoskens ASAA Student Services / Oficials Liaison

Megan Mazurek GCI / Promotions

Tanya Pont UAA Alumni / Promotions

Mark Murphy iHear Radio / Promotions

Teri Hendrick & Kathy Dunn Visit Anchorage / Promotions

Denise Brown-Robinson & Heidi Johnson First National Bank Alaska / Promotions

Eric Sablan Alaska Commercial Company / Promotions Additionally ASAA wants to thank all the countless number of volunteers that make the ASAA March Madness Alaska Basketball State Championships possible!

THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 4 MEET PERSONNEL

ASAA extends its appreciation to the following people for contributing their time and energy in making this year’s 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championship a success.

Kristy Johnston - Colony High School Athletic Director

Stacia Rustad - Wasilla High School Athletic Director

Dale Ewar - Palmer High School Athletic Director

Palmer Middle School

Reese Everet - MatSu Borough School District Activities

MatSu Borough School District

PLUS THE COUNTLESS NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS THAT MAKE THIS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP POSSIBLE! WITHOUT YOU… THIS TOURNAMENT CAN’T HAPPEN!! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!

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2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 6 2021 1A GIRLS AABC WASILLA LITHIA DODGE ALL-STATE TEAM

1A Girls 2021 Player of the Year: Aileen Lester, Newhalen 1A Girls 2021 Coach of the Year: Josh Hawley, Cook Inlet Academy

1A FIRST TEAM 1A SECOND TEAM Aileen Lester, Newhalen Keisha Anelon, Newhalen Matie Buyse, Birchwood Christian Rebecca Okonek, Ninilchik Katie McGee, Por Alsworh Kayla Philips, Alak Johnna Nanalook, Newhalen Emily Rose, Lumen Christi Tatum Rozak, Cook Inlet Academy Amara Warren, Lumen Christi

Newhalen’s multispor standout earns a basketball top honor By Jeremiah Barz | Frontiersman.com Within the last 18 months, Aileen Lester won the Division III girls title at the 2020 state cross-country running championships and was the runner-up at 130 pounds 1A GIRLS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR 2021 Aileen Lester, Newhalen during the 2019 girls state wrestling championships. 2020 Elaina Mack, King Cove A gold and a silver during her first two years of high 2019 Elaina Mack, King Cove school. 2018 DeeAnn White, Ninilchik 2017 Kiah Charlie, Scammon Bay But the Newhalen sophomore is also prety good at 2016 Megan Hickman, Nikolaevsk basketball. 2015 Denise Fernandez, Shishmaref 2014 Nianiella Dorvall, Nikolaevsk Lester has been named the Wasilla Lithia Dodge/Alaska 2013 Tonya Busse, Klawock Association of Basketball Coaches 1A Girls Player of the 2012 Kandace Carroll, For Yukon 2011 Kandace Carroll, For Yukon Year. 2010 Jo-Jo Nashookpuk, Alak “She’s an all-around athlete,” Newhalen head coach 2009 Marissa Atoruk, Kiana 2008 Rose Fraker, Yakutat James Barhelman said. “To be totally honest, she’s a 2007 Heidi Esbenshade, Yakutat wrestler first, and a basketball player second, and a 2006 Kendra Moerlein, Ninilchik cross-country runner third.” But that does not mean Lester takes anything about 2005 Danica Wilson, Bristol Bay basketball less seriously, Barhelman said. 1A GIRLS COACHES OF THE YEAR: 2021 Josh Hawley, Cook Inlet Academy “Aileen cares more about the team winning than any award bestowed on her,” Barhelman 2020 Gary Lamar, King Cove said. “Earlier this year she was ranked nationally in her weight class for wrestling. She has 2019 Gary Lamar, King Cove 2018 Herschel Sundown, Scammon Bay sacrificed multiple opporunities to play basketball with her teammates. She waits until 2017 Herschel Sundown, Scammon Bay afer the ball season to follow that true passion.” 2016 Bea Klaich, Nikolaevsk 2015 Kenny Leaf, Cook Inlet Academy Barhelman said Lester has the work ethic that leads to her success in all three spors. 2014 Bea Klaich, Nikolaevsk “She works out religiously,” the head coach said. “We have morning workouts she leads. 2013 Susie Rilling, Shishmaref She runs all summer long. She’s constantly thinking about how she can get beter 2012 Ed Lester, Newhalen 2011 Edna Ahmaogak, Alak physically.” 2010 Jerry Carroll, For Yukon In basketball, Lester does not have to be her team’s leading scorer to make an impact. 2009 Jason Copenhaver, Golovin 2008 Tommy Wells, Kiana “On the basketball cour it’s all grit and hustle and defense that she’s all about,” 2007 Amanda Gerke, Nunamiut Barhelman said. “Since her eighth grade year we put her on the other team’s best player. 2006 Tommy Wells, Kiana 2005 Tim Helvey, Bristol Bay It doesn’t mater if it’s the point guard or if it’s the post player, that’s Aileen’s job.” ** 1992-2008, 1A and 2A were combined on Barhelman said Lester does the things that don’t show up on the scoresheet. same ballot “She’s an excellent rebounder. She does all of the litle things,” Barhelman said. ** Please visit the AABC website for Players Even though she is still an underclassman, Lester is the captain and leader of the team. and/or Coaches of the year prior to 2005. “Last year she really took over that role,” Barhelman said. Lester is also a standout in the classroom. “She’s taking a full load of online college classes,” Barhelman said. “She’s already met the gradation requirements for our school district. She’ll have an associate’s degree by the time she graduates high school. She cares as much about academics as anything she does athletically. That’s always really impressive.”

NOTE: These awards & teams are voted on by Alaska basketball coaches who are members of AABC. ASAA doesn’t vote or manage this in anyway. ASAA publishes these awards because it recognizes kids who worked hard throughout the season and our parnership with the AABC. ASAA encourages coaches associations.

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 7 MARCH MADNESS IS ON!

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1A GIRLS BRACKET

LUMEN CHRISTI

WINNER GAME 1

LUMEN CHRISTI 3:00 PM NEWHALEN

Friday, April 2 PALMER MIDDLE SCHOOL Friday, April 2

GAME 8 NEWHALEN GAME 5

2:00 PM 2:00 PM NEWHALEN

COLONY HS BREVIG MISSION WASILLA HS

GAME 2

TRI-VALLEY 4:45 PM BREVIG MISSION

PALMER MIDDLE SCHOOL Saturday, April 3

TRI-VALLEY CHAMPIONSHIP

1:00 PM NEWHALEN

KLAWOCK PALMER HS CHAMPIONS

GAME 3

ALAKANUK 6:30 PM KLAWOCK

Friday, April 2 PALMER MIDDLE SCHOOL Friday, April 2

GAME 9 ALAKANUK GAME 6

4:00 PM 4:00 PM SHISHMAREF

COLONY HS SHISHMAREF WASILLA HS

GAME 4

BUCKLAND 8:15 PM SHISHMAREF

WINNER PALMER MIDDLE SCHOOL

BUCKLAND

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 9 ALAKANUK BRAVES

# NAME GRADE

10 Dayna Stanislaus 9

11 Regina Sage 10

12 Abigail Agathluk 9

14 Jacelyn Chikigak 11

15 Haley Tagoai 11

21 Hazel Patrick 10

22 Kelly Tyson 11

24 Karen Patrick 12

31 Alexandra Sage 12

35 Sierra Chikigak 9

HEAD COACH Gregory Ayunerak Sr.

PRINCIPAL Essie Beck

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Bryon Ulak YUKON DELTA CONFERENCE CHAMPION CONFERENCE DELTA YUKON BREVIG MISSION HUSKIES

# NAME GRADE

2 Kelly Tocktoo 10

5 Ashley Olanna 11

10 Johanna Adams 11

15 Laura Kugzruk 11

21 Alaina Pete 12

23 Lynete Adam 10

24 Rosie Tocktoo 9

32 Janet Adam 10

33 Shannon Tocktoo 11

HEAD COACH Audrey Mathews ASSISTANT COACH Deana Blowe PRINCIPAL Diane Crockett

BERING SEA CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE BERING SEA CONFERENCE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Cory Kralovetz

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 10 BUCKLAND SISSAUNI

# NAME POS. HEI. GRADE

3 Bethany Ticket F 5'3" 12

13 Marlena Ita G 5' 3" 9

15 Gloria Carer F 5' 3" 9

21 Kiah Melton G 5' 3" 9

23 Chelsey Johnson G 5' 3" 11

24 Destiny Hadley F 5' 3" 12

30 Delani Hadley F 5' 3" 10

32 Ava Jones G 5' 3" 10

33 Joan Swan F 5' 3" 9

34 Amy Curis C 5'8" 10

HEAD COACH Shannon Melton PRINCIPAL Pedro Garcia NORTHWEST ARCTIC CONFERENCE CHAMPION ARCTIC NORTHWEST ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Charles Esmailka KLAWOCK CHIEFTAINS

# NAME GRADE

1 Isabella Hoppe 9

4 McKinley Holien 9

10 Kenai Holien 11

12 Kaiya Marvin 8

23 Lea Armour 8

24 Zoey Edenshaw 11

HEAD COACH Mary Edenshaw

ASSISTANT COACH Jim Holien

PRINCIPAL Kelli Larson

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Teresa Fairbanks SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE CHAMPION SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 11 LUMEN CHRISTI ARCHANGELS

# NAME POS. GRADE 1 Jamie Estes G 11

2 Peri Sanders G 8

4 Maggie Moriary G 8

5 Natalie Grubba F 10

10 Emily Ross G/F 10

11 Sabrina Warren F 11

13 Amara Warren G 8

20 Leyla Tiernan F 10 24 Laura Renfro F 10 23 Hayden Estabrook F 8

HEAD COACH Tom Gregory ASSISTANT COACHES Michelle Hajdukovich | Adam Trombley PRINCIPAL Brian Ross ATHLETIC DIRECTOR John Warren PENINSULA CONFERENCE CHAMPION PENINSULA CONFERENCE

NEWHALEN MALEMUTES

# NAME GRADE

0 Kaleigh Neketa 11

4 Jewel Wonhola 10

11 Ayiana Anelon 11

22 Johnna Nanalook 11

24 Michelle Gust 11

25 Keisha Anelon 12

32 Aileen Lester 10

33 Isabelle Gust 9

STUDENT MANAGER Ivy Ishnook STUDENT MANAGER Pagan Lester

HEAD COACH James Barhelman ASSISTANT COACHES Ed Lester & Dean John Bob Rychnovsky Marcie Lester

ALEUTIAN CHAIN CONFERENCE CHAMPION ALEUTIAN CHAIN CONFERENCE PRINCIPAL & AD Ed Lester

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 12 SHISHMAREF NORTHERN LIGHTS

# NAME GRA. POS. HEI.

2 Kaitlyn Moses 10 F 5'3

3 Timary Stenek 12 G 5'3

10 Rena Kiyutelluk 11 F 5'5

11 Tricia Weyanna 9 G 5'0

15 Vicki Olanna 10 G 5'0

20 Clarissa Nayokpuk 9 G 4'11

23 Autumn Barr 10 G 5'4

30 Renee Kiyutelluk 8 F 5'2

32 Makayla Nayokpuk 8 F 5'1

HEAD COACH Curtis Ray Nayokpuk ASSISTANT COACH Sarah Ningeulook PRINCIPAL Sean Mikels ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Ken Stenek BERING SEA CONFERENCE CHAMPION BERING SEA CONFERENCE

TRI-VALLEY WARRIORS

# NAME GRADE

2 Kayla Mayo 9

3 Breanna Mayo 12

4 Ayla Walker 10

11 Melanie Randall 10

13 Lexi Usibelli 11

15 Addison Davis 9

20 Halina Valdivieso 11

23 Brielle VanDeventer 9

24 Mirella Graham 10

HEAD COACH Selena Dixon ASSISTANT COACH Kevin Mayo PRINCIPAL Nathan Pitt

GOLDEN HEART CONFERENCE CHAMPION GOLDEN HEART CONFERENCE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Valerie Taylor

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2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 15 2021 1A BOYS AABC WASILLA LITHIA DODGE ALL-STATE TEAM

1A Boys 2021 Player of the Year: Landon Colburn, Ninilchik 1A Boys 2021 Coach of the Year: Dick Hawkins, Ninilchik

1A FIRST TEAM 1A SECOND TEAM Landon Colburn, Ninilchik Tim Bennet, Lumen Christi Daniel Bennet, Lumen Christi Kosta Fefelov, Nikolaevsk Brenden Gregory, Lumen Christi Cole Hadro, Ninilchik Lukah Kalugin, Nikolaevsk Cole Moore, Cook Inlet Academy George Nelson, Ninilchik Mason Zeigler, Cook Inlet Academy

Newcomer to Ninilchik makes immediate impact By Jeremiah Barz | Frontiersman.com It didn’t take long for Landon Colburn to make an impact. The junior point guard arrived in Ninilchik a week into the prep basketball season. Now the newcomer is recognized as one of Alaska’s best. Colburn has been named the 1A BOYS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Wasilla Lithia Dodge/Alaska Association of Basketball 2021 Landon Colburn, Ninilchik 2020 Edward Kokeok, Shishmaref Coaches 1A Boys Player of the Year. 2019 Edward Kokeok, Shishmaref 2018 Lance Folger, Tanana “He’s embraced Ninilchik and Ninilchik has embraced him,” 2017 Austin White, Ninilchik Ninilchik head coach Dick Hawkins said. “It’s been a good 2016 Fritz Jackson, Akiachiak 2015 Angel Medina, Scammon Bay fit.” 2014 Tyrus Morgan, Klawock 2013 Danny Wells, Noorvik Hawkins said it was a very smooth transition as Ninilchik 2012 John Peterson, Golovin 2011 Oscar Takak Jr, Elim welcomed the point guard to the program afer Colburn 2010 Jonny Samuelson, King Cove moved from Oregon. 2009 Wayne Holberg, Kalskag 2008 Mason King, Bristol Bay “It didn’t seem like a problem,” Hawkins said. “We got him into the practices. We told the 2007 Robero Burgess, Galena 2006 Stan Harvey, Noorvik kids, they knew he was coming. They accepted him, embraced him. His personality, he 2005 Zach Klein, Bristol Bay doesn’t try and show of. He doesn’t have to. He just does what he does.” 1A BOYS COACHES OF THE YEAR 2021 Dick Hawkins, Ninilchik With the easy transition, Ninilchik was able to add to their potential for success. 2020 Mark Gunkel, Thorne Bay “We already had a good team before he got here and he fit right in,” Hawkins said. “As a 2019 Steve Klaich, Nikolaevsk 2018 Raymond Hyslop, Tanana coach you couldn’t ask for anything beter. He’s coachable. We showed him what we had 2017 Nick Finley, Ninilchik 2016 Nick Finley, Ninilchik as far as plays and stuf like that, and he fit right in.” 2015 Thomas Belleque, Teller 2014 Brent Hosteter, Noatak And Colburn did a lot in his first season in the 49th state. He averaged nearly 25 points per 2013 Jim Holein, Klawock game, which included a season high of 33 points. 2012 Wayne Morgan, Aniak 2011 Bob Rychnovsky, Newhalen “He brings a lot of energy to whatever he does,” Hawkins said. “He’s a real energetic kid. 2010 Bob Rychnovsky, Newhalen 2009 Severin Gardner, Kalskag He’s not real tall, but he plays big. But that is in par to the energy he brings. He’s fast. He’s 2008 Orin Wear, Galena 2007 Mike Zibell, Noorvik quick.” 2006 Mike Zibell, Noorvik Hawkins said has a broad skill set. 2005 Bruce Gabriel, Cook Inlet Academy “He dribbles the ball really well, he passes really well. He has an excellent shot,” Hawkins ** 1992-2008, 1A and 2A were combined on same ballot said. “He’s got a full bag of tricks, and he’s not afraid of anybody.” ** Please visit the AABC website for Players and/or Coaches of the year prior to 2005. Hawkins said Colburn also quickly fit in of the cour. “He’s just a nice kid. Kids like to be around him. He’s looking forward to the summer. Kids have already said they are going to take him fishing and do the Alaska thing with him,” Hawkins said.

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1A BOYS BRACKET

TANALIAN

GAME 1

PILOT STATION 8:15 PM TANALIAN

Friday, April 2 COLONY HS Friday, April 2

GAME 8 PILOT STATION GAME 5

12:00 PM 6:00 PM MAUDREY J SOMMER

COLONY HS BUCKLAND WASILLA HS

GAME 2

BUCKLAND 3:00 PM MAUDREY J SOMMER

WINNER COLONY HS Saturday, April 3

MAUDREY J SOMMER CHAMPIONSHIP

3:00 PM LUMEN CHRISTI

UPRIVER HUNTER PALMER HS CHAMPIONS

GAME 3

UPRIVER HUNTER 6:30 PM LUMEN CHRISTI

Friday, April 2 COLONY HS Friday, April 2

GAME 9 LUMEN CHRISTI GAME 6

10:00 AM 8:00 PM LUMEN CHRISTI

COLONY HS SHAKTOOLIK WASILLA HS

GAME 4

KLAWOCK 4:45 PM SHAKTOOLIK

WINNER COLONY HS

KLAWOCK

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 18 BUCKLAND SISSAUNI

# NAME POS. HEI. GR. 3 Eric Geary C 6' 12 22 Walter Washington G 5' 7" 11 10 Louis D Hadley G 5' 9" 12 23 Austin Hadley G 5' 5" 9 14 Kelden Melton G 5' 7" 10 21 Kayden Ticket PF 5'11" 12 20 Elgen Thomas G 5' 3" 9 24 Robin Sheldon G 5' 8" 11 12 Alfred Ballot III G 5' 4" 9 32 Floyd Ticket III G 5' 6" 12 33 Edgar Swan PF 5'11" 12 44 Louis G Hadley G 5' 4" 11

HEAD COACH Floyd Ticket STUDENT MANAGER Ezra Curtis PRINCIPAL Pedro Garcia

NORTHWEST ARCTIC CONFERENCE CHAMPION ARCTIC NORTHWEST ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Charles Esmailka

KLAWOCK CHIEFTAINS

# LAST NAME GRADE

0 Donald Yates 10

11 Marley Kness 9

12 Jacob Isaacs 11

20 Dalton Wyzykowski 10

23 Emet Fairbanks 10

30 Taan Smith 12

32 Marin Guthrie 11

33 Nevan Yockey 12

34 Kestin Stadurs 12

HEAD COACH Doug Edenshaw ASSISTANT COACH Teresa Fairbanks PRINCIPAL Kelli Larson

SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE CHAMPION SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Teresa Fairbanks

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 19 LUMEN CHRISTI ARCHANGELS

# NAME POS. GRADE 1 Timothy Bennet G 11 3 Daniel Bennet F 12 5 Noah Cruz F 11 10 Kallen Cain F 9 11 Luka Har F 9 12 Samuel Kaplan G 10 15 Toby Agosti G 11 20 Liam Thomson F 11 22 Garret Renfro F 12 23 Tate Har F 10 24 Brenden Gregory G 11 30 Rober Wilcox F 11

HEAD COACH Adam Trombley ASSISTANT COACHES Tom Gregory PRINCIPAL Brian Ross PENINSULA CONFERENCE CHAMPION PENINSULA CONFERENCE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR John Warren

MAUDREY J. SOMMER WOLVES

# FIRST NAME GRADE

0 Joseph Robers 10

1 John Erhar 10

3 Issac Morgan 11

5 Fred Nicholia, Jr 11

10 Trevor Edwardsen 10

11 Anthony Kennedy 11

24 Savien Linnear 11

32 Michael Robers 12

HEAD COACH Tanner Winters

PRINCIPAL Amy Brower

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Arnold Marks Jr. GOLDEN HEART CONFERENCE CHAMPION GOLDEN HEART CONFERENCE

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 20 PILOT STATION KINGS

# NAME GRADE 0 Wilber Fancyboy 10 1 Landon Polty 12 2 Exodus Nick 11 4 John Polty Jr 11 5 Parick Polty 12 11 Patrick Fitka 12 13 Nicodemus Nick 12 14 Cody Fancyboy 11 15 Devon Heckman 12 23 Brendon Greene 10 24 Charlie Fancyboy 12 30 Logan Fancyboy 10

HEAD COACH Rober Myers ASSISTANT COACH Matthew Joseph Sr. PRINCIPAL Kyle King ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Cassius Brown YUKON DELTA CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS CONFERENCE DELTA YUKON SHAKTOOLIK WOLVERINES

# NAME GRADE 0 Isaiah Andrew 11 3 Kaden Jackson 11 11 Jordan Sagoonick 12 12 Ray Sagoonick 8 14 Alexander Sookiayak 11 20 Marcus Evan 9 22 Devin Rock 8 23 Dale Sookiayak 9 32 Dean Paniptchuk 11 33 Ricky Paniptchuk 9 35 Dawson O'Connor 9 44 Travis Takak 11

HEAD COACH Gus Sampson ASSISTANT COACHES Silas Paniptchuk PRINCIPAL Susan Nedza

BERING SEA CONFERENCE CHAMPION BERING SEA CONFERENCE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Zachary Brabazon

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 21 TANALIAN LYNX

# NAME GRADE

0 Isaac Fowler 11

2 Daniel Wardell 10

11 Malachi Fowler 8

15 Silas Smith 8

20 Samuel Fowler 9

24 James Kasayulie 12

35 Caleb Alsworh 12

14 Turner Taf 12

HEAD COACH Daniel Fitzpatrick ASSISTANT COACH Jordan Weber PRINCIPAL Nate Davis

ALEUTIAN CHAIN CONFERENCE CHAMPION ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Ed Lester

UPRIVER HUNTER (Kobuk/Shungnak Co-OP)

# NAME POS. HEI. GR.

4 Brent Sun G 5' 5 8

5 Trent Barr G 5' 7 9

11 Ethan Davis G 5' 8 8

21 Dominic Cleveland F 5' 11 9

23 Bryant Sun F 5' 11 11

24 Julian Pungalik F 6' 1 12

25 Brian Gomez G 5' 8 12

31 Keon Barr F 5' 11 12

HEAD COACH Brennon Sun

ASSISTANT COACH Anthony Norris

ASSISTANT COACH Dustin Harvey

PRINCIPAL Roger Franklin

NORTHWEST ARCTIC CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE ARCTIC NORTHWEST ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Andie Zink

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2A Girls 2021 Player of the Year: Jadyn Lane, Tikigaq 2A Girls 2021 Coach of the Year: Ramona Rock, Tikigaq

2A FIRST TEAM 2A SECOND TEAM 2A THIRD TEAM Jadyn Lane, Tikigaq Ryley Booth, Metlakatla Michelle Atcherian, Chevak Kenna Grenier, Susitna Valley Kristin Ewan-Dye, Glennallen Zoey Lake, Hooper Bay Ines Larson, Petersburg Reagan Finkenbinder, Dillingham Kahlia Lane, Tikigaq Mary Long, Hooper Bay Ashanti Melik, Tikigaq Kaili Simbahon, Petersburg Ce’Anika Palacios, Glennallen Virginia Teayoumeak, Tikigaq Adrianna Stough, Petersburg

Hooper Bay standout named first-team all-state By Jeremiah Barz | Frontiersman.com

Afer earning second-team all-state honors last season, Hooper Bay senior 2A GIRLS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Mary Long is one of the top five players in 2021 Jadyn Lane, Tikigaq 2020 Alexis Russell, Metlakatla Alaska 2A girls basketball. 2019 Bridget Oviok, Tikigaq 2018 Sharon Hansen, Bristol Bay Long has been named to the first team of 2017 Rylie Lyon, Bristol Bay 2016 Kylie Wallace, Petersburg 2015 Ariana Dougall, Glennallen the Wasilla Lithia Dodge/Alaska 2014 Drew Carlos, Dillingham 2013 Drew Carlos, Dillingham Association of Basketball Coaches 2A Girls 2012 Brianna Kirk, Noatak 2011 Jesse Ellis, Skagway All-State Team. 2010 Jessica Williams, Noorvik 2009 Rose Fraker, Skagway Long is a leader on a senior-laden Hooper 2008 Rose Fraker, Skagway 2007 Heidi Esbenshade, Yakutat 2006 Kendra Moerlein, Ninilchik Bay team that qualified for the 2A girls 2005 Danica Wilson, Bristol Bay state tournament. 2A GIRLS COACHES OF THE YEAR 2021 Ramona Rock, Tikigaq “She’s our most competitive player,” Hooper Bay head coach Brandi Hale 2020 Lindsey Layland, Dillingham 2019 Brad Sjostedt, Cordova 2018 Collin Stone, Nenana said. 2017 Heath Lyon, Bristol Bay 2016 Dino Brock, Petersburg Long has been a starer at Hooper Bay since she was a freshman, and Hale 2015 Heath Lyon, Bristol Bay 2014 Jim Lorence, Glennallen said Long has grown on and of the cour throughout her high school 2013 Sean Carlos, Dillingham 2012 Bea Klaich, Nikoleavsk career. 2011 Romona Rock, Point Hope 2010 Lara Labesky, Skagway “I’m proud of the young lady she has become,” Hale said. “She’s become a 2009 Lena Ferguson, Chevak 2008 Tommy Wells, Kiana 2007 Amanda Gerke, Nunamiut much stronger leader and good influence for the girls.” 2006 Tommy Wells, Kiana 2005 Tim Helvey, Bristol Bay Hale said Long is a guard who can score in a variety of ways. ** 1992-2008, 1A and 2A were combined on same ballot “She’s a really good shooter, a good three-point shooter and is good at ** Please visit the AABC website for Players driving it in,” Hale said. and/or Coaches of the year prior to 2000. Long also brings speed to the floor. “She’s really fast,” Hale said. Long averages about 15 points per game.

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2A GIRLS BRACKET

TIKIGAQ

WINNER GAME 1

TIKIGAQ 6:30 PM HOOPER BAY

Friday, April 2 WASILLA HS Friday, April 2

GAME 8 HOOPER BAY GAME 5

10:00 AM 2:00 PM HOOPER BAY

PALMER HS DAVIS RAMOTH PALMER HS

GAME 2

DAVIS RAMOTH 8:15 PM GLENNALLEN

WASILLA HS Saturday, April 3

GLENNALLEN CHAMPIONSHIP

5:45PM HOOPER BAY

CHEVAK PALMER HS CHAMPIONS

GAME 3

TOK 3:00 PM CHEVAK

Friday, April 2 WASILLA HS Friday, April 2

GAME 9 TOK GAME 6

10:00 AM 4:00 PM SU-VALLEY

WASILLA HS UNALAKLEET PALMER HS

GAME 4

UNALAKLEET 4:45 PM SU-VALLEY

WINNER WASILLA HS

SU-VALLEY

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 27 CHEVAK COMETS

# NAME GRADE 2 Abigail Tunutmoak 9 4 Haley Ulroan 12 14 Christine Pingayak 12 20 Hannah Pingayak 10 22 Michelle Atcherian 10 24 Ashley Ulroan 12 30 Kassie Friday 12 32 Shayauna Bukowski 10 34 Brianna Ulroan 10 40 Krissy Imgalrea 9 42 Maria Smith 11 44 Anya Pingayak 12

HEAD COACH Priscilla Matchian ASSISTANT COACH Mary Ulroan PRINCIPAL Mary Ulroan

WEST COAST CONFERENCE CHAMPION CONFERENCE WEST COAST ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Anthony Boyscout

DAVIS RAMOTH WOLVES

# NAME GRADE

1 Shanna Riley 12

3 Charis Sampson 9

10 Racienda Commack 9

15 Clover Moxley 10

21 Makairra Mitchell 9

24 Esther Skin 8

33 Samantha Skin 12

HEAD COACH Andy Bouchard ASSISTANT COACH Karla Head PRINCIPAL Karla Head ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Zachary Medlock GREAT ALASKA CONFERENCE 3RD PLACE ALASKA CONFERENCE GREAT

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 28 GLENNALLEN PANTHERS

# NAME GRADE

3 Jada Dahl 10

4 CeAnika Palacios 10

5 Brianna Reyes 11

11 Takeshia Stevens 10

12 Teagan Rude 9

13 Valinda Vermillion 9

21 Madison Cozzen 9

23 Kristin Ewan 10

24 Tiana Cozzen 10

33 Angelina Alexander 9

HEAD COACH Jubilee Sutherland PRINCIPAL Jason Williams ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Carl Snider INTERIOR CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE INTERIOR CONFERENCE STUDENT MANAGER Willow Patrick

HOOPER BAY WARRIORS

# NAME GRADE 3/22 Maedrean Bell 12 10 Acsaruaq Smar 11 11 Joan Bell 10 12 Shaylyn Bunyan 12 13 Alexis Stevens 12 14/21 Ariel Naneng 10 15 Mary Long 12 23 Zoey Lake 12 24 Rose Lake 12 25/14 Daisy Joe 12 32 Raeney Bell 10 33 Benise Tall 12

HEAD COACH Brandi Hale PRINCIPAL David Harris ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Byron Ulak

WEST COAST CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE CONFERENCE WEST COAST STUDENT MANAGER Allison Walker

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 29 SU-VALLEY RAMS

# NAME POS. HEI. GR.

10 India Roderick PG 5' 6 11

11 Bethany Kehoe G 5' 6 10

12 Emma Kehoe F 5' 9 10

15 Kenna Grenier C 6' 1 12

22 Alana Barron F/C 5' 9 10

23 Marita Ironbear Spots G 5' 3 9

24 Cori Gosset G 5' 10 9

31 Kayla Morgan F 5' 6 11

HEAD COACH Jimmy Sickler ASSISTANT COACH Angela & Eli Hoffman PRINCIPAL Lisa Shelby

INTERIOR CONCERNCE CHAMPION INTERIOR CONCERNCE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Jimmy Sickler STUDENT MANAGER Jaylene Pevan TIKIGAQ HARPOONERS

# FIRST NAME LAST NAME GRADE 3 Kyla Oviok 10 10 Joan Barger 10 11 Ella Kowunna 9 12 Josie Oktollik 9 22 Kahlia Lane 10 23 Jody Tooyak 11 24 Tatyana Nashookpuk 9 30 Jadyn Lane 10 31 Virginia Teayoumeak 10 32 Kasey Oviok 9 33 Makayla Lane 12 34 Ashanti Melik 10

HEAD COACH Ramona Rock ASSISTANT COACH Rex Rock PRINCIPAL William Schildbach

GREAT ALASKA CONFERENCE CHAMPION ALASKA CONFERENCE GREAT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Ramona Rock

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 30 TOK WOLVERINES

# NAME POS. HEI. GR.

1 Desirae Constantine PG/G 5'1 10

10 Breanna Sam G/F 5' 12

14 Heaven Alber PG/G 5' 5 11

20 Shea Gunter C/F 5'8 11

23 Trinity Joe PG/F 5' 11

30 Mya Brinkman G/F 5'1 11

31 Catherine Captain F 5' 1 11

32 Danisha Paul G 5' 1 9

HEAD COACH Diana Irvin PRINCIPAL Drew Larrabee

INTERIOR CONFERENCE 3RD PLACE INTERIOR CONFERENCE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Rob Fabian

UNALAKLEET WOLFPACK

# NAME POS. HEI. GR.

5 Lexi Ivanof G 5' 5 11

10 Lena Ivanof P 5' 10 10

11 Anna Pleasant G 5' 3 11

13 Markayla Katchatag G 5' 3 11

14 Margo Daniels G 5' 5 11

15 Sarah Nanouk Jones G 4' 10 9

22 Sonya Ivanof G 5' 8 11

25 Victoria Fisher G 5' 6 11

HEAD COACH Myra Harris ASSISTANT COACH Steve Craft | Jewel Wilson PRINCIPAL Sharene Craft

GREAT ALASKA CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE ALASKA CONFERENCE GREAT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Jason Harris

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 31 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 32 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 33 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 34 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 35 2021 2A BOYS AABC WASILLA LITHIA DODGE ALL-STATE TEAM

2A Boys 2021 Player of the Year: Brennan Skeek, Petersburg 2A Boys 2021 Coach of the Year: Rick Brock, Petersburg

2A FIRST TEAM 2A SECOND TEAM 2A THIRD TEAM Brennan Skeek, Petersburg Bret Abrahamson, Wrangell Luke Davis, Haines Elijah Casperson, Metlakatla John Bisset, Petersburg Isaac Henderson, Metlakatla Carson Crager, Haines Mark Davis, Haines Derek Joseph, Efie Kokrine Mike Haugen, Unalakleet Cody Ivanof, Unalakleet Joelian Lane, Tikigaq Henry Kowunna, Tikigaq Aidan Rolando, Metlakatla Herwin Riodil, Unalaska

Second-generation Viking named 2A’s top player By Jeremiah Barz | Frontiersman.com Brennan Skeek has been a big par of the Petersburg boys basketball program for the past four years. Surrounded by all- state caliber talent the point guard has helped the Vikings continue to stay among the top tier of 2A programs in the 2A BOYS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR state. This year, Skeek has earned one of the state’s top honors. 2021 Brennan Skeek, Petersburg Skeek has been named the Wasilla Lithia Dodge/Alaska 2020 Christian Adams, Cordova Association of Basketball Coaches 2A Boys Player of the Year. 2019 Aidan Ivanof, Unalakleet 2018 Trevor Wilson, Unalaska “I’m so happy and proud he was recognized with this honor,” 2017 Stewar Conn, Petersburg Petersburg head coach Richard Brock said. “He’s been on really 2016 Ben Enlow, Unalaska 2015 Cameron Peters, Glennallen good teams with really good players. We’ve always known how 2014 Everet Moorcrof, Bristol Bay imporant he is to us. He’s played with multiple all-state 2013: Kacy Green, Hooper Bay players. It’s great that this year, even with all of the stars and 2012: Danny Wells, Noorvik 2011: Adam Sage, Point Hope stops and the diferent year, that he’s being recognized. I’m 2010: Adam Sage, Point Hope very happy for him and his family that he’s being recognized.” 2009: Tim Field, Noorvik Skeek found his way into the staring lineup during his freshman season, and has been a key 2008 Mason King, Bristol Bay 2007 Robero Burgess, Galena piece to the Petersburg puzzle ever since. 2006 Stan Harvey, Noorvik “I can’t remember when I’ve had a freshman (junior varsity) player who people would watch in 2005 Zach Klein, Bristol Bay the J.V. games who would get the oohs and ahhs from the crowd just because of the plays he 2A BOYS COACHES OF THE YEAR could make in the open cour, and with his athleticism.’ 2021 Rick Brock, Petersburg 2020 Teddy Frankson, Tikigaq Brock said Skeek, as a freshman, quickly filled the void lef by an all-state senior who led 2019 James Fields, Glennallen Petersburg to a state title the year before. 2018 Jonathan Alsup, Tok 2017 Rick Brock, Petersburg “He took over the point guard position as a freshman and actually played really well in the 2016 Kent Russell, Unalaska state tournament as a freshman,” Brock said. “From a young age, we knew we had a really good 2015 James Fields, Glennallen player there.” 2014 Bryan Anderson, Bristol Bay 2013: Alber Green, Hooper Bay Brock, the longtime head coach of the Petersburg program, said he can’t recall ever having a 2012: Darren Zibell, Noorvik four-year starer at point guard prior to Skeek. “I’ve had some really good players. I’ve had 2011: Harley Sundown, Scammon Bay freshmen that played a lot of varsity. (Point guard) is a hard position to play as a freshman,” 2010: John Carle, Hydaburg 2009: Rex Rock Sr., Point Hope Brock said. Brock said Skeek is a pass-first point guard. 2008 Orin Wear, Galena “He’s always been the guy with this group that has done whatever that needs to be done on 2007 Mike Zibell, Noorvik the floor for us to be successful. He’s a very selfless person and player,” Brock said. 2006 Mike Zibell, Noorvik 2005 Bruce Gabriel, Cook Inlet Academy Brock said Skeek took on another role as a senior. ** 1992-2008, 1A and 2A were combined on “We needed him to score this year,” Brock said. Skeek led the Vikings in scoring, assists and same ballot steals as a senior. Brock said Skeek has a calm demeanor on and of the floor. “He’s a real quiet ** Please visit the AABC website for Players person, so he leads by example,” Brock said. “He’s really calm and consistent. He’s been that and/or Coaches of the year prior to 2000. way since he was a freshman on the cour.” Brock said Skeek has used those traits to help the Vikings through the season. “In a chaotic NOTE: These awards & teams are voted on year like this, having that calm and consistency every day in practice has been huge. To show by Alaska basketball coaches who are up every day with the uncerainty, puting in a hard day’s work every day in practice is huge for members of AABC. ASAA doesn’t vote or manage this in anyway. ASAA publishes those guys to look at,” Brock said. these awards because it recognizes kids Skeek is also a second-generation Viking. Brock also coached Skeek’s dad and uncle. Skeek’s who worked hard throughout the season mother was also an athlete at Petersburg High. “Great thing about being from a small town like and our parnership with the AABC. ASAA this, I’ve known him for a very long time,” Brock said of Skeek. encourages coaches associations.

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2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 37 2021 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2A BOYS BRACKET

TIKIGAQ

WINNER GAME 1

SCAMMON BAY 3:00 PM TIKIGAQ

Friday, April 2 PALMER HS Friday, April 2

GAME 8 SCAMMON BAY GAME 5

12:00 PM 6:00pm TIKIGAQ

PALMER HS DAVIS RAMOTH PALMER HS

GAME 2

DAVIS RAMOTH 4:45 PM GLENNALLEN

PALMER HS Saturday, April 3

GLENNALLEN CHAMPIONSHIP

7:45PM TIKIGAQ

HOOPER BAY PALMER HS CHAMPIONS

GAME 3

SU-VALLEY 8:15 PM HOOPER BAY

Friday, April 2 PALMER HS Friday, April 2

GAME 9 SU-VALLEY GAME 6

12:00 PM 8:00 PM TOK

WASILLA HS UNALAKLEET PALMER HS

GAME 4

UNALAKLEET 6:30 PM TOK

WINNER PALMER HS

TOK

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 38 DAVIS RAMOTH WOLVES

# NAME POS.

0 Jacob Foster 12

1 Jed Remoth 9

3 Axel Snyder 12

14 Garren Pungalik 12

24 Ashton Ticket 10

25 Gage Foxglove 9

30 Austin Davis 9

HEAD COACH Norman Ticket

PRINCIPAL Karla Head

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Zachary Medlock GREAT ALASKA CONFERENCE 3RD PLACE ALASKA CONFERENCE GREAT

GLENNALLEN PANTHERS

# NAME GRADE 3 Kaynan Alexander 9 4 Takoda Vermillion 11 10 Leve Jones 9 11 Ellijah Neeley 10 15 Dillon Cramer 10 23 Hunter Terrel 11 30 Brady Cyr 11 32 Avery Har 10 33 Ryan Alber 9 40 David Miller 10 44 Bryce Shaw 11 55 Keith Alber 10

HEAD COACH John Dye ASSISTANT COACH Robert Cyr PRINCIPAL Jason Williams INTERIOR CONFERENCE CHAMPION INTERIOR CONFERENCE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Carl Snider

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 39 HOOPER BAY WARRIORS

# NAME GRADE 1 Richard Nanuk 12 3 Shaquille Joe 12 5 Joseph Seton 11 10 Marcus Hale 12 12 Jaden Carl 12 15 Evin Matchian 12 20 Mykell Tall 10 21 Nile Smith 12 22 Milton Hale 12 24 Latrell Lake 9 25 Edmond Pingayak 11 33 Jesse Nanuk 10

HEAD COACH Alber Green ASSISTANT COACH Edward Hoelscher PRINCIPAL David Harris

WEST COAST CONFERENCE CHAMPION CONFERENCE WEST COAST ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Byron Ulak

SCAMMON BAY EAGLES

# NAME GRADE 1 Isaac Titus 12 3 Cassius Sundown 10 5 Caleb Aguchak 8 11 Ranen Utereyuk 10 13 Josiah Sundown 9 20 Xavier Smith 12 21 Adam Rivers 11 23 Collin Kaganak 9 31 Jerry Kaganak 10 40 Mitchell Kaganak 9 44 Jefery Tunutmoak 11 50 Adrien Kopanuk 10

HEAD COACH Harley Sundown ASSISTANT COACH Herschel Sundown PRINCIPAL Melissa Rivers

WEST COAST CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE CONFERENCE WEST COAST ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Byron Ulak

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 40 SU-VALLEY RAMS

# NAME POS. HEI. GR.

10 Tristan Shelby G 6' 11

11 Finn Benischek P 6' 1 11

12 Colton Slater G 5' 11 12

13 Henry Davidson F/G 5' 11 9

14 Breck Froelich G 5' 5 9

15 Bryson Jolley F/G 6' 2 11

20 Charles Goodman G 5' 8 12

23 Aldon John G 5' 9 12

24 Luther Stankowitz P 6' 11

HEAD COACH Mike Mathews ASSISTANT COACH Josh Sandifer PRINCIPAL Lisa Shelby ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Jimmy Sickler INTERIOR CONFERENCE 3RD PLACE INTERIOR CONFERENCE STUDENT MANAGER Clay Mosely

TIKIGAQ HARPOONERS # FIRST NAME LAST NAME GRADE 3 Jordan Frankson 11 11 Shaun Cannon 12 14 Ripley Nashookpuk 9 15 Tayshaun Johnson 9 20 Clyde Frankson 11 21 Jesse Frankson 10 24 Joelian Lane 10 25 Gevin Oenga 12 30 Henry Kowunna 12 31 Christian Hank 11 32 Kollin Tuzroyluk 11 33 Trevor Frankson Jr. 9 34 Gideon Frankson 12 44 Devean Oenga 11

HEAD COACH Teddy Frankson ASSISTANT COACH Rex Rock PRINCIPAL William Schildbach

GREAT ALASKA CONFERENCE CHAMPION ALASKA CONFERENCE GREAT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Ramona Rock

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 41 TOK WOLVERINES

# NAME POS. HEI. GR. 1 Cody Charlie G/PG 5'9 10 3 Teddy Norhway G/PG 6' 12 4 Gavin Maynard 9 5 Ethan Gunter For. 5'8 9 10 Ronnie Ewan 11 11 Revyn Almquist-Corgill PG/G 6' 12 13 Grifin Jacobs F/G 5'10 9 14 Brendan Gunter F/G 5'7 12 22 Jefery Adams F/C 6'1 12 23 Michael Jordan G/F 5'7 10 45 James Wright G/F 5'9 11

HEAD COACH Kristie Charlie PRINCIPAL Drew Larrabee ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Rob Fabian

GREAT ALASKA CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE ALASKA CONFERENCE GREAT STUDENT MANAGERS Jase Gallen | Keenan Demit UNALAKLEET WOLFPACK # NAME POS. HEI. GR. 1 Chalaavialuk Ivanof G 5'6 12 2 Kanayaq Ivanof G 5'8 11 3 Bruce Eakon G 5'7 11 10 Carer Commack G 5'11 11 11 Cody Ivanof G 6'0 11 12 Ellsworh Haugen G 5'11 12 21 Darrell Semaken G 5'7 12 24 Johnathon Katchatag G 5'9 10 32 Alukka Ivanof G 6'3 11 33 John Soderstrom G 5'6 9 34 Earl Ivanof G 5'7 9 55 Kael Erickson G 6'0 11

HEAD COACH Thurman Jack ASSISTANT COACHES Gage Ivanoff Nick Hanson | Arctic Ivanoff | Tairin Ivanoff PRINCIPAL Sharene Craft

GREAT ALASKA CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE ALASKA CONFERENCE GREAT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Jason Harris

2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 42 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 43 CONGRATULATIONS!

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2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 1A/2A Basketball State Championships 50 Alaska School Activities Association/First National Bank Alaska 2021 1A STATE20 21CHAMPIONSHIP 1A BASKETBALL RESULTS

GIRLS BOYS FINAL STANDINGS FINAL STANDINGS Champion Newhalen Champion Lumen Christi Runner-up Shishmaref Runner-up Maudrey J Sommer

AWARDS AWARDS Sportsmanship Award: Newhalen Sportsmanship Award: Upriver Hunter Presented by ANTHC Presented by ANTHC Academic Award: Klawock (3.83) Academic Award: Shaktoolik (3.65) Presented by Alaska Airlines Presented by Alaska Airlines

ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Aileen Lester Newhalen Anthony Kennedy Maudrey Sommer Alaina Pete Brevig Mission Brenden Gregory Lumen Christi Autumn Barr Shishmaref Caleb Alsworth Tanalian Bethany Ticket Buckland Daniel Bennett Lumen Christi Emily Ross Lumen Christi Daniel Wardell Tanalian Johnna Nanalook Newhalen Dean Paniptchuk Shaktoolik Keisha Anelon Newhalen Louis Hadley Buckland Kenai Holien Klawock Nevan Yockey Klawock Michelle Gust Newhalen Robert Wilcox Lumen Christi Timary Stenek Shishmaref Savien Linnear Maudrey Sommer

PLAYERS OF THE GAME PLAYERS OF THE GAME Alakanuk: Buckland: Jacelyn Chikigak Karen Patrick Floyd Ticket Louis Hadley Brevig Mission: Klawock: Alaina Pete (2) Nevan Yockey Taan Smith Buckland: Lumen Christi: Bethany Ticket Ava Jones Daniel Bennett Noah Cruz Klawock: Robert Wilcox Kenai Holien (2) Maudrey J Sommer: Lumen Christi: Savien Linnear Anthony Kennedy Natalie Grubba Amara Warren Michael Roberts Newhalen: Pilot Station: Johnna Nanalook Keisha Anelon Patrick Polty Devon Heckman Aileen Lester Shaktoolik: Shishmaref: Travis Takak Dean Paniptchuk Renee Kiyutelluk Timary Stenek Tanalian: Tricia Weyanna Daniel Wardell Caleb Alsworth Tri-Valley: Upriver Hunter: Breanna Mayo (2) Brian Gomez Julian Pungalik

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Alaska School Activities Association/First National Bank Alaska 2021 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 2021 2A BASKETBALL

GIRLS BOYS FINAL STANDINGS FINAL STANDINGS Champion Hooper Bay Champion Tikigaq Runner-up Susitna Valley Runner-up Tok

AWARDS AWARDS Sportsmanship Award: Glennallen Sportsmanship Award: Upriver Hunter Presented by ANTHC Presented by ANTHC Academic Award: Unalakleet (3.87) Academic Award: Unalakleet (3.50) Presented by Alaska Airlines Presented by Alaska Airlines

ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Alana Barron Su Valley Hunter Terrel Glennallen CeAnika Palacios Glennallen Evin Matchin Hooper Bay Haley Ulroan Chevak Joelian Lane Tikigaq India Roderick Su Valley Teddy Northway Tok Jadyn Lane Tikigaq Cassius Sundown Scammon Bay Kenna Grenier Su Valley Jeffery Adams Tok Lena Ivanoff Unalakleet Henry Kowunna Tikigaq Mary Long Hooper Bay Ellsworth Haugen Unalakleet Victoria Fisher Unalakleet Revyn Almquist-Corgill Tok Zoey Lake Hooper Bay Gevin Oenga Tikigaq

PLAYERS OF THE GAME PLAYERS OF THE GAME Chevak: Davis Ramoth: Anya Pingayak Haley Ulroan Alex Snyder (2) Garren Pungalik Davis Ramoth: Glennallen: Samantha Skin Clover Moxley Hunter Terrel (2) Glennallen: Hooper Bay: CeAnika Palacios (2) Shaquille Joe Evin Matchian Hooper Bay: Scammon Bay: Zoey Lake Mary Long Jerry Kaganak Cassius Sundown Benise Tall Susitna Valley: Susitna Valley: Bryson Jolley (2) Kenna Grenier India Roderick Tikigaq: Bethany Kehoe Joelain Lane Henry Kowunna Tikigaq: Clyde Frankson Makayla Lane Jadyn Lane Tok: Tok: Jeffery Adams Teddy Northway Heaven Albert Breanna Sam Revyn Almquist-Corgill Unalakleet: Unalakleet: Victoria Fisher Lena Ivanoff Mike Haugen Kanayaq Ivanoff

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