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The Radford Group 907-864-6515 searchakhomes.com [email protected] 1981 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy, Suite 202 Wasilla, AK 99654 Welcome to the Strengthening Alaska AABC Alaska Senior All-Star Game! Through Our Values It is hard to believe this is the 5th year of bringing back the All-Star Games. What a great five years! Proud sponsor of the Alaska We have great sponsors and volunteers helping make this a signature event in the state. If it were not Association of Basketball Coaches. for companies like Conoco Phillips, ASRC, YMCA, The Radford Group, Intrepid Sports, Troy Davis Homes, and others, we would not be able to make this happen. Thank you for all you do for student athletes across this great state.
We have dedicated this year’s program to honoring the athletes who have participated in the All-Star Games and where they have gone on to play at the collegiate level. Our association’s mission is to promote basketball in the state, its players, and coaches. With this mission in mind, our hope is to promote our athletes and get them one last shot at a possible scholarship. Although the game has helped, we would be remiss if we did not give credit to Jim Young and his Exposure Camp. We time our All-Star Game with his camp to work together to promote the girls in the state. Thank you Jim for all you do!
Also, this year we decided to add 40 more athletes and have a 1A/2A game and 3A/4A game. This means more exposure for 1A/2A athletes. This year, we will honor 88 student athletes at the games.
Being a coach has its rewards; however, it truly is a thankless job, and the hours required are tremen- dous. We would like to thank all of the coaches throughout our state who work day in and day out with their kids. You are appreciated, and you are a special breed. Thank you for all you do!
Finally, we want to congratulate all of the Senior All-Stars and wish them well with their life endeavors. We hope you have a great time at the banquet and the games. You are the cream of the crop in the state of Alaska, and we are proud of all of your accomplishments.
Jeannie Hebert-Truax David Porter Wasilla High School, Head Coach AABC President
Cover Photo: Theadore Naneng from Bethel High School played in the 2014 AABC All-Star Games. Are you a female, high school basketball player in grades 9-12? Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches Are you looking for a change to play college basketball after high school? ATTEND THE ALASKA EXPOSURE All-Star Schedules
BASKETBALL CAMP! **Players must be able to commit to all activities for both days** Show off your basketball skills in front of college coaches. The Alaska Exposure program has given numerous Alaskan SENIOR ALL-STAR SCHEDULE for Friday, APRIL 10th student-athletes opportunities to get to the next level! @ Dimond High School Auditorium 6:00 PM Set Up EXPOSURE ALUMNI CAMP SIGNINGS 6:30 PM Players arrive at Dimond and sign programs HIGHLINE – CHRISTINA FIELDS (KOTZEBUE), HEATHER GALLAHORN (KOTZEBUE), 6:50-8:00 PM Awards Banquet/Dinner at Dimond High School - Mandatory BRITTANY JEFFORDS (SERVICE), NICOLE SMITH (BARROW), SHICCA HARRIS (WEST) This is for players, parents, and coaches; dress is semi-formal. MT HOOD – KIERA STOKES (BARTLETT) 8:00-9:30 PM AABC Annual General Membership meeting - members only at Dimond PENINSULA - KARLI BRAKES (JUNEAU), LEISL BROWN (WASILLA), JESSE ELLIS (SKAGWAY), ABIGAIL JONES (HAINES), TAYLOR LARSON (JUNEAU), 9:30 - ? PM All coaches welcome at Coaches Social - will take place at Fire Tap TIA MASON (SOUTH), JASMINE YARDE (WEST VALLEY), RAQUEL YOUNG (KENAI), IONE FISCHER (DIMOND), PHERRARI BRUMBAUGH (WASILLA), GABI FENUMIAI (JUNEAU), BRANDI HALE (MT EDGECUMBE), OLIVIA HENDERSON (JUNEAU), SENIOR ALL-STAR SCHEDULE for Saturday, APRIL 11th SAVANNA JAMES (HOUSTON), JONELLE STAVELAND (THUNDER MT) SKAGIT VALLEY – MIMI WOODS (FAIRBANKS), NIANIELLA DORVALL (NIKOLAEVSK) @ Dimond High School Gym SOUTHWESTERN OREGON – KIMMY JACKSON (DIMOND), BETH ISAACS (CRAIG), 8AM-2PM Exposure Camp for Girls at Dimond High School - optional CALLIE FRANZ (WEST VALLEY), AMINATA COLE (DIMOND), MEG BERRY (SEWARD), 1:00 PM 1A and 2A boys and girls players arrive at Dimond High School - Mandatory TESSA KING (KODIAK) WENATCHEE – ADRIANE HORN (KODIAK), MEGAN BAUDER (SOLDOTNA), HIGH SCHOOL Meet with coaches, get uniforms, divide up into teams, pictures SHAYLA JOHNSON (WASILLA), DREW CARLOS (DILLINGHAM) FRESHMAN, 2:30 PM 1A/2A Senior Girls All-Star Game = half-time is Boys & Girls 3 Point Competition SOPHOMORES, $8 per adult $5 per student ATTENDING COLLEGES JUNIORS, AND UNSIGNED $5 per senior citizen Free for 6 and under HIGHLINE COLLEGE, PENINSULA COLLEGE, WENATCHEE COLLEGE SENIORS SKAGIT VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY NO ASAA passes YES AABC passes ARE ELIGIBLE (CHECK OUT THEIR ATHLETIC LINKS ON OUR WEBSITE) FOR CAMP! 4:15 PM 1A/2A Senior Boys All-Star Game = half-time is dunk competition 4:30 PM 3A/4A boys and girls players arrive at Dimond High School - Mandatory CAMP DATES & TIMES 5:50 PM ONE BIG PICTURE WITH ALL TEAMS - BOYS and GIRLS SATURDAY, APRIL 11 (8:30 TO 2:00) & SUNDAY, APRIL 12 (9:00 TO 1:00) 6:00 PM 3A/4A Senior Girls All-Star Game = half-time is Boys & Girls 3 Point Competition SAME WEEKEND AS THE ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES 7:45 PM 3A/4A Senior Boys All-Star Game - half-time is dunk competition STATEWIDE SENIOR ALL STAR GAME 9:30 PM THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING - GOOD LUCK WITH FUTURE CAMP LOCATION: DIMOND HIGH SCHOOL - ANCHORAGE, ALASKA 9:30 PM Gym is Closed/Clean-Up/Players turn in uniform and get t-shirt FOR MORE INFORMATION & CAMP DETAILS VISIT www.akexposure.org & www.nwaacc.org Sunday, April 13th 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Explosure Camp for Girls at Dimond High School - optional 2015 All-Star Girls Coaches 2015 All-Star Girls 1A & 2A
KENNY LEAF JAY-JAY AGUVLUK
School: Cook Inlet Academy High School: Alak High School
Season Record: 14-9 Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Eunice Ahvakana
Conference and Classification: Peninsula Conference 1A Future Plans: Attend a community college.
Season/Team Accomplishments: 3rd place, Dean Cunningham Memorial Other Sports/Activities: volleyball (Delta); 2nd Place Peninsula Conference High School Accomplishments: I earned many All-Tournament Team awards in various basketball and volleyball tournaments. Honor HEATH LYON Roll throughout most of my high school career.
School: Bristol Bay High School People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents Harris Aguvluk & Eunice Ahvakana. Season Record: 19-1
Conference and Classification: Southwest Conference 2A
Season/Team Accomplishments: 1st place Sockeye Classic, 1st place New Stuyahuk Showdown, 1st place Region Round Robin, 2nd place Cordova Tip-Off, 1st place Regional Play-offs
SCOTT ANDERSON ZABRINA BYFUGLIEN School: Nikiski High School High School: Tri-Valley High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Stacy and Desmond Isaacson Season Record: 19-8 Future Plans: I am a UA Scholar, and I will attend UAF where I will major Conference and Classification: South Central Conference 3A in natural resources. My plan is to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Other Sports/Activities: Volleyball, track, Senior Class President and am Season/Team Accomplishments: 4th place finish at State, 2nd place finish a member of Student Government Council. Other activities include horseback South Central Conference Tournament riding, hiking, kayaking, fishing, camping, and exploring Alaska with my family. High School Accomplishments: 2012: Tri-Valley Slam All Tourney Team; Niko- laevsk Warrior Rumble Volleyball All Tourney Team; Region II Basketball All Academic; Dance Excellence Delegate for the State of Alaska in Los Angeles, CA; Freshman Class President. 2013: JEANNIE HEBERT-TRAUX Tri-Valley Volleyball MVP and Best Offensive Player; Tri-Valley Slama-Jama Volleyball All Tourney Team; Tok Round Robin Volleyball All Tourney Team; Region II Basketball All Tourney Team; Tri-Valley School Basketball Best Defensive Player; Sophomore Class Representative. 2014: Tri- School: Wasilla High School Valley Slama-Jama Volleyball All Tourney Team; Nenana Volleyball Tournament All Tourney Team; Tri-Valley Winter Classic Basketball Tournament All Tourney Team; Nenana Basketball Invitational All Tourney Team; Tok High School Basketball Tournament All Tourney Team; Tri-Valley School Season Record: 23-7 Basketball Most Inspirational and Best Defensive Player; Junior Class President. 2015: State of Alaska UA Scholar; 2015 Tri-Valley Basketball Tournament First Place Guard Skills Competition; Conference and Classification: 4A Northern Lights Conference Nikolaevsk Basketball Tournament All Tourney Team; Tri-Valley Basketball Tournament All Tourney Team; Tok Basketball Richard Fraser Mem. Mix-Up All Tourney Team; Senior Class President. Season/Team Accomplishments: 5th at Dimond Prep Tourney, 3rd at Doc People to Thank: Many people have helped me in my basketball endeavors. I would like to thank my coaches, LaVerne Talerico, Letitia Talerico, Talon Shreeve, and Daryl Frisbie; my Larson Roundball Classic, 1st at Regions – Northern Lights Conference, 4th at 4A basketball mentor and best friend Courtney Talerico; my teammates, whom I have shared so many state, won my 400th game on January 31st, 2015 hours on and off the court with. They have become like family over the years and have made me better every time I’ve stepped on the court with them. Last but not least, my family, my Mom, Ike, and my brothers and sisters who have been there to cheer me on, along with my dad. 2015 All-Star Girls 1A & 2A 2015 All-Star Girls 1A & 2A
ARIANA DOUGALL ASHLEIGH HAMMOND
High School: Glennallen High School High School: Cook Inlet Academy
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): James and Tricia Fields Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Chad and Iris Hammond
Future Plans: Unsure Future Plans: I am excited to take what I have learned from many of life’s lessons and see what God has in store for me. Other Sports/Activities: Basketball is the only....what else is Other Sports/Activities: I have been involved in Student Council, there?!? tutoring elementary students, community volunteering, a fantastic soc- cer program and a great volleyball program. I have learned so many High School Accomplishments: State Championship All Tourna- things from working with others and had a lot of fun doing it. I also ment Team 3 years; Conference MVP 3 Years; Conference Cham- have been working a part-time job operating heavy equipment and at pions 3 Years; AABC 2A Girls Player of the Year 2015; Alaska State a local pizza shop. Champions 2015 High School Accomplishments: I have been captain of the soccer People to Thank: I would like to thank my mom and dad. and basketball teams and was also selected to All Star Teams.
People to Thank: I would like to thank my Coaches; Rustin Hitch- cock, Kenny Leaf and Nicole Moffis for encouraging me; my parents for always being there for me; and my brother and friends for always having my best interests at heart.
EILEEN FORD HEATHER KANUK
High School: Hooper Bay High School: Nenana City Public School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): William Kanuk Parent(s)/Guardian(s): George Ford Future Plans: I would like to take classes at UAF and get into a behavioral Future Plans: My future plan is to go college for education and train- health aid position sometime in my life. Of course buy a house, finish up ing so I can come back to my home town to teach. RAHI this summer, and get a job are also in the plans. Other Sports/Activities: All my life since about 4th grade, I have been in Other Sports/Activities: volleyball, basketball Native Youth Olympics.
High School Accomplishments: I received lots of all stars, three High School Accomplishments: I earned honor roll a couple of times point, free throws a couple times. I got an MVP and an AABC first in my high school years, and my junior year I received a volunteer award for helping out around the school. All four years, I earned basketball awards, team award. This year, I took a college class for health. I passed it and I received an English award my 10th grade year, and I earned my first and earned my CPR certificate. aid/CPR certificate.
People to Thank: I’d like to thank my coach Molly Hale for always People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents for supporting me and being there pushing us to work hard. I’d like to thank my father for dealing with the best all four years of high school. I would like to thank Dean Overbey for coaching me for three years, and I would also thank my current making sure I’m going to school and working hard in basketball coach Collin Stone for dealing with me also. Hayley Harrison for helping me practice and games. out with my math homework and always pushing throughout all 3 years of basketball seasons when I thought of giving up. I would also like to thank my uncle David K. David for always telling me to be the best. My grandparents wisdom and love for always supporting whatever choice I make in my life. 2015 All-Star Girls 1A & 2A 2015 All-Star Girls 1A & 2A
KILINA KLAICH JESSICA KUZUGUK
High School: Nikolaevsk School High School: Shishmaref School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Stephanie Kuzuguk Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Steve & Bea Klaich Future Plans: After high school, I plan to attend the University of Alaska Future Plans: I will be attending Bob Jones University and earning Fairbanks in the fall of 2015. For now, my plan is to take general studies then my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. later look into accounting or something in the health field.
Other Sports/Activities: I have participated in cross country, volley- Other Sports/Activities: I participated in basketball throughout my high ball, and basketball. school career. My senior year, I participated in volleyball. I also participated in the Upward Bound program; we work on homework, study for tests, and if needed, applications. In addition, I help our senior class fundraise for our a High School Accomplishments: Honor Roll, Student Council Vice senior trip. I also like to sew and learn new words in our language. President, All-Tournament for multiple tournaments, captain of vol- leyball team, captain of basketball team, 3-time basketball conference High School Accomplishments: Honor Roll student, ASAA player champions, going to state once in volleyball, going to state 4 times in of the game, ASAA sportsmanship award along with the ASAA academic basketball, 2nd team all-state (2013), school Athlete of the Year. award. Two medals for all-tourney during our regional basketball tournament. Scholar athlete award. First place for 1A regional champs four times in a row, and second place runner-up at state. I was presented with awards for partici- People to Thank: I would like to thank God first and foremost. I pating in the Heard Museum. would also like to thank my amazing, supportive parents for every- thing they have done for me-- including my mom’s awesome coach- People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents for supporting me while ing! Lastly, I want to thank my teammates. I couldn’t have had such I finish school. I would also like to thank my aunt for letting me stay with them an amazing career of sports without them! while I finish school. Thanks to the teachers for helping get things done such as college applications, homework, and scholarships.
TORI KRUGER MAGDALENE LAKE
High School: Lumen Christi High School: Hooper Bay
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Dale and Melani Kruger Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Evelyn Lake After high school, I plan to attend UAA for college and Future Plans: I plan to attend college at University of Alaska study medical science or nursing. I also plan to continue basketball in Future Plans: leagues and other teams I can find. Southeast.
Other Sports/Activities: At Lumen Christi, I played varsity basket- Other Sports/Activities: The sports I did throughout my middle ball and volleyball for four years. school and high school careers were Native Youth Olympics, Cross Country, Wrestling, Volleyball, and being in Natural Helpers. High School Accomplishments: Academic awards I have received at Lumen Christi: freshman year highest honors award for 4.0 GPA, High School Accomplishments: I received All-Star awards in second highest honor award my soph0more, junior, and senior years basketball and volleyball. My biggest accomplishment this year was for 3.99-3.5 GPA. Ranked second for academics in my class. Sports going to state for volleyball and basketball! at Lumen Christi: I have received basketball all tourney awards all four years, and junior and senior year received all tourney and all- conference team awards at regionals and MVP of the tournament my People to Thank: I would like to thank my mom for being there junior year. cheering for the Hooper Bay Warriors and being there most of my games. I would also like to thank my coaches from my freshman year People to Thank: I would like to thank my Mom, Dad, sister Nikelle, to my senior year, especially Molly Hale for pushing us to where we teacher Mrs. Brewer, and coaches Elgin Hollins, Sava, and Fanny Jo wanted to be, STATE! for all their support and always being there for me. 2015 All-Star Girls 1A & 2A 2015 All-Star Girls 1A & 2A
CIARA LORD SHIANN NANALOOK
High School: Yakutat High School High School: Newhalen
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Richard Lord Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Reno and Shannon Nanalook
Future Plans: I plan to attend the University of Alaska Anchorage in Future Plans: I plan to attend Fort Lewis. I want to eventually own my the fall of 2015 own fishing and hunting lodge and aviation business. Track and Field (one year); Cheerleading Other Sports/Activities: Other Sports/Activities: I have been involved in basketball, (sophomore & junior year); Mt. St. Elias Dance Group; National Honor volleyball, Student Government, district-wide Student Government, Society; Student Council; Youth Coalition and fly fishing. High School Accomplishments: UA Scholarship Recipient; captain High School Accomplishments: I received Three-Time Regional of basketball team (sophomore, junior, senior); Regional Champion champion in basketball, Two-Time State champion in basketball, 2013-2014 season; All Conference Basketball (three years); Offensive Sportsmanship Award in basketball and volleyball, Two-Time Free player of the year in my school; Basketball Sportsmanship (individual Throw champion, All Tournament Team in basketball and volleyball, and team); Academic Award at Regional Competition; Regular and Student of the Week, Perfect Attendance, and Honor Roll. Special Honor Roll; Captain of cheerleading (both years participated); President of Youth Coalition People to Thank: I would like to thank: God; my parents, Reno and Shannon; my siblings, Rhiannon, Johnna and Ahnnika; my grandpar- People to Thank: I would like to thank my mother, Lisa Lord; my ents, John, Flora and Elizabeth; my coaches, Henry, Ed, Brittany and father, Richard Lord; high school coaches Charlie Russell, Rose Anna; and my teammates, Jalyn and Zoe. Gordon, and Rose Fraker; and big time supporter, Nadine Fraker.
TIA MATCHIAN MADISON ORTH
High School: Chevak School High School: Cook Inlet Academy Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Rhonda McCormick/Gordon Orth Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Mary Matchian Future Plans: I will be attending Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Future Plans: I am undecided on future plans. Michigan, majoring in Chemistry. Other Sports/Activities: National Honor Society senior year. Student Other Sports/Activities: volleyball and cross-country running. Government Secretary 9th, 10th, and 11th grade and Student Body President senior year. High School Accomplishments: In basketball, I have received MVP, three point competition once, and also free throw competition High School Accomplishments: Varsity soccer all 4 years - 2 years and All-Star awards. undefeated. I was on several All Tournament Teams and was Conference MVP senior year. I played basketball all 4 years and was a part of the State Championship 1A Girls Team sophomore year. I was 3rd Team All State People to Thank: I’d like to thank my parents and my sister and sophomore year, and 2nd Team All State junior and senior years. I partici- brothers for pushing me. pated in track all 4 years and hold state championship titles freshman year in 100 hurdles and triple jump. I qualified for the state track meet every year in all my events. Junior year Academic Awards: High School Student of the Year, High School History Student of the Year, High School Science Student of the Year, and the United States Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award. I was on every All Academic Team of every sport I played all 4 years.
People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents for driving me all across the state for games and for supporting me in all my endeavors. I’d like to thank my coaches, Coach Kathy, Rustin Hitchcock, Kenny Leaf, Shawn Taplin, and Drew Dickson for pouring time and energy into me for four years. I’d like to thank teammates for making these years extra fun and memorable. 2015 All-Star Girls 1A & 2A 2015 All-Star Girls 1A & 2A
GABRIELLE TITUS ALANA ULAK
High School: Minto School High School: Andreafski High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Teresa Paukan Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Rachel Titus Future Plans: After high school, I plan on attending the University of Alaska Anchorage where I will major in Business Administration. Future Plans: I plan to continue school and go part time at UAF in the fall to be a dental hygienist. Other Sports/Activities: I participated in cross country and basketball all four years of high school. I also participated in volleyball during my junior and senior years. During my freshman and sophomore years, I was in a volunteer Other Sports/Activities: Basketball club called “LEADS”. I was a part of the student government as a junior and senior. I was the vice president during eleventh grade and am currently the High School Accomplishments: 3.0 Honor Roll 2014-2015 student body president this school year. High School Accomplishments: Freshmen & sophomore years, Prin- People to Thank: I would like to thank my uncle Samson for cipal Award (GPA of 3.5-3.75). Junior & senior year High Honor Roll. Junior introducing me to the game of basketball. year, numerous all-star awards at invitational basketball tournaments, 1st place at district cross country meet, and 8th at regional meet. Senior year, 2nd place at district cross country meet, and 6th place at regional. I also won numerous all-star awards and 1 MVP award at invitational basketball tour- naments. Junior year, I was awarded an ASAA award for playing in sports while maintaining a 4.0 GPA all year.
People to Thank: I’d like to give a big thanks to my older brother who passed away this past January. He always encouraged and motivated me in everything that I did. I’d also like to thank my mom; she always pushed me to do my best and supported me in all my decisions. If it weren’t for these two, I wouldn’t have known that I have the ability to do great things.
REANNA TULIM THERESA WELLINGTON-MCGILTON
High School: Chevak High School High School: Metlakatla High School Phillip Tulim Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Pamela McGilton Future Plans: I am planning on going to the Alaska Christian Col- lege in Soldotna. The field that I am going to study is paraprofessional Future Plans: I will be attending UAS in the fall to start on my de- teaching. I enjoy working with children. I have been working with gree. I will work towards becoming a physical therapist. children for 2 years. I have 2 electives classes, and in those classes, I work with children. Other Sports/Activities: In my 4 years of high school, I have been a part of band, choir, pep club, and student government. Other Sports/Activities: Volleyball and Cross Country High School Accomplishments: All four years, I have been on the High School Accomplishments: Basketball All Star award and MVP honor roll at Metlakatla High. At our Region V tournament for the past award. During Lena B. tournament, I received the 3 point contest 4 years, I have been awarded the All Conference Award, and for 3 award. At the Tri Valley Invitational Tournament, I won the free throw years, I have been awarded the Great Sport Award. At state this past contest. My sophomore year, I was chosen as The Female Student Of month, I was awarded with All Tourney. The Year award. For school related awards, I received the academic award and good attendance award. People to Thank: I’d like to thank my parents for supporting me on and off the court. I would also like to thank the numerous uncles and People to Thank: I would like to thank my coach Mary Ulroan for aunties who have supported me throughout the years. having the time to coach the Chevak Comets and my parents for sup- porting me throughout my high school years. 2015 All-Star Girls 1A & 2A Alaska Roof Coatings/AABC 1A Girls All-State Basketball Team FIRST TEAM: SECOND TEAM: THIRD TEAM: Denise Fernandez, Kiah Charlie, Danielle Apassingok, Shishmaref; Scammon Bay; Gambell; KIA WIEHL Alice Amaktoolik, Megan Hickman, Jenae Dewey, Golovin; Nikolaevsk; Koyuk; High School: Minto School Helen Bruns, Serafima Kalugin, Jessica Kuzuguk, Brevig Mission; Nikolaevsk; Shismaref; Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Francine and Henry Wiehl Jazzlyn Garnie, Madison Orth, Deidre Levi, Teller; Cook Inlet Academy; St. Michael; Future Plans: I plan to go to college. Alana Ulak, Anikan Paniptchuk, Beverly Tom, St. Mary’s. Shaktoolik. Stebbins. PAST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Other Sports/Activities: None 2014 - Nianiella Dorvall, Nikolaevsk 2013 - Tonya Busse, Klawock PLAYER OF THE YEAR: COACH OF THE YEAR: High School Accomplishments: Graduating 2012 - Kandace Carroll, Fort Yukon DENISE FERNANDEZ, SHISHMAREF KENNY LEAF, COOK INLET ACADEMY 2011 - Kandace Carroll, Fort Yukon 2010 - Jo-Jo Nashookpuk, Alak People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents and my Auntie 2009 - Marissa Atoruk, Kiana Bess. 2008 - Rose Fraker, Yakutat Shishmaref guard named 2007 - Heidi Esbenshade, Yakutat 2006 - Kendra Moerlein, Ninilchik 2005 - Danica Wilson, Bristol Bay 1A’s top player 2004 - Amanda Matson, Ninilchik 2003 - Whitney Leman, Ninilchik By JEREMIAH BARTZ Teller in the Bering Sea Conference title 2002 - Whitney Leman, Ninilchik frontiersman.com game. By helping her team win the tourna- 2001 - Whitney Leman, Ninilchik 2000 - Theresa Chihuly, Ninilchik ment, Fernandez is leading her squad to the 1999 - Astin Bush, Klawock Big things can come in small packages. state tournament for the fourth time in her 1998 - Corrie Lindeman, Ninilchik 1997 - Trish Nobles, Ninilchik Denise Fernandez may stand at just 5-foot- career. Last season, Shishmaref reached the 1996 - Mandi Bock, Ninilchik 2, but the Shishmaref junior certainly plays state title game and finished as the runner- 1995 - Tisha Simmons, Tok much bigger. up. In her three years at the state tournament, 1994 - Daisy Lane, Point Hope 1993 - Alice Magnuson, McGrath Fernandez has been named a player of the MARIE YATES 1992 - Allison Anderson, Bristol Bay “As far as my guards, she’s the most physi- game four times. cal, does the most rebounding of my guards,” High School: Craig High School PAST COACHES OF THE YEAR: 2014 - Bea Klaich, Nikolaevsk Shishmaref head coach Jordan Wallin said Overall, Wallin said Fernandez has evolved Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Louis Yates 2013 - Susie Rilling, Shishmaref recently of Fernandez, who has been named both as a player and a person. 2012 - Ed Lester, Newhalen Future Plans: After graduation, I plan to advance to collegiate education 2011 - Edna Ahmaogak, Alak the Alaska Roof Coatings/Alaska Associa- and obtain a degree in athletic training. I also plan on traveling whenever 2010 - Jerry Carroll, Fort Yukon tion of Basketball Coaches 1A Girls Player “She’s matured a lot this year, in terms of not deems possible, although most likely not until after college. 2009 - Jason Copenhaver, Golovin 2008 - Tommy Wells, Kiana of the Year. only her style of play, but in her attitude and Other Sports/Activities: I am involved in volleyball, student government, 2007 - Amanda Gerke, Nunamiut demeanor on and off the court, ” Wallin said. Youth in Action, National Honor Society, and the National Society of High 2006 - Tommy Wells, Kiana This also marks the second straight year Fer- “She’s made big improvements just this sea- 2005 - Tim Helvey, Bristol Bay School Scholars. Hobbies include art, photography, and personal fitness. 2004 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik nandez has been named first-team all-state, son. It’s paid big dividends.” 2003 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik and the third time she has been recognized by High School Accomplishments: Volleyball: Craig High School’s Most 2002 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik Aggressive, the regional All-Conference team all four years, the state All- 2001 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik the AABC. Fernandez was named third-team With her aggressive play, Wallin said Fernan- Tournament team my last three years, All-Academic team awards senior 2000 - Sara Nichols, Seldovia all-state as a freshman. dez is an asset on the defensive end. Fernan- year, and All-Tournament for the Juneau Invitational Varsity Extravaganza. 1999 - Jean Jackson, Klawock dez also provides a luxury for Shishmaref, Subway Player of the Game four times at state, Great Sport team two times, 1998 - Bill Williams, Point Hope and Good Sport team twice at state. Basketball: Craig High School’s Most 1997 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik Fernandez has enjoyed a long and successful Wallin said. Teams need to guard Fernandez, Determined, Craig High School’s Coaches Award twice, the regional All-Con- 1996 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik run in the Shishmaref varsity girls basketball but if opponents pay too much attention to ference team my last three years, the Clarke Cochrane Christmas Classic 1995 - Jim Woods, Tok Free Throw Champion and All-Tournament team, ASAA Player of the Game 1994 - Bill Williams, Point Hope program, and she’s only a junior. Fernandez, Fernandez, Wallin said Shishmaref has the three times at state, regional Great Sport team twice, Good Sport team at 1993 - Bob Maguire, McGrath a shooting guard, cracked the starting lineup supporting cast to do damage. state, and a State Champion title. During Art Festival, I was awarded Honor- 1992 - Greg Balcoa, Noorvik with the team as an eighth grader. able Mention for my stained glass class. ** 1992-2008, 1A and 2A were Fernandez is averaging 19.6 points per game. People to Thank: There is a long list of people I would like to thank for combined on same ballot Earlier this month, Fernandez scored 26 their support and help. Since I can’t list them all, a select few have always points to lead her team to a 53-38 win over been major contributions and support in my schooling and athletics: my parents (Craig and Elena Yates), my coach Dj Hansen, and Joni Kuntz. 18 2015 March Madness Alaska High School Basketball Championships Alaska Roof Coatings/AABC 2A Girls All-State Basketball Team
FIRST TEAM: SECOND TEAM: THIRD TEAM: Ariana Dougall, Aspen Hansen, Shauna Koonuk, Glennallen; Craig; Point Hope; Eileen Ford, Ada Harvey, Tia Matchian, GOOD LUCK SENIORS!!! Hooper Bay; Unalakleet; Chevak; Good Luck Seniors! Rylie Lyon, Magdalene Lake, Hannah Moorcroft, Bristol Bay; Hooper Bay; Bristol Bay; Theresa Wellington-McGilton, Kailee Smith, Raquel Sales, Metlekatla; Metlekatla; Nenana; Marie Yates, Sierra Virgin, Kayley Swinton, Haines. Craig. Glennallen.
Past Players of the Year: 2014 - Drew Carlos, Dillingham PLAYER OF THE YEAR: COACH OF THE YEAR: 2013 - Drew Carlos, Dillingham ARIANA DOUGALL, GLENNALLEN HEATH LYONS, BRISTOL BAY 2012 - Brianna Kirk, Noatak 2011 - Jesse Ellis, Skagway 2010 - Jessica Williams, Noorvik 2009 - Rose Fraker, Skagway Glennallen standout named 2008 - Rose Fraker, Skagway 2007 - Heidi Esbenshade, Yakutat BeforeBefore youyou makemake a move, move...Consult a 2006 - Kendra Moerlein, Ninilchik 2A’s top player 2005 - Danica Wilson, Bristol Bay Brittni Radford -Realtor 2004 - Amanda Matson, Ninilchik By JEREMIAH BARTZ consultProfessional a professional. 2003 - Whitney Leman, Ninilchik frontiersman.com 2002 - Whitney Leman, Ninilchik Brittni Radford, Realtor 2001 - Whitney Leman, Ninilchik 2000 - Theresa Chihuly, Ninilchik Great players rise to the challenge. This 1999 - Astin Bush, Klawock year, Glennallen senior standout Ariana Dougall played some of her best basketball 1998 - Corrie Lindeman, Ninilchik • 1997 - Trish Nobles, Ninilchik when facing some of the biggest challenges. New Construction 1996 - Mandi Bock, Ninilchik The 2A standout scored 30 or more points • New Construction 1995 - Tisha Simmons, Tok twice against 3A opponents, and 24 against 1994 - Daisy Lane, Point Hope a third. • Resale 1993 - Alice Magnuson, McGrath • Resale 1992 - Allison Anderson, Bristol Bay “She rises to the occasion,” Glennallen head coach Jim Lorence said recently. “She • Residential Past Coaches of the Year: wants to compete at the highest level. She • Residential 2014 - Jim Lorence, Glennallen rises to whatever challenges are in front.” 2013 - Sean Carlos, Dillingham • 2012 - Bea Klaich, Nikoleavsk Dougall has also risen to the top of the Relocation 2011 - Romona Rock, Point Hope 2A ranks. The Glennallen senior has been • Relocation 2010 - Lara Labesky, Skagway named the Alaska Roof Coatings/Alaska 2009 - Lena Ferguson, Chevak Association of Basketball Coaches 2A Play- • Statewide MLS 2008 - Tommy Wells, Kiana er of the Year. • Statewide MLS 2007 - Amanda Gerke, Nunamiut 2006 - Tommy Wells, Kiana • This also marks the second straight year that first round of the 2A tournament. Dougall Buying and Selling 2005 - Tim Helvey, Bristol Bay Dougall has been named first-team all-state, • Buying and Selling 2004 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik enters the state tourney with 1,494 career and the third time she’s been recognized by points. 2003 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik the coaches association. Dougall was a sec- 2002 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik ond-team selection as a sophomore. 2001 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik She’s averaging 24.6 points per game as a 2000 - Sara Nichols, Seldovia senior. Earlier this season, Dougall scored 1999 - Jean Jackson, Klawock Dougall is a four-year starter for the Pan- 31 points against a Valdez team that recent- The Radford Group 1998 - Bill Williams, Point Hope thers. The senior point guard has led Glen- ly won the 3A Aurora Conference title. She 1997 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik nallen to three straight conference titles, and also scored a season-high 40 points against (907) 864-6515 1996 - Dan Leman, Ninilchik three straight trips to the state tournament. Tok. 1995 - Jim Woods, Tok Glennallen was third in 2013 and fourth last searchakhomes.comThe Radford Group 1994 - Bill Williams, Point Hope year. But there’s more to her game. Lorence said 1993 - Bob Maguire, McGrath she handles the ball well as the team’s point [email protected] 1992 - Greg Balcoa, Noorvik Throughout her prep career, Lorence said guard, and is very aggressive on the defen- Dougall’s game has continued to evolve. sive side. She’s always shot well from the 1981searchakhomes.com E. Palmer-Wasila Hwy, Suite 202 ** 1992-2008, 1A and 2A were She’s always been able to score for the perimeter, but her ability to attack the bas- combined on same ballot Panthers. Dougall passed the 1,000 career ket and finish has rounded out her game, Wasilla,[email protected] AK 99654 points mark early this season, and she’s ex- Lorence said. pected to hit 1,500 career points during the 1981 E Palmer-Wasilla Hwy, Suite 202 48 2015 March Madness Alaska High School Basketball Championships Wasilla, AK 99654
2015 All-Star Boys Coaches
THOMAS BELLEQUE
School: Teller High School
Season Record: 14-2
Conference and Classification: Bering Sea Conference 1A
Season/Team Accomplishments: 2nd place Bering Sea Conference Tournament, Team Sportsmanship Bering Sea Conference, 1st Teller boys team to make state tournament
JAMES FIELDS
School: Glennallen High School
Season Record: 18-5
Conference and Classification: Interior Conference 2A
Season/Team Accomplishments: Interior Conference Champions 3 years running, ASAA 2014 and 2015 2A Boys State Champions
Calling all basketball coaches JASON BOERGER Join the AABC and reap the rewards. School: Grace Christian School One might ask themselves why becoming a member of the AABC is important. Following are a few key points: Season Record: 19-8
To promote the game of basketball, the student-athletes and the coaches of Alaska. Conference and Classification: Southcentral Conference 3A To help maintain the highest possible standards in interscholastic basketball and the basketball coaching profession. Season/Team Accomplishments: 3rd Place Dimond Prep Shootout, 1st Place To work together for the improvement of conditions in Alaska State basketball. Grizzly Classic, Runner-Up Southcentral Conference, 5th at State Tournament To secure a better understanding of the problems of high school basketball coaches throughout our vast state. To have a voice in the decisions made by ASAA. ERIC STOCKHAUSEN Create better relationships between high schools and to promote good fellowship and social contacts among coaches. School: Ketchikan To honor and recognize players and coaches for their achievements and accomplishments in Alaska. To honor and recognize other people outside the organization who promote Alaska basketball. Season Record: 17-10 Sponsor the Alaska All-Star game each post-season. To select the all-state team and maintain an accurate coaches poll during the season. Conference and Classification: Southeast 4A Work to promote high school basketball throughout the country working directly with the National High School Basketball Coaches Association. Season/Team Accomplishments: Won the Clarke Cochrance Christmas Classic, Won SE Regular Season Title 6-2, Won Region V Championship (first time since 2005) www.alaskaabc.com Photo courtesy of Taylor Balkom, Ketchikan Daily News 2015 All-Star Boys 1A & 2A 2015 All-Star Boys 1A & 2A
JR CARPENTERO ALEX GILBERT High School: Unalaska City High School High School: Sand Point High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Raul Carpentero and Ma Cecilia Carpentero Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Racheal Gilbert Future Plans: I plan to attend the University of Alaska Anchorage to major in chemistry. After I acquire my Bachelor’s Degree, I plan to attend a pharmacy Future Plans: I plan to attend college and further my depth for the school in Washington, California, or Hawaii. Once I become a licensed pharma- game at a higher level of basketball. Also, I will attend for industrial cist, I will probably return to Alaska and provide medical care to those in need. engineering and welding.
Other Sports/Activities: Aside from basketball, I have been involved with Other Sports/Activities: I also wrestle, run track, and participate in student government, band, foreign language club, and pep club. NYO (Native Youth Olympics). High School Accomplishments: I am an active volunteer in my commu- nity. I have volunteered for several events including book fairs, relay runs, and High School Accomplishments: For basketball, I earned 4 All festivals. I have been in basketball throughout my whole high school career. Tournament Team Metals 9th,10th,11th,and 12th grade. I was free During my senior year, we qualified for state, something that hasn’t been done throw Champion at Su-Valley tournament,10th grade. Crowned 3-pt by our school in almost twenty years. During my freshman and junior year, our champion in Su-Valley tournament,12th Grade. For Wrestling, I was band received first place at the regional competition. I am also a proud member 160-lb, 3rd place District champion,12th Grade. For Cross Country, I of the National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars. won District 2nd Place champion,11th Grade, I earned the Honor Roll Lastly, I am a UA Scholar and the Salutatorian of my class. Aside from high award all throughout 9th,10th,11th,and 12th grade. school, I attended the Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI) in Fairbanks and received an award for being the top math student. People to Thank: I would like to thank my mother and all family People to Thank: I would like to thank the UCHS school staff, coaches, and members for pushing me through life to be the best I can be. A shout community members. I would also like to thank AABC for selecting me to play in out to all my coaches for all sports, striving, and supporting me to the All-Star Game. Lastly, I would like to thank my family. They have given me become a great athlete. constant support and everything I need to succeed in life.
FRANKLIN CARROLL ADRIAN GLOKO
High School: Fort Yukon High School High School: Manokotak High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Gerald Carroll Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Norman Gloko
Future Plans: I plan to attend AVTEC to obtain my carpentry Future Plans: I plan to attend flight school. certifications. Other Sports/Activities: None Other Sports/Activities: None High School Accomplishments: Honor Roll, perfect attendance, High School Accomplishments: I have been selected to the All- Player of the Game, All Tournament team State 1A Boys team two years in a row. I have been awarded Region- als MVP two years in a row. Fort Yukon High School Honors Roll. People to Thank: I would like to thank my dad and family.
People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents, Gerald & Jacque- line Carroll, my coach David Bridges, and the people in Fort Yukon who have encouraged and supported me throughout my high school years. 2015 All-Star Boys 1A & 2A 2015 All-Star Boys 1A & 2A
AL HALE MILES KING
High School: Hooper Bay High School High School: Bristol Bay Borough School District
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Patrick and Josephine Hale Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Lori & Jon King
Future Plans: I am planning to work at home first then go to college. Future Plans: I plan on attending Boise State in the fall. I want to make some money before leaving to college. Other Sports/Activities: I have been involved with Student Government, basketball, volleyball, cross country, and NYO. Other Sports/Activities: cross-country, Native Youth Olympics, natural helpers, student council High School Accomplishments: My biggest accomplishments and honors that I have received in High School so far have been sitting on High School Accomplishments: I have received an academic the ASAA board as a student representative and placing 6th in state award in a science fair, and I have received all stars in all the tourneys cross country meet in 2014. I am a lifeguard at our local pool where I have been in. I teach our youth how to swim and all about the cold water safety procedures. I am involved in numerous community events that involve People to Thank: I would love to thank my coach Albert Green for youth and elders. I am also passionate about finding ways to encour- helping me with a lot of stuff, mostly in basketball. I would also thank age our youth to make positive, healthy choices and/or goals. my parents for supporting me in school and helping fund money for our ball trips. People to Thank: I would like my mom, Lori King, my dad, Jon King, and my brother, Mason. Most importantly, I would like to thank our community for all their support they have shown throughout the years.
GAGE IVANOFF JOSH MARVIN-LOONEY
High School: Unalakleet High School High School: Klawock High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Steve Ivanoff Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Donn’l Marvin
Future Plans: I plan to go to prep school next year and will go onto Future Plans: I plan on attending college and becoming a teacher. college. Other Sports/Activities: None Other Sports/Activities: Along with basketball, I also play mixed 6 volleyball. We made it to state all four years, winning the tournament High School Accomplishments: 3 time regional champion, 2 time in 2013. I am also a commercial fisherman and enjoy hunting, sport state champion, 1st team all state fishing, and riding my snow machines and four-wheelers. People to Thank: I would like to thank my mom, aunties, and High School Accomplishments: I have been on the state all-tour- grandparents. nament team all three years Unalakleet has made it to state. I have also landed a spot on the all-state first team two times.
People to Thank: I would like to thank my family and community for all their support. I’d also like to thank the following people for help- ing me become the player I am today: my dad & coach Steve Ivanoff, John Wilson, Nick Hanson, Craig McConnell, and Sam Ivanoff. 2015 All-Star Boys 1A & 2A 2015 All-Star Boys 1A & 2A
DAWSON MATTHEWS COREY NINGEULOOK
High School: Susitna Valley High School High School: Shishmaref High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Mike Matthews and Beth Valentine Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Nancy Kokeok
Future Plans: I plan to attend Gonzaga University and get a degree Future Plans: After high school, I plan to attend AVTEC and study in mechanical engineering. I plan to try out for the men’s basketball diesel mechanics. (As of now, I am on the waiting list.) team or play intramurals. Other Sports/Activities: Throughout my high school career, I have Other Sports/Activities: Baseball participated in volleyball and basketball. My hobbies are working after hours in the school’s local shop class. High School Accomplishments: Valedictorian, student government president, first team all-state 2A, honor roll. High School Accomplishments: I was awarded with three all-tour- ney medals throughout my high school basketball career. I am also a People to Thank: I would like to thank my dad (and coach), my scholar athlete that was award to me by the school. mom, and all my teammates. People to Thank: I would like to thank my mom (Nancy) and dad (Robbie), and my coaches Jared Nayokpuk and Curtis Ray Nayokpuk for always pushing me to my limits.
ANGEL MEDINA SETH O’LEARY
High School: Scammon Bay High School: Susan B. English High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Tim O’Leary Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Robert winkelman and Elizabeth Ulak Future Plans: I plan to attend Lincoln Technical Institute in Denver, Colorado, Future Plans: I would like to attend college. I would love to attend a and becoming a diesel mechanic along with acquiring an Associates Degree in college,where I can play basketball. I am planning to play basketball applied science. I would like to see my options and possibly eventually come back to Alaska and work on the slope. And maybe someday be a coach or ref- in Phoenix this summer if our Scammon Bay team is invited eree to stay connected with my favorite sport, basketball. Other Sports/Activities: Volleyball Other Sports/Activities: Hiking, hunting, fishing, and anything outdoors. I love snowboarding and snow machining. I love playing basketball; it has been High School Accomplishments: MVP award received in every my passion since I saw my older brother play. I enjoy playing pick-up volleyball, basketball tournament. At Regionals, I received both the all-star and not for high school competitions, just for the fun of the game. MVP awards. I also was the 3-point champion several times. I made High School Accomplishments: Region 2 basketball championship back all-tournament at the State basketball tournament. I helped our team to back, acquiring Seldvoia’s first boys NIT champion title. And most of all making win the Volleyball tournament. I received all-star awards at the region- history for Seldovia and winning the first State Championship title in basketball, and making player of the game in the championship game, along with making the al and state volleyball tournaments. Senior Allstate Team. Also playing basketball in general because I met the love of my life at Solid Rock Basketball Camp. People to Thank: I would like to thank my Creator above all, my wonderful parents, Coach Harley Sundown, my family, my friends ,my People to Thank: Tim O’Leary, Lisa O’Leary, Rebecca Hodson, Sarah O’Leary, Tim O’Leary Jr., Katie Payton, Jody Kann, Calem Collier, Aidan Philpot, fans, and especially to my late great-grandmother Aana. She totally Chance Haller, Dylan Waterbury, Sammi Ozyldrim, Sage Stanish, Sam Scribner, believed in me since I was born and overcame many health obstacles Mark Janes, Chance Collier, Coltan Collier, Chris Pollack, Steve Pollack, Brian as a child. I dedicate my successful basketball year to her. Chartier, Alvan Swick, Keith Swick, and the whole community of Seldovia for supporting my team and myself personally. 2015 All-Star Boys 1A & 2A 2015 All-Star Boys 1A & 2A
JAMES OLIN-MARTIN BRENT SAMPSON
High School: Nenana High School High School: Glennallen High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Valerie Olin and James Martin Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Wade Sampson
Future Plans: I plan to major in welding and play college basketball. Future Plans: I plan to go to college for process technology at UAA.
Other Sports/Activities: soccer, baseball, cross country Other Sports/Activities: Track is another sport that I like to do. Snowmachining and snowboarding are two pretty fun hobbies that I High School Accomplishments: Galena All Tourney 2013, Galena enjoy doing with my friends. JV MVP 2013, Nikolaevsk All Tourney 2014, Interior All Conference 2014, State All Tourney 2014, Su-Valley All Tourney 2015, Interior All High School Accomplishments: Three Conference championships Conference 2015 in a row. Back to back conference MVP. Back to back State cham- No photo provided. pions. I’ve scored over 1000 points in my varsity career. I’m on the People to Thank: I would like to thank my family, my team, and my honor roll and high honor roll. hometown for helping me become the player I am. People to Thank: Thank you coach James Fields for all of your hard work and dedication that you have put in for me. Thanks to my mom and dad for always being supportive and helping me throughout the years.
CAMERON PETERS KENNETH SAVO
High School: Glennallen High School High School: Dillingham High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Milt and Kathy Peters Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Rosanne Savo Future Plans: I plan to attend college and study athletic training and Future Plans: I plan on attending college in the fall. physical therapy.
Other Sports/Activities: Basketball is the only sport I play, but I also Other Sports/Activities: I also wrestle and was the 126 pound state enjoy bike riding, cross country skiing, and camping. champ and was named outstanding wrestler of the state tournament.
High School Accomplishments: Academics: Honor Roll 2011-12, High School Accomplishments: I got selected to the all tourna- High Honor Roll 2013-15, Math Student of the Year 2014. Sports: 3x ment team at every tournament we went to. I was named MVP at the Interior All-Conference Team, 2x 2nd Team All-State, First Team All- Nikiski tip off tournament. State, 2015 2A ASAA Player of the Year. People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents for supporting me People to Thank: I want to thank my parents for helping guide on and off the court. I would also like to thank my coaches for pushing me growing up; all the basketball moms who did fundraisers for us, me to my full potential. KCAM radio for broadcasting our games, all the people who come to our games to support us, and my coaches, for all the time they dedicate to the team, helping us improve at basketball, and also for the high standards of character they set for us and how they lead by example. I wouldn’t be the same person without them. 2015 All-Star Boys 1A & 2A 2015 All-Star Boys 1A & 2A
COLE SCHLAGEL TONY TAKAK
High School: Dillingham High School High School: Aniguiin School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Janet and Tom Schlagel Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Oscar Takak Sr.
Future Plans: I plan on attending college and pursuing a business Future Plans: I am planning to attend the University of Alaska An- degree. chorage for the purpose of obtaining my bachelor’s degree in aviation technology. Other Sports/Activities: I have participated in wrestling and cross Other Sports/Activities: Other than basketball, I have participated in country. volleyball, cross country running, and Native Youth Olympics through- out my high school career. I have also been elected as a Youth High School Accomplishments: I was selected as student of the Leader by my peers to improve community engagement and attend a year in the 2012-13 school year. I placed 3rd in the state wrestling regional conference. tournament and was a 2x regional champion. I made the 2014-15 regional and state all-tournament teams for basketball. My team was High School Accomplishments: I have received the Rural Alaska also 2x runner-ups in the state basketball tournament. Math Student of the Year after my junior year in high school. I have also been chosen on the all-tournament team in the regional bas- People to Thank: I would like to thank my coaches, William Savo ketball conference tournament in my sophomore, junior, and senior and Deon Lopez. I would also like to thank Kenny Savo and Caden seasons. First Team all-state Senior year. Smeaton, for being great teammates, and of course my parents for all they do to support me. People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents, coach, and teachers who have taught me a lot throughout my high school career. MICHAEL STICKMAN 2015 All-Star Managers High School: Nenana City Public School Thank you to our managers who work behind the scenes Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Colleen and Charles Stickman to help make everything run smoothly during the games. Future Plans: I plan to attain an Associates Degree in process tech- You are very much appreciated! nology and attend either the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, or Kenai Peninsula College. AMANDA Other Sports/Activities: Referee for Volleyball, ran in track, four CARVER years basketball, two years soccer Amanda is a senior at Houston High High School Accomplishments: I participated in basketball for four School and plans years in high school and two years of soccer, held a gpa of 3.0 or to attend the higher for three years in high school, teacher aide in P.E. and 7-8th University of Oregon. teacher aide.
People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents, coaches, friends, DEVIN and teachers. REEDER Devin is a senior at Houston High School and plans to attend the University of Idaho. Alaska Roof Coatings/AABC 1A Boys All-State Basketball Team Alaska Roof Coatings/AABC 2A Boys All-State Basketball Team
FIRST TEAM: SECOND TEAM: THIRD TEAM: FIRST TEAM: SECOND TEAM: THIRD TEAM: Angel Medina, Isiah Beans, Tristan Brown, Cameron Peters, Trevor Bahstrom, Ben Enslow, Scammon Bay; St. Mary’s; Scammon Bay; Glennallen; Craig; Unalaska; Josh Marvin-Looney, Everson Paniptchuk, Calem Collier, Gage Ivanoff, James Olin-Martin, Ross Enslow, Klawock; Shaktoolik; Seldovia; Unalakleet; Nenana; Unalaska; Corey Ningeulook, Aiden Philpot, Franklin Carroll, Dawson Matthews, Cole Schlagel, Miles King, Shishmaref; Seldovia; Fort Yukon; Susitna Valley; Dillingham; Bristol Bay; Timmy Smithwick, Jared Topkok, Jerry Carroll, Brent Sampson, Cory Sanford, Danny Marsden, Cook Inlet Academy; Teller; Fort Yukon; Glennallen; Nenana; Metlekatla; Tony Takak, Wallace Ungwiluk, Adrian Gloko, Ken Savo, Jordan Sondergaard, Dejour Reed, Elim. Gambell. Manokotak. Dillingham. Glennallen. Effie Kokrine. Past Players of the Year: Past Players of the Year: 2014 - Tyrus Morgan, Klawock PLAYER OF THE YEAR: COACH OF THE YEAR: 2014 - Everett Moorcroft, Bristol Bay PLAYER OF THE YEAR: COACH OF THE YEAR: 2013 - Danny Wells, Noorvik ANGEL MEDINA, SCAMMON BAY THOMAS BELLEQUE, TELLER 2013 - Kacy Green, Hooper Bay CAMERON PETERS, GLENNALLEN. JAMES FIELDS, GLENNALLEN 2012 - John Peterson, Golovin 2012 - Danny Wells, Noorvik 2011 - Oscar Takak Jr, Elim 2011 - Adam Sage, Point Hope 2010 - Jonny Samuelson, King Cove 2010 - Adam Sage, Point Hope 2009 - Wayne Holberg, Kalskag 2009 - Tim Field, Noorvik 2008 - Mason King, Bristol Bay Scammon Bay standout 2008 - Mason King, Bristol Bay Lifelong Ram enjoys first- 2007 - Roberto Burgess, Galena 2007 - Roberto Burgess, Galena 2006 - Stan Harvey, Noorvik 2006 - Stan Harvey, Noorvik 2005 - Zach Klein, Bristol Bay emerges as 1A’s top player 2005 - Zach Klein, Bristol Bay team honors 2004 - Noah Brauner, Lumen Christi By JEREMIAH BARTZ 2004 - Noah Brauner, Lumen Christi By JEREMIAH BARTZ 2003 - George Peratrovich, Hydaburg frontiersman.com 2003 - George Peratrovich, Hydaburg frontiersman.com 2002 - Justin Franchino, Cook Inlet 2002 - Justin Franchino, Cook Inlet 2001 - Chet Nettles, Cook Inlet 2001 - Chet Nettles, Cook Inlet Dawson Matthews has spent his entire life on the Susitna 2000 - Lester Pitka, Angoon After spending the first two years of high 2000 - Lester Pitka, Angoon Valley Jr./Sr. High School basketball court. 1999 - Travis Knutson, Cook Inlet 1999 - Travis Knutson, Cook Inlet Matthews spent most of his life on the sidelines as his 1998 - Anthony Lindoff, Hoonah school in Scammon Bay, Angel Medina moved 1998 - Anthony Lindoff, Hoonah father, longtime Su Valley boys head coach Mike Mat- 1997 - Link Anderson, Unalaska with family to Bethel. But Medina was able to thews, worked with his team. But for the last four years, 1996 - Calvin Charlie, Minto 1997 - Link Anderson, Unalaska return home to Scammon Bay for his senior 1996 - Calvin Charlie, Minto Dawson Matthews was a big part of the boys program 1995 - Pat Niedermeyer, Bristol Bay season. as a player. 1994 - Mike Smith, Kake 1995 - Pat Niedermeyer, Bristol Bay 1994 - Mike Smith, Kake 1993 - Frank Beecroft, Kiana “He grew up as a Su Valley Ram ever since he was a 1992 - Kevin Ivanhoff, Unalakleet Medina came back to the Scammon Bay boys 1993 - Frank Beecroft, Kiana 1992 - Kevin Ivanhoff, Unalakleet little baby,” Mike Matthews said of Dawson, who has basketball program with a renewed drive and been named to the first team of the Alaska Roof Coat- Past Coaches of the Year: dedication, Scammon Bay head coach Harley Past Coaches of the Year: ings/Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches 2A Boys 2014 - Brent Hostetter, Noatak All-State Team. 2013 - Jim Holein, Klawock Sundown said recently. Medina spent time in 2014 - Bryan Anderson, Bristol Bay 2013 - Albert Green, Hooper Bay 2012 - Wayne Morgan, Aniak the weight room getting stronger, and extra Mike Matthews said Dawson is the first Su Valley boys 2011 - Bob Rychnovsky, Newhalen As an underclassman with Scammon Bay, Me- 2012 - Darren Zibell, Noorvik time on the court honing his skills. basketball player to be named first-team all-state in 2010 - Bob Rychnovsky, Newhalen dina was a talented player, Sundown said, but 2011 - Harley Sundown, Scammon Bay more than two decades. It’s probably fitting that feat 2009 - Severin Gardner, Kalskag as a younger player, Medina may not have had 2010 - John Carle, Hydaburg was achieved by a player who spent nearly two decades 2008 - Orin Wear, Galena 2009 - Rex Rock Sr., Point Hope All the extra work is paying off for the Scam- the confidence. around the program. Mike Matthews said he has been 2007 - Mike Zibell, Noorvik mon Bay senior. Scammon Bay is 24-0, the 2008 - Orin Wear, Galena coaching with the Rams for most of the 21 years that he 2006 - Mike Zibell, Noorvik 2007 - Mike Zibell, Noorvik Lower Yukon Conference champion and a has lived in Talkeetna. Throughout the years, Dawson has 2005 - Bruce Gabriel, Cook Inlet That’s not an issue now. 2006 - Mike Zibell, Noorvik been right there. Dawson is also following in the foot- 2004 - Phil Jordan, Lumen Christi team in the 2015 1A state tournament. And 2005 - Bruce Gabriel, Cook Inlet eraged just about 20 points, nearly seven rebounds and “This year, he came here ready to play ball. His steps of his older brother Paxson, a former Rams player. three assists per game as a senior. 2003 - Jim Holien, Hydaburg Medina has been named the Alaska Roof Coat- 2004 - Phil Jordan, Lumen Christi 2002 - Tim Keener, Cook Inlet body has matured completely. His mind has 2003 - Jim Holien, Hydaburg ings/Alaska Association of Basketball Coach- “As soon as he could dribble a basketball player, he’s Mike Matthews admits he’s a bit biased, but believes 2001 - Rex Rock, Sr., Point Hope matured completely,” Sundown said. 2002 - Tim Keener, Cook Inlet been a little spark plug. Super competitive,” Mike Mat- Dawson is as talented as any player he’s coached. He also 2000 - Kevin O’Brien, Angoon es 1A Player of the Year. 2001 - Rex Rock, Sr., Point Hope thews said of Dawson. lauded his son’s work ethic and drive. 1999 - Tim Keener, Cook Inlet 2000 - Kevin O’Brien, Angoon 1998 - Eddie Gavin, Buckland Standing at 6-foot, Medina does a lot of things After Scammon Bay beat Kotlik in the Lower 1999 - Tim Keener, Cook Inlet Matthews said Dawson grew up around the varsity team. “I’m proud to be his dad. He’s a hard worker. The way 1997 - Royce Miller, Unalaska for Scammon Bay, Sundown said. Scammon 1998 - Eddie Gavin, Buckland When it became his turn to hit the floor in Su Valley’s 1996 - William Johnson, Unalakleet Yukon title game, Sundown said Medina told he leads his team all the time is pretty fantastic,” Mike Bay prefers an up-tempo style of play, with 1997 - Royce Miller, Unalaska blue and gold. became a quick competitor for the Rams. Matthews said. 1995 - Norm Solberg, Susitna Valley him that he couldn’t wait until the following 1996 - William Johnson, Unalakleet 1994 - Michael Smith, Nenana full court defensive pressure. Medina’s skill Monday. Medina wanted to work out. 1995 - Norm Solberg, Susitna Valley “He’s been a leader on our team for a long time,” Mat- This is the third time Dawson Matthews is being recog- 1993 - Adam Greathouse, Adak set, Sundown said, allows him to be an asset 1994 - Michael Smith, Nenana thews said. 1992 - Peter Barkum, Bristol Bay nized by the coaches association. He was named second- for Scammon Bay at both ends of the floor. He 1993 - Adam Greathouse, Adak Matthews described Dawson as a point guard, shooting team all-state as a sophomore and a junior. “He has a really strong work ethic,” Sundown currently leads the team in scoring, averaging 1992 - Peter Barkum, Bristol Bay guard mix. But that doesn’t mean Dawson camps out on ** 1992-2008, 1A and 2A classes said of Medina. “He’s really dedicated to bas- the perimeter. were combined on one ballot 17 points per game. He’s also averaging about Dawson Matthews also excels in the classroom. He has ** 1992-2008, 1A and 2A classes Dawson typically leads the Rams in just about every sta- ketball.” 10 rebounds and five steals per game. a 3.96 grade point average. His GPA is greater than 4.0 were combined on one ballot tistical category. This year, Mike Matthews said, Dawson when advanced placement courses are factored in. even led the Rams in rebounding. Dawson Matthews av-
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2011 All-Star Girls 2011 All-Star Boys
Visitors: Blue Visitors: Blue 10 Heather Gallahorn - Kotzebue 3 Adam Sage - Point Hope 11 Kaylie O’Daniel - Skagway 4 Christian Odom - Palmer 12 Karli Brakes - Juneau 11 Devon Bookert - West 13 Jesse Ellis - Skagway 13 Dane Meyer - Cordova 14 Cierra Robustellini - Port Lions 15 J. Abdul-Bissett - East 15 Kaitlyn Klapperich - Colony 21 JJ Nixon - Dimond 20 Bobbi Britt - Bartlett 22 Brett Kirk - Napaaqtugmiut 21 Celeste Colegrove - Wasilla 24 Christian Leckband - Nome 22 Sarah Tarver - Juneau 30 Wayne Holmberg Jr. - Galena 23 Jordan Ramirez - Dimond 31 Andrew Buchanon - Seward 24 Elizabeth Isaacs - Craig 41 Chris Voss - ACS 25 Melissa Gerke - Barrow 42 Shayne Gilbertson - Monroe
Home: Gold Home: Gold 10 Alex Owen - Craig 5 Brodie Smith - Bethel 11 Heidi Pichler - South 10 Dominique Garrett-Queen - West 12 Hilary Apangalook - Wasilla 12 Tim Sullivan - Nome 13 Jasmine Yarde - West Valley 14 Chas Allen - Ketchikan 14 Ellen Esbenshade - Yakutat 20 Christian Brockert - Cordova 15 Abby Jones - Haines 21 Keenan Prochazka - Seward 20 Christina Fields - Kotzebue 23 Colby Mitchell - Chugiak 21 Keiahanna Engel - Dimond 25 Damon Sherman-Newscome-Bartlett 22 Nicole Smith - Barrow 32 Zack Lane - Point Hope 23 Raquel Young - Kenai 33 Tyler Keanu Adams - Barrow 24 Taylor Larson - Juneau 35 Oscar Takak Jr. - Elim 25 Kelsey Cottle - Wasilla 40 Kody Broderick - North Pole
AABC would like to thank Larson Chiropractic for their continued support at the All-Star Games by providing medical and physical therapy services to players. 2012 All-Star Rosters 2013 All-Star Rosters
2012 All-Star Girls 2012 All-Star Boys 2013 All-Star Girls 2013 All-Star Boys
Visitors: Blue Visitors: Blue Visitors: Blue Visitors: Blue 10 Morgan Wensley - Kenai 3 Colin Long - Barrow 10 Sarah Geagel - ACS 10 Damon Cikanek - Dimond 11 Hannah Wing - Haines 4 Dylan Ferro - Wasilla 11 Reagen Smothers - North Pole 11 Shaquan Rhodes - Eagle River 12 Pherrari Brumbaugh - Wasilla 10 Tony Yadao - Juneau 12 Alexis Imoe - Wasilla 13 Adam Klie - Service 13 Brianna Kirk - Noatak 12 Scott Kramer - Houston 13 Megan Bauder - Cook Inlet 14 Joe Gray - Colony 14 Caroline Long - Point Hope 15 Farimang Touray - Service 14 Mimi Wood - Hutchinson 15 Stuart Towarak - Unalakleet 15 Abbie Koenig - Point Hope 21 Braydon Kuiper - Wasilla 15 Tiemchieng Panoam - Bartlett 20 Vladamir Didenko - Delta 20 Melissa Castle - Craig 23 Chance Hunter - Scammon Bay 20 Taylor Blake - Palmer 22 Dominique Hall - Nome 21 Amey Messerschmidt - Haines 25 John Vincent Michaels - Monroe 21 Ione Fischer - Dimond 25 Hunter Eisenhower - Colony 22 Savanna James - Houston 30 Ladarius Milton - Monroe 22 Erisha Talley - Lathrop 30 Jalon Terry - ACS 23 Wenda Pale’o- West 34 Colton Anderson - Nikiski 23 Aminata Cole - Dimond 31 Tremon Washington - Lathrop 24 Kandace Carroll - Fort Yukon 35 Evan Withrow - Soldotna 24 Lynette Hepa - Barrow 32 Skyler Fuller - Chugiak 25 Caitlin Auble - Valdez 42 Connor Devine - Wasilla 25 Devynn Johnson - Nome 34 Austin Miller - Bethel
Home: Gold Home: Gold Home: Gold Home: Gold 10 Alyssa Hutchins - Wasilla 5 Christopher Parker - Eagle River 10 Jasmine White - Lathrop 3 Conner Looney - Palmer 11 Sierra Pedersen - Su Valley 11 Trenton Anthony - Bartlett 11 Alysha Devine - Wasilla 4 John Peterson - Mt. Edgecumbe 12 Cheryl Nidoy - West 13 Jared Miller - Dillingham 12 Caitlin Scott - Palmer 5 Gus Simmers - ACS 13 Dessirea Kenworthy - Kotzebue 14 Colton Lasher - Dimond 13 Nene Hale - Houston 12 Jack Hobbs - South 14 Tina Esbenshade - Yakutat 20 Jared Straight - Palmer 14 Alex Derifield - Valdez 21 Kacy Green - Hooper Bay 15 Kira Polk - Bethel 22 Treshawn King-Dunbar - Bartlett 15 Kerenna Liggon - Dimond 23 Sam Jahn - Thunder Mountain 20 Meg Berry - Seward 24 Nathan Hadley III - Buckland 20 Kailee Skjold - Soldotna 24 Darren Silas - Hutchinson 21 Saige Stefanski - Colony 31 Bo Reilly - Kenai 21 Tonya Busse - Klawock 33 Iziah Shermon-Newsome - Bartlett 22 Jenna Rose Buchanan - Galena 32 Luke Adams - Dimond 22 Hilary Lowery - Barrow 35 Marques Robinson - Service 23 Kasara Brandenburg - Palmer 33 Eddie Benson - Barrow 23 Sierra Afoa - Dimond 42 Xavier Johnson - East 24 Kristin Smeaton - Dillingham 40 Phillip Pease - Houston 24 Gabi Fenumiai - Juneau 40 Jared Laws - East Echo Winfrey - Hutchinson 41 Tyler Swinton - Haines 25 Chelsea Tooyak - Point Hope AABC would like to thank VALLEY BASKETBALL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION sponsors, coaches, families, and The Valley Basketball Officials Association (VBOA) was formed in 2009. booster clubs for their support of VBOA’s mission is to recruit and train basketball officials locally. VBOA Alaska high school athletes. assigns floor and table officials for both middle and high school level games. Your support provides opportunities to VBOA is proud to provide volunteer officials for the fifth year in a row for the showcase exceptional athletes and to Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches Senior All-Star Games. help them pursue their dreams. 2014 All-Star Rosters AABC All-Star Alumni 2014 All-Star Girls 2014 All-Star Boys Who will be next?
Many athletes who have played in the AABC All-Star Games have gone on to play collegiate basketball. The All-Star Games give athletes an opportunity to showcase their talents, and for those who have not already signed on with a college team, the games and exposure camps give seniors another chance at a scholarship.
Visitors: Blue Visitors: Blue 10 Izzy Tweed 5 Eric Johnson AABC ALL-STAR GIRLS 11 Michelle Coderre 10 Ihro Raguindin Year Player HS College 12 Shaina Burley 12 Theadore Naneng 2013 Sierra Afoa Dimond UAA 13 Jess (Jessalyn) Reiter 14 Scooter Bynum 2013 Megan Bauder Soldotna Wenatchee 14 Shayla Johnson 20 Nate Simmers 2012 Meg Berry Seward Southwestern Oregon AABC ALL-STAR BOYS 15 Carissa Cannon 23 Peyton Fullmer 2013 Taylor Blake Palmer Hawaii Pacific Year Player HS College 20 Riana Joseph 25 Travon Brackett 2011 Karli Brakes Juneau Peninsula 2011 Jalil Abdual-Bissett West Oregon 21 Tara Thompson 32 Matt Seymour 2013 Pherrari Brumbaugh Wasilla Peninsula 2011 Devin Bookert West Florida State 22 Taylor Murray 33 Kyle Carlson 2014 Kyle Carlson Lathrop UAF 23 Kiana Edwards 34 Lawrence Kaleak 2012 Jena Rose Buchanan Galena UAA 24 Nianiella Dorvall 35 Austin Osborne 2014 Drew Carlos Dillingham Wenatchee 2012 Conner Devine Wasilla South Dakota State 25 Hannah Wandersee 40 Cass Matheis 2013 Aminata Cole Dimond Southwestern Oregon 2014 Damien Fulp Colony UAA 2013 Alysha Devine Wasilla UAA 2013 Adam Klie Service UC San Diego Home: Gold Home: Gold 2014 Nianiella Dorvall Nikolaevsk Skagit Valley, WA 2012 Colter Lasher Dimond Houston Baptist 10 Adriane Horn 3 Tyler Eide 2011 Jesse Ellis Skagway Peninsula 2011 Christian Leckband Nome UAA 11 Bryn Tennyson 4 Adam Ramoth 2013 Gabi Fenumiai Juneau Peninsula College, WA 2014 Ryan Lee Thunder Mtn. Lower Columbia Community 12 Amanda Hutchins 11 Eudy Gomez 2011 Heather Gallahorn Kotzebue Highline 2013 Conner Looney Palmer Hawaii Pacific 13 Nadine Fraker 13 Calvin Hoffman 2011 Christina Fields Kotzebue Highline 2014 Immanuel Lopez ACS Valley Forge Military College 14 Jerica Nelson 15 Tyler Wells 2013 Ione Fisher Dimond Peninsula 2014 Cass Mathias Nome-Beltz Highline Community 15 Dallas Dickerson 21 Thomas Jones 2013 NeNe Hale Houston Central Methodist 2013 Austin Miller Bethel NWIC 20 Savanna Wells 22 Damien Fulp 2012 Alyssa Hutchins Wasilla UAA 2012 Ladarius Milton Monroe Cath. Eastern Wyoming 21 Megan Pyles 24 Immanuel Lopez 2011 Colby Mitchell Chugiak Western Washington 22 Jayley Taylor 30 Seth Carstens 2014 Amanda Hutchins Wasilla Peninsula College, WA 2014 Reece Robinson Service UAF 23 Drew Carlos 31 Tyrus Morgan 2011 Beth Isaacs Craig Southwestern Oregon 24 Angela Miguel 41 Reese Robinson 2012 Savanna James Houston Black Hills State 2011 Damon Sherman 25 CC (Chamira) Cocke 42 Ryan Lee 2014 Shyla Johnson Wasilla Wenatchee -Newscome Bartlett Colgate 2011 Taylor Larson Juneau Peninsula 2013 Gus Simmers ACS Malone University 2011 Abigail Jones Haines Peninsula 2014 Matt Seymour Thunder Mtn. Whatcom Community Official Photographer of the AABC All-Star Games 2014 Jerica Nelson Kodiak UAA 2011 Tim Sullivan Nome Blue Mountain Community 2011 Nicole Smith Barrow Highline 2013 Jalon Terry ACS Fort Lewis Order photos online at: http://www.matsusports.net/aabc/ 2014 Tara Thompson Dimond UAA 2012 Farimang Touray Service UAF 2014 Hannah Wandersee Kodiak UAA 2011 Chris Voss ACS Centralia Photo sizes & package prices are available at the website. 2014 Savannah Wells Houston Centralia College 2014 Tyler Wells Monroe Cath. Western Wyoming 2013 Mimi Woods Fairbanks Skagit Valley Contact Bruce Eggleston at 232-6528 for more information and pricing. 2011 Jasmine Yarde West Valley Peninsula 2011 Raquel Young Kenai Peninsula AABC All-Star Alumni Who will be next?
Christina Fields, 2011, Highline Community College Christina Fields, 2011,
Nicole Smith, 2011, Highline Community College Nicole Smith, 2011, Colby Mitchell, 2011, Western Washington University Washington Western Colby Mitchell, 2011,
Savannah Wells, 2014, Centralia College Savannah Wells,
Gus Simmers, 2013, Malone University
Tyler Wells, 2014, Western Wyoming Community College Wyoming 2014, Western Wells, Tyler
Damon Sherman-Newscome, 2011, Colgate University Damon Sherman-Newscome, 2011,
Tim Sullivan, 2011, Blue Mountain Community College Sullivan, 2011, Tim
Adam Klie, 2013, University of California, San Diego Conner Devine, 2012, South Dakota State University
Immanuel Lopez, 2014, Valley Forge Military College Immanuel Lopez, 2014, Valley
2013, Hawaii Pacific University Conner Looney,
Jalon Terry, 2013, Fort Lewis College Terry, Jalon
Blake, 2013, Hawaii Pacific University Taylor
Devin Bookert, 2011, Florida State University Devin Bookert, 2011,
Colter Lasher, 2012, Houston Baptist University Colter Lasher, Photos courtesy of Bruce Eggleston and MatSuSports. Photos courtesy of Bruce Eggleston and MatSuSports. AABC All-Star Alumni 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A Who will be next? JUSTINE ANDERSON High School: Dimond High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Terrie Anderson
Future Plans: I plan to attend UAA in the fall and get my bachelor’s degree.
Other Sports/Activities: Flag football, Z Club, National Honors Soci- Tara Thompson, 2014, UAA Tara ety
High School Accomplishments: 3-peat Flag Football State Cham- pions, 2015 Region and State Basketball Champions, 4.07 GPA, graduating with Honors
Reece Robinson, 2014, UAF
Farimang Touray, 2012, UAF Touray, Farimang People to Thank: I’d like to thank Coach Jim Young for always pushing me to do my best and believing in me; my mom for being my number one fan and always supporting me; and God for giving me all the opportunities he has and providing a plan for my life.
SARAH BRUMBAUGH Alysha Devine, 2013, UAA High School: Colony High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Karen Carpenter
Jena Rose Buchanan, 2012, UAA Future Plans: I plan to attend UAA unless I’m given the opportunity to play basketball for a college or university. I hope to participate in an exchange Damien Fulp, 2014, UAA program while in college. I have yet to solidify my plans for my degree; how- ever, I’m interested in business and medicine.
Other Sports/Activities: I have played basketball since I was 8. I started with rec-ball which turned into comp-ball and throughout my schooling. I played soccer and football. I have been in swimming, shooting, and track. I have been a peer helper, involved with partner’s club, student government, key club, and have been an officer at Colony High School for two years.
High School Accomplishments: Second all-tournament team player at Sierra Afoa, 2013, UAA Sierra basketball regions this year, the sportsmanship award in my junior and senior years for both regions and state. My basketball team placed third in regions and state for three of our four years and second in regions and state once. I received all-tournament player at the Mt. McKinley Bank Holiday Classic and have been on the honor roll for six years.
People to Thank: I would like to thank my family for supporting me in Hannah Wandersee, 2014, UAA Hannah Wandersee, sports and activities, my friends for encouraging me, and every coach I have had; it was with their guidance I became the athlete I am today. I also want to thank my high school coach for playing a huge role in my basketball career Jerica Nelson, 2014, UAA
Alyssa Hutchins, 2012, UAA and being not only an amazing coach but also an amazing person in life. Photos courtesy of Bruce Eggleston and MatSuSports. 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A
DEJHA CANTY ZULAI COLE
High School: Dimond High School High School: South Anchorage High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Monica Gomez Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Taitesha Canty Future Plans: I plan to attend college in the lower 48 and hopefully Future Plans: I plan to go to college and study business and poten- continue playing basketball. I hope to visit Alaska frequently but live here when I’m older. tially study criminal justice as well. Other Sports/Activities: I am involved with Peer Mentors of South Other Sports/Activities: None Anchorage High School Program (Ignition). I also volunteer for the Scotty Gomez Foundation and at basketball camps around Anchorage. I enjoy playing soccer and fishing on the Kenai. High School Accomplishments: I received player of the game at state two years in a row. I made the 4A state all tournament team two High School Accomplishments: Four year Varsity player. 4 time player years in a row. I made 3rd team all state. I made the CIC all region of the game at the Dimond Lady Lynx prep shootout. 2014 Nome Subway team Showdown MVP.2014 Nome Showdown Free-throw contest Champion. 2015, 2014, AND 2013 CIC Academic Award. 2015 All-Conference award. I’d like to thank my mentor Keturah Jackson for People to Thank: People to Thank: I would like to thank my grandparents for their con- she has been the most supportive and helpful throughout my career, tinuous support and unconditional love. My mom and Shawn for providing my mother for always being there for me, and God for through him all everything I need and more and for always having my back with whatever things are possible. decision I make. My aunt and uncle for all their advice and love. My two sis- ters for going to all my games and being the best sisters I could ever ask for. I love you guys so much; thank you for everything you do for me. I also want to thank Coach Bonnie, Coach Tanya, Coach Tad, and the rest of the Wolver- ines coaching staff for all that they have taught me and all their support.
KIANA CLEMENS SHALIE DAHL
High School: Seward High School High School: Petersburg High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Stacey Dahl and Jerry Dahl Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Karla Clemens Future Plans: Next year, I will be attending Green River College in Future Plans: I plan to attend culinary school in Arizona. Auburn, Washington. I plan on becoming a health and physical education teacher and basketball coach as well as continuing with my involvement in Other Sports/Activities: I played four years varsity volleyball. the commercial fishing industry. Other Sports/Activities: I have been a part of the PHS Swim Team, Elks High School Accomplishments: I played 4 years varsity basketball; Student of the Month Committee, LeConte Glacier Survey, Student Govern- 2013-14 Capt basketball; 2014-15 Capt basketball; 2011-2012 1st ment, PHS Pep Club, and AASG. I am also a youth basketball coach and place Region Tournament; 2012-13 2nd place Region Tournament; played for the Alaska Ice AAU basketball team during the summer of 2014. 2013-14 3rd place Region Tournament; 2013-14 2nd All-Region Team; High School Accomplishments: During high school, I have received 2013-14 Sportsmanship Award at State; 2014-15 1st All-Region Team the Viking Spirit Award, Most Energetic Youth Basketball Coach, Little Norway All Academic, Region V All Academic. In swimming, I placed 6th in People to Thank: I first want to thank God who gives me my abilities the 100 Fly and 10th in the 200 IM at state my sophomore year. I am also a and always covers them with grace. I am so grateful for my dad who member of the National Honor Society. has loved, encouraged, and supported me all my life, and has been People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents, sister, grandparents, the best coach I could ask for these past three years. Thank you and the rest of my family. I would also like to thank Kayleigh Short, Lee coach Draper, my middle school coach who taught me all the funda- Ribich, Kylie Wallace, Kerri Curtis, Dino Brock, Doug Boyer, Kjell Wittstock, mentals I needed to succeed at the higher level of basketball and has and the Petersburg Lady Vikings basketball team. always been there for me. 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A
MARSHALA EADY FAITH FARRIS
High School: West High School High School: Colony High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Charlie Engel Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Marcy and Vic Farris
Future Plans: I plan to attend the USAF Prep Academy and major in Future Plans: I plan to earn an undergraduate degree from UAA and sports medicine and minor in business. then continue postgraduate work at a medical school.
Other Sports/Activities: I do not play any other sports. Other Sports/Activities: I am a member of Colony’s student government, peer helpers, and key club. High School Accomplishments: I’ve been on the honor roll all four years of high school. I was the 2015 CIC MVP. High School Accomplishments: During my final basketball season, I was named MVP of the Mt. McKinley Classic, Co-MVP of the Lady People to Thank: My dad Chuck and my momma. All my coaches Lynx Tournament, MVP of the Northern Lights Conference, first-team who have helped me along the way. And my older sister Keiahnna all-state, and all tourney team at State. I enjoy volunteering at Finger Engel who has set a great example for me to follow. Lake Elementary, the Mat-Su Animal Shelter, and senior centers.
People to Thank: Coach Bowker - Thank you for everything that you have done for me.
CASSIDY EDWARDS VERONICA HURSH
High School: Wasilla High School High School: Valdez High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Donna and Bruce Edwards Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Sonja Hursh After high school, I plan to go to North Idaho College. I I plan on playing college softball for Central Future Plans: Future Plans: am not exactly sure if I am participating in sports or not, or what I want Community College in Columbus, Nebraska, and studying to be to do in college, but I have thought about working on my business an elementary school teacher degree along with my general classes.
Other Sports/Activities: volleyball, softball, track Other Sports/Activities: I played volleyball all four years of high school along with basketball and an additional year of track and field. High School Accomplishments: High Honor roll all four years, First all region for basketball, Four year letter winner High School Accomplishments: During high school, I have achieved Perfect/Outstanding Attendance Award, High Honor Roll, People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents for everything and Honor Roll. I have been selected for multiple All-Tourney awards between volleyball and basketball as well as All-Conference. I was they have done for me over the years. I would not be where I am awarded Outstanding Leadership for volleyball; ending my basketball today without them. I would also like to thank all of my coaches for season, making the State All-Tourney team. making me the athlete I am today. People to Thank: I would like to thank my brother and sister for pushing me to do and be better, my father for believing in me always, my Coach Doug for encouraging me and pushing me at practice, and my mother for doing every one of those things and always supporting me 100% of the time. 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A
ROHYN HUSS HALEY MILLER
High School: Dimond High School High School: Soldotna High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Gabriel and Jennifer Huss Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Scott and Roxy Miller Future Plans: I plan to study business and graphic design/marketing while playing collegiate sports at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Future Plans: I plan to attend Seattle Pacific University, where I would like to partake in SPU’s Honor College and study pre-med Other Sports/Activities: High School Volleyball 4 years Varsity; High with a biology major. Also, I would like to travel and study abroad and School Basketball 4 years Varsity; High School Choir; Boys and Girls Club Volun- hopefully someday make it back to Italy. teer Volleyball Coach; YMCA Volunteer Basketball Coach; Guitar; Drawing/Paint- ing and Metal Work; Fitness Figure Training and Competition Other Sports/Activities: I played volleyball and competed in track and field. I am involved with National Honor Society and Student Gov- High School Accomplishments: All-State, All-Region, All-Conference Basketball; All-State, All-Region, All-Conference Volleyball; Nominated for ernment. I volunteer basketball coach at the middle school. I’ve also Gatorade Player of the Year in both Volleyball and Basketball.; Nominated as a participated in the local youth orchestra where I play violin. high-school All-American in Basketball. National Honors Society. Recognized for Excellence in Art on various occasions. High School Accomplishments: I am the Vice President of Soldotna High School Student Body, and I received the Superinten- People to Thank: I would like to thank my mom, dad and siblings. Also, dent Award of Excellence for a 4.0. I received the Coach’s Award and a huge thank you to my art teacher, Mr. Lickingteller, for his support and loud cheering as well as the staff at Dimond. I want to thank my volleyball coach, Kim MVP for Soldotna High School Basketball. Lauwers, for her time and efforts and my teammates for their support and en- couragement in volleyball and basketball. Lastly, I would like to say a very spe- People to Thank: I want to thank my coach for pushing, encourag- cial thank you to the basketball coaching staff at Dimond, especially Coach Jim ing, and most importantly, believing in me and my team when no one Young. He has been my supporter from the beginning and has gone above and else did. I also want to thank my momma, daddy, and sister, (and the beyond to help me succeed. He is not just a coach and mentor but also a very rest of my family) for always coming out to support me not only in good friend. Thank you to everyone for making my high school years so special! basketball but with everything that I do.
ANNA INGRAHAM SARAH MORRIS
High School: Chugiak High School High School: Thunder Mountain High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Nancy and Donald Ingraham Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Tammy and Mark Morris I will play college volleyball and/or basketball. I am Future Plans: I will be attending Oklahoma Baptist University to majoring in business administration and minoring in Spanish with a Future Plans: possibility of going into law school. study nursing.
Other Sports/Activities: I also play volleyball when I’m not playing Other Sports/Activities: I am in National Honors Society. basketball. I have traveled for both sports. I have traveled for the last three summers for basketball with Alaska Lady Hoops. High School Accomplishments: I received academic team for re- gions, most intense my freshman year, most improved my sophomore High School Accomplishments: I played on both varsity basketball year, and did not play my junior year due to an ACL tear. I was a state and volleyball for my last three years of high school. I was captain on finalist for Wendy’s high school Heisman award. the both teams for the last two years. I made all conference the last two years for basketball. I also made first team in regions in volleyball this past season. In school the last four years, I have made honor roll. People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents for not giving up on me with my two major injuries. They always support me and have People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents for supporting me been my rock through everything. Also, I want to thank coach Nizich and my passion for sports. I’d like to thank my dad for starting me in for sticking with me through my setbacks. basketball and teaching me fundamentals. I would also like to thank my high school coaches Ryan Hales and Chuck Pinckney for pushing me in basketball and taking my game to another level. Lastly, I would like to thank my wonderful teammates this season; they have become my family, and I wouldn’t be where I am in basketball without any of them. 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A
ALLIE OSTRANDER HAYLEY RAMSELL
High School: Kenai Central High School High School: Soldotna High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Teresa and Paul Ostrander Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Gary Ramsell/Kelly Fox Future Plans: I plan to attend either Boise State University or the Univer- sity of Oregon and compete for their track and cross country teams while Future Plans: I plan to attend Shasta College in California and play pursuing a degree in kinesiology. volleyball. Other Sports/Activities: Cross Country Running, Track and Field, Soc- cer Other Sports/Activities: Volleyball, Track and Field
High School Accomplishments: I won the class 4A cross country High School Accomplishments: Set Skyview High School girls bas- championships 3 times. I set state records in the 1600m and 3200m. I re- ketball record for most blocked shots in a season (39) and best field ceived the Gatorade Player of the Year Award 4 times for cross country and goal percentage (46%). Skyview Team MVP for basketball my junior once for track. I was a bronze medalist for the National Prudential Spirit of Community Award. I am a member of the National Honor Society. I won Nike year. 1st Team All Regions (volleyball - 2013 and 2014) Cross Country Nationals in 2014. People to Thank: I would like to thank Coach McFall and my par- People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents for supporting me ents, Gary Ramsell and Kelly Fox. whole-heartedly in every sport I have pursued and for always encouraging me to work tenaciously toward my goals. I also want to thank my sister for being the best role model and friend. And finally, I want to thank the coaching staff at Kenai for all the work they put into the program and developing me into the player I am today. I would never have been here without their guid- ance and encouragement.
JASMINE PEREA SIDNEY RIGGS High School: Seward High School High School: Sitka High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Richard Perea Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Richard and Nicole Riggs Future Plans: I plan to attend college for pharmacy technician and then Future Plans: I am planning on attending a university where I want to get a eventually go back to school for nursing. If I get the opportunity to play college degree in either business or physical therapy. basketball, I will. Other Sports/Activities: I participated in basketball, softball, and cross- Other Sports/Activities: Freshmen year, I ran cross country, played J.V. country throughout high school. I am also a member of National Honor Society. and Varsity basketball, and J.V. and Varsity soccer. Sophomore year, I played Varsity football, Varsity basketball, and Varsity Soccer. Junior year, I attended High School Accomplishments: Captain of 3A 2015 Alaska State Champion Konawaena High School in Hawai’i and played Varsity basketball. Senior year, I Basketball Team, Selected All Tourney Team 2015 at Alaska State Basketball competition, played Varsity basketball so during my off season, I can focus more on my game. MVP of 1st game of State Basketball Competition 2015, First Team All State Alaska 3A Bas- ketball 2015, All Academic Team for Region V 3A Basketball 2015, All Tourney Team 2015 for High School Accomplishments: Freshmen year, I received all-tourney Holland America, Seahawk, and Clark Cochrane Tourneys, Alaska 3A State Tournament 2012 team at the Seward Seahawk Classic for basketball. Sophomore year, I got All – 2nd Place, Player of Game Alaska 3A State Tournament 2012, All-Tourney Alaska 3A State tournament team at the Lumen Christy Classic and the Lady T-Bird Classic for Tournament 2012, Southeast Region V Conference Basketball Champions 2012, 2013, 2015, All State 2013, All Conference – Southeast Region V 2012, 2013, 2015, MVP 2013 - Holland basketball. For the Lady T-Bird Classic, I got Player of the Game. 2012-2013 American Tournament , All Offensive 2012 – Holland American Tournament, All Defensive South Central Regions Girls Basketball my team got 2nd, and at state got 7th. At 2011- Holland American Tournament, All Tourney – Barrow Invitational, Juneau Capital Clas- State this same year, I received Alaska Hoops Player Of The Game. In Hawai’i, sic, Hot Shot Champion – Holland America 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, Three point Champion our girls basketball team won BIFFS. Senior year, I got All tournament team at –Holland America 2013, Free Throw Champion – Holland America 2011. Softball: 3 years Kenai’s round robin and at Seward Seahawk Classic. During 2014-2015 3A Girls varsity softball; State Champions small schools 2012, 2013; All Conference 2012, 2013, 2014 Basketball South Central Regions, I got All Tourney team. Cross Country: Region V Team Champions 2011; Region V First Place Runner 2011 People to Thank: I give thanks to my basketball coach first for all the effort People to Thank: I want to thank my dad, mom, sister, brother, and grandma and time he has put into us girls. I would also like to thank my parents for sup- for their love, encouragement, and support over the years. I also want to thank porting me every step of the way throughout my seasons. And, I thank ASAA for my coaches for their time and dedication. You have all helped me become the having such great basketball programs. person I am today. 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A
DONNA SABO DARIAH SONGER
High School: Barrow High School High School: Cordova High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Margie Smith Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Jennifer Pallas Future Plans: I have applied for University of Alaska Fairbanks in math Future Plans: I plan to attended college to become an elementary and science, and I am interested in AN engineering career. school teacher. Other Sports/Activities: Basketball, Soccer, Football Other Sports/Activities: Junior high girls basketball coach. High School Accomplishments: President of Barrow High School Band, BHS Student Council, Student Representative of Freshman, VP of High School Accomplishments: Cordova TipOff Tournament all Junior Class, Superintendent’s Distinguished Student Award to be selected tournament team,2015 and 2014. South-Central All region team to be among top 2% in North Slope Borough School District 2014 - 2015 2015. 2015 Elks All tournament team. 2 time team MVP. 1 time team best defender award. Most Improved student 2012, 2013. People to Thank: My mom and dad for all the support, encouragement, discipline in academics and sports. My sister Lisa for all the support, love, and being a mentor in making sure I do well in academics and sports. Teach- People to Thank: I would like to thank my mom and dad, coaches, ers: Mr. Odgen Calculus, Mr. Buselmeier Physics, Ms. Granatir English, Mr. and teammates. Arnhart PE, Mr. Stanford Band and all the staff at Barrow High. The com- munity of Barrow for their support, love, prayers, and encouragement before and after bilateral knee surgeries, which I missed two years of sport activi- ties to continue to heal and play basketball for Barrow Lady Whalers for my senior year.
MIKAYLA SHAMBURGER RAVEN THIBODEAUX
High School: Grace Christian School High School: Anchorage Christian School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Michael and Carri Shamburger Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Stephanie and Serge Duchatellier Future Plans: I will be attending Green River College in Auburn, Washing- Future Plans: I plan to study pre-med or nursing, then go to medical school. After ton. I plan to study sports medicine and continue on to physical therapy. I will medical school, I plan to complete my certification and residency for anesthesiology. be playing basketball for Green River College on scholarship. Other Sports/Activities: Varsity track 4 years, 2 years JV volleyball, 2 years Var- sity volleyball. Student Government Vice-President freshman year. A member of the ACS Other Sports/Activities: I participated in volleyball, cross country, and Singers performance ensemble for 4 years and a member of Concert Band for 4 years. basketball. I traveled to Cambodia the past two summers for three weeks I was a nursery worker for Anchorage Baptist Temple for 3 years and volunteered as a to teach English to students. I am involved in the National Honor Society. I youth sports coach for 4 years. coach elementary basketball and have a team of 1st-3rd graders and a team of 4th-6th graders. High School Accomplishments: I served as an Alaska high school ambas- sador to the National Youth Leadership Conference for three years. I made the Dean’s list High School Accomplishments: I was selected for the Grace Classic several times for Academic Excellence. I received a Varsity letter in basketball, volleyball, All-Tournament team in 2013 and 2014 and All-Tournament MVP in 2013. and track. I served as Varsity team captain for basketball. I earned the Golden Ruler I was chosen for the Homer-Carnival Invitational All-Tournament Team in Award at NBC Camps three years. I was selected as MVP for the Nome Subway Show- 2013. I was ASLN player of the game in 2013. I was selected for first team down. I was selected to All Conference 1st Team for basketball and to the 3A All State All-Conference in 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 seasons. And in 2015, I was Tournament Team for basketball. selected to be on third team 3A All-State. People to Thank: I would like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He has blessed me in so many ways; I don’t think I could have accomplished the little I have so People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents, Michael and Carri far without His influence. Second, I would like to thank my mother. She has always been a Shamburger, for loving me and pushing me to strive for excellence. My sib- solid rock in my life and someone who always encouraged me to follow my dreams. She lings, Makenna and Noah, for supporting me and coming to all of my games. is sometimes my biggest critic, but I know she only wants to see me do my best and suc- To my teammates whom I have been blessed to play with. And I would like to ceed. Third, I would like to thank all the teachers who have taught me so much. I wasn’t thank my coaches, especially Coach Shamika for believing in me throughout always the easiest student to handle, but they never gave up on me. My love for science my high school years and continuing into college, and to Coach Johnson for grew because of them, and I cannot wait to follow my dreams, learn so much more, and bringing out a player that no one saw coming, not even me. become an anesthesiologist. 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A
MACHIA TOEWS SABRINA UNGARO
High School: Wasilla High School High School: South Anchorage High school
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Brenda Fisher Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Heidi and Vito Ungaro Future Plans: I would like to play basketball at a collegiate level and Future Plans: I am looking to go to college and possibly play basket- major in accounting. ball and major in nursing. Other Sports/Activities: Flag-football, JROTC, Karate Other Sports/Activities: Volleyball High School Accomplishments: 4 year cadet in JROTC, CIC all High School Accomplishments: 1st team Region III -NLC conference team basketball 9-12th, CIC First team offense flag-foot- ball 10-12th, CIC Second team defense flag-football 10-12th, brown belt in karate , ASAA Shriners MVP flag-football 12th, Academic rib- I would like to thank my coaches for being so People to Thank: bon JROTC, Academic award south basketball 10-12th, Dimond Lady much more than just a coach during season. Thanks Mom for sup- Lynx tournament - all tournament team 11-12th, Dimond Lady Lynx porting me and watching all of my games. You guys will always be tournament “the havoc” award (for the most steals in the tournament) close to my heart. 11th, All tournament team in Nome 11th
People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents Heidi and Vito Ungaro for all their support and encouragement through the years. I would like to thank my coaches for always pushing me to be the best I can be. I would also like to thank my teammates for making basketball worthwhile and always having my back.
ASHLEY TURCOTTE ELLY VEAZEY
High School: Colony High Scholl High School: Hutchison High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Lori and Matt Turcotte Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Pips Veazey
Future Plans: I plan to attend Iowa Central. Future Plans: I plan on going to college and getting my registered nursing license and practicing in third world countries. Other Sports/Activities: Volleyball Other Sports/Activities: volleyball, soccer, National Honor Society High School Accomplishments: All Region and state for basketball, All Region for volleyball High School Accomplishments: Hutchison math award, Aurora all-conference 3 years, State tournament team 2012, MAC soccer all- People to Thank: Coach Bowker and my parents conference team 3 years
People to Thank: I would like to thank my coach Jenny Benson for teaching me so much the past four years and my teammates for always being there for me. 2015 All-Star Girls 3A & 4A Alaska Roof Coatings/AABC 3A Girls All-State Basketball Team FIRST TEAM: SECOND TEAM: THIRD TEAM: Marian Wamsley, Madison Akers, Caroline Bowden, Valdez; Homer; ACS; Sidney Riggs, Elly Veazy, Romay Harris, MARIAN WAMSLEY Sitka; Hutchison; Galena; Rachel Thompson, Madison Fleming, Zoe Krupa, High School: Valdez High School Nikiski; Valdez; Sitka; Kylie Wallace, Rose Mongoyuk, Renata Olson, Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Dorothy and Walter Wamsley Petersburg; Barrow; Mt. Edgecumbe; Taryn White, Alaina Wolgemuth, Mikayla Shamburger, Future Plans: I plan to receive a degree and graduate from UAF, Mt. Edgecumbe. Barrow. Grace Christian. then start my career! Past Players of the Year: PLAYER OF THE YEAR: COACH OF THE YEAR: Other Sports/Activities: My other school activities include Varsity MARIAN WAMSLEY, VALDEZ SCOTT ANDERSON, NIKISKI Volleyball as well as both Concert and Jazz Band. 2014 - Dallas Dickerson, ACS 2013 - Mimi Wood, Hutchison High School Accomplishments: Maintaining a high GPA throughout 2012 - Jenna Buchanan, Galena school, being named to both the Regional and State All-Tournament Marian Wamsley stands out 2011 - Nicole Smith, Barrow teams, making it to the Championship game at State this year, and being named 3A Player of the Year. 2010 - Debbiey Simmers, ACS By JEREMIAH BARTZ frontiersman.com 2009 - Anna Simmers, ACS People to Thank: I would very much like to thank my parents and 2008 - Anna Simmers, ACS When asked what allows Marian Wamsley to stand out, coaches for giving me amazing opportunities to excel and always Valdez High girls basketball coach Doug Fleming had pushing me to be my best, as well as my best friend Katie Franciosi 2007 - Piggy Pili, Barrow a quick answer. for convincing me to try out for basketball in the first place. 2006 - Sarah Herrin, Nikiski “Her personality,” Fleming said recently. 2005 - Leah Stepovich, Monroe Catholic Even during stellar moments on the basketball court, 2004 - Leah Stepovich, Monroe Catholic it’s Wamsley’s personality and character that stands out, he said. Earlier this season, during a game at Anchor- 2003 - Karen Rabung, Nikiski age Christian School, Wamsley hit 1,000 points for her career. Fleming called a timeout to allow the Valdez se- nior standout to enjoy her moment. In the huddle, Flem- Past Coaches of the Year: ing said, Wamsley told her teammates, “that’s not my 1,000th point, that’s our 1,000th point.” SO MANY REASONS... Y 2014 - Beth Buchanan, Galena “Her personality and work ethic. She beams on and off 2013 - Darrin Powers, ACS That moment captured the true character and personal- the court,” Fleming said. “She’s always gives 100 per- YOU SHOULD ity of Wamsley, Fleming said. cent.” 2012 - Levi Duca, Dillingham Fleming said Wamsley’s personality has rubbed off on 2011 - Jenny Benson, Hutchison “To me that spoke volumes about her personality. It her teammates. JOIN, DONATE wasn’t just about her getting her 1,000th point. She 2010 - Rytan Meyers, Barrow made it about them, as well as her,” Fleming said of “That’s what’s so amazing about this year. We have VOLUNTEER 2009 - Daniel Skipworth, ACS Wamsley, who has been named the Alaska Roof Coat- nine (players) that have her personality,” Fleming said. ings/Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches 3A “She’s a senior. They’ve learned to emulate Marian.” Summer Camp, School Age Childcare 2008 - Daniel Skipworth, ACS Basketball, Soccer, Fencing Girls Player of the Year. Fleming said Wamsley also excels academically and Tang So Do, Jujitsu 2007 - Ryan Myers, Barrow in other extracurricular activities. She’s a member of Swim Lessons, Swim Team Wamsley was also named first-team all-state for the the pep band, has performed with the school choir and Youth Fitness Classes 2006 - Ward Romans, Nikiski second straight year and recognized by the AABC for holds a 4.0 grade point average. Fleming joked, Valdez the third time in her career. Wamsley was a third-team even had to delay tip-off momentarily in one contest 2005 - Michael Lantagne, Monroe Catholic YOUTH PROGRAMS selection as a sophomore. because Wamsley sang the National Anthem before the 2004 - Michael Lantagne, Monroe Catholic game. Wamsley, who will play Division II basketball at UAF 2003 - Ward Romans, Nikiski 5353 Lake Otis Pkwy. in the fall, is key to the success of the Buccaneers in a “She’s an amazing, great young lady,” Fleming said. Anchorage, AK 99507 variety of ways, Fleming said. This year, Valdez, which recently won the Aurora Conference title, has not had Wamsley is the first Valdez athlete to win the 3A girls 907-563-3211 ** Before 2003, there was no separate to rely as much on Wamsley on the offensive end. But player of the year award in school history. www.ymcaalaska.org award for 3A player or coach of the year. even though her points per game may not be where it was last year, Fleming said, the 5-foot-10 post helps her team be successful in so many different ways.
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FIRST TEAM: SECOND TEAM: THIRD TEAM: Ruthy Heard, Eliah Anderson, Alexis Biggerstaff, West Valley; Ketchikan; Ketchikan; Leya DePriest, Ashlynn Burgess, Azlynn Brandenburg, Wasilla; Chugiak; Wasilla; Marshala Eady, Taria Page, Dejha Canty, West Anchorage; East Anchorage; Dimond; Faith Farris, Ava Tompkins, Jahnna Hajdukovich, Colony; Thunder Mountain; Lathrop; Rohyn Huss, Ashley Young, Carly Marques, Dimond. Thunder Mountain. West Valley. Past Players of the Year: 2014 - Chanel Bookert, West Anchorage 2013 - Kyla Dinkel, Wasilla PLAYER OF THE YEAR: COACH OF THE YEAR: 2012 - Alyssa Hutchins, Wasilla RUTHY HEBARD, WEST VALLEY JEANNIE HEBERT-TRUAX, WASILLA 2011 - Keiahnna Engel, Dimond 2010 - Keiahnna Engel, Dimond 2009 - Jenna Johnson, Wasilla 2008 - Sarah Watzke, Chugiak 2007 - Talisa Rhea, Juneau-Douglas Colony senior ready to 2006 - Talisa Rhea, Juneau-Douglas 2005 - Talisa Rhea, Juneau-Douglas 2004 - Chandice Cronk, Wasilla 2003 - Ashley Mickens, East cap career with success 2002 - Natalie Jones, East 2001 - Azella Perryman, East By VAN WILLIAMS 2000 - Jessica Moore, Colony assa365.com 1999 - Jessica Moore, Colony 1998 - Laura Ingham, East PALMER — As one of the best high school girls basketball 1997 - Laura Ingham, East players in the state, Faith Farris of Colony is repeatedly 1996 - Meagan Gleason, Juneau-Douglas asked about her plans to play college basketball. Coaches, 1995 - Megan Irvine, Colony fans, pretty much everyone asks the same question. 1994 - Brit Jacobson, Chugiak 1993 - Molly Tuter, Soldotna “I get that all the time, especially as it’s getting close to 1992 - Stacia Rustad, Kenai the end of the season, everybody is like, ‘Where are you 1991 - Michelle Pinard, Palmer planning to play in college?’” Farris said. “I tell them, ‘Oh, 1990 - Annie Jackson, Lathrop I don’t think I’m going to’ and everyone is always so sur- 1989 - Monique Alex, East prised.” 1988 - Jeannie Hebert, Monroe Catholic ALASKA’S LEADER IN LIVE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS! 1987 - Jeannie Hebert, Monroe Catholic She’s good enough to play in college so it’s easy to assume ASLN TV 1986 - Jeannie Hebert, North Pole she would. Most kids would. ASLN TV STREAMED OVER 120 BASKETBALL GAMES THIS SEASON! 1985 - Dawn Schoenborn, East But she’s not like most kids. 1984 - Diane Jessie, Bartlett 1983 - Diane Jessie, Bartlett The 18-year-old is as versatile as she is successful — an 1982 - Lynn Hajdukovich, Monroe Catholic all-state player, honor-roll student, part-time model and THANK YOU FOR WATCHING OUR COVERAGE ALL SEASON LONG! 1981 - Jill Cubbedge, Kodiak wanna-be doctor. Past Coaches of the Year: “She’s a smart gal and she’s going to do some amazing 2014 - Amy Fogle, Kodiak ======things in her life,” Colony coach Jeff Bowker said. 2013 - Stephanie Smiley, Kodiak 2012 - Steve Caciari, West Valley 2011 - Lesslie Knight, Juneau-Douglas The biggest reason why Farris isn’t going to play basket- WATCH US ON OUR ROKU CHANNEL…….VISIT ASLN.NET/ROKU TO ADD US! 2010 - Tim Helvey, West ball in college is because she plans to work in the medical 2009 - Tracy Adams, Chugiak field and recognizes the academic commitment it’ll take to 2008 - Don Witzel , Colony become a doctor. 2007 - Jeannie Hebert-Truax, Wasilla my last year. There is a sense of urgency and a sense of ASLN TV IS FOR HIRE! WANT YOUR EVENT STREAMED? GIVE US A CALL! 2006 - Jim Young, Dimond “I’ve talked with a lot of basketball players that play in want for that state title.” 2005 - Lesslie Knight, Juneau-Douglas college and they said it’s more of a job when you get to 2004 - Jim Young, Dimond college, and it’s so much more of your time,” she said. “So The 5-foot-8 guard is the centerpiece for fourth-ranked 907-424-5437 2003 - Jon Schroeder, Chugiak since I’ll be focusing on school, maybe it’s not the best Colony [14-5]. She averages 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 as- 2002 - Dorena Bingham, East choice for me putting so much time into something else. I sists and 3 steals per game. 2001 - Jeannie Hebert, Wasilla think I’ve known this for a long time. 2000 - Ron Hoffman, Anchorage Christian “I think she’s one of the three, four best players in the 1999 - Lyle Busbey, Palmer “And last summer I started getting into modeling, too, so state,” Bowker said. “She’s fearless going to the basket and 1998 - Don Witzel, Colony that’s also something I don’t know if I would have the time by the same token she is one of the best perimeter shooters 1997 - Ward Romans, Nikiski to do if I played basketball.” out there. 1996 - Ward Romans, Nikiski 1995 - Dorena Bingham, East Until then, though, her focus is helping Colony get back to “She’s long, so she can get steals and create havoc defen- 1994 - Barb Lyons, Valdez the ASAA Class 4A state tournament. The Knights finished sively. Offensively, she can shoot the ball against bigger 1993 - Ward Romans, Nikiski second last season and third her sophomore and freshman girls. She’s a real strong competitor.” 1992 - Jeff Sink, Lathrop seasons. 1991 - Craig Jung, Kenai Van Williams is a freelance writer in Anchorage and a cor- 1990 - Dave Cloud, Homer “This year has had more meaning to me,” Farris said. “It’s respondent for the Alaska Activities School Association. WWW.ASLN.NET
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2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A
LEVI AUBLE
High School: Anchorage Christian School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Regina Ward
Future Plans: I plan to play basketball at college and get a business degree.
Other Sports/Activities: None
High School Accomplishments: 2014 MVP Regional Tournament, 2014 All State Tournament Team, 2015 MVP Regional Tournament, 2015 All State Tournament Team
People to Thank: I would like to thank Coach Ron Hoffman for his coaching/teaching over the last two years. Thank you to my mom and dad for being so encouraging and supportive.
ALEX BAHAM
High School: Wasilla High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Kevin and Dawn Baham
Future Plans: I would like to play basketball in college and major in mechanical engineering.
We’ve built our livelihoods Other Sports/Activities: I played baseball from the time I was four years old until my sophomore year. I also enjoy hunting and fishing on helping our customers with my dad, brother, and uncles.
build the homes of their dreams. High School Accomplishments: 2015 All-State Tournament Second Team, 2015 Northern Lights All-Conference MVP, 2015 Northern Lights All-Conference First Team, 2015 Alaska Prep Troy Davis Homes, Inc. offers new home construction services and is family owned and operated. Shootout All-Tournament Team, 2014 Northern Lights All-Conference Second Team Our integrity, commitment to quality and attention to detail are why thousands of people just like you have trusted Troy Davis Homes to build their new home. People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents for always being there and supporting me and my grandparents who decided not to go to Arizona to watch my final high school season. I would also like to 1689 Knik Goose Bay Rd., Suite 400 907.357.9394 thank the Wasilla Basketball coaching staff for always pushing me to be the best player I can be and sacrificing time in their lives to help Wasilla, Alaska 99654 [email protected] me. 2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A 2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A
ISAIAH KLAY BAKER CAMERON BROWN
High School: Nome-Beltz High School High School: Wasilla High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): John & Becka Baker Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Larry Brown/ Brenda Peterson Future Plans: I plan to attend the University of Alaska Fairbanks and pur- sue a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology & conservation. Future Plans: I plan to go to college and continue playing basketball.
Other Sports/Activities: Throughout my four years in high school, I Other Sports/Activities: I like to practice and work on my basketball have participated in clubs such as National Honor Society, Drama Club, and Spirit Club. During my first three years in high school, I was a member of the game in my spare time. varsity swim team. High School Accomplishments: Won regional championship in High School Accomplishments: In basketball, I have been selected to 2011-2012 several all-tournament teams, including an MVP award at the 2015 South Anchorage High School Tournament. I was also awarded with the Defensive Player of the Year trophy my sophomore year. Academically, I received the People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents, coach Ryan Student of the Month award during my freshman year. I have also been on Engebretsen, and my teammates. honor roll all throughout my high school career.
People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents for encouraging and supporting me no matter what I pursued in life. I would also like to thank Coach Callahan, Coach Sullivan, Coach Perkins, Coach Lie, and Banner Romonesko for helping me succeed both on and off the court. Additionally, thanks to all of my teammates that I’ve had over the past four years.
MICHAEL BENSON MUHAMAD COLE
High School: Hutchison High School High School: Dimond High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Mike & Jenny Benson Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Nuru and Fatou Cole Future Plans: I plan to attend college and complete a degree in physical education/fitness. I hope to find a school where I can continue to play basket- Future Plans: I plan to become a lawyer and start my own law firm. ball.
Other Sports/Activities: I have played and lettered in baseball three Other Sports/Activities: Ball is Life years and will be playing again this spring. High School Accomplishments: All-conference junior and senior High School Accomplishments: I was named to the Aurora All-Confer- year ence basketball team my junior and senior years. I was also the team MVP last year. I was named to the all-tournament teams last year at the Barrow Invitational and the Valdez Elk’s Tournament. This year, I was all-tournament People to Thank: I would like to thank my family and coaches at the Valdez Elk’s and the MVP of the Dean Cummings Invitational in Delta. throughout the years.
People to Thank: I would like to thank my mom who has taken care of me and made me the person I am today. Thank you to my father who was the one who believed in me when nobody else did. Thank you Coach Tate for giving me motivation and inspiring me to give my all every game. Thank you Coach Shane Johnston for bringing me into your circle and on to the comp team. I never would have improved to be the player I am today without you. 2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A 2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A
GRAHAM DINKEL EDWIN ERICKSON
High School: Mat-Su Central School High School: Monroe Catholic High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Arne & Susan Erickson Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Lesley Dinkel Future Plans: I plan to join the United States Air Force then attend college Future Plans: I plan to study for Associates of Applied Science and work to get my commercial pilot license and pursue a career in aviation. degrees in process technology and process instrumentation, and I Other Sports/Activities: Cross country freshman, sophomore, & senior might play college basketball. year. Baseball junior year. I am currently playing on the varsity soccer team.
Other Sports/Activities: None High School Accomplishments: As a sophomore, I was on the Aurora All-Conference team. In 2014, I was a member of Monroe Catholic’s unde- High School Accomplishments: First Team All-Tourney in State; feated Aurora Conference Champion and 3A State Championship team. In 2015, I was a member of Monroe Catholic’s Aurora Conference Champion- First Team All Region; 3 Varsity letters ship and State Runner-Up team. I was \ on the 2015 Aurora All-Conference team and was named to the AABC 2015 All-State team. I was named player People to Thank: I’d like to thank my parents, (Mark and Lesley of the game in two of three games at the 2015 ASAA 3A state championship Dinkel) as well as my speed and power trainer Rhett Magner and the and was named to the ASAA State Championship All-Tournament team. rest of my coaches at Colony High School. People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents, Arne and Susan Er- ickson and my grandparents, John and Joyce Erickson. I would also like to thank my Coaches Frank Ostanik, Bob Burcell, Patrick Chapman, and Louie Karlberg. I would also like to thank all the family members who supported me on summer camps and travel teams. Finally, I would like to thank the Monroe community for warmly welcoming me and for making me feel at home.
ANTONIO DUNBAR ALEX GRAY
High School: Barrow High School High School: Nome-Beltz High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Christopher Dunbar Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Cynthia Olanna and Ralph Olanna Future Plans: After high school, I plan to further my education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for my undergraduate degree with a Future Plans: I plan to attend college and earn my degree. major in radiology. Other Sports/Activities: I wrestled for six years, and I’m an avid Other Sports/Activities: I was a part of the Barrow Football team. I fisherman and hunter. am a part of the Barrow High School band. I also played hockey and my hobbies include reading. High School Accomplishments: As a wrestler, I won the ACS tournament, placed first at regions twice, and placed third at state High School Accomplishments: First Team All 3A State Wide Receiver For Football, Captain of the Barrow High School Basketball twice. As a basketball player, in 2012 I won the three point contest Team, All Tournament Awards from the East T-Bird Classic, Doc Lar- at state, 2015 All-tournament team for the Subway showdown, South son Classic, ACS Invitational, Barrow Whaler Invite, Western Confer- O’Brady’s invitational, Husky shootout, and regional tournament. The ence. Champions in East T-Bird Classic, Lathrop Classic, Whaler MVP for the Donlin Gold Basketball Classic. Also earned second team Invitational, Western Conference Champions 2015, 3A State Champi- All-state in 2015. ons 2015. Invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York and per- formed at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC People to Thank: I would like to start off by thanking my junior high People to Thank: I would like to thank God for giving me the ability coach Erik Lie. You showed me how fun basketball could be and al- to play the game I love. I would like to thank my parents and family for ways had confidence in my play. I would also like to thank Coach Sul- always supporting me and being there for me. I would like to thank my livan and Coach Callahan. You guys showed me what it would take to coach and team for giving me the tools needed to play and to push become a better basketball player and leader. Lastly, I would like to me to do my very best. thank my parents for everything they have done for me. 2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A 2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A
TAYLOR HOFFMAN DESMOND JOHNSON
High School: Bethel Regional High School High School: East Anchorage High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Mike and Jill Hoffman Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Aisha Johnson (Mom) Jesse Smith (Uncle) Future Plans: I plan to attend the University of Alaska Fairbanks and earn my engineering degree. Future Plans: I plan to go to South Mountain Community College and pursue my life-long dream in basketball and focus on my educa- Other Sports/Activities: AAU Basketball with Alaska Ice summers tion at the same time. of 2011-2012 and Alaska Gold the summers of 2013-2014. Cross country 2011/2012,2012/2013. Hunting and Fishing Other Sports/Activities: None
High School Accomplishments: 2013-2014 Western Conference High School Accomplishments: 2012-2013 State Champs and Basketball Champions. 3rd Place team finish at Alaska State tourna- 2014-2015 State runner up ment. All tournament teams-Service Cougar Tip-off -2014. ACS Lime Solar-2014,2015. Nome Subway Showdown-2015. Bethel Donlin Gold Tournament-2014,2015. Western Conference Regional Tourna- People to Thank: I’d like to thank God first because without him, I ment-2014,2015. First Team All State 3A-2015.First Team All Confer- and everyone else wouldn’t be here! But also, I would like to thank ence-2014,2015. my mom, brother, uncle JJ, Donnell Page, Alec Cante-Hall, the Pedro family, Page family, Kuiper family, some East high staff members, and People to Thank: I would like to thank my mom and dad for their my entire family! continuous love and support for me. I would also like to thank Coach Cronk, Coach Jesse, and Cory LePore for helping teach and coach me in my years throughout middle school and high school.
SHELDON HUTT BRUCE JONES
High School: Homer High School High School: Juneau-Douglas High School Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Peter and Alberta Jones Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Will and Diana Hutt Future Plans: I plan on graduating this year and either attending Wash- ington State University or playing basketball at a junior college next year. At Future Plans: I plan on attending college to get a degree in engi- college, I will study and major in mechanical engineering. neering. I would like a career in engineering. Other Sports/Activities: I also play volleyball, baseball, and soccer. I have played football and baseball over the Other Sports/Activities: High School Accomplishments: I recently received two awards at the course of my junior and high school career. I have also helped coach SE Region V Tournament: All Academic Award for Seniors and All Confer- younger basketball teams. ence Team. I’ve received other basketball awards and volleyball awards as well. The past three years, I’ve been a volunteer with Read Across America High School Accomplishments: Freshman athlete of the year, community reading day, which is a community reading day to children. I’ve also volunteered with A Day of Play, which involved teaching kids how to play all-tournament pick in basketball and football, Mariner on the Move basketball. I’ve enjoyed helping with other events for helping our homeless award. community.
People to Thank: I would like to thank my parents and all of coaches People to Thank: I would like to thank my mom and dad for being so because they have helped develop me in so many ways, on and off supportive of my basketball career. I would like to thank my coach, Robert Casperson, for pushing me the past four years. Coach has helped me in the court and field. many situations on and off the court. I would also like to thank my summer AAU coaches Jesse Smith and Brian Keith for really progressing my game over the summer. I would like to thank a few other coaches/trainers: Coach Houston, and Maryland coaches: Joe Touomou (JT Training), Wes Dunning (ItrainedU), Mike Wilson(MD Tigers AAU) and Bruce Jenkins (TKPK) for helping improve my game over the past few years. 2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A 2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A
BRAYTON KEITH JALON MCCULLOUGH
High School: East High School High School: Monroe Catholic High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Brian & Tanya Keith Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Jennifer Knight and Jason McCullough Future Plans: I plan to play college basketball. The college I am go- Future Plans: I plan to go to college, play basketball, and get a de- ing to has not been decided. I plan to major in journalism. gree in petroleum engineering. Other Sports/Activities: I might be playing soccer or track this sum- Other Sports/Activities: School & homework mer. In my free time, I enjoy a day at the gym working out and shoot- ing around on the basketball court. High School Accomplishments: Academic letter, and 4 varsity sports letters. National Honors Society member. CIC Regions Champions. High School Accomplishments: Four year varsity basketball player, State tournament all-tournament team. 3A Boys State Champion 3 consecutive years. Average 16 points per game, 73 assists compared to 30 turnovers, and 43 steals. Shoots 41% from behind the arc. Game high, 35 points. (32 points made in I’d like to thank my family and coach Jesse Smith. People to Thank: 2 quarters). 1,000 points during high school basketball career. 2015 Conference MVP. ASAA March Madness All Tournament Team 3 con- secutive years. Interior Youth Basketball Coach 2014
People to Thank: I would like to thank my family for their support. My parents, step parents, brothers, sister, aunts, uncles, and grand- parents. I am also thankful to Coach Frank Ostanik for his time, dedication, and coaching qualities.
JUDAH MANUEL JARUBY NELSON
High School: Bartlett High School High School: Homer High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Suzanne Uahinui Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Tim Nelson
Future Plans: I plan to play two years at a junior college then move Future Plans: I plan to go to some type of trade school and become up to a university to play ball. an electrician.
Other Sports/Activities: None Other Sports/Activities: Football
High School Accomplishments: AMYA graduate, honor roll student, High School Accomplishments: MVP last year for basketball. About obtained GED in 11th grade, 21.25 (ahead of requirements), varsity 8 all-tourneys and 3 MVP’s for tournaments. Volunteered for helping basketball 2 years (11th-12th, only played high school basketball for elementary kids play basketball. two years), and on track to graduate. Alaska Prep Shootout MVP. People to Thank: I’d like to thank my uncle for introducing basketball People to Thank: I would like to thank God, my mother, my family, to me and for helping me every step of the way. I’d like to thank my and friends, and all of my coaches and mentors for supporting me coaches for being there and encouraging me to do great. along my journey. 2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A 2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A
TYRELL PETERSON EBEN UPTON
High School: West Valley High School High School: Service High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Nicole Fields Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Lowell and Laura Upton
Future Plans: I plan on attending Ancilla College in Indiana and Future Plans: I plan to play college basketball while receiving a de- majoring in culinary arts and playing basketball. When I graduate from gree in education. college, I plan on owning my own restaurant. Other Sports/Activities: None Other Sports/Activities: None High School Accomplishments: 2014 state champion, State Cham- High School Accomplishments: 2014-15 MAC All-Conference Team pionship all tournament team, all conference, tip off all tournament team. People to Thank: I would like to thank my mom for being there for me no matter what. I would like to thank Coach Shotwell for believing People to Thank: I’d like to thank my family for always supporting in me and helping me get the opportunity to go to college and to play me and being there for me. college basketball.
SKYE SHIPTON BRAD WACKER
High School: Mt. Edgecumbe High School High School: Service High School
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Dena Austin Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Denise Downey
Future Plans: I plan to attend college and play basketball at a higher Future Plans: I plan to attend UAA and study electrical engineering. level. Other Sports/Activities: None Other Sports/Activities: In the summers, I fish and hunt and run. During the winters, I ski, play basketball, and dog mush. High School Accomplishments: Winning the State 4A basketball championship in 2014. Received player of the game twice at state in High School Accomplishments: I have received all-tourney awards 2014 and 2015. in the Region 1 basketball tournament in 2013. After that, I earned an all-tourney award in the Barrow Invitational tournament, Grace People to Thank: I’d like to thank my family and my coaches for Christian tournament, Donlin Gold tournament and Kodiak Joe Floyd always supporting me. Tournament. Lastly, I have received two All-Conference awards in the Region 5 in 2014 and 2015.
People to Thank: I would like to thank my mother Dena, my father Glen, uncles and aunts, grandparents, Coach Young, Coach Calkins, and my best friends Kathy, Tristan, and Dominic. 2015 All-Star Boys 3A & 4A Alaska Roof Coatings/AABC 3A Boys All-State Basketball Team FIRST TEAM: SECOND TEAM: THIRD TEAM: Levi Auble, Travis Adams, Edwin Erickson, Anchorage Christian; Barrow; Monroe Catholic; JOSEPH WELTZIN Kamaka Hepa, Tevin Bayne, Jaruby Nelson, Barrow; Sitka; Homer; High School: Sohi Soldotna High School Taylor Hoffman, Alex Gray, Michael Kluting, Bethel; Nome; Monroe Catholic; Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Betty Weltzin Jalon McCullough, Trevor Osborne, Kenneth Schneider, Monroe Catholic; Grace Christian; Homer; Future Plans: My future plan is to play college basketball at a com- Bobby Wilson, Skye Shipton, Jacob Warner, petitive level. I would like to go D2 and play football as well. After Anchorage Christian. Mt. Edgecumbe. Cordova. completing college, I would like to become a basketball coach. My main goal is to be involved in basketball my whole life. Past Players of the Year PLAYER OF YEAR: LEVI AUBLE, COACH OF THE YEAR: JASON BOERGER, ANCHORAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Other Sports/Activities: My other top sport is football. I play wide 2014 - Scooter Bynum, Monroe Catholic receiver as well as safety on defense. I enjoy running track, and I par- ticipate in the 100 meter run as well as all three jumping events. 2013 - Gus Simmers, Anchorage Christian 2012 - Gus Simmers, Anchorage Christian Monroe senior has embraced High School Accomplishments: 2014-2015 Offensive Player of the Year, First Team all State, First Team all Conference, Soldotna open- 2011 - Christian Leckband, Nome ing tournament All Team , Monroe Catholic tournament All Team , Top 2010 - Jeremy Head, Nome every role with team 3 in dunks this season. 2009 - Leif Karlberg, Grace Christian By JEREMIAH BARTZ As a freshman, Ostanik said, McCullough frontiersman.com earned minutes off the bench, but may not People to Thank: I would like to thank Coach Tutor who has helped 2008 - Kyle Fossman, Haines me on and off the court become a better person! I would also like to have played as much in big games. As a sopho- thank the Soldotna community and fan base we have. I wouldn’t ask 2007 - Cameron Severson, Petersburg Jalon McCullough has helped the Monroe more, McCullough became the first guard off to play basketball at any other school. My teachers as well for working 2006 - Lonnie Ridgeway, Heritage Christian Catholic Rams win a lot of basketball games. the bench. The Monroe senior is a four-year varsity play- with me throughout the basketball season making it easier to be on 2005 - Jared Reando, Heritage Christian top of my classes. er for the three-time defending 3A boys state “A lot of kids, if they’re not starting their soph- 2004 - Carl Arts, Valdez champions. In the past, McCullough’s roles on omore year, they’re out. Instead, he just said, the team were more specific, more specialized. hey I’m going to get better every day. I want 2003 - Raymond Douville, Craig But as McCullough worked his way through to be a great teammate. I want to win,” Ostanik BOBBY WILSON the program the last four years, working to im- said. “His junior year, he was a starter from Past Coaches of the Year prove, Monroe head coach Frank Ostanik said Day 1 for a team that went 28-0.” High School: Anchorage Christian Schools McCullough evolved, and has become an all- 2014 - Chuck Boerger, Grace Christian around player and leader for the Rams. McCullough remains a fixture in the Monroe Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Dolly Wilson 2013 - Dave Cronk, Bethel starting lineup, and is the leader of a group of “He came into our school known as a tremen- athletes hungry to push Monroe into the 3A 2012 - Chuck Boerger, Grace Christian Future Plans: I plan to play some basketbizzle in college. I will get dous shooter, great ball handler. Now people state title game for the fifth straight year. buckets; that’s for certain. 2011 - Frank Ostanik, Monroe Catholic recognize him as a very good defender, very good teammate, a guy who can do everything Heading into the state tournament, McCullough 2010 - Jeremy Arnhart, Barrow as a basketball player,” Ostanik said recently was averaging 16 points per game. The senior Other Sports/Activities: I will do track this year. 2009 - Patrick Callahan, Nome of McCullough, who has been named to the point guard has 73 assists, compared to only 2008 - Steve Fossman, Haines first team of the Alaska Roof Coatings/Alaska 30 turnovers, and has collected 43 steals. Mc- High School Accomplishments: First team all-state for 3A Association of Basketball Coaches 3A All- Cullough has hit 66 three-pointers this year, basketball, all state tournament for 3A in 2015. 2007 - Rick Brock, Petersburg State Team. and is shooting 41 percent from behind the arc. 2006 - Brad Lauwers, Heritage Christian Ostanik said McCullough plans to play at the Ostanik said McCullough entered his program next level, and there has been a good amount People to Thank: I would like to thank Coach Hoffman, my mom, 2005 - Brad Lauwers, Heritage Christian and Levi Auble. as a talented young player. Since McCullough, of interest. A decision has not been made, but 2004 - Todd Wegner, Valdez has done a good job of adapting and embrac- Ostanik said he expects McCullough to have a promising future. 2003 - James Carle, Craig ing to his role on the team, whatever it may be. Ostanik said part of what makes McCullough special is his willingness to do what helps the “Wherever he goes, in four to five years, ** Before 2003, there was no separate team, rather than focusing on instant gratifica- they’re going to say, man that kid was special,” tion or individual pursuits. Ostanik said. award for 3A player or coach of the year. “What’s unique is his role has changed every year,” Ostanik said.
82 2015 March Madness Alaska High School Basketball Championships Alaska Roof Coatings/AABC 4A Boys All-State Basketball Team Alaska All-Star History FIRST TEAM: SECOND TEAM: THIRD TEAM: Da’Zhon Wyche, Alex Baham, Cole Berner, West Anchorage; Wasilla; Lathrop; BOYS GIRLS BOYS’ COACHES OF THE YEAR Pindo Drammeh, Jacob Calloway, Nathan Fromm, Travon Brackett - West Valley Emmanuel Lopez - ACS Shaina Burley - Galena Angela Miguel - Barrow Service; Thunder Mountain; Service; Scooter Bynum - Monroe Cass Matheis - Nome-Beltz Carissa Cannon - Kokdak Taylor Murray - South 1A Doug Edenshaw - Klawock 2014 Kyle Carlson - Lathrop Tyrus Morgan - Klawock Drew Carlos - Dillingham Jerica Nelson - Kodiak 2A James Fields - Glennallen Daniel Hornbuckle, Devante Doutrive, Alex Pihl, West Valley; West Anchorage; Ketchikan; Seth Carstens - Nikiski Theodore Naneng - Bethel CC Cockerhma - West Megan Pyles - Kodiak 3A Frank Ostanik - Monroe Tyler Eide - Nome-Beltz Austin Osborne - Dimond Michelle Coderre - ACS Jessalyn Reiter - Delta 4A Dave Andersen - Kodiak Brandon Huffman, Bentiu Panoam, Brad Wacker, West Anchorage; Bartlett; Service; Peyton Fullmer - Bartlett Ihro Raguindin - Service Dallas Dickerson - ACS Jayley Taylor - Ketchikan Damien Fulp - Colony Adam Ramoth - Palmer Nianiella Dorvall - Nikolaevsk Bryn Tennyson - ACS Desmond Johnson, Bailey West, Marquise White, Eudy Gomez - East Reece Robinson - Service Kiana Edwards - Hutchinson Tara Thompson - Dimond GIRLS’ COACHES East Anchorage. Colony. East Anchorage. Calvin Hoffman - ACS Matt Seymour - Thunder Mountain Nadine Fraker - Bartlett Izzy Tweed - Colony OF THE YEAR Past Players of the Year: Eric Johnson - Grace Nate Simmers - ACS Adriane Horn - Kodiak Hannah Wandersee - Kodiak 1A Bea Klaich - Nikolaevsk 2014 - Da’Zhon Wyche, West Anchorage Thomas Hones - Eagle River Tyler Wells - Monroe Amanda Hutchins - Wasilla Savannah Wells - Houston 2A Jim Lorence - Glennallen 2013 - Adam Klie, Service PLAYER OF THE YEAR: COACH OF THE YEAR: 3A Beth Buchanon - Galena 2012 - Connor Devine, Wasilla DA’ZHON WYCHE, WEST ANCHORAGE ERIC STOCKHAUSEN, KETCHIKAN Lawrence Kaleak - Barrow Shayla Johnson - Wasilla 2011 - Devon Bookert, West Ryan Lee - Thunder Mountain Rhiana Joseph - Bethel 4A Amy Fogle - Kodiak 2010 - Travis Thompson, Dimond 2009 - Colton Lauwers, Dimond BOYS GIRLS BOYS’ COACHES 2008 - Kevin Winford, Bartlett OF THE YEAR 2007 - Jesse Bean, Wasilla Damon Cikanek - Dimond John Peterson - Mt. Edgecumbe Alexis Imoe - Wasilla Raegan Smothers - North Pole Desmond Johnson has Shaquan Rodoes - Eagle River Gus Simmer - ACS Alysha Devine - Wasilla Chelsea Tooyak - Point Hope 1A Jim Holein - Klawock 2006 - Ramon Harris, West
2005 - Mario Chalmers, Bartlett 2013 Adam Klie - Service Jack Hobbs - South Kailee Skjold - Soldotna Gabi Fenumiai - Juneau 2A Albert Green - Hooper Bay 2004 - Mario Chalmers, Bartlett Joe Gray - Colony Sam Jahn - Thunder Mountain Sierra Afoa - Dimond Caitlin Scott - Palmer 3A Dave Cronk - Bethel 2003 - Mario Chalmers, Bartlett solid numbers 4A Josh Muehlenkamp - East 2002 - Andrew Smith, Bartlett Stuart Towerak - Unalakleet Darren Silas - Hutchinson Aminata Cole - Dimond Taylor Blake - Palmer 2001 - Nick Billings, Kodiak By JEREMIAH BARTZ Vladamir Didenko - Delta Iziah Sherman-Newsome - Bartlett Ione Fisher - Dimond Nene Hale - Houston frontiersman.com 2000 - Brandon Edwards, East Dominique Hall - Nome Marques Robinson - Service Kerenna Liggon - Dimond Devynn Johnson - Nome 1999 - Carlos Boozer, Juneau-Douglas Hunter Eisenhower - Colony Xavier Johnson - East Lynette Hepa - Barrow Megan Bauder - Cook Inlet GIRLS’ COACHES 1998 - Carlos Boozer, Juneau-Douglas There’s a lot to measure in the game of basket- OF THE YEAR 1997 - Eli Wilson, Colony ball. Statistics, speed, vertical jump. Desmond Jalen Terry - ACS Jarred Laws - East Hilary Lowery - Barrow Mimi Wood - Hutchinson 1A Susie Rilling - Shishmaref 1996 - Cameron Rigby, Bartlett Johnson has solid numbers in all of the above. Tremon Washington - Lathrop Louis Page - South Alex Derifield - Valdez Tiemchieny Panoam - Bartlett 1995 - Mao Tosi, East But if you ask his head coach, Jason Jno- Skyler Fullmer - Chugiak Kacy Green - Hooper Bay Tonya Busse - Klawock Sarah Geagel - ACS 2A Sean Carlos - Dillingham 1994 - Trajan Langdon, East Lewis, there’s something else about the East Austin Miller - Bethel Jasmine White - Lathrop 3A Darren Powers - ACS 1993 - Trajan Langdon, East 4A Stephanie Smiley - Kodiak 1992 - Trajan Langdon, East Anchorage senior you can measure. And the Conner Looney - Palmer Erisha Talley - Lathrop 1991 - Jeff Lentfer, Service results are off the charts. 1990 - Chris Toomer, West 1989 - Phil Engebretsen, Homer “His heart,” Jno-Lewis said recently of John- BOYS GIRLS BOYS’ COACHES OF THE YEAR 1988 - Pierre Newsome, West son, who has been named to the first team of Colin Long - Barrow Chris Parker - Eagle River Morgan Wensley - Kenai Aylssa Hutchins - Wasilla 1987 - Mike Cronk, Northway 1A - Wayne Morgan - Aniak the 2015 Alaska Roof Coatings/Alaska Asso- Dylan Ferro - Wasilla Trenton Anthoney - Bartlett Hannah Wing - Haines Sierra Pedersen - Su Valley 1986 - Brian Petro, Bartlett ciation of Basketball Coaches 4A Boys All- 2012 2A - Darren Zibell - Noorvik 1985 - Mike Childs, East Tony Yadao - Juneau Jared Miller - Dillingham Pherrari Brumbaugh - Wasilla Cheryl Nidoy - West State Team. 3A - Chuck Boerger - Grace 1984 - Tony Reed, East Scott Kramer - Houston Colter Lasher - Dimond Brianna Kirk - Noatak Dessirea Kenworthy - Kotzebue 4A - Rob Galosich - Dimond 1983 - Tony Reed, East Farimang Touray - Service Jared Straight - Palmer Caroline Long - Point Hope Tina Esbenshade - Yakutat 1982 - Ethan Billings, Juneau-Douglas “He’s an undersized guard with a big heart,” 1981 - Larry McBride, East Jno-Lewis said. “He outworks everybody else Braydon Kuiper - Wasilla Treshawn King-Dunbar - Bartlett Abbie Koenig - Point Hope Meg Berry - Seward on the court.” Chance Hunter - Scammon Bay Nathan Hadley - Buckland Melissa Castle - Craig Saige Stefanski - Colony GIRLS’ COACHES Past Coaches of the Year: John Michaels - Monroe Bo Reilly - Kenai Amey Messerschmidt - Haines Jenna Buchanan - Galena OF THE YEAR 2013 - Josh Muehlenkamp, East The 5-foot-10 point guard currently leads the LaDarius Milton - Monroe Luke Adams - Dimond Savanna James - Houston Kasara Brandenburg - Palmer 2012 - Rob Golosich, Dimond 1A - Ed Lester - Newhalen 2011 - Tyler Moor, Service Thunderbirds in a number of statistical catego- Colton Anderson - Nikiski Eddie Benson - Barrow Wenda Paleo - West Kristin Smeaton - Dillingham 2A - Bea Klaich - Nikoleavsk 2010 - Rob Galosich, Dimond ries. Johnson, a first-team all-state selection for Evan Withrow - Soldotna Phillip Pease - Houston Kandice Carroll - Fort Yukon Kira Polk - Bethel 3A - Levi Duca - Dillingham the second straight year, averages 20 points, 8 2009 - Matthew Johnson, Soldotna Conner Devine - Wasilla Tyler Swinton - Haines Caitlin Auble - Valdez Echo Winfrey - Hutchinson 4A - Steve Caciari - West Valley 2008 - Don Brooks, South rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. He’s second “Everyone gravitates toward him,” Jno-Lewis 2007 - Jeff Bowker, Colony on the team with 2.7 steals per game. said. 2006 - Kevin Fullmer, Chugiak BOYS’ COACHES 2005 - Jeff Bowker, Colony “He’s impacts the game in so many different Johnson helped East win the Cook Inlet Con- BOYS GIRLS OF THE YEAR 2004 - Chuck White, West ways,” Jno-Lewis said. ference title earlier this month. The T-Birds Adam Sage - Point Hope Dominique Garrett-Queen - West Alex Owen - Craig Ellen Esbenshade - Yakutat 2003 - Ronnie Chalmers, Bartlett 1A - Bob Rychnovsky - Newhalen raced past rival West Anchorage 82-61 March Christian Odom - Palmer Tim Sullivan - Nome Hilary Apangalook - Wasilla Raquel Young - Kenai 2002 - Dan Eide, Valdez 2011 2A - Harley Sundown - Scammon Bay 2001 - Amy Rakers, Kodiak The rebounding numbers (5.7 defensive and 7 to earn the conference crown. In that game, Devon Bookert - West Chas Allen - Ketchikan Nicole Smith - Barrow Bobbi Britt - Bartlett 3A - Frank Ostanik - Monroe 2000 - Geno Morgan, East 2.3 offensive) are a product of Johnson’s heart, Johnson fell two assists shy of recording a Dane Meyer - Cordova Christian Brockert - Cordova Taylor Larson - Juneau Elizabeth Isaacs - Craig 4A - Tyler Moor - Service 1999 - Chuck Martin, Wasilla Jno-Lewis said. triple-double. Johnson finished with 16 points, J. Abdul-Bissett - Keenan Prochazka - Seward Sarah Tarver - Juneau Heather Gallahorn - Kotzebue 1998 - Bill Perkins, Eielson 12 rebounds and eight assists. JJ Nixon - Dimond Colby Mitchell - Chugiak Jesse Ellis - Skayway Abby Jones - Haines 1997 - George Houston, Juneau-Douglas Johnson can score. He passed 1,000-point Brett Kirk - Napaaqtugmiut Zack Lane - Point Hope Jordan Ramirez - Dimond Heidi Pichler - South 1996 - Phil Jordan, Bartlett mark for his career earlier this season. But the Johnson will cap a stellar prep career during GIRLS’ COACHES 1995 - Chuck White, East assists show he can also distribute. the 2015 4A state tournament, but Jno-Lewis Christian Leckband - Nome Tyler Keanu Adams - Barrow Cierra Robustellini - Port Lions Karli Brakes - Juneau OF THE YEAR 1994 - Chuck White, East Wayne Holmberg Jr. - Galena Oscar Takak Jr. - Elim Christina Fields - Kotzebue Kaitlyn Klapperick - Colony 1A - Edna Ahmaogak - Alak 1993 - George Houston, Juneau-Douglas said Johnson’s days on the basketball court are 1992 - Chuck White, East “He’s a phenomenal player,” Jno-Lewis said. far from over. A number of schools are inter- Andrew Buchanon - Seward Kody Broderick - North Pole Jasmine Yarde - West Valley Kaylie O’Daniel - Skagway 2A - Ramona Rock - Point Hope 1991 - Phil Jordan, Service “He makes everyone around him better.” ested in Johnson, Jno-Lewis said. Chris Voss - ACS Damon Sherman-Newscome - Kelsey Cottle - Wasilla Melissa Gerke - Barrow 3A - Jenny Benson - Hutchison 1990 - Ted DeLeon, West Valley Jno-Lewis called Johnson, a “coach on the Shayne Gilbertson - Monroe Bartlett Keiahnna Engel - Dimond 4A - Leslie Knight - Juneau floor,” with a personality others are drawn to. Brodie Smith - Bethel
98 2015 March Madness Alaska High School Basketball Championships Alaska All-Star History 1A & 2A State Champions Boys State Champions 1A Girls State 1A Champions
BOYS’ COACHES Year Champions Runner-Up Year Champion Runner-Up BOYS GIRLS 1983-84 Kiana 45 Port Lions 38 1983-84 Kiana 44 Kalskag 35 OF THE YEAR Gary Sneed - Delta Stefan Falke - Lathrop Jeannie Hebert - Monroe Allison Henshay - Petersburg 1984-85 Klawock 39 Noatak 36 1984-85 Port Lions 35 Klawock 34
1988 John Levitt - Juneau Pierre Newsome - West Andrea Husson - Monroe Lucrecia Burleson - East 1985-86 Hydaburg 72 Noorvik 65 1985-86 Koliganek 29 Klawock 26 1986-87 Kiana 61 Hydaburg 58 1986-87 Klawock 41 Port Lions 24 not available Jeff McHone - Cordova Chuck Gregory - Kodiak Diana Denny - West Valley Tracy Nelson - Glennallen 1987-88 Noatak 83 Hydaburg 57 1987-88 Klawock 63 Port Lions 36 paul Kirk - Skagway Brennan Church - Cordova Holly VanNortwick - East Teresa Creel - Delta 1988-89 Hydaburg 67 Unalakleet 66 1988-89 Klawock 71 Noorvik 36 1989-90 Unalakleet 88 Hooper Bay 63 1989-90 Ambler 37 Klawock 17 Ron Fleeman - Sitka Frank Ostanik - Eielson Rochelle Nibler - Valdez Tracie Hildre - Juneau 1990-91 Ambler 61 Hydaburg 56 1990-91 Selwik 38 Chevak 36 GIRLS’ COACHES David Wightman - Dillingham Joe Libal - Homer Kim Hansen - Cordova Tara Davies - Kake 1991-92 Hydaburg 63 Sand Point 41 1991-92 Noorvik 47 Klawock 33 OF THE YEAR 1992-93 Kiana 71 Sand Point 49 1992-93 Kivilina 52 Sand Point 34 Rovert Seum - Kiana Dan Walters - Grace Bobbie Jenkins - Juneau Becca Dodge - Valdez 1993-94 Selawik 48 Craig 40 1993-94 Noorvik 72 Klawock 50 John Fritz - West Ron Green - Ketchikan Ellie Bridgeman - Service Mae Peterson - Ketchikan 1994-95 Shishmaref 86 Kalskag 36 1994-95 Noorvik 63 St. Michael 29 not available 1995-96 Noorvik 50 Craig 46 1995-96 Klawock 46 AnaktuvukPass 36 Kevin Welker - Service Matt Helgeson - Hydaburg Sue Keens -Klawock Jeannie Watkins - Kodiak 1996-97 Noorvik 63 Hydaburg 53 1996-97 Sand Point 64 Noorvik 55 1997-98 Newhalen 52 Aniak 46 Kurt Henry - ACS Jenny Davis - Cook Inlet 1997-98 Buckland 58 Newhalen 49 1998-99 Sand Point 56 Buckland 49 1998-99 Aniak 74 Chevak 51 1999-00 Noorvik 59 Sand Point 40 1999-00 Noorvik 62 Alak 39 BOYS GIRLS BOYS’ COACHES 2000-01 Sand Point 26 Noorvik 25 2000-01 Noorvik 67 Aniak 40 2001-02 Shishmaref 65 Nuiqsut 60 2001-02 Wainwright 34 Shaktoolik 31 Sherry Barlow - Kenai Diane Packard - Delta OF THE YEAR not available 2002-03 Noorvik 66 New Stuyahok 55 2002-03 Mt. Village 53 Buckland 51 (OT) 1A - Wayne Westlake - Kiana Missy Beckett - East tammy Redding - ACS 2003-04 Wainwright 56 Fort Yukon 39 2003-04 King Cove 54 Nulato 44 1987 2A - DeWayne Davies - Kake 2004-05 Noorvik 67 Newhalen 59 2004-05 Buckland 40 New Stuyahok 33 Kim Clark - Monroe Carmen Schwarz - Kenai 3A - Bob Lenz - Cordova 2005-06 Noorvik 71 New Stuyahok 43 2005-06 Kiana 53 King Cove 46 2006-07 Nunamuit 60 King Cove 53 Jodi Cooper - Cordova Chemene Slay - North Pole 4A - Wes Jessup - Dimond 2006-07 Buckland 54 Tanana 48 2007-08 Buckland 70 Kalskag 63 2007-08 Kiana 60 Togiak 50 Erica Cordy - Palmer Yvonne Trevino - Lathrop 2008-09 Kalskag 71 Newhalen 57 2008-09 Alak 47 Akiachak 33 GIRLS’ COACHES Brigette Knapp - Seward Dee Tuttle - Chugiak 2009-10 Napaskiak 43 Nunamiut 31 2009-10 Port Lions 49 Fort Yukon 30 OF THE YEAR 2010-11 Aniak 67 Newhalen 58 2010-11 Port Lions 46 Kivalina 37 Andrea Kouremetis - Kodiak Carmen Wallis - Wasilla 1A - Jack Butler - Klawock 2011-12 Newhalen 91 Golovin 79 2011-12 Newhalen 51 Chefornak 30 Sarah Lahn - West Valley Leslie Weaver - West 2A - DeWayne Davies - Kake 2012-13 Klawock 55 Noorvik 43 2012-13 Cook Inlet 43 Nikolaevsk 39 (3 OT) 2013-14 Klawock 55 Toksook Bay 43 2013-14 Newhalen 61 Shishmaref 60 3A - Virginia Anderson - Cordova Dana Packard - Delta Darcy Wilson - Service 2014-15 Seldovia 62 Scammon Bay 34 2014-15 Wainwright 62 Buckland 36 4A - Deb Carpenter - Monroe
BOYS GIRLS BOYS’ COACHES Boys State Champions 2A Girls State 2A Champions Gordon Birdsall - Wasilla Will Cunningham - ACS Sherry Beck - Delta Kristin Bagne - Barrow OF THE YEAR Year Champions Runner-Up Year Champion Runner-Up 1A - Ralp Steeves - Kalskag 1983-84 Kake 58 Noorvik 52 1983-84 Northway 53 Anderson 49
1986 Paul Bottge - Juneau Myron Dosch - Monroe Tara Davies - Lathrop Julie Benson - West Valley 1984-85 Anderson 38 Ninilchik 34 2A - Don Spitler - Northway 1984-85 East Park 65 Su-Valley 40 Eric Brown - Lathrop Toby Drake - Kotzebue Debbie Galvin - Service Virginia Crowder - Anderson 1985-86 East Park 64 Bristol Bay 41 1985-86 Anderson 53 Angoon 34 3A - Gary Arthur - Homer 1986-87 Kake 76 Northway 74 (2OT) 1986-87 Kake 47 Tok 46 Chris Busse - ACS Pat Floyd - Kodiak Kathreen Huhes - Anderson Pookie Knowles - Kodiak 4A - Larry Whitmore - Bartlett 1987-88 Bristol Bay 60 Grace Christian 53 1987-88 Tok 54 Kake 34 1988-89 Abbott Loop 68 Su-Valley 49 1988-89 Tok 47 Kake 38 Reggie Johnson - Bartlett Brian Petro - Bartlett Sata Olerud - Haines Kris Nelson - Juneau GIRLS’ COACHES 1989-90 Abbott Loop 67 Hoonah 52 1989-90 Anderson 41 Sand Point 37 Greg Scott - Valdez Steve Reimers - Hydaburg Debbie Seckawitch - Kenai Marci Redie - Service OF THE YEAR 1990-91 Unalakleet 97 Angoon 63 1990-91 Tok 49 Angoon 47 1991-92 Bristol Bay 49 Unalakleet 47 1991-92 Bristol Bay 62 Tok 45 1A - Steve Haskins - Koliganek Todd Peckham - Delta Mike Studer - West Valley Carrie Thoas - Wasilla Vicki Slay - North Pole 1992-93 Adak 46 Bristol Bay 43 1992-93 McGrath 34 Point Hope 31 2A - Rick Harris - Anderson 1993-94 Point Hope 60 Ninilchik 37 Tony Rizk - North Pole Lennie Toussant - East 1993-94 Nenana 62 Kake 43 3A - Deanna Dradley - Delta 1994-95 Bristol Bay 48 Su-Valley 47 1994-95 Tok 67 Point Hope 61 1995-96 Ninilchik 70 Tok 48 Kim Spalding - Kenai Howard Zack - Lathrop 4A - Ralph Sallee - Palmer 1995-96 Unalakleet 34 Minto 32 1996-97 Unalaska 63 Yakutat 56 1996-97 Ninilchik 61 Unalaska 46 1997-98 Northway 45 Hoonah 41 1997-98 Point Hope 57 Klawock 38 1998-99 Cook Inlet 41 Anderson 38 1998-99 Klawock 47 Ninilchik 43 BOYS GIRLS BOYS’ COACHES 1999-00 Angoon 37 Kake 27 1999-00 Ninilchik 55 Seldovia 31 Tom Allison - Su Valley Curtis Dodge - Valdez Kim Galvin - Service Tammi Marcoullier - North Pole OF THE YEAR 2000-01 Point Hope 41 Bristol Bay 33 2000-01 Ninilchik 48 Point Hope 36 1A - Brad Mienholt - Napakiak 2001-02 Cook Inlet 43 Ninilchik 40 (2OT) 2001-02 Ninilchik 35 Yakutat 15 1985 Andy Baker - Kotzebue Jerrod Hainlie -Monroe Don O’Dell - Ninilchik Kipley Prescott - Wrangell 2002-03 Hydaburg 59 CIA 56 2002-03 Ninilchik 44 Unalakleet 26 2A - Norm Solberg - Su Valley 2003-04 Lumen Christi 49 Hydaburg 33 2003-04 Ninilchik 43 Bristol Bay 37 Gearge Blandou - Metlakatla Jason Moor - Seward Roni Johnson - East Annie Wowarth - Kotzebue 3A - Randy Dunton - ACS 2004-05 Cook Inlet 45 Hoonah 33 2004-05 Bristol Bay 32 Ninilchik 24 Ken Farmer - ACS Dan Hornaday - Homer Molly Heath - Wasilla Cassandra Mattison - Delta 4A - Jim Taylor - Chugiak 2005-06 Yakutat 71 Bristol Bay 49 2005-06 Ninilchik 45 Bristol Bay 43 2006-07 Noorvik 53 Tok 41 2006-07 Yakutat 51 Point Hope 44 Mark Giles - Seldovia Dale Hicks - Sitka Kim Robinson - Service Kris Wightman - Dillingham 2007-08 Yakutat 32 Ninilchik 20 GIRLS’ COACHES 2007-08 Galena 73 Bristol Bay 49 2008-09 Yakutat 53 Skagway 38 JR Hopkins - Lathrop Tom Rollman - Chugiak Shannon Wildes - Seward Kelly Hughes - Anderson OF THE YEAR 2008-09 Point Hope 63 Noorvik 54 2009-10 Point Hope 71 Klawock 58 2009-10 Skagway 67 Ninilchik 29 Mike Liggo - East Tom Betti - Chugiak Sally Leedham - Chugiak Lynette Williams - West 1A - Doug Brown - Kalskag 2010-11 Point Hope 74 Klawock 56 2010-11 Skagway 34 Yakutat 23 2A - Rick Harris - Anderson 2011-12 Noorvik 50 Scammon Bay 48 2011-12 Tikigaq 47 Cook Inlet 45 Andy Rabuns - Dimond Thor Carter - Wasilla Tina Bollins - Bartlett 2012-13 Craig 31 Dillingham 29 3A - Hal Spackman - Haines 2012-13 Hooper Bay 51 Metlakatla 28 Bern Robateau - Chugiak 2013-14 Glennallen 59 Dillingham 39 2013-14 Dillingham 30 Unalakleet 21 4A - Bob Ferguson - Service 2014-15 Glennallen 38 Dillingham 35 2014-15 Glennallen 51 Metlakatla 39 *Classified as Small School State Champions. In 1984 the 1A, 2A, 3A & 4A Classification was adopted. Previous to 1983, there was just one classification for all schools.
3A & 4A State Champions Boys State Champions 3A Girls State Champions 3A Year Champion Runner-up Year Champion Runner-up 1982-83* Nome 67 Noorvik 50 1982-83* Sand Point 47 Northway 38 1983-84 Metlakatla 59 Seward 49 1983-84 Glennallen 48 Homer 27 1984-85 ACS 53 Valdez 46 1984-85 Haines 51 Wrangell 49 (OT) 1985-86 ACS 51 Homer 39 1985-86 Delta Junc. 61 Haines 42 1986-87 Eielson 53 ACS 49 1986-87 Cordova 50 Delta Junc. 48 1987-88 Valdez 69 ACS 58 1987-88 Valdez 44 Cordova 29 1988-89 Homer 72 Houston 67 1988-89 Homer 39 Metlakatla 23 1989-90 Houston 62 Kotzebue 41 1989-90 Homer 59 Cordova 30 1990-91 Houston 66 Wrangell 51 1990-91 Homer 51 Cordova 45 1991-92 ACS 86 Delta Junction 55 1991-92 Nikiski 36 Cordova 23 1992-93 Eielson 59 Seward 58 1992-93 Nikiski 49 Cordova 35 1993-94 Eielson 70 Delta Junction 57 1993-94 Valdez 44 Nikiski 40 1994-95 Wrangell 88 Haines 68 1994-95 Bethel 52 Eielson 39 1995-96 Nikiski 67 Valdez 64 1995-96 Nikiski 49 Valdez 41 1996-97 Eielson 56 Nome 37 1996-97 Nikiski 39 Seward 38 1997-98 Eielson 57 ACS 37 1997-98 Seward 41 Valdez 34 1998-99 Anchorage Christian 53 Valdez 47 (OT) 1998-99 Valdez 69 Bethel 35 1999-00 Grace Christian 75 Valdez 62 (OT) 1999-00 Nikiski 52 ASC 44 2000-01 Grace Christian 69 ACS 52 2000-01 Valdez 36 Eielson 31 2001-02 Valdez 59 Craig 57 2001-02 Nikiski 60 Monroe 33 2002-03 Craig 70 Valdez 53 2002-03 Nikiski 48 Barrow 41 2003-04 Valdez 70 Barrow 65 (OT) 2003-04 Monroe 50 Valdez 27 2004-05 Heritage 61 Barrow 53 2004-05 Monroe 51 Dillingham 22 2005-06 Heritage 59 Cordova 31 2005-06 Nikiski 51 Barrow 41 2006-07 Petersburg 74 Eielson 73 2006-07 Barrow 54 Anch. Christian 51 2007-08 Haines 41 Heritage 30 2007-08 Anch. Christian 54 Barrow 34 2008-09 Hutchinson 65 Nome 45 2008-09 Anch. Christian 38 Mt. Edgecumbe 24 2009-10 Haines 46 Nome 45 2009-10 Mt. Edgecumbe 32 ACS 26 2010-11 Anchorage Christian 49 Monroe 44 2010-11 Barrow 58 Kotzebue 31 2011-12 Monroe Catholic 47 ACS 33 2011-12 Galena 67 Sitka 58 (OT) 2012-13 Monroe Catholic 60 ACS 52 2012-13 Barrow 69 ACS 59 2013-14 Monroe Catholic 58 Grace Christian 47 2013-14 ACS 49 Mt. Edgecumbe 45 2014-15 Barrow 50 Monroe Catholic 40 2014-15 Sitka 53 Valdez 50
Boys State Champions 4A Girls State Champions 4A Year Champion Runner-up Year Champion Runner-up 1971-72 Lathrop 80 Juneau 79 1971-72 Glennallen 49 Monroe 44 1972-73 Juneau 62 East 55 1972-73 West 31 Monroe 28 1973-74 Ketchikan 58 Eielson 54 1973-74 Service 35 Cordova 32 1974-75 East 66 Bartlett 63 1974-75 Valdez 71 West 32 1975-76 Dimond 83 Ketchikan 55 1975-76 Lathrop 36 Bartlett 35 1976-77 East 90 Monroe 73 1976-77 Bartlett 48 Dimond 44 1977-78 East 66 Dimond 44 1977-78 Bartlett 51 East 45 1978-79 Monroe 64 East 62 1978-79 Dimond 41 Kodiak 38 1979-80 Monroe 95 West Valley 79 1979-80 East 44 Wasilla 26 1980-81 East 67 Kenai 52 1980-81 Kodiak 60 Wasilla 56 1981-82 Juneau 60 West 50 1981-82 Wasilla 58 Service 53 1982-83 East 47 Bartlett 44 1982-83 Juneau 56 Lathrop 52 1983-84 East 56 West Valley 55 1983-84 Chugiak 50 Juneau 34 1984-85 East 69 Bartlett 46 1984-85 Service 76 North Pole 50 1985-86 Bartlett 86 East 70 1985-86 Palmer 36 North Pole 35 1986-87 Dimond 52 Chugiak 46 1986-87 Monroe 59 Service 51 1987-88 West 54 Chugiak 37 1987-88 Monroe 61 East 49 1988-89 East 70 West 61 1988-89 East 45 Sitka 33 1989-90 West Valley 55 East 42 1989-90 Lathrop 45 Chugiak 37 1990-91 Service 84 Palmer 54 1990-91 Kenai 58 Palmer 53 1991-92 East 89 Bartlett 73 1991-92 Lathrop 62 Palmer 36 1992-93 East 92 Bartlett 90 (OT) 1992-93 Soldotna 46 Kenai 37 1993-94 East 93 Juneau 60 1993-94 Chugiak 54 Colony 42 1994-95 East 97 Palmer 60 1994-95 Colony 62 East 38 1995-96 Bartlett 55 East 54 1995-96 Juneau 59 East 44 1996-97 Juneau 67 Colony 59 1996-97 Colony 35 Palmer 33 1997-98 Juneau 50 East 48 1997-98 Colony 54 Chugiak 44 1998-99 East 59 Lathrop 56 1998-99 Palmer 44 Colony 43 (OT) 1999-00 East 76 Dimond 63 1999-00 East 50 Colony 46 2000-01 Kodiak 55 East 52 2000-01 East 54 Lathrop 35 2001-02 Bartlett 77 Juneau 64 2001-02 East 50 Wasilla 47 2002-03 Bartlett 38 Wasilla 28 2002-03 Chugiak 57 Wasilla 42 2003-04 West 70 Bartlett 69 (OT) 2003-04 Dimond 58 Juneau 38 2004-05 West 72 Colony 47 2004-05 Juneau 53 Service 48 2005-06 West 91 Chugiak 58 2005-06 Dimond 45 North Pole 38 2006-07 Wasilla 50 Colony 41 2006-07 Wasilla 51 Juneau-Doug. 48 2007-08 South 56 Bartlett 54 2007-08 Colony 49 Chugiak 45 2008-09 Dimond 55 Soldotna 52 (OT) 2008-09 Chugiak 51 Colony 45 2009-10 West Anchorage 80 Wasilla 58 2009-10 Juneau 41 Wasilla 35 2010-11 Bartlett 79 West Anchorage 75 2010-11 Wasilla 36 Juneau-Doug. 30 2011-12 Dimond 57 Service 51 (OT) 2011-12 Wasilla 56 W. Valley 33 2012-13 East 66 Service 59 2012-13 Wasilla 43 Dimond 27 2013-14 Service 49 West Anchorage 47 2013-14 Kodiak 65 Colony 41 2014-15 West Anchorage 77 East Anchorage 73 2014-15 Dimond 54 West Valley 49