What a way to wrap up the Alaska high school sports season! In this episode, Keaton, Isaiah and Brad dive into the thrilling action from the State Softball and Baseball Tournaments, where the Sitka Wolves put on a show for the ages. Sitka claimed the D1 Baseball State Championship and the D2 Softball title, with their softball squad going back-to-back as state champs! Even more impressive—three pitchers in three games got it done on the mound for Sitka baseball. Talk about dominant depth.

Meanwhile, Soldotna made history with their fourth straight D2 Baseball title—a dynasty run as they now prepare to move up to Division I next season.

In softball, the South Anchorage Wolverines captured their second D1 title in four years, pulling off a wild extra-inning win in the “If Game” over Chugiak. A classic finish that had fans on the edge of their seats!

As we close the books on the 2024-25 high school season, it’s worth noting: fall sports practices start July 28th—right around the corner. No rest for Alaska’s student-athletes!

And in junior hockey news, the Anchorage Wolverines have hired Mike Aikens as their new head coach. Aikens returns to the bench after leading the Wolverines to the Robertson Cup Final in their inaugural season, finishing with an impressive 33-19-4 record. The Wolverines are bringing back a proven leader!

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Keaton and Isaiah sprint through a thrilling weekend of state championship action!

🏃‍♂️ Track & Field State Recap – The Chugiak Mustangs made a major statement, sweeping the D1 Boys and Girls team titles! And made history for the first time since Bartlett Golden Bears in the 1980s, they’ve now captured both the Cross Country Running and Track & Field state championships in the same school year. Legendary stuff from the Mustangs!

⚽ Soccer State Review – The Kenai Kardinals girls’ squad defended their title in dominant fashion, going back-to-back in D2. In D1, the West Anchorage Eagles Boys team soared to victory, claiming their first state championship since 1993, dating back to the pre-sanctioned era before ASAA took the reins in 2000. A huge moment for a historic program!

🥎 Softball State Preview – All eyes are on Bettye Davis East in D1. Can anyone match the Thunderbirds’ firepower? And in D2, it’s time to find out — will Southeast continue its reign, or is an upset brewing on the infield?

⚾ Baseball State Tournament Preview – The D2 tournament heads to Kenai, where Soldotna looks like the team to beat — but don’t count out Kenai Central or Palmer if their pitching can deliver under pressure. In D1, we’re set up for a blockbuster bracket. Could CIC’s top two seeds meet in the semifinals? The quarterfinals are stacked, and anything can happen. Buckle up for a thrilling ride on the diamond!

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Special edition of the Alaska Sports Talk Podcast as we had a chance to sit down with new UAA women's basketball head coach Matt Thune. Gaining some insight into how it was he got to UAA, his background coaching, and also how he may look Rex Chapman!