ALASKA SPORTS TALK
The crew recaps a wild weekend that featured Elijah Wood dropping the ceremonial puck for the Anchorage Wolverines on Friday night — yes, that Elijah Wood! The Wolverines kept the good vibes rolling, winning 3 of their last 4 games to start November strong. We preview the ASAA 3A/4A Volleyball State Championships at the Alaska Airlines Center, Nov. 13–15, where both brackets are absolutely loaded. The 4A field is stacked with power programs, and as our friend Nick reminded us, the Peninsula teams are no joke this year in 3A. Over in college action, the UAA Men’s Basketball team gears up for the Alaska/Hawaii Challenge alongside UAF, set for Nov. 15–16 at the Alaska Airlines Center. The UAA Volleyball team is on fire after knocking off two Top 25 opponents last week, and UAA Women’s Basketball sharpshooter Elina Mack made history with 10 three-pointers, breaking the school record in their latest win. And don’t miss the Wolverines’ Military Appreciation Weekend join the crowd at the Sullivan Arena, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm for great hockey and a great cause! Watch the Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gj7-F9dMGaU
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SEASON 3, EPISODE 14
It’s one of the busiest times of the Alaska sports year — and the Alaska Sports Talk crew is breaking it all down! High school volleyball is heating up with conference tournaments tipping off this weekend, setting the stage for the ASAA 3A/4A State Volleyball Championships at the Alaska Airlines Center starting Thursday, November 13th.Meanwhile, the ASAA Swim & Dive State Championships dive in Friday at the Bartlett Pool, featuring the state’s top aquatic athletes. The team also recaps last week’s UAA vs. UAF volleyball matchup, plus previews the start of college basketball season as both Seawolf programs face a tough early stretch of games. And mark your calendars — Saturday, November 15th will be one for the books: 3A/4A State Volleyball Championship Day and the Alaska–Hawaii Challenge all happening under one roof at the Alaska Airlines Center. Watch the Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BwW-gDENzhQ
SEASON 3, EPISODE 13
his week on Alaska Sports Talk, Keaton, Brad and Isaiah cover a packed slate of high school and college action across the state. Volleyball Highlights: Brad broke down the tight 4A standings between Diamond and South, with Diamond holding the tiebreaker. The team also previewed UAA Volleyball’s Halloween showdown against nationally ranked UAF (#20), where UAA looks to climb back into the GNAC title race amid a three-way tie for first. D1 Football Recap: Recapped South Anchorage’s D1 state championship victory over Bartlett, spotlighting big plays from Austin French and Ethan Yarrington. The crew also celebrated the rise of 9-man football, led by SWDP’s undefeated state title run in their first year, and discussed how the format could expand opportunities for small schools across Alaska. College & Future Talk: The group previewed UAA Basketball’s upcoming Slam Dunk into Higher Education event, shared updates from Coach Toon’s program, and reflected on football’s future structure—including possible D1/D2 consolidation and 9-man growth. Watch the Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pWCry9Qvybg
SEASON 3, EPISODE 12
This week on Alaska Sports Talk, Keaton, Brad, Isaiah and special guest Nick Sorrell from Radio Kenai break down an action-packed weekend across the state! Football State Championships: We recap the D2 and D3 State Championship games, congratulating the Soldotna Stars and Homer Mariners on their impressive title runs. Plus, we preview the D1 State Championship showdown this Friday night between South Anchorage and Bartlett — two powerhouses ready to battle under the lights! High School Volleyball Update: The playoff push is heating up with top teams across the state jockeying for seeding and momentum heading into the championships. UAA Volleyball Spotlight: The Seawolves continue their strong run in one of the toughest conferences in the country — the GNAC. Anchorage Wolverines Hockey: It’s the Face Off For the Fight weekend at the Sullivan Arena, presented by Imaging Associates in partnership with the American Cancer Society. Watch the Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jij343PYq3w