Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
Brayden Methven
Palmer Pioneers
Brayden Methven is in his second year with the Palmer Pioneers American Legion baseball program. Methven helped lead the Pioneers to a 4-0 record last week with his work at the plate and on the mound. He pitched six innings during a win over Eagle River. He also finished the week 7 of 15 at the plate, with nine RBI and six runs scored. Methven will be a senior at Colony High School in the fall.
Jacob Hansen
Wasilla Road Warriors
Jacob Hansen has been a varsity captain in the program since his sophomore year of high school. Hansen was among the team’s offensive leaders in the last week. He also had a key appearance out of the bullpen during a win over Chugiak. Hansen helped the Wasilla High baseball program earn its first state title in 2019. He also helped the Road Warriors become the first team from Alaska to advance to an American Legion regional tournament championship game.
