Hubacek still reigns as king of cabbage

PALMER — Steve Hubacek continues to leaf his way through the Alaska State Fair record books.

The Wasilla dentist wowed a packed farm exhibits barn last year, winning the Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off with a world-record 127-pound entry. On Friday, he proved last year's behemouth was no fluke, winning his third consecutive weigh-off with a 105.6-pound giant.

A down year for local growers dominated by rainy and overcast days, Hubacek distanced himself from the rest of the entries, topping second place winner Scott Robb's 57.4-pound entry and a 56.9-pouner brought in by Thomas Van Diest. In fact, Hubacek's 48.2-pound margin of victory would have been enough to place sixth overall.

This was the 15th year for the Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off. See Sunday's Frontiersman for more on the contest.