Sports briefs

Send us your news about former Valley athletes

The Frontiersman would like to feature any news on the progress of former Valley athletes as they compete on the collegiate or professional level.

If your child or former athlete is taking their athletic skills to the next level, please let us know. We are interested in any news, honors, or achievements pertaining to our "Hometown Heroes."

Please contact the Frontiersman via e-mail, sports@frontiersman.com, fax, 352-2276, or phone, 352-2273.

Alumni hockey game

The Valley's annual Chris Hale Alumni hockey game will be held Dec. 26 at 9:15 p.m. at the Brett Memorial Ice Arena.

All former local high school hockey players are welcome to play.

For more information contact Wendy Hale at 376-4170.

Mat-Su Junior

Nordic Skiing

The Mat-Su Junior Nordic Ski Club is about to begin its 2002-03 season. The season starts Dec. 4 and will run through Feb. 15.

The club will meet Wednesday's at Colony High School at 6 p.m. and also on Saturday mornings.

The club is for skiers from the ages of 8-13 and parents are welcome and encouraged to join in on the fun.

For further information contact Howell Powter at 376-4379.

Applications can be picked up at Edward Jones Investments in the Land Company Building in Wasilla.

Local schools

search for coaches

Palmer and Wasilla High Schools are both looking for coaches for the current athletic season.

Palmer is currently seeking a cross-country skiing assistant coach and a basketball cheerleading coach.

Those interested can contact Jim Simmons at 746-8424.

Wasilla is looking for assistant basketball and cheerleading coaches.

Those interested can contact Doug Bean at 376-5341.

Adult volleyball league starting

The Valley Volleyball League is about to start. This league is for adults interested in a fast game of volleyball.

Matches will occur following The Northern Lights Volleyball Club matches on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at Palmer Junior Middle School.

Call Diane Clawson at 745-2447 for more information.

Sports briefs

Alert us about any pertinent events or information concerning Valley sports.

Give us a call at 352-2273, send an e-mail to sports@frontiersman.com or send us a fax, 352-2273.

Prep basketball

previews

Attention prep basketball fans, be sure to pay attention to the next few issues of the Frontiersman as we preview the local prep basketball teams.

Within the next weeks you can learn everything you have ever wanted to know about the Wasilla, Palmer, Colony, Houston and Susitna Valley hoopsters.