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
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Mat-Su sports in 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic and the other top stories
By Jeremiah Bartz J’s World I’ve been writing my annual top 10 Mat-Su sports stories of the
Wasilla boys basketball coach steps down after 13 seasons with the Warriors
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com After 13 years, six region championships and a state title, Ryan Engebretsen has stepped down
Doc Larson Roundball Classic: A Christmas Tradition
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com WASILLA — After 11 years of hosting the annual Doc Larson Roundball Classic at Wasilla High,
11th annual Doc Larson Roundball Classic features strong field
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com Colony and East Anchorage capped the 2018-19 season as two of the top four
Hang time; Valley athletes rise to the occasion
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com ANCHORAGE — The best hoopers in the state played the Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches All-
Seniors lead Wasilla boys to OT win over Palmer
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com WASILLA — Kody Campbell was the first to admit he struggled offensively for most of the
Warriors use smothering defense to shut down Palmer
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com PALMER — The Wasilla Warriors started slow offensively, but thanks to a defensive effort that was
Wasilla boys score win over Bartlett
Frontiersman.com WASILLA — The Wasilla Warriors boys’ basketball squad is preparing for a tough upcoming week with games against Palmer,
Wasilla boys outlast Colony
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com WASILLA — The Wasilla Warriors, the defending state champions, are no stranger to big games in
Holiday Hoops Tourney Turns 10
By Tim Rockey Frontiersman.com WASILLA - Around Christmastime, you can see some of the best basketball played anywhere in the
REDEMPTION: After heartbreaking loss in 2017 final, Wasilla boys return to championship game and earn a state title
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com ANCHORAGE — As the final buzzer sounded, the Wasilla bench erupted and the Warriors stormed toward
Wasilla boys return to 4A state title game
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com ANCHORAGE — Since a heartbreaking loss in the 2017 4A state championship, the Wasilla Warriors have