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The Wasilla Warriors offense works to fight for extra yards during a scrimmage against Bartlett Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, at Wasilla High School's Veterans Memorial Field. The Warriors open the s

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Warriors enter new era in 2016

By JEREMIAH BARTZ Frontiersman.com WASILLA — The Wasilla High School football program has entered a new era. Will Stout, a

Frontiersman Archive Aug 11, 2016

A pair of Seward Seahawks try to bring down Houston running back Ben Pelesasa during Houston's win over the Seahawks during the 2015 season. Pelesasa returns as one of the top veterans on the

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Houston young, but Hawks optimistic about season

By JEREMIAH BARTZ Frontiersman.com By JEREMIAH BARTZ Frontiersman.com HOUSTON — The Houston Hawks have only one senior with experience

Frontiersman Archive Aug 11, 2016

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Finally some good coho salmon news for the Mat-Su Valley

By Andy Couch On Wednesday, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game issued emergency order 2 -SS-2-39-16

Frontiersman Archive Aug 11, 2016

Mat-Su Career and Technical High School graduate Allison Qualls smiles for a photo with friend Eric Edwards after the 2016 ‘Running with the Bulls’ at The Musk Ox Farm in Palmer on Sunday. Qu

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‘RUNNING WITH THE BULLS’: Annual Musk Ox Farm event a community favorite

By CAITLIN SKVORC Frontiersman.com PALMER — Grins belied the gloomy Sunday sky at the Musk Ox Farm on Sunday, where

Frontiersman Archive Aug 9, 2016

Mat-Su starting pitcher Justin Vernia takes a selfie from the top of the pile, as the Miners celebrate winning an Alaska Baseball League championship. The Miners used a 9-3 win over the Penin

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Miners win ABL title

By JEREMIAH BARTZ Frontiersman.com PALMER — As he described his team, Mat-Su Miners head coach Ben Taylor borrowed a

Frontiersman Archive Aug 7, 2016

Mat-Su Miners starting pitcher Stephen Kolek fires a pitch during the first game of the best-of-3 Alaska Baseball League Top of the World Series Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at Hermon Brothers Fie

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Miners take lead in ABL championship series

By JEREMIAH BARTZ Frontiersman.com PALMER — Jake Scudder led the Alaska Baseball League with 28 runs driven in during the

Frontiersman Archive Aug 6, 2016

Eric Strabel continues his ascent during the Matanuska Peak Challenge Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, near Palmer. Strabel won the men's division of the annual mountain race. Frontiersman file photo

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New women’s record in muddy Mat Peak Challenge

By CAITLIN SKVORC Frontiersman.com LAZY MOUNTAIN – Come hell or high water, it’s hard to believe anything can stop

Frontiersman Archive Aug 6, 2016

Will Stout, the first-year head coach of the Wasilla High football program, talks to his players following a scrimmage with Bartlett Friday, Aug. 6, 2016, at Veterans Memorial Field in Wasill

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New head football coach makes Wasilla debut at scrimmage

By JEREMIAH BARTZ Frontiersman.com WASILLA — Local prep football players have had Friday, Aug. 12, circled on their calendars for

Frontiersman Archive Aug 6, 2016

Colony head coach Rhett Magner calls to his players during a scrimmage at Eagle River High School Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. Matt Hickman/Frontiersman

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Knights sparkle on both sides at 3-way scrimmage at Eagle River

By Matt Hickman Frontiersman.com EAGLE RIVER — In any preseason game, at any level, a coach, first-and-foremost wants

Frontiersman Archive Aug 6, 2016

Two 12-gauge shells are loaded and ready for clay target practice Thursday at Grouse Ridge Shooting Club. Robert DeBerry

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Grouse Ridge hosts sporting clay championships

Frontiersman.com WASILLA — The Grouse Ridge Shooting Club hosted the 2016 Alaska State Sporting Clays Championship late last month. Gerald

Frontiersman Archive Aug 6, 2016

Mat-Su starter Connor Higgins fires a pitch during a 4-1 Alaska Baseball League playoff win over the Anchorage Bucs. Mat-Su will face the Peninsula Oilers in the Alaska Baseball League Top of

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Miners to host Oilers in ABL Top of the World Series

By JEREMIAH BARTZ Frontiersman.com PALMER — Mother Nature must be a Miners fan. Thanks to a 4-1 postseason victory

Frontiersman Archive Aug 5, 2016

Mat-Su Miners infielder Angelo Armenta makes the throw from third during a 4-1 win over the Anchorage Bucs Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at Hermon Brothers Field in Palmer. Armenta hit a solo home

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Playoff games rained out, Miners advance to championship series

By JEREMIAH BARTZ Frontiersman.com PALMER — The Mat-Su Miners knew their 4-1 postseason victory over the Anchorage Bucs

Frontiersman Archive Aug 5, 2016

Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’

Wick Communications announces sale of Frontiersman to Mat-Su Sentinel

Houston High School Hawks take flight

Warriors enter new era in 2016

Houston young, but Hawks optimistic about season

Finally some good coho salmon news for the Mat-Su Valley

‘RUNNING WITH THE BULLS’: Annual Musk Ox Farm event a community favorite

Miners win ABL title

Miners take lead in ABL championship series

New women’s record in muddy Mat Peak Challenge

New head football coach makes Wasilla debut at scrimmage

Knights sparkle on both sides at 3-way scrimmage at Eagle River

Grouse Ridge hosts sporting clay championships

Miners to host Oilers in ABL Top of the World Series

Playoff games rained out, Miners advance to championship series