...fifth grader Sidney Nichols had more determination, and seemingly was half as small, as all her opponents combined. Yakutat coaches stated that Nichols brings a lot of excitement to the program.Tossed about, yet giving back one hundred percent...
...minutes. "We knew they might be able to hang with us for three quarters but we weren't sure they could for four," Yakutat coach Joe Klushkan said. "I wasn't really sure about it but I had a feeling after watching (Tikigaq) play the night...
...scoring during games this season. "We've never had the same player lead us in scoring in back-to-back games," Yakutat coach Bert Adams said. "That's what's really (great) about this team. They work hard, and they're unselfish...
...Vale added three points each and Tracy Jackson posted five points. "I think all of us were comfortable tonight," Yakutat coach Bert Adams Jr. said. "We got the jitters out last night and all day we just felt relaxed and comfortable." While...
...basketball than most squads. We're just too small," Yakutat coach Charles Russell said. "But they're coming along...there." "You don't really want to change much," Yakutat coach Charles Russell said. "What got you here should get...
...Samantha Johnson 16. Both teams will play in the state tournament in Anchorage. ``This was a huge game,'' said Yakutat coach Joe Klushkan. ``This was a team win - Becky Widdows, Jasmine James, Samantha Johnson. You can't say enough...
...Kwethluk; Ashley Burgett, Galena; Tatania Gruber, Seldovia; Brooke Forsi, Cook Inlet Academy; Kayleigh Rice, Ninilchik; Athena Sam, Huslia. Player of the year: Heidi Esbenshade, Yakutat. Coach of the year: Amanda Gerke, Nunamiut.
...the third quarter as Yakutat cut Kake's lead to 50-39. "It would've been nice to come out hitting early," Yakutat coach Bert Adams said. "Kake shot really well early on." Kake and Yakutat will now head to the state tournament. The...
...with eight points, including two 3-pointers. "The girls executed pretty well tonight and were pretty focused," Yakutat coach Joe Klushkan said. "We press on defense and that's just a big part of our game. We're not very tall so we need...
...Skagway. "We played a really good first half in the first game, but we didn't give Savannah enough respect," Yakutat coach Joe Klushkan said. When she started hitting shots, "her teammates fed off of that." On Monday, Klushkan said...
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