Special edition of the Alaska Sports Talk Podcast as we had a chance to sit down with new UAA women's basketball head coach Matt Thune. Gaining some insight into how it was he got to UAA, his background coaching, and also how he may look Rex Chapman!

Keaton and Isaiah pack this episode with state championship energy! We break down ASAA Track & Field and Soccer State Championships – who's blazing the fastest times on the track and which soccer squads are making a serious push for the title. 🥇⚡

We take a deep dive into the State Soccer Brackets, highlighting the matchups to watch, Cinderella teams on the rise, and which powerhouse programs are poised to bring home the gold.

PLUS, a special guest interview with the brand-new UAA Women’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Thune! 🏀 Hear about his vision for the Seawolves, his Alaska ties, and what fans can expect from the program moving forward.

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This week on Alaska Sports Talk, Keaton and Isaiah have got RPI fever, major upsets, and spring sports heating up across the state! Let’s get into it:

High School Soccer Standings Update The RPI is live and the battles are tight!

• D1 Boys: Colony, West Anchorage, and Juneau-Douglas are leading the charge.
• D1 Girls: South Anchorage, Dimond, and Wasilla are dominating the pitch.
• D2 Boys: Ketchikan, Soldotna, and Palmer have their sights set on state glory.
• D2 Girls: Kenai Central, Soldotna, and Palmer are proving they’re a force to be reckoned with.

Softball Spotlight

• D1 Cook Inlet: Bettye Davis East and Chugiak are slugging their way to the top.
• D1 Railbelt: Juneau-Douglas and Colony are making noise.
• D2: Sitka’s making a statement with some big wins, and Kodiak and Soldotna are right there in the mix!

Baseball Breakdown South Anchorage just snapped Service’s unbeaten streak, making things interesting in the standings. Keep your eye on Service, South, Wasilla, and Sitka – all looking like state contenders!

ASAA Board Meeting Bombshells Major postseason shakeups!

• Hockey: RPI rankings will now determine state berths.
• Baseball: Palmer, North Pole, and Soldotna are moving up to D1, while D2 State Baseball shrinks from 8 teams to 4.
• And that’s not all—more changes are on the horizon for Alaska high school sports!

UAF Nanooks Recruit Local Talent Shoutout to Deng Deng (East Anchorage) and Xavier Baker (Dimond) who are staying in-state and signing with the Nanooks! UAF is building something special with Alaskan roots.

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