Keaton and Isaiah sprint through a thrilling weekend of state championship action!

🏃‍♂️ Track & Field State Recap – The Chugiak Mustangs made a major statement, sweeping the D1 Boys and Girls team titles! And made history for the first time since Bartlett Golden Bears in the 1980s, they’ve now captured both the Cross Country Running and Track & Field state championships in the same school year. Legendary stuff from the Mustangs!

⚽ Soccer State Review – The Kenai Kardinals girls’ squad defended their title in dominant fashion, going back-to-back in D2. In D1, the West Anchorage Eagles Boys team soared to victory, claiming their first state championship since 1993, dating back to the pre-sanctioned era before ASAA took the reins in 2000. A huge moment for a historic program!

🥎 Softball State Preview – All eyes are on Bettye Davis East in D1. Can anyone match the Thunderbirds’ firepower? And in D2, it’s time to find out — will Southeast continue its reign, or is an upset brewing on the infield?

⚾ Baseball State Tournament Preview – The D2 tournament heads to Kenai, where Soldotna looks like the team to beat — but don’t count out Kenai Central or Palmer if their pitching can deliver under pressure. In D1, we’re set up for a blockbuster bracket. Could CIC’s top two seeds meet in the semifinals? The quarterfinals are stacked, and anything can happen. Buckle up for a thrilling ride on the diamond!

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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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In this jam-packed episode Keaton and Isaiah wrap up the Anchorage Wolverines’ exciting season and look ahead to what’s next after a hard-fought playoff battle. Big news out of UAA as the Seawolves welcome their new Women’s Basketball Head Coach—find out who’s taking the reins!

We highlight Service Baseball’s red-hot winning streak that's lighting up the Alaska spring, check in on key softball showdowns across the state, and run through who's making noise on the high school soccer pitch.

PLUS— Brad Lauwers caught up with the new Fresno State’s Associate Head Coach Shaina Afoa! The former Alaskan coach shares her journey, what this next step means to her, and how her time in the 907 shaped her path to the big stage.

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In this episode, Keaton and Isaiah dive into a packed week of Alaskan sports action and headlines!

Spring Sports Updates – Track, soccer, baseball, and softball are in full swing as teams across the state. We highlight standout performances and what to watch for heading into May.

Anchorage Wolverines Playoffs – The push for the Robertson Cup continues as the Wolverines hit the road for playoff action against the Windigo. We break down the matchup and what it’ll take to keep the postseason dream alive.

UAA Coaching Search – With both basketball programs searching for new head coaches, we discuss the latest news, rumors, and what kind of leader the Seawolves need next.

College Recruiting Challenges – Challenges, pitfalls, solutions… we talk about the growing difficulties for athletes and everyone involved.

ASD School Board Proposal Vote – The Anchorage School Board is set to vote on a major proposal that could bring back all Middle School Sports, High School Hockey, Swim/Dive & Gymnastics!

ASAA Board Meeting Update – The board is meeting in Cordova this week. Get caught up on decisions that could shape next year’s sports calendar.

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Keaton and Isaiah have a loaded episode with spring sports heating up and playoff action in full swing!

⚽ High School Soccer : The Colony Boys are looking like the real deal! Hear why they’re dominating the pitch and who’s trying to keep up across the state.

⚾High School Baseball : Service, South, and Eagle River are swinging hot bats and battling it out! We dive into the early season action and spotlight some standout players.

🏀 UAA Women's Basketball : Coaching search update! Who will take over the Seawolves? We’ve got the latest buzz on what’s next for the program.

🏒Anchorage Wolverines : The Wolverines are on the move! They advanced past Round 1 and now head to Wisconsin to battle the Windigo this weekend. Get the playoff preview you need!

ASAA Board Meeting: ASAA Board meets May 5–6 in Cordova. We talk about what could impact student-athletes statewide.

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In this special edition, Brad Lauwers sits down with several incredible inductees from the Class of 2025 Alaska High School Hall of Fame:

• Tobin Karlberg (Grace Christian School)
• AJ Hull (Kenai Central High School)
• Pauline Tufi Mau (West Anchorage High School)
• Justin & Nathan Schwartzbauer (Colony High School)

Brad and the guests dive into their standout high school careers, reflect on the journey that led them to this Hall of Fame honor, and share life updates on what they're up to today. They also pass along powerful nuggets of wisdom — lessons in work ethic, resilience, and passion — that helped shape their success both on and off the field. Plus, plenty more great stories you won’t want to miss!

Tune in to celebrate these amazing Alaskan athletes and their inspiring journeys!

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