All rights reserved. The Mariners broadcast all games throughout the Pacific Northwest on flagship station Seattle Sports 710 AM and on affiliates in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and British Columbia. Home; News; Legion; Cook Inlet Conference . Marx again came up big with a two-run double. He wants to win and weve talked a lot about getting the team going and engaged., Chugiak baserunner Jayden Steckel holds on to the bag as Wasilla third baseman attempts to catch a throw during the Mustangs' 7-5 victory over the Warriors in the first round of state baseball tournament at Mulcahy Park on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Grey whales, orcas, and minke whales travel through the Sitka Sound each summer. With the Cincinnati Reds in the midst of a playoff push and having a backload, Sundays NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono saw multiple spats, but perhaps the biggest was, The Bluegrass State is led by one of the nations best QBs, but there is, Nevada has produced plenty of star running backs over the years. Media Director Van Williams. Sitka improved to 26-7 all-time at the state tournament. On 5/20, the Sitka varsity baseball team won their home conference game against Juneau-Douglas (Juneau, AK) by a score of 4-3. Read More. Later in the frame he doubled and later scored from third base on a wild pitch, just beating the throw to the plate. And we had this guy (Marx) on the mound right there, he picked off at first, Barragan said. Sitka senior Emanuel Barragan recalled feeling nervous in the final moments of the game. To visit the Alaska DHSS Corona Response dashboard website clickhere. On 5/13, the Sitka varsity baseball team won their home non-conference game against Petersburg (AK) by a score of 11-1. The Mustangs turned two double plays, including an 8-3 twin killing after center fielder Andrew Gruszynski caught a flyball and doubled up the runner at first base, beating the runner trying to score from third base to negate a run. The Sitka High Wolves baseball squad earned a spot at the state tournament after a hard-fought win over the Thunder Mountain Falcons in the Region V tournament double elimination bracket, Friday evening at Moller Field. 2,874.0 square miles (7,443.6 km2) of it is land and 1,937.6 square miles (5,018.2 km2) of it, or 40.27%, is water. Souths early-strike offense was the perfect complement to the pitching of starter Luke Ivanoff and reliever Gavin Partch, who danced around trouble all night as Colony left 10 runners on base. He's a graduate of West High School and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. The support of the Sitka community is second to none. Football . "It's unbelievable. Regions we did the same thing in all three games to get here.. Were going to need that energy because were not going to be having this home crowd, he said. Can you complete the grid? Thats what I like about this team. "You enjoyed the game but you spent as much time picking rocks out of your knees and elbows," cracked Rep. Bill Thomas of Haines. A massive, potentially record-breaking storm brought major flooding and damage to coastal towns in Alaska Saturday, and some residents were evacuated. In a game against Sitka last night, GCLL 12U majors baseball came out on top. The beauty of Alaska awaits. Stream regular season and playoffs online from anywhere. Sitka showcased plenty of moxie in a 12-3 victory over Chugiak in the first state semifinal as Marx doubled, tripled and drove in five runs to help the Wolves pull away in the later stages at Mulcahy Stadium. Estimated $58K - $73.5K a year. "We can't really put into words what he's done for us," said Ed Conway, head coach of the 3-time state champion Sitka High School baseball team. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. You cannot drive to Sitka. I had a lot of faith in our team and knew we could pull out this win., Eagle River baserunner Dallin Roberts slips past a tag by Sitka pitcher Nik Calhoun during the Sitka Wolves' 8-6 victory over the Eagle River Wolves in the first round of state baseball tournament at Mulcahy Park on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Stedman and Thomas headlined a group of 26 people who threw out ceremonial pitches to high school players in white, red and royal blue uniforms. Chugiaks Hunter Rau sits stunned after being thrown out by Sitkas Dylan Marx. Sitka Post 13 Wolves 2 - Eagle River Wolves 1 - Elmendorf 1 - Fort Richardson 1 - Kodiak Post 17 Islanders 1 . But baseball players werent the only ones competing this weekend. Case statistics are as of Tuesday. Mariners Radio Network. The junior had high hopes for the state tournament. It rained on and off most of Thursday, but during the hour-long ceremony the Sitka High School pep band chased away the clouds and a community basked in the glory that is new Moller Field. I was screaming.. Overview Experience Alaska through the eyes of a local with this Sights of Sitka tour, which stops at three of the area's top destinations. Marx certainly got it done at the plate with four hits, including a three-run, bases-clearing triple that put Sitka ahead for good at 4-3. ASAA Division I State Baseball Tournament . Coach was like, Go! High School Baseball Sitka Chugiak Wolves 3 Mustangs 2 The Chugiak (AK) varsity baseball team lost Friday's neutral playoff game against Sitka (AK) by a score of 3-2. He has a good three-pitch mix and locates well. Sitka plays at state this week. I definitely saw the intensity that the boys had but (were) just a little skittish, Marks said. Fischer Sims and Gabe Gruszynski each singled and scored. When the Falcons stepped up to bat in the bottom of the seventh, Sitka led 9-6. (Bill Roth / ADN). Hes always had a good head on his shoulders and he is a competitor, Chadwell said. Read More. Air Station Sitka's AOR presents the most demanding flight environment for Coast Guard aircraft operations, with 12,000 miles of . Schedule a guided hike or fishing tour to explore the area's many trails, beaches, and rivers. Service battled back to force Colony into an eighth inning but the Knights ultimately prevailed 5-4. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Sitka, AK local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community and nearby towns. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. But size doesnt matter on the diamond. The Sitka softball squad fell to their regional rivals in the Region V tourney in Juneau as well, ending the teams season. Eagle River came roaring back to tie and take the lead with four runs in the top of the frame that included a two-run RBI by senior outfielder Charles Wallace. 1980 in Seward) is a Major League Baseball pitcher in the Cincinnati Reds organization. With an enrollment of just 335 students, Sitka is by far the smallest school in this years ASAA Division I state tournament. The day brought out everything that is right with this small, seaside town. "He drives by that field all the time. Mt. What I was thinking, I was really nervous because its my senior season and its on the line, so just keeping that focus. The two ferries were built in Sitka at Allen Marine. Sitka Wolves cheeer from the bench during their 8-6 victory over the Eagle River Wolves during the first round of state baseball tournament at Mulcahy Park on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Take the grounder he fielded in the second inning when he made a bulls-eye throw to first base on the move, off one leg. COVID in Sitka. Like his players, the coach noted the importance of the teams energy level. Awesome to do it for those guys, Trevin (Carley) and Eman (Barragan). Sitka is located on an island in Southeast Alaska, so you can only get there by boat or flying. can now go to the Seattle Sports 710 AM . Van Williams is a freelance writer in Anchorage and editor of the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame blog. The infield was rock hard literally, it was silt sand shipped in from Juneau. In the late semifinal, Colony ran into a buzzsaw that is the South Wolverines. The Wolves werent done feasting on the Mustangs, chewing up three relief pitchers for seven runs in the seventh inning. Heading into the bottom of the seventh, Harmon focused on good defense. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Wasilla scored in the bottom of the first inning, but Chugiak responded with two in the top of the third to take a 2-1 lead. It was enough to make a mans man like rugged Jim Way tear up. Originals more . . Were like a family on that island because were all just trapped there. Strange brought Sims in for a 7-5 advantage. (Bill Roth / ADN). We just have our little 8,000 population.. He hit a double in the third inning, giving the Wolves some much-needed momentum. Strange was part of the rally in the top of the seventh to give Chugiak the lead for good. Ivanoff also escaped a bases-loaded jam in the third, and Partch wiggled out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth. We battled the whole game, it was never one sided, Smith said. Sitka Little League will, voluntarily and lawfully, strive to promote, develop, and supervise the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball and Softball through sportsmanship, trustworthiness, respect, responsibility and good citizenship - not only by our players, but by our parents, coaches, managers and board of directors. Photo by Bryan Boyett/Alaska Sports Report. Sitka displaced Juneau, Alaska as the . 2023 BVM Sports. Sitka Wolves sophomore Matthew Leach, center, celebrates scoring a run during the Wolves' 8-6 victory over the Eagle River Wolves in the first round of state baseball tournament at Mulcahy Park. We never gave up and we just kept trying, Steinson said. [emailprotected]. Colonys Karsen Spradling went 3-for-4 and scored on Bryant Marks two-out single in the third inning. New Moller Field was unveiled Thursday on Alaska Day at a ceremony attended by several hundred locals and hosted by the non-profit Alliance for the Support of American Legion Baseball in Alaska. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Sitka answered with a quartet of runs of its own on a pair of two-run RBI hits, the second of which came courtesy of freshman infielder Tanner Steinson in his state tournament debut. Championship Game Its incredible.". On 4/21, the Sitka varsity baseball team won their away non-conference game against Petersburg (AK) by a score of 15-4. She won both the Two Foot Hick Kick Man, the 1982-83 edition of the United States Hockey Leagues Dubuque Fighting Saints, who seized the Clark Cup, was loaded with Alaska firepower. "When you step out there, especially at night when the lights are on, its a whole different world," said Way, who has two sons that play baseball. Note: Statistics are for major league play. NFL . Colony was the runner-up in last years state tournament and fended off a ferocious late rally by the Cougars to keep title hopes alive on Thursday morning. Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database. Like other Sitka High athletes, Harmon was glad the seniors earned a chance to compete at the state level. Souths enrollment is 1,411. "We're a small town and we just kind of get forgotten about," Marx said. Juniors Sweep the Juniors AK District 2 Softball Tournament. Sitka HS (Sitka, AK) Baseball Players. Steve Fish, to visit Sitka; Fall/Winter Cage workouts 2021 registration open! Sitkas track and field team closed out their season in the state championship in Anchorage. Established in 2006, the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame was founded on the belief that Alaskans need an institution that shines a light on all that is positive about sports in Alaska. Case Rate per 100,000 - 18.66. Luckily he understands that field was a real important piece of Sitkas history and was able to find that funding for it, and we cant thank him enough.". If you have the full schedule, send it to MaxPreps. U Sports . This is Sitka. Go Whale Watching. Cumulative Sitka cases - 3,426. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Totem poles from Tlingit and Haida areas line the park's scenic coastal trail, and the restored Russian Bishop's House is a rare reminder of .