Nome Wrestling Faces Stiff Competition At Palmer Tournament
Nome-Beltz Nanooks wrestlers faced another tough challenge this weekend at the Lancer Smith Memorial Tournament.
Regional Wrestling, Volleyball Teams Compete In Kotzebue, Unalakleet
Nome and Kotzebue led the tallies at Kotzebue’s Bush Brawl Tournament, while Unalakleet fought to victory at home in the Unalakleet Mixed-Six Smash Classic.
Nanooks Wrestle Statewide Challengers In Anchorage
The Nome-Beltz wrestling team had a unique learning opportunity this weekend at the Anchorage Christian Schools (ACS) tournament: they got to take on wrestlers from around Alaska they wouldn’t normally get to see.
Doping Scandal Plagues Iditarod: What Happened, and What’s Next
The state sport of Alaska, dog mushing, has long been free from doping controversy. Not so any more. Four dogs on four-time champion Dallas Seavey’s team tested positive for a prohibited pain-reliever this year. KNOM’s Gabe Colombo goes in-depth with a review of Seavey’s statements, the available facts about this ongoing story, and the direction it’s headed.
Nanooks Volleyball, Swimming Finish Season At Regional Championships
Nome’s volleyball and swimming teams closed out their seasons this weekend with trips to regional competitions.
Lady Nanooks Head To Bethel For Regional Volleyball Championships
After some tough volleyball competition this season, the four teams in the 3A Western Conference will duke it out at the Great Alaska Conference Volleyball Tournament this weekend.
Nanooks Wrestle Their Way to Early Victories at Nome Invite
Nearly 100 student wrestlers from around Western Alaska flew into Nome last weekend for the Nome Wrestling Invite. Athletes from larger teams like Nome, Kotzebue, and Bethel competed along with students from Gambell, Golovin, Savoonga, Shishmaref, St. Michael, and White Mountain.
Lady Nanooks Fundraise For Cancer Patients With Some “Good Volleyball”
In a tournament with some close victories, the Lady Nanooks volleyball team raised funds for the Arctic Pinkies, which provides support for cancer patients.
Lady Nanooks Volleyball Starts Season With Double Win
The Nome-Beltz High School varsity girls’ volleyball team won two matches at home against the 4A Juneau-Douglas team.