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2021 3A/4A BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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TAB LE OF CONTE N T S ASAA March Madness Alaska Committee 4 Meet the Personnel 5 3A Girls AABC All-State Basketball Team 7 3A Girls Bracket 8 3A Girls Team Rosters 9-12 3A Boys AABC All-State Basketball Team 16 3A Boys Bracket 17 3A Boys Team Rosters 18-21 4A Girls AABC All-State Basketball Team 25 4A Girls Bracket 26 4A Girls Team Rosters 27-30 4A Boys AABC All-State Basketball Team 36 4A Boys Bracket 37 4A Boys Team Rosters 38-41 ASAA Corporate Sponsors 46 2021 3A Tournament Results 49 2021 4A Tournament Results 51 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 1
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M EET PER S ONNEL
ASAA extends its appreciation to the following people for contributing their time and
energy in making this year’s 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State
Championship a success.
Kristy Johnston - Colony High School Athletic Director
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Palmer Middle School
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2021 3A GIRLS AABC WASILLA LITHIA DODGE ALL-STATE TEAM
3A Girls 2021 Player of the Year: Tessa Binder, Grace Christian
3A Girls 2021 Coach of the Year: Curtis Berry, Seward
3A FIRST TEAM 3A SECOND TEAM 3A THIRD TEAM
Tessa Binder, Grace Christian Katie Bast, Monroe Catholic Mikayla Johnson, Anchorage
Jocelyn Brady, Sitka Hannah Hatfield, Homer Christian
Lillian Carstens, Nikiski Reese King, Valdez Tawny Smith, Sitka
Mykaila Pickard, Anchorage Sunny Pedebone, Anchorage Shelby Sieminski, Seward
Christian Christian Sarah Sorrells, Anchorage
Sayvia Sellers, Anchorage Christian Lexi Seymore, Redington Christian
Logan Statathite, Kenai
After leading her team through adversity, Grace senior
named the 3A girls top player
By Jeremiah Bartz | Frontiersman.com
Much like most programs throughout the 49th state, the Grace
Christian girls basketball team was thrown more than its fair
share of obstacles as Alaska schools worked through a high
school basketball season during the pandemic.
3A GIRLS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Low turnout early in the season. Serious injury. COVID-19 2021 Tessa Binder, Grace Christian
protocol. The Grizzlies were even in a vehicle accident during 2020 Destiny Reimers, Anchorage Christian
their road trip to Fairbanks. “This year has been a crazy year for 2018 Bethany Carstens, Nikiski
our team,” Grace head coach Pete Johnson said.
2017 Rose Mongoyak, Barrow
But the Grizzlies overcame those obstacles, and Johnson said 2016 Madison Akers, Homer
senior standout Tessa Binder is the big reason why.
2015 Marian Wamsley, Valdez
2014 Dallas Dickerson, ACS
“If Tessa hadn’t of been on this team, it would not have been as
2013 Mimi Wood, Hutchison
successful of a season, She’s the glue that stuck everybody
2012 Jenna Buchanan, Galena
together,” Johnson said.
2011 Nicole Smith, Barrow
Binder was a leader and an inspiration, Johnson said. She was 2010 Debbiey Simmers, ACS
also a great player, and coaches across the state agree. Binder
2009 Anna Simmers, Anchorage Christian
has been named the Wasilla Lithia Dodge/Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches 3A Girls
2008 Anna Simmers, Anchorage Christian
Player of the Year. Binder averaged 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and five steals per
2007 Piggy Pili, Barrow
game as a senior. But it’s more than just individual success, Johnson said. Binder makes
2006 Sarah Herrin, Nikiski
everyone around her better.
2005 Leah Stepovich, Monroe Catholic
“We could stick her with four eighth-graders and she would still score 23 points a game and still 2004 Leah Stepovich, Monroe Catholic
encourage them,” Johnson said. ‘That’s the big thing about Tessa. She is such an encourager. 2003 Karen Rabung, Nikiski
She makes people around her better because of the way she encourages, uplifts, I think that’s
what stands out about Tessa, more than her athletic prowess. Her love for her teammates blows 3A GIRLS COACHES OF THE YEAR:
my mind.”
2021 Curtis Berry, Seward
Johnson said Binder was the leader as the Grizzlies worked through all of the ups and 2020 Gary Lamar, King Cove
downs. “When we started off we didn’t have very many girls. Everybody’s thinking we’re probably 2019 David Wightman, Galena
not going to be able to play because of the COVID restrictions and all of that stuff,” Johnson 2018 Scott Anderson, Nikiski
said. Johnson said as some people fixated on masks and pandemic protocol, Binder just wanted 2017 Scott Anderson, Nikiski
to play.
2016 Chad Felice, Homer
2015 Scott Anderson, Nikiski
“Tessa came out and said even if we only have two games, I’m in. Even if we only have one
game I’m in,” Johnson said. When Grace lost a key player to a serious injury in Valdez, Binder 2014 Beth Buchanan, Galena
encouraged two others to play. One worked her way into the starting lineup. During the Fairbanks 2013 Darrin Powers, Anchorage Christian
road trip, the team van was in an accident after hitting black ice. Nobody was hurt, Johnson said. 2012 Levi Duca, Dillingham
Binder helped her teammates out of the van and find their belongings.
2011 Jenny Benson, Hutchison
2010 Rytan Meyers, Barrow
Johnson said Binder, a skilled and athletic point guard, is also a coach on the floor.
2009 Daniel Skipworth, Anchorage Christian
“She doesn’t even need a coach on the bench,” Johnson said. “She could coach on the floor as 2008 Daniel Skipworth, Anchorage Christian
she’s playing and her team would be successful. Her basketball I.Q. is up there.”
2007 Ryan Myers, Barrow
And there is also a deep love for the game.
2006 Ward Romans, Nikiski
“She loves basketball. She eats, sleeps, dreams basketball,” Johnson said. Johnson said Binder 2005 Michael Lantagne, Monroe Catholic
has drawn interest from programs at the next level and is excited about her college basketball 2004 Michael Lantagne, Monroe Catholic
future. “She’s got fabulous potential,” Johnson said. “Wherever she goes she’s going to be an 2003 Ward Romans, Nikiski
impact player.” And that’s on and off the court, Johnson said. “You want someone in the locker
** Before 2003, there was no separate award
room who’s keeping everyone’s head on straight and who people respect,” Johnson said.
for 3A player or coach of the year.
“People respect Tessa because of the way that she plays and she uses that as a platform. She
** Please visit the AABC website for Players
has that influence because she has that gift to play basketball that God’s given her.”
and/or Coaches of the year prior to 2003.
NOTE: These awards & teams are voted on by Alaska basketball coaches who are members of AABC. ASAA doesn’t vote or manage this in anyway. ASAA publishes
these awards because it recognizes kids who worked hard throughout the season and our partnership with the AABC. ASAA encourages coaches associations.
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BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
3A GIRLS BRACKET
SITKA
Winner GAME 1
KENAI-CENTRAL 3:00 PM SITKA
Friday, Mar. 26 PALMER MIDDLE SCHOOL Friday, Mar. 26
GAME 8 KENAI-CENTRAL GAME 5
2:00 PM 2:00 PM SITKA
COLONY HS MONROE CATHOLIC WASILLA HS
GAME 2
NOME-BELTZ 4:45 PM MONROE CATHOLIC
PALMER MIDDLE SCHOOL Saturday, Mar. 27
NOME-BELTZ CHAMPIONSHIP
1:00 PM ANCHORAGE CHRISTIAN
KOTZEBUE PALMER HS
GAME 3
HUTCHISON 6:30 PM KOTZEBUE
Friday, Mar. 26 PALMER MIDDLE SCHOOL Friday, Mar. 26
GAME 9 HUTCHISON GAME 6
4:00 PM 4:00 PM ANCHORAGE CHRISTIAN
COLONY HS ANCHORAGE CHRISTIAN WASILLA HS
GAME 4
HOMER 8:15 PM ANCHORAGE CHRISTIAN
Winner PALMER MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOMER
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 8ANCHORAGE CHRISTIAN LIONS
# NAME GR. POS. HEI.
SOUTHCENTRAL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
1 Sayvia Sellers 10 G 5'7
2 Sunny Pedebone 12 G 5'9
5 Lily Auelua 9 G 5'6
10 Maliyah Alex 9 G 5'7
11 Jayla Speakman 9 F 5'8
12 Taylor Tiulana 12 F 5'9
14 Cadence Wood 10 G 5'5
15 Nyamach Mathot 9 F 5'8
20 Trinity Alex-Mayer 9 G 5'7
21 Mykaila Pickard 12 G 5'9
22 Sarah Sorrells 11 G 5'7
23 Mikayla Johnson 10 G 5'11
HEAD COACH Chad Dyson
ASSISTANT COACHES Chelsea Dyson
Chris Waythomas Bill Sorrelis
Steve Reimers Precious Alex
Questa Locke
HOMER MARINERS
# NAME GRADE
AT-LARGE SELECTION | SOUTHCENTRAL
1 Sailey Rhodes 11
3 Lawson Alexson-Walls 9
4 Delilah Harris 11
5 Kaylin Anderson 11
10 Minadora Reutov 9
11 Sydney Shelby 9
12 Emily Owens 9
13 Bethany Engebretsen 10
14 Laura Inama 12
15 Hannah Stonorov 10
20 Melanie Morris 11
21 Sophie Ellison 11
22 Hannah Hatfield 12
23 Kapitolina Reutov 11
25 Tonda Smude 12
HEAD COACH Chad Felice
ASSISTANT COACH Mike Steen | Kayla Stafford
STUDENT MANAGERS Brianna Stiles & Katlyn Vogl
PRINCIPAL Doug Waclawski
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Chris Perk
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# NAME GRADE
SOUTHCENTRAL CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE
10 Taylor Pierce 12
11 Malerie Nunn 10
12 Michal Keyes 12
20 Erin Koziczkowski 11
22 Emilee Wilson 9
23 Logan Satathite 11
24 Amber Nash 11
30 Shania McCana 10
32 Denali Bernard 11
40 Emma Beck 9
HEAD COACH Jeff Swick
ASSISTANT COACH Tracie Beck
PRINCIPAL Will Chervenak
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Jesse Settlemyer
KOTZEBUE HUSKIES
# NAME GRADE HEIGHT
3 Laveah Makisi 12 5' 10
4 Zaina Mcconnell 10 5’ 1
5 Kaila Shor 11 5' 4
WESTERN CONFERENCE
11 Alexandra Martin 12 5' 5
14 Shylah Schaeffer 12 5' 6
21 Starr Thomas 11 5' 5
22 Jessalyn Swanson 12 5' 8
23 Alesha Norton 9 5' 3
31 Zaida Baldwin 11 5' 5
32 Grace Gallahorn 11 5' 5
33 Destiny Hoffman 10 5' 6
40 Kahia Baldwin 12 5' 7
HEAD COACH Jade Hill
ASSISTANT COACHES Lainey Beaver & Kelsey Weber
PRINCIPAL Zonda Martin
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Rod Eakin
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# NAME GRADE
AURORA CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
3 Isabella Bond 9
4 Shelby Eidenmiller 11
5 Katrina Bast 11
14 Margaret Zaverl 10
15 Isabella Stewar 10
20 Miranda Wilkerson 9
31 Jane Menard 10
32 Elsa Weekley 9
34 Tatyana Snowden 9
44 Delaney Ot 10
45 Cela Stepovich 12
HEAD COACH Bob Burcell
ASSISTANT COACHES Jeremy Evans
Leah Stepovich | Natalie Sawn | Vince Fantazzi
PRINCIPAL Patrick Riggs
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Frank Ostanik
NOME-BELTZ NANOOKS
# NAME GR. POS HEI
2 Macey Witrosky 12 G 5'6
3 Georgianna Ustaszewski 12 For. 5'6
WESTERN CONFERENCE
10 Aralye Lie 10 For. 5'7
12 Claire Fry 12 G 5'1
24 Della Medlin 11 G 5'4
25 Ayla Knodel 9 G 5'6
30 Kaitlyn Johnson 9 For. 5'7
32 Natalie Tobuk 10 G 5' 5
33 Kellie Miller 10 For. 5'4
40 Sophia Marble 10 For. 5'8
HEAD COACH Brooks Fry
ASSISTANT COACHES Katy Tomter
STUDENT MANAGER Dorothy Callahan
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 11SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS SITKA WOLVES
# NAME GR. POS HEI
1 Tawny Smith 11 Guard 5'5
3 Rean Famini 12 Guard 5'4
5 Makenna Smith 12 Guard 5'8
10 Kaleena Tucker 10 Guard 5'6
12 Chloe Morrison 11 Post 5'11
13 Maitlin Young 9 Guard 5'6
21 Naia Nelson 9 Guard 5'5
23 Michele Winger 10 Guard 5'6
34 Ava Brady 10 Post 5'10
45 Jocelyn Brady 12 Post 5'11
HEAD COACH Mindy Bartolaba
ASSISTANT COACHES Kristi Brady | Kim Mork
PRINCIPAL Sondra Lundvick
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Rich Krupa
HUTCHISON HAWKS
# NAME GRADE POSITION
1 Sydney Johnston 12 Guard
3 Paityn Taylor 11 Guard
AURORA CONFERENCE
11 Kayla Leu clark 11 Guard
14 Destiny Felix 12 Guard
22 Grace Ewan 9 Guard
24 Chloe Parker 11 Guard
25 Linda Pitka 10 Guard
33 Sophia Berg 11 Guard
42 Savanna Gass 9 Guard
HEAD COACH Robert Carter
ASSISTANT COACHES Yvonne Sam | MaKenzie Warner
PRINCIPAL Robyn Taylor
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Timmie Sue Eagerly
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2021 3A BOYS AABC WASILLA LITHIA DODGE ALL-STATE TEAM
3A Boys 2021 Player of the Year: Quinn McHenry, Monroe Catholic
3A Boys 2021 Coach of the Year: Frank Ostanik, Monroe Catholic
3A FIRST TEAM 3A SECOND TEAM 3A THIRD TEAM
Quinn McHenry, Monroe Catholic Clayton Beachy, Homer RJ Alstrom, Mount Edgecumbe
Malachi Bradley, Monroe Catholic Jamin Crow, Bethel Ben Bialik, Delta
Luke Lentfer, Grace Christian Josh Davis, Anchorage Christian JD McGee, Anchorage Christian
Jase McCullough, Monroe Catholic Hayden Howard, Houston Matt Sanders, Anchorage
Jaren Miller, Grace Christian Max Pfieffenberger, Seward Christian
Dawson Schaeffer, Nome
Monroe senior earns top honor
By Jeremiah Bartz | Frontiersman.com
Quinn McHenry has continued to evolve during his four years
with the Monroe Catholic varsity program. He found a role as a
shooter during his freshman season, and joined the starting
lineup as a sophomore. Now the Monroe senior and three-
year starter is among Alaska’s elite. McHenry has been named
3A BOYS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
the Wasilla Lithia Dodge/Alaska Association of Basketball 2021 Quinn McHenry, Monroe Catholic
Coaches 3A Boys Player of the Year.
2020 Jalen Freeman, Valdez
“He continues to improve and progress,” Monroe head coach 2019 Orlando Lozano, Anchorage Christian
Frank Ostanik said. McHenry’s shooting has always stood 2018 Tobin Karlberg, Grace Christian
out. “The first thing I think that people recognize is that he’s 2017 Tobin Karlberg, Grace Christian
6-5 and he can shoot the ball well, and he has decent range,” 2016 Kamaka Hepa, Barrow
Ostanik said. “Having somebody with size that can shoot the 2015 Levi Auble, Anchorage Christian
ball makes him a little bit unique. I think that was the first thing 2014 Scooter Bynum, Monroe Catholic
2013 Gus Simmers, Anchorage Christian
that was noticeable about Quinn.”
2012 Gus Simmers, Anchorage Christian
Ostanik said McHenry’s defined role as a freshman involved
2011 Christian Leckband, Nome
shooting the basketball.
2010 Jeremy Head, Nome
“He did those things as a freshman. He was surrounded by 2009 Leif Karlberg, Grace Christian
really good players who could kick it to him and all he had to do was hit the shot,” Ostanik said. 2008 Kyle Fossman, Haines
But throughout his four years, McHenry’s game continued to evolve. “This year his game has 2007 Cameron Severson, Petersburg
expanded. He can score in more ways,” Ostanik said. “He scores a little bit more now in the post, 2006 Lonnie Ridgeway, Heritage Christian
a little bit more now on the glass.” But the improvement goes beyond just scoring.
2005 Jared Reando, Heritage Christian
“He’s always been a decent rebounder. I think he’s a better rebounder. He’s bigger and stronger. 2004 Carl Arts, Valdez
He rebounds in traffic at a higher level. He’s able to take care of the ball,” Ostanik said. “He’s able 2003 Raymond Douville, Craig
to possess the ball in traffic at a level he wasn’t able to do in the past. He’s improved in all of 3A BOYS COACHES OF THE YEAR
those areas.” In November of 2020, McHenry signed his National Letter of Intent to play college 2021 Frank Ostanik, Monroe Catholic
basketball at Division II Sonoma State of the California Collegiate Athletic Association. “I think 2020 Al Plan, Seward
that’s a good level and that’s a good league,” Ostanik said. “I think it makes a lot of sense. They 2019 Todd Wegner, Valdez
seemed to want him. It’s always good to be someplace where they covet you. I think that’s 2018 Todd Wegner, Valdez
important for a kid.” Ostanik said McHenry’s new home at the California school will also be close 2017 Frank Ostanik, Monroe Catholic
2016 Reid Kornstad, Nikiski
to where his family plans to relocate. “I think there are so many benefits to where he is going,”
2015 Jason Boerger, Grace Christian
Ostanik said. Ostanik said McHenry’s family has been an important part of the senior’s continued
2014 Chuck Boerger, Grace Christian
success.
2013 Dave Cronk, Bethel
“His parents have been extraordinarily from the standpoint they have high expectations for their 2012 Chuck Boerger, Grace Christian
son and have no problem with their son being coached and challenged,” Ostanik said. “I think 2011 Frank Ostanik, Monroe Catholic
he’s been fortunate. Not every child has parents that hold them accountable and understand what 2010 Jeremy Arnhart, Barrow
it takes to play at the next level. And he certainly does. I think that’s been a key ingredient in 2009 Patrick Callahan, Nome
having success. Obviously he’s played an important role in that as well. But the parents have 2008 Steve Fossman, Haines
been critical.”
2007 Rick Brock, Petersburg
Overall, Ostanik said McHenry is a valuable person to a school on and off the court. “Quinn is an 2006 Brad Lauwers, Heritage Christian
2005 Brad Lauwers, Heritage Christian
exceptional student. He’s a kid who is never going to cause anybody grief. Whoever coaches
2004 Todd Wegner, Valdez
Quinn is going to be able to focus on simply coaching basketball. They’re not going to have to
2003 James Carle, Craig
worry about him being a knucklehead someplace or doing the wrong thing,” Ostanik said. “He’ll
always represent your organization at the highest level. You won’t have to worry about him being ** 1992-2008, 1A and 2A were combined on
eligible. Those guys are a pleasure to coach and Quinn will very much be that for the guy he same ballot
plays for.” ** Please visit the AABC website for Players
and/or Coaches of the year prior to 2003.
NOTE: These awards & teams are voted on by Alaska basketball coaches who are members of AABC. ASAA doesn’t vote or manage this in anyway. ASAA publishes
these awards because it recognizes kids who worked hard throughout the season and our partnership with the AABC. ASAA encourages coaches associations.
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BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
3A BOYS BRACKET
ANCHORAGE CHRISTIAN
GAME 1
HUTCHISON 3:00 PM ANCHORAGE CHRISTIAN
Friday, Mar. 26 COLONY HS Friday, Mar. 26
GAME 8 HUTCHISON GAME 5
10:00 AM 6:00 PM ANCHORAGE CHRISTIAN
COLONY HS MT. EDGECUMBE WASILLA HS
GAME 2
KOTZEBUE 4:45 PM MT. EDGECUMBE
Winner COLONY HS Saturday, Mar. 27
KOTZEBUE CHAMPIONSHIP
3:00 PM MONROE CATHOLIC
NOME-BELTZ PALMER HS
GAME 3
DELTA JUNCTION 6:30 PM NOME-BELTZ
Friday, Mar. 26 COLONY HS Friday, Mar. 26
GAME 9 DELTA JUNCTION GAME 6
12:00 PM 8:00 PM MONROE CATHOLIC
COLONY HS MONROE CATHOLIC WASILLA HS
GAME 4
GRACE CHRISTIAN 8:15 PM MONROE CATHOLIC
Winner COLONY HS
GRACE CHRISTIAN
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 17SOUTHCENTRAL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS ANCHORAGE CHRISTIAN LIONS
# NAME GRADE POS
1 Duey Cook 9 G
3 Sean Malinis 10 G
10 Joshua Davis 12 G
12 Nolan Warren 9 G
13 Matthew Sanders 11 F
15 Daniel Szepanski 11 G
20 Alan Huit 11 F
23 JD Mcgee 10 F
24 Jephter English 10 F
32 Henry Indreland 10 F
35 Wade McFarlande 9 G
HEAD COACH Zack Madren
ASSISTANT COACH Ron Davis | Stephen Nye
PRINCIPAL Pam King
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Dylan Hoch
STUDENT MANAGER Alex Pankion
DELTA JUNCTION HUSKIES
# NAME GR POS. HEI.
2 Lukas Hilton 11 G 5' 8
AT-LARGE SELECTION | AURORA
3 Austin Durham 12 G 6' 3
4 Timothy Khatman 11 G 6'
10 Billy Hill 9 G 5' 4
13 Donovan Koba 10 G 5' 10
14 James Caslin 12 G 5' 9
20 Skylar-Lanoah 9 G 5' 9
Wilson
23 Steven Fredrics 12 G 5' 10
25 Jacob Hilton 9 F 6'
35 Joelniel Gonzalez 11 G 5' 10
42 Richard Mitchell 11 F 6' 3
52 Benjamin Bialik 11 P 6' 4
HEAD COACH Samual Adams
ASSISTANT COACH TJ Onderdonk
PRINCIPAL Michael Lee
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Dan Klein
STUDENT MANAGERS Woodson Hicks & Cutter Stockwell
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 18SOUTHCENTRAL CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE GRACE CHRISTIAN GRIZZLIES
# NAME GRADE HEIGHT
5 Jaxon Trevithick 12 5'10
10 Joshua Ivanof 10 6'2
12 Tyler Binder 10 6'3
13 Jaren Miller 12 6'1
20 Caden Jones 10 6'1
21 Jacob Banker 11 5'11
23 Kellen Jedlicka 9 6'4
30 Clayton Jackson 10 6'0
31 Luke Lentfer 10 6'2
32 Sloan Lentfer 10 6'5
34 Caden Nanninga 11 6'3
HEAD COACH Jason Boerger
ASSISTANT COACH Tommy Pidduck/Jeff Lentfer
STUDENT MANAGER Braeden Boerger/Hunter Finch/Seth Lockmann
PRINCIPAL Chris Gionet
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Paul Salima
KOTZEBUE HUSKIES
# NAME GRADE
3 Zachary Roetman 9
4 Aiden Ivanof 11
WESTERN CONFERENCE
10 Ezra Jones 11
15 Bron Baldwin 10
20 Cody Kramer 10
22 Devin Sheldon 10
23 Kevin Schaeffer 9
32 Gage Swanson 9
33 Kai Whitmore 12
HEAD COACH Fritz Westlake
ASSISTANT COACH Dominic Ivanoff
PRINCIPAL Zonda Martin
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Rod Eakin
STUDENT MANAGER Braden Washington
STUDENT MANAGER Benjamin Hunnicutt
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 19MONROE CATHOLIC RAMS
# NAME GRADE HEIGHT
AURORA CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
1 Malachi Bradley 10 6'2
2 Thomas Bast 12 5'10
3 Stefan Felix 10 5'9
4 Jase Mccullough 12 5'10
5 William Bast 9 5'9
12 John Snow 12 6'1
13 Ashton Huntington 10 5'10
20 Evan Puryear 11 6'0
21 Shaun Conwelll Jr 12 6'0
22 Trevor Mahler 10 6'5
23 Quinn McHenry 12 6'5
24 Jack Mavencamp 10 5'10
25 Aaron Conwell 11
HEAD COACH Frank Ostanik
ASSISTANT COACHES Antwuan Cooks
Matt Martino Jordan Schuster
Brad Oleson Wayne Webb
PRINCIPAL Patrick Riggs
STUDENT MANAGER Kaleigh Deleon
MT. EDGECUMBE BRAVES
# NAME GRADE
SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
0 Jacob Friske 9
11 Hugh Youngers 11
12 Rylan Armstrong 9
14 Connor Journey 10
15 Miles Bourdukofsky 10
21 Ronald Alstrom-Beans 12
23 Landon Varga 11
24 Leon Toomer 12
25 Ranen Wassillie 10
30 Fredrick Myers 12
32 Keenan Kashevarof 11
33 Mason Ivanof 10
HEAD COACH Archie Young
ASSISTANT COACH Anthony Haskins
ASSISTANT COACH Richard Calkins
PRINCIPAL Bernie Gurule
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Andrew Friske
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 20NOME-BELTZ NANOOKS
# NAME GR POS HEI
3 Son Erikson 9 Guard 5'10
4 Haylen O'Connor 11 Wing 5'9
WESTERN CONFERENCE
10 Ethan Hannon 11 Guard 5'8
12 Jade Greene 10 Guard 5'10
22 Stephan Anderson 12 For. 6'0
23 Dawson Schaeffer 11 Guard 6'
24 Caden Hanebuth 11 Guard 6'1
33 Richard Cross 9 For. 5' 11
HEAD COACH Patrick Callahan
ASSISTANT COCAHES Mike Hoyt | Jon Gregg
PRINCIPAL Jay Thomas
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Patrick Callahan
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# NAME GR. POS.
0 Andre Charlie 12 Guard
2 Tyler Moore 10 Guard
AURORA CONFERENCE
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11 Cole Isaacson 10 Guard
13 Josiah Androes-Irvine 9 Guard
21 Zachary Person 11 Guard
22 Ka'eo Patterson 11 Guard
30 Cooper Irinaga 11 Guard
44 Cormac Kesey 12 Guard
55 Christian Wetzel 9 Guard
HEAD COACH Robert Carter
ASSISTANT COACHES MaKenzie Warner/Yvonne Sam
PRINCIPAL Robyn Taylor
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Timmie Sue Eagerly
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2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 242021 4A GIRLS AABC WASILLA LITHIA DODGE ALL-STATE TEAM
4A Girls 2021 Player of the Year: Amelia Uhila, Bartlett
4A Girls 2021 Coach of the Year: Clarence Smith Jr., Bartlet
4A FIRST TEAM 4A SECOND TEAM 4A THIRD TEAM
Amelia Uhila, Bartlett Lewanne Brower, Dimond Hadley Blasey, West Valley
Indiya Clarke, Colony Ariana Lewis, Chugiak Adam Kaganek, Bartlett
Rachel Cockman, West Valley Ali May, West Valley Kiana Potter, Juneau-Douglas
Bella Hays, Wasilla Jenae Rhodes, Ketchikan Sydney Strong, Thunder Mountain
Tristian Martin, Lathrop TT Tagovailoa, Lathrop Catherine Uschmann, Palmer
Bartlett standout named the 4A girls top player
By Jeremiah Bartz | Frontiersman.com
It didn’t take long for Bartlett High School girls basketball
head coach Clarence Smith to see Amelia Uhila’s potential.
“In her freshman year, I’ll never forget it. It was at a (Cook 4A GIRLS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Inlet Conference) tournament game in the quarterfinals at 2021 Amelia Uhila, Bartlett
West. I told one of my assistant coaches, if she’s not 2020 Chasity Horn, Chugiak
(Division I), I don’t know what is,” Smith said. Smith was 2019 Alissa Pili, Dimond
right. The Bartlett senior standout will play women’s college 2018 Alissa Pili, Dimond
basketball for Division I Portland State University next year. 2017 Alissa Pili, Dimond
Uhila has also been recognized as the best in the state. 2016 Ruthy Hebard, West Valley
Uhila has been named the Wasilla Lithia Dodge/Alaska 2015 Ruthy Hebard, West Valley
2014 Chanel Bookert, West Anchorage
Assoc. of Basketball Coaches 4A Girls Player of the Year.
2013 Kyla Dinkel, Wasilla
“I tell anyone, Bartlett High School basketball’s success is a 2012 Alyssa Hutchins, Wasilla
direct reflection of Amelia Uhila coming to Bartlett in 2017,” 2011 Keiahnna Engel, Dimond
Smith said. “I don’t think we would have been as successful 2010 Keiahnna Engel, Dimond
if she would have never come.” On March 20, Uhila helped 2009 Jenna Johnson, Wasilla
lead the Bartlett girls to their first CIC title in 29 years.
2008 Sarah Watzke, Chugiak
The four-year starter has amassed historic totals during her 2007 Talisa Rhea, Juneau-Douglas
Golden Bears career. Entering the CIC tourney, Uhila had 2006 Talisa Rhea, Juneau-Douglas
1,540 points, 492 rebounds, 486 assists and 392 steals. Smith said Uhila led the Golden 2005 Talisa Rhea, Juneau-Douglas
Bears in scoring, assists and steals in each of her four years. Uhila also led Bartlett in 2004 Chandice Cronk, Wasilla
2003 Ashley Mickens, East
rebounding in two of those four years, and was second the other two years. Smith said Uhila
has always been talented. The big thing that’s changed, is Uhila is now the leader. Smith said 4A GIRLS COACHES OF THE YEAR
when was she an underclassman, Bartlett had seniors to be the voice of the team. Uhila 2021 Clarence Smith Jr., Bartlett
didn’t have to be the leader. Now she’s stepped up into that role.
2020 Charlie Engel, West Anchorage
“We have eight freshman. They look up to her. She’s busting her butt in practice and they try 2019 Clarence Smith Jr., Bartlett
to match that intensity,” Smith said. Smith said he likes Portland State as the future home for 2018 Laura Ingham, East Anchorage
2017 Ryan Hales, Chugiak
Uhila. “I think it’s a great fit. It’s not too far from her family. She’s very family oriented. It’s not
2016 Jim Young, Dimond
too far to go watch her play,” Smith said.
2015 Jeannie Hebert-Truax, Wasilla
Smith said Uhila has both the skill set and the intangibles to be able to compete for a role on 2014 Amy Fogle, Kodiak
the team right away, and has great potential at the Division I level.
2013 Stephanie Smiley, Kodiak
“The sky’s the limit for her,” Smith said. Overall, Smith said Uhila is a good student and 2012 Steve Caciari, West Valley
person, “She’s probably the most humble person you’ll ever meet,” Smith said. “To see her in 2011 Lesslie Knight, Juneau-Douglas
the hallways at Bartlett, to see her in public you wouldn’t know she’s a star basketball player. 2010 Tim Helvey, West
She’s a very mild-mannered kid,” Smith said. “She’s a well-rounded person.” 2009 Tracy Adams, Chugiak
2008 Don Witzel , Colony
2007 Jeannie Hebert-Truax, Wasilla
2006 Jim Young, Dimond
2005 Lesslie Knight, Juneau-Douglas
2004 Jim Young, Dimond
2003 Jon Schroeder, Chugiak
** Please visit the AABC website for Players
and/or Coaches of the year prior to 2003.
NOTE: These awards & teams are voted on by Alaska basketball coaches who are members of AABC. ASAA doesn’t vote or manage this in anyway. ASAA publishes
these awards because it recognizes kids who worked hard throughout the season and our partnership with the AABC. ASAA encourages coaches associations.
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 252021 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska
BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
4A GIRLS BRACKET
BARTLETT
Winner GAME 1
PALMER 3:00 PM BARTLETT
Friday, Mar. 26 WASILLA HS Friday, Mar. 26
GAME 8 PALMER GAME 5
10:00 AM 2:00 PM BARTLETT
PALMER HS KETCHIKAN PALMER HS
GAME 2
EAST ANCHORAGE 4:45 PM KETCHIKAN
WASILLA HS Saturday, Mar. 27
EAST ANCHORAGE CHAMPIONSHIP
5:45PM BARTLETT
COLONY PALMER HS
Winner GAME 3
WEST ANCHORAGE 6:30 PM COLONY
Friday, Mar. 26 WASILLA HS Friday, Mar. 26
GAME 9 WEST ANCHORAGE GAME 6
10:00 AM 4:00 PM LATHROP
WASILLA HS LATHROP PALMER HS
GAME 4
DIMOND 8:15 PM LATHROP
WASILLA HS
DIMOND
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 26BARTLET T GOLDEN BEARS
# NAME GRADE
1 Jasmyn Ramirez 9
COOK INLET CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
2 Amelia Uhila 12
3 Kendal Hodgdon 12
4 Marie Oliver 9
5 Caitlin Smith 9
10 Avaya Stoute 9
11 Yatzary Encarnacion 9
12 Marianna Nevitte 9
21 Suelumenda 9
22 Marqueda-Lamebull
Desiree Brown 9
23 Adam Kaganak 12
24 Alapese Matautia 12
25 Seu Mauga 11
30 Sunny Bowlin-Stacy 12
35 Nyakoat Ruot 11
HEAD COACH Clarence Smith Jr.
ASSISTANT COACHES Eric Boutte
Darian Lawson & & Kimberly Gaines & Mamaitaloa Sene
PRINCIPAL Sean Prince
ACTIVITIES PRINCIPAL Leif Jacobsen
COLO NY KNIGHTS
NORTHERN LIGHTS CONFERENCE CHAMPION
# NAME GR. POS. HEI.
4 Hannah Duguid 12 G 5'6
5 Kaylee Wilkes 9 G 5'5
10 Emma Hopkins 10 F 5'8
11 Adrian Alley 10 G 5'6
12 Ana Arreola 11 G 5' 4
15 Calista Ousley 10 F 6'1
20 Indiya Clarke 11 F 5'10
21 Theresa Arreola 9 G 5'4
24 Maggie Spencer 12 G 5'8
25 Tori Schwantes 12 F 6'2
32 Katherine Goss 11 F 5'8
HEAD COACH Jeff Bowker
ASSISTANT COACHES Marcy Farris | Saige Stefanski
ASSISTANT COACHES Chandice Kelly | Chad Alaniva
PRINCIPAL Brendon McMahon
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Kristy Johnston
STUDENT MANAGERS Amy Reynolds/Ayla Ehmann
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 27DIMOND LYNX
# NAME GRADE POSITION
2 Kali Hibber 10 Guard
AT-LARGE SELECTION | COOK INLET
3 Katie Grinaker 10 Post
4 Isabel Lemus 9 Guard
5 Maile Wilcox 9 Guard
10 Lewanne Brower 12 Guard
12 Natalia Rodriguez 9 Guard
13 Luciandra Henry 12 Guard
22 Caitlyn Brower 11 Guard
23 Deajahnae Bobbit 10 Guard
32 Sage Hardin 10 Post
40 Kayla Pili 11 Post
41 Hailey Seuteni 11 Post
HEAD COACH Jason Stahl
ASSISTANT COACHES Paul Vanlandingham
Jill Williams Asa Winchester
Karen Tollefson Charles McCubrey
Lonnie Ridgeway Christine Fisher
Jim Young
PRINCIPAL Tina Johnson-Harris
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Kathleen Navarre
EAST ANCHORAGE THUNDERBIRDS
# NAME GRADE
AT-LARGE SELECTION | COOK INLET
5 Natalie Martin 11
12 Nyathiel Wal 11
14 Angel Ioane 12
20 Kristi Anderson 12
22 Athalia Faiilagi 9
23 Chaunasea Delaney 12
24 Nyaduoth Wal 11
35 Andresia Conley 12
HEAD COACH Laura Ingham
ASSISTANT COACH Clyde Burleson
Heidi Peters Adrina Lavern
PRINCIPAL Sam Spinella
ACTIVITIES PRINCIPAL Josh Green
STUDENT MANAGERS Leyana Rosario/Marques Selman
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 28KETCHIKAN KINGS
# NAME GRADE
SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
1 Shaelyn Mendoza 11
3 Paige Boehler 11
4 Bree Johnson 9
5 Hyacinth Bondoc 10
13 hayley gilson 11
21 Lindsay Byron 10
22 Gabriella Mas 11
33 Jenae Rhoads 11
44 Monique Clevenger 12
50 Elmira Magno 11
HEAD COACH Kelly Smith
ASSISTANT COACH Jenn Smith
Josh Ledford Mark Sivertsen
Andy Berntson
PRINCIPAL Jason House
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Cole Maxwell
STUDENT MANAGER MacKenzie Pahang
L ATHROP MALEMUTES
MID ALASKA CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
# NAME GRADE
1 TT Tagovailoa 10
3 Amy Pilon 10
5 Ella Roberts 9
11 Jayda George 9
12 Rylie Martin 10
15 Ashlyn Parduhn 10
20 Rachael Hausmann 10
24 Kayli DaMato-Supplee 11
25 Tristian Martin 12
34 Torrin Johnson 11
HEAD COACH David Stewar
ASSISTANT COACHES Melonet Martin | Chad Roberts
Devon Ottman | Sierra Sommer | Malachi Martin
PRINCIPAL Carly Sween
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Steve Zanazzo
STUDENT MANAGER Alyssa DaMota
Kylie Patton Kayla DaMota-Supplee
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 29NORTHERN LIGHTS CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE PALMER MOOSE
# NAME GRADE HEIGHT
1 Livia Solis 11 5' 6
2 Paige Marshall 11 5' 6
3 Kylie Henry 11 5' 8
5 Catherine Uschmann 12 5' 8
11 Kinzey Hutchings 10 5' 7
15 Lily Anderson 11 6'
20 Zoe Patton-Meyer 11 5' 7
21 Abby Pettit 9 5' 10
23 Grace Picket 11 5' 9
24 Alyssa Clark 11 6'
32 Cheyanne Frantzich 11 6' 3
HEAD COACH Keith Williams
ASSISTANT COACH Josh Henry
Jen Castro Chase Brown
STUDENT MANAGER MacKenzie Day
PRINCIPAL Paul Reid
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Dale Ewart
WEST ANCHORAGE EAGLES
# NAME GRADE
COOK INLET CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE
1 Matagi Maugaotega 9
2 Lupelani Vaaia 11
3 Kaitlyn Hanson 12
4 ZaRiah Queen 9
5 Alaina Suesue 12
12 Neolani Quitugua-Banks 10
14 Aulona Ljena 12
21 Svea Berglund 10
23 Jordan Zackery 10
24 Juliette Adlawan 11
33 Tonia Matthews 9
34 Mary Murphy 11
35 Litara Taualii 9
HEAD COACH Stanley Engel
ASSISTANT COACHES Chane Zackery
Antonio Wyche Keiahnna Engel
PRINCIPAL Sven Gustafson
ACTIVITIES PRINCIPAL Ja Dorris
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2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 352021 4A BOYS AABC WASILLA RAM ALL-STATE TEAM
4A Boys 2021 Player of the Year: Patrick McMahon, Colony
4A Boys 2021 Coach of the Year: Chuck Martin, East Anchorage
4A FIRST TEAM 4A SECOND TEAM 4A THIRD TEAM
Patrick McMahon, Colony Reece Ivanoff, South Anchorage Andrew Devine, Wasilla
Hasaan Herrington, East Anchorage Traivar Jackson, West Anchorage Zach Jenkins, Dimond
Jeremiah Hersrud, Colony Cortarious Mingo, West Valley Tyriq Luke, West Valley
Cooper Kriegmont, Juneau-Douglas Jahbez Sellers, East Anchorage Meki Toutaiolepo, Thunder
Bishop Tosi, Bartlet Jackson Wall, Chugiak Mountain
Dylan Westlake, Service
Colony standout earns player of the year honors for the
second straight season
By Jeremiah Bartz | Frontiersman.com
During his prep career, Colony High School standout Patrick
McMahon has become known partly for his high-flying highlight
reel worthy dunks. Colony head coach Tom Berg said the key to
4A BOYS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
McMahon’s overall success has been the big leaps he makes
2021 Patrick McMahon, Colony
from season to season. 2020 Patrick McMahon, Colony
“If you want to be really, really good, I’d say every summer you’ve 2019 Sullivan Menard, Colony
got to take a big jump,” Berg said of his advice to McMahon. 2018 Erik Kelly, Juneau
2017 Moses Miller, East Anchorage
And that’s what he did.
2016 Da’Zhon Wyche, West Anchorage
Now McMahon is on the top of Alaska’s basketball ladder once 2015 Da’Zhon Wyche, West Anchorage
again. McMahon has been named the Wasilla Lithia Dodge/ 2014 Reece Robinson, Service
Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches 4A Player of the Year 2013 Adam Klie, Service
for the second straight season. 2012 Connor Devine, Wasilla
2011 Devon Bookert, West Anchorage
Berg said McMahon had the physicality to play 25 minutes of 2010 Travis Thompson, Dimond
varsity basketball every night as a freshman. As McMahon 2009 Colton Lauwers, Dimond
progressed through the program, goals were set. During 2008 Kevin Winford, Bartlett
McMahon’s sophomore year, the goal was to score more on offense and decide to be a part of the 2007 Jesse Bean, Wasilla
2006 Ramon Harris, West Anchorage
game plan on defense. Everything started to come together during McMahon’s junior season.
2005 Mario Chalmers, Bartlett
“Last year was just nuts. He really did engage on both ends of the floor. He figured out he could truly 2004 Mario Chalmers, Bartlett
just dominate a game on both sides of the floor,” Berg said. Now McMahon, a senior, is viewed as 2003 Mario Chalmers, Bartlett
Alaska’s top talent by most. McMahon is averaging 27 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks and two assists 4A BOYS COACHES OF THE YEAR
per game this season. He is also shooting 57 percent from the field and 39 percent from beyond the 2021 Chuck Martin, East Anchorage
arc. McMahon, a 6-foot-6 standout, is projected as a guard at the Division I level. 2020 Colton Growden, West Valley
“A 6-6 win, that’s a Division I wing,” Berg said. McMahon has stood out all over the floor for the Knights. 2019 Chuck Martin, East Anchorage
2018 Brad Lauwers, Dimond
Part of that goes back to taking the big leaps, Berg said. “A big jump for Patty last year, (we asked) 2017 Ryan Engebretsen, Wasilla
can you guard a wing?” Berg said. McMahon answered the question. 2016 Robert Casperson, Juneau-Douglas
“When I talk about his dominance his junior year, his jump last year was on the defensive end,” Berg 2015 Eric Stockhausen, Ketchikan
said. “He was good offensively as a sophomore. He had the offensive side of things figured out.” 2014 Dave Andersen, Kodiak
2013 Josh Muehlenkamp, East Anchorage
In November of 2020, McMahon signed his National Letter of Intent to play for Division I Montana 2012 Rob Golosich, Dimond
State. Berg said McMahon has a very high ceiling. 2011 Tyler Moor, Service
“He could really end up being a dominant player in that league,” Berg said of McMahon in the Big Sky 2010 Rob Galosich, Dimond
Conference. 2009 Matthew Johnson, Soldotna
2008 Don Brooks, South
Part of that is the fact that McMahon possesses both physical tools and the intangibles, Berg said. 2007 Jeff Bowker, Colony
“He has all of the genetic parts. He has the right temperament,” Berg said. Berg said sometimes the 2006 Kevin Fullmer, Chugiak
best players are the most high strung. But not McMahon, he said. 2005 Jeff Bowker, Colony
2004 Chuck White, West Anchorage
“He’s one of the most even keel superstars I’ve ever coached. He goes about his business. I’ve never
2003 Ronnie Chalmers, Bartlett
had to talk to him about playing hard,” Berg said. Berg also said he sees potential for a shot at the
level beyond college. “I’ve coached a lot of good players, and no disrespect. But (McMahon) is the ** Please visit the AABC website for Players
and/or Coaches of the year prior to 2003.
first I’d say could play pro somewhere,” Berg said.
NOTE: These awards & teams are voted on by Alaska basketball coaches who are members of AABC. ASAA doesn’t vote or manage this in anyway. ASAA publishes
these awards because it recognizes kids who worked hard throughout the season and our partnership with the AABC. ASAA encourages coaches associations.
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 362021 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska
BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
4A BOYS BRACKET
EAST ANCHORAGE
Winner GAME 1
SOUTH ANCHORAGE 3:00 PM EAST ANCHORAGE
Friday, Mar. 26 PALMER HS Friday, Mar. 26
GAME 8 SOUTH ANCHORAGE GAME 5
12:00 PM 6:00pm EAST ANCHORAGE
PALMER HS WEST VALLEY PALMER HS
GAME 2
WASILLA 4:45 PM WEST VALLEY
PALMER HS Saturday, Mar. 27
WASILLA CHAMPIONSHIP
7:45PM EAST ANCHORAGE
COLONY PALMER HS
GAME 3
WEST ANCHORAGE 8:15 PM COLONY
Friday, Mar. 26 PALMER HS Friday, Mar. 26
GAME 9 WEST ANCHORAGE GAME 6
12:00 PM 8:00 PM CHUGIAK
WASILLA HS KETCHIKAN PALMER HS
GAME 4
KETCHIKAN 6:30 PM CHUGIAK
Winner PALMER HS
CHUGIAK
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 37CHUGIAK MUSTANGS
# NAME POS. HEI.
2 Morgan Grant 11 6'
COOK INLET CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE
3 Jackson Wall 12 6' 4
4 Harvey Pullen 11 6'
5 Austin Bull 12 6' 2
10/12 Anders Larsen 10 6' 4
11 Kellen Beam 12 6' 1
13 Owen Lewis 12 5' 11
23 Zachary Cole 12 6' 2
24 Kaden Lockwood 9 5' 8
25 Gabriel Lopez 12 5' 11
30 Eldon Murray 12 6' 4
34 Dallin Holt 12 5' 10
HEAD COACH Josi Schultz
ASSISTANT COACHES Carl Arts | Charlie Schultz
Erin Sullivan (Stats) McCade Olsen
PRINCIPAL Megan Hatswell
ACTIVITIES PRINCIPAL Travis Morgan
STUDENT MANAGER MaKenzi Ditzler
COLO NY KNIGHTS
NORTHERN LIGHTS CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
# NAME GR. POS. HEI.
0 Cody Peterson 10 F 6' 1
1 Patrick McMahon 12 G 6' 6
2 Blake Dinkel 9 G 6' 1
3 Nicholas Gray 12 G 5' 8
5 Benjamin Alley 12 G 6' 1
11 Luke Reaves 12 F 6' 7
12 Lucas Gallen 12 G 6' 3
14 Kash Luce 10 F 6' 2
21 Evan Gatton 12 F 6' 4
23 Jayce Underwood 9 G 6'
25 Addison Dobbs 11 G 5' 10
30 Jeremiah Hersrud 12 G 5' 10
HEAD COACH Tom Berg
ASSISTANT COACHES Joon Coon
Rhett Magner Levi Fischer
PRINCIPAL Brendon McMahon
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Kristy Johnston
STUDENT MANAGER Grant Freeman/Cole Hamilton
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 38COOK INLET CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS EAST ANCHORAGE THUNDERBIRDS
# FIRST NAME GRADE HEIGHT
2 Hasaan Herrington 12 6' 2
3 Damarion Delaney 11 5' 11
4 Hasani Zimmerman 11 6' 1
5 Jahbez Sellers 12 6' 5
10 Kyler Johnson 11 5' 11
11 Daion Doughty 11 5' 10
12 Xyomar Velez 10 5' 8
13 Jayden Voliva 12 6' 1
20 Micaiah Walker 9 5' 11
30 Jasem Atonio 12 5' 11
32 Axel Carpio 10 6' 1
33 Badou Lowe 12 6' 3
34 Elijah Reed 11 5' 10
HEAD COACH Chuck Martin
ASSISTANT COACH Fred Young
Robbie George Dominic Delaney
PRINCIPAL Sam Spinella
ACTIVITIES PRINCIPAL Josh Green
STUDENT MANAGERS Loia Dias/Akeem Sulaiman
KETCHIKAN KINGS
# NAME GRADE
SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE REPRESENTATIVE
3 Joeben Lorenzo 10
5 Tyler Slick 12
11 Clayton Olstad 10
12 JJ Parker 10
13 Joshua Gentry 12
14 Andrew Kleinschmidt-Guthrie 9
15 Joshua Rhoads 11
21 Kylar Charles 12
22 Archie Dundas 10
33 Zachary Hanchey 11
34 Albrim Zhuta 10
42 Jared Rhoads 9
HEAD COACH Eric Stockhausen
ASSISTANT COACH Darryl Simons
ASSISTANT COACH Rick Shaner
PRINCIPAL Jason House
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Cole Maxwell
STUDENT MANAGER Simon King
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 39SOUTH ANCHORAGE WOLVERINES
# NAME GR. POS. HEI.
0 Landen Maloney 12 C 6' 5
AT-LARGE SELECTION | COOK INLET
1 Alonso Ponce De Leon 11 F 6' 2
2 AJ Yabut 12 G 5' 10
3 Christopher Fuller 11 G 5' 11
4 Teko Heath 11 G 5' 10
10 Gabe Hodson 11 6' 2
13 Loke Iese 12 F 6'
15 Reece Ivanof 12 F 6' 4
21 Aidan Ohlson 12 G 6' 2
22 Rylan Suniga 11 G 5' 8
23 William Krizman 12 F 6' 1
32 Cooper Moore 12 G 6' 3
33 Luke Ivanof 11 F 6' 4
34 Harry Whited 11 C 6' 5
HEAD COACH Jamaal Siah
ASSISTANT COACHES Rylan Whilden
Mike Anderson Hal LaPointe
PRINCIPAL Luke Almon
ACTIVITIES PRINCIPAL Chris Ruggles
STUDENT MANAGERS Jalisa Phonsavang/Hannah Eder
WASILL A WARRIORS
# NAME GRA. POS. HEI.
NORTHERN LIGHTS CONFERENCE 2ND PLACE
0 Collin Butrlakorn 12 G 5'10
1 Dylan Jeffus 11 G 5'10
2 Elisha Wagle 11 G 5'9
3 Will Plowman 11 G 6'0
4 DAVID SEIDL 12 F 5'10
5 Parker Kroon 10 G 6'1
13 Arthur Adams 10 G 6'1
20 Connor Dudley 10 G 6'0
24 Isaac Santos 9 G 5'10
32 Andrew Devine 12 F 6'7
33 Liam Hays 11 F 6'6
44 Payson White 11 F 6'6
HEAD COACH Steve Henderson
ASSISTANT COACHES Mike Devine
Colton Conner | Kep Kroon | Ryen Milliron
PRINCIPAL Jason Marvel
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Stacia Rustad
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 40WEST ANCHORAGE EAGLES
# NAME GR POS. HEI.
1 Jaedrick Mora 12 G 5' 8
AT-LARGE SELECTION | COOK INLET
2 Kiran Shanahan 11 G 5' 10
3 Willie Zamora 10 G 5' 8
4 Traivar Jackson 12 F 6' 6
5 Blaine Bement 11 G 5' 8
10 Jaden Pedigo 12 F 6'
11 Chance Sahr 11 G 6'
12 Julius Adlawan 10 F 6' 4
15 Mark Maraviles 12 G 5' 5
21 Quentin Underwood 11 G 5' 10
23 Braeden John 11 F 6' 4
24 Jullian Pedigo 12 G 6'
32 Gage Brody 11 F 6' 2
33 Buchanan Huss 10 F 6' 2
HEAD COACH Josh Muehlenkamp
ASSISTANT COACHES Al Harris
Mike Wine | Chris Blake | Jay Jno-Lewis
PRINCIPAL Sven Gustafson
ACTIVITIES PRINCIPAL Ja Dorris
WEST VALLEY WOLFPACK
# NAME GRADE POSITION
MID ALASKA CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
1 Stewart Erhar 10 P/G
2 Benjamin Foshee 12 F
3 Tyriq Luke 11 G
4 Kobe Amio 10 PG
5 JaMari Sims 9 PG
10 Braidyn Garcia 12 PG
11 Cortarius Mingo 12 G/F
12 Koltin Thompson 10 G
15 Kadin Dayton 10 G
22 Caden Davis 11 F
24 Judah Ward 12 F
33 Dylan Lapp 12 F
34 Eliyah Dominique 10 F
HEAD COACH Colten Growden
ASSISTANT COACHES Kelly Growden
Peyton Weisz Mike Titus | Tim Stickel
PRINCIPAL Sarah Gilliam
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Wayne Sawchuk
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C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S !
Congratulations on qualifying for the 2021 ASAA
State Championships! You have worked hard to
get here, persevering through new challenges
and obstacles in an unprecedented year. Those
qualities will serve you well as you move on to new
and exciting opportunities.
Countless ASAA State Championships participants
have gone on to excel at the University of Alaska
Anchorage, whether in the classroom, on the court
or both. We’re excited to welcome new faces to
Seawolf Nation, and we hope you’ll consider joining us.
Good luck at State!
uaa.alaska.edu/admissions
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
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Benton Bay Athletic Lions
ASAA would like to thank our generous corporate sponsors. ASAA State Championships could not be what
they are without them. Please patron our sponsors and thank them for their sponsorship & support!
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Benton Bay Athletic Lions Club
$500 Annual Scholarship
Open to All Alaska
A
Scholarship Details
• $500 annual scholarship
• Maximum of 4 years
• Paid to the institution on student’s behalf
Entry Requirements
1. An essay providing details about the applicant’s sports activities, community
involvement, and grades. The essay must include the student’s post high school education
plans including the student’s plans for college or trade school.
2. A teacher, coach, or counselor must verify in writing the statements about the criteria:
grades, involvement and future plans. This verification must also include details of the
teams the student played on during their senior year.
Questions
Email Scholarship@BentonBayLions.org
Entry Deadline
April 15, 20
Please submit your entry to
Benton Bay Athletic Lions Club
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 91395
Anchorage, AK 99509
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T EAM
2021 3APH 2021
STATE
OTOS 3A BASKETBALL
CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
GIRLS
FINAL STANDINGS BOYS
Champion Anchorage Christian FINAL STANDINGS
Runner-up Sitka Champion Monroe Catholic
Runner-up Anchorage Christian
AWARDS AWARDS
Sportsmanship Award: Kotzebue Sportsmanship Award: Mt Edgecumbe
Presented by ANTHC Presented by ANTHC
Academic Award: Homer (3.67) Academic Award: Grace (3.73)
Presented by Alaska Airlines Presented by Alaska Airlines
ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM
Emma Beck Kenai Cormac Kesey Hutchison
Jocelyn Brady Sitka Dawson Schaefer Nome
Katrina Bast Monroe Jaren Miller Grace
Leveah Makisi Kotzebue Jase McCullough Monroe
Macey Witrosky Nome JD McGee ACS
Mykaila Pickard ACS Josh Davis ACS
Sarah Sorrells ACS Quinn McHenry Monroe
Sayvia Sellers ACS Ronald Alstrom-Beans Edgecumbe
Sunny Pedebone ACS Sean Melanis ACS
Tawny Smith Sitka Thomas Bast Monroe
PLAYERS OF THE GAME
PLAYERS OF THE GAME
Anchorage Christian:
Anchorage Christian:
Sayvia Sellers Mykaila Pickard (2)
Duey Cook Joshua Davis
Homer:
Matthew Sanders
Melanie Morris Laura Inama
Delta:
Hutchison:
Benjamin Bialik James Caslin
Paityn Taylor (2)
Grace Christian:
Kenai Central:
Jaren Miller Luke Lentfer
Emma Beck Logan Satathite
Hutchison:
Kotzebue:
Cormac Kesey Tavin Kriska
Laveah Makisi Jessalyn Swanson
Kotzebue:
Monroe Catholic:
Aiden Ivanoff Devin Sheldon
Margaret Zaverl Katrina Bast
Monroe:
Nome Beltz:
Thomas Bast Jase McCullough
Kellie Miller Macey Witrosky
Quinn McHenry
Sitka:
Mt Edgecumbe:
Jocelyn Brady Tawny Smith
Ronald Alstrom-Beans Mason Ivanoff
Ava Brady
Nome:
Dawson Schaeffer Stephan Anderson
2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska 3A/4A Basketball State Championships 49Coaching Boys Into Men is an evidence based, comprehensive
violence prevention program designed to inspire coaches to teach
their athletes about the importance of respect for themselves,
others, and, particularly, for women and girls.
For more information or to schedule a training for your coaches contact:
Brian Hosken | brian@asaa.org | (907) 563-3723
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