Jordan Rodenberger

The first home series for the Nanooks will come at beginning of December when they host the Seawolves, while WCHA play will begin January 1 when UAF visits Lake Superior State.

The five head football coaches of the Fairbanks-area collaborated to release the first ever “All-Interior” Teams, as conference play took a back seat in a COVID-19 driven season.

The Ice Dogs staff and 30 players have arrived in Marshall, Minnesota as they prepare for the 2020-21 season.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Women’s Basketball team participated in the ‘Race for Change 5K', a nationwide, virtual event with the aim of affecting change in local communities.

A turbulent 2020 high school football season concluded for a pair of Interior, Alaska schools under the rare Wednesday Night Lights.

The Alaska School Activities Association further explained the reason behind canceling all fall championships, while giving an outline of what winter sports may look like.

ASAA has canceled the State Football Playoffs, as well as all other fall sports championships. West Valley was scheduled to host Palmer on Saturday for the first round of the Division II Playoffs, while Monroe Catholic was set to bring in Houston on Friday for the semifinals of the DIII Playoffs.

West Valley's Naomi Bailey left the state's best runners in the rearview mirror on her way to a Division I Cross Country State Championship.

In August, North Pole's Flag Football season was in jeopardy as they did not have enough players to field a team. Fast forward to October, the Patriots are the champions of the Fairbanks Flag Football landscape.

On Saturday, a number of student-athletes will represent Fairbanks in the 2020 Alaska High School State Tournament.

For the first time in 2020, a team has taken down North Pole after West Valley defeated the Patriots in four sets Tuesday night.

Over a dozen mushers signed up in-person for the 2021 Yukon Quest on Saturday, as the Board of Directors continue to gather applications that were sent via email.

Monroe (5-0) secured a spot in the Division III State Playoffs by defeating Eielson 36-0 Saturday.

As Fairbanks residents take advantage of the favorable fall weather, here is what is going on around the area for Saturday.

After an impressive rookie campaign in the WNBA, Ruthy Hebard has arrived in Ankara, Turkey, where she is preparing for her season with Nesibe Aydin.

Teammates since 7th grade, North Pole seniors Kinley Erickson and Ainsley Smith have plans to continue their volleyball careers together.

Multiple flag football games within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District have been postponed as a student-athlete has tested positive for COVID-19, impacting the sport.

Sever runners from the area will compete at the high school cross country meet in Anchorage on October 10.

In their first-ever meeting on the gridiron, Monroe Catholic defeated West Valley 40-20.

The Fairbanks Ice Dogs and its supports can now envision a season with the release of the NAHL schedule. The Ice Dogs are set to host their first game at the Big Dipper on January 21.

The Alaska Schools Activities Association held a board meeting Wednesday to determine state football playoff formats, the framework of a basketball schedule, among other topics.

Last week, Iditarod Race Officials announced their plans to continue with the 2021 race as scheduled. Over 60 mushers have signed up for the 1,000-mile sled dog race, including several from Alaska’s Interior.

As daylight dwindles and temperatures drop, signifying the end of fall sports, here is what lies ahead this week in the high school sports landscape.

Members of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District got the green light to return to action last week, which made for a busy weekend of high school volleyball.

For the first time in school history, the Monroe Catholic Rams defeated the Eielson Ravens on the football field.

Four schools within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District competed in flag football games on Thursday, signifying the return of high school sports in the area.

At a time when the University of Alaska Anchorage faces cuts to multiple sports, Alaska Fairbanks has seen community-wide support for their athletic programs.

Three Alaskan Ninjas swung, clung and hung on for dear life Monday on the popular obstacle course show ‘American Ninja Warrior’. Hear from each of the Ninjas about their experience and what it means to them to represent Alaska.

Five Delta High School student-athletes competed in a cross country running meet in Glennallen on Tuesday, the first sports competition of the year featuring the Huskies.

After approximately six months, the Big Dipper Ice Arena is now open to public with restrictions.

While competition within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District remains on hold, Monroe football will play a game in Valdez on Saturday.

For consecutive years, a Fairbanks resident has won the Valdez Halibut Derby as Mickia Cenker hauled in a 224.0 lb. halibut on August 16.

Although high school teams are not allowed to compete in games, student-athletes across the interior are taking any opportunity to play the game they love with their peers.

Ruthy Hebard and the Chicago Sky are headed to the WNBA Playoffs.

After many question marks at the beginning of the year, motor racing organizations in the interior were able to host several events throughout the summer.

Alaska Goldpanners General Manager John Lohrke speaks on the life of Tom Seaver, one of the first prolific players of the historic organization. Seaver, the MLB Hall of Fame pitcher, died on Monday at the age of 75.

In an ASAA board meeting Wednesday, they settled on dates and regulations for multiple fall state championships. Also discussed was the possibility of school districts continuing to play games while in the red, or "high-risk" zones.

While sporting events and competitions are ceased, teams are still able to gather and practice under stricter protocols set by the regulating body for high school interscholastic activities in Alaska, ASAA.

In Monday's 100-77 win over the Indiana Fever, Fairbanks' very-own Ruthy Hebard tallied career-highs of 12 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks in 29 minutes of action.

After uncertainty earlier in the year, the Greater Fairbanks Racing Association was able to host a complete season out at the Mitchell Raceway.

Last week, the University of Alaska Fairbanks created a new position focusing solely on fundraising for athletics. This week, the first project is launched with the Sru’ol Campaign. "We have some financial challenges and we need help and we are seeking help from whomever has the ability to help us at this point.”

North Pole was set to host Homer, while Eielson was scheduled to travel to Valdez. The two schools played each other on August 21.

The Fairbanks Ice Dogs announced they will be playing their 24th season this year. They will begin the season in Marshall, Minnesota, with hopes of hosting their first game in Fairbanks on January 21.

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, ASAA, public health officials and a local coach weigh-in on the situation involving a student-athlete testing positive for COVID-19.

In a rare Week 1 meeting, the Lathrop Malemutes accelerated to a 57-0 victory over their cross-town rivals, West Valley.

The summer season of mud bogs in North Pole came to an end on Saturday with their final event of the year.

The upcoming Governor's Cup Series may be the final edition as the University of Alaska Anchorage proposes to cut hockey. UAF Head Coach Erik Largen shares his thoughts.

On the day the University of Alaska Anchorage eliminated hockey, men's and women's skiing and gymnastics, UAF Administration reassured Nanook Nation that they will not be cutting any sports.

The Yukon Quest will host the YQ300 on February 13, overcoming logistical and financial obstacles surrounding the race.

The North Pole Flag Football team could cancel their season if they do not get more participants.