By Van Williams Alaska Sports Report The St. Joseph Knights used a suffocating defense down the stretch to suck all the life out of the East T-birds’ offense – and an upset-hungry crowd of 2,500 at West High – in a 46-36 come-from-behind victory in the championship game of the Alaska Airlines Classic. St. JosephContinue reading “2022 Title Game: Yessoufou yams, jams as St. Joseph (CA) rallies past East Anchorage”
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2014 Title Game: Dillard (FL) spoils Geno Morgan homecoming with late rally
By Van Williams Classic Media Director In a back-and-forth fourth quarter that saw four lead changes in the final two minutes, Dillard outlasted Wasatch Academy 75-74 to win the Alaska Airlines Classic at West High. Trandon Smith’s offensive rebound and putback with four seconds left proved to be the difference for the Panthers of FortContinue reading “2014 Title Game: Dillard (FL) spoils Geno Morgan homecoming with late rally”
2012 Title Game: Hampton ties record with 39 points to propel East Hall (GA)
By Van Williams Classic Media Director J.C. Hampton poured in 39 points Saturday night to propel East Hall of Gainesville, Georgia, to the championship of the Alaska Airlines Classic at West High. East Hall pulled away from Bartlett in the third quarter to claim an 87-74 victory and end Bartlett’s run through the eight-team tournament.Continue reading “2012 Title Game: Hampton ties record with 39 points to propel East Hall (GA)”
2011 Title Game: Rambo, Gray combine for 46 points to carry Christian Life (TX)
By Van Williams Classic Media Director Josh Gray racked up 25 points and Tyler Rambo scored 21 points as Christian Life Academy of Humble, Texas, beat host West Anchorage Eagles 87-65 to take the title at the Alaska Airlines Classic at West High. This was the second title in three years for Christian Life asContinue reading “2011 Title Game: Rambo, Gray combine for 46 points to carry Christian Life (TX)”
1990 Title Game: Rhodes pumps in 34 to highlight Dunbar (DC) victory
By Van Williams Classic Media Director The Dunbar Crimson Tide won the Alaska Airlines Classic championship even though their trademark fastbreak offense was kept under wraps. Instead, Dunbar made 12 three-pointers on its way to a 87-56 runaway victory over Bishop Sullivan (LA) in front of a packed house at West High. The team fromContinue reading “1990 Title Game: Rhodes pumps in 34 to highlight Dunbar (DC) victory”