Sports
NBHS Student is First to Win NYO State Title in Over Decade
Nome Beltz High School student Teague Green-Johnson became a state champion last week after going the farthest distance in the Native Youth Olympics’ Seal Hop.
Read MoreNBHS Claims its First eSports State Championship Title
The Nome Beltz High School eSports team won the 2021 Spring Rocket League State Championship on Saturday. NBHS defeated West Valley High School in a comeback series win 4 to 2.
Read MoreNome-Beltz Nanooks Advance to ASAA 3A Semi-Finals
The Nome-Beltz Nanooks boys basketball team beat the Delta Junction Huskies 67-39 in opening action at the 2021 ASAA March Madness Alaska Boys Basketball State Championships last night at Colony High School in Palmer.
Read MoreUnalakleet Basketball Game Cancelled After Confusion Over Positive COVID-19 Case
Nome-Beltz High School was prepared to host a basketball game against Unalakleet last Friday, but after learning of a positive COVID-19 case in the village, the Bering Strait School District decided to cancel the games.
Read MoreBering Strait School District Approves Travel for Basketball Competition Between Villages in “GREEN”
In a meeting last week, the School Board for the Bering Strait School District approved a plan for basketball teams to travel between villages that are in the “GREEN” zone.
Read MoreNome-Beltz Hosts Basketball Games Over Weekend, More Competitions on Horizon
In a series of basketball games held at Nome-Beltz High School this past weekend, the Lady Nanooks, JV Boys, and Varsity Boys all came away with wins against their opponents.
Read MoreNome-Beltz E-Sports Team Competes in Final Match, Varsity Undefeated in Fall Season
The Nome-Beltz E-sports team competed in their season’s final match last month. Despite having their state championship cancelled by the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA), the Nanooks, composed of both varsity and junior varsity squads, may have been one of the few sports teams still allowed to compete in the state of Alaska.
Read MoreASAA Says High School Basketball and Cheerleading Will Begin in January 2021
Wrestling’s season, however, is still to be determined. ASAA’s Executive Director, Billy Strickland, is confident those dates will be decided by the next board meeting.
Read MoreASAA Cancels All Fall 2020 State Championship Events, Postpones Basketball & Cheer Seasons
According to ASAA, this decision applies to football, swimming and diving, gymnastics, rifle, music, E-Sports, Drama/Debate/Forensics, and volleyball. This news comes just a few days after the organization hosted the high school Cross-Country State Championships.
Read MoreTop Ten Finishes for Regional Runners at State Championship Meet in Anchorage
The 2020 Alaska State Cross Country Championship results are in: Nome-Beltz runner Tobin Hobbs and Unalakleet runner Kanayaq Ivanoff both finished in the top 10 in their respective divisions.
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