Charlie Sheen Channels his Inner Allen Iverson

Actor Charlie Sheen appeared on NBC's Today Show, and quoted the unflappable Allen Iverson. Iverson, but the way, currently plays basketball in Turkey.

Nick Schrank...The Future of the NFL

Here's the inspirational story of Nick Schrank, a guy with a goal to play in the NFL (hat tip to Jimmy Traina at SI.com). Schrank overcame injuries and is now teaming up with a production company to capture his path the professional football. Check out the full story here, check out his website here, and watch the video below.

GNAC Basketball Playoffs

Jamar Berry and his Central Washington University teammates look to wrap up a trip to the NCAA Division II National Tournament. The GNAC Tournament begins Monday.


The Great Northwest Athletic Conference wrapped up regular season play this past week. On the men's side Central Washington takes home the conference's number one seed. They finished 16-2 in conference and host Montana State University-Billings (6-12, 8-17) Monday in the opening round of the GNAC men's basketball tournament.

On the women's side, Western Washington nearly pulled off an undefeated conference season, losing the final game 71-63 to Seattle Pacific (13-5, 19-7). The Vikings (17-1, 24-2) are ranked number one in the Div. II West Region. They take on Simon Fraser (4-14, 7-16) their final conference game.

The winner of the conference tournament is guaranteed a spot in the Div. II National Tournament, while the losers are left to scoop up at large bids.

Visit the GNAC homepage for more information.

NFL Combine

Jake Locker is currently attending the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, IN. So is this guy.

The National Football League Combine kicks off today in Indianapolis. And it's not just for big shots like former Washington Quarterback Jake Locker. Although Locker is a bonafide top five quarterback prospect, we all know draft stock rises and sinks as fluidly as the tides. Washington State University's Reid Forrest is looking to make waves it his NFL audition. For more combine news on Locker and/or his other PAC-10 compadres, visit the NFL homepage.

Snow Day!!!

Build a snow sculpture in the park and win prizes, courtesy the APRD

The Anacortes Parks and Recreation Department is putting on a snow sculpture contest in the park. Which park? Storvick, Kiwanis Meadows, and Causland. Build a sculpture, take a photo, and send it to Nicole Johnston at Nicolej@cityofanacortes.org. Here's the link to the Parks Dept. Website, where they'll post any new information.

When: Today and tomorrow
Where: Storvick Park (1110 32nd St.), Kiwanis Meadows (13th street, near the baseball fields), and Causland Park (710 N Ave.)
What: Snow Sculpture Contest in the Park
Who: Anybody (being put on by the Anacortes Parks and Rec Dept.
Cost: Free!!!
Why: Because you only get so many snow days a year, plus you can win prizes.

State Basketball Tournament

The State Basketball Tournament brackets are posted.

Here's the main page

The Local teams competing in this year's tournaments:

2B Boys La Conner
2B Girls La Conner
1A Boys Lynden Christian, Nooksack Valley
1A Girls Lynden Christian
2A Boys Burlington-Edison, Squalicum
2A Girls Burlington-Edison, Lynden
3A Boys Mt. Vernon

Dallas Kloke Memorial Sunset Loop Relay 10 Mile Run

Dallas Kloke, a mountain climbing pioneer and outdoor enthusiast, died in a mountain climbing accident late last year.

The Inaugural Dallas Kloke Sunset Loop Relay 10 Mile Run is set for Sat. March 12. The Anacortes Parks and Recreation Dept. is currently accepting registration. The Cost is $64 for four-member teams (with T-Shirt, $32 without) or $16 per individual ($8 without T-Shirt). Register by 5:00 Friday to ensure your T-Shirt. Each loop is about 2.5 miles, so stretch out the quads, loosen up the calves, and head on over to the Parks Department for more information.

Academic State Champions

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (W.I.A.A.) recently released the Winter Sports Academic State Champions. Five Athletics Northwest Athletic Conference Squads earned state titles, including the Anacortes boy's wrestling team. Here's the complete printout.

Northwest Conference Academic Champions

Boys Basketball: Lynden Lions
Gymnastics: Sehome Mariners
Girls Wrestling: 3A Sedro-Wolley Cubs
2A Mount Baker Mountaineers
Boys Wrestling: Anacortes Seahawks

Editor's Note: All five teams qulified for post season play

Former WSU Football Player excells in second profession

Former Washington State University runningback Kevin McCall was nominated for a grammy last week. Here's his story (warning, video contains strong language).

Breezy...Who is Kevin McCall??! from Mechanical Dummy on Vimeo.

Splinter > Cyclist

Take that Lance! Malaysia's Azizulhasani Awang plays through the pain.
Check out this story, where a cyclist finished a race despite being impaled by a chunk of wood.

Auburn Tree Killer

The famous oak trees at Toomer's Corner. Auburn fans wrap the trees in toilet paper after Auburn Football victories.

--David Granger, AP

Harvey Almorn Updyke is charged with poisoning Auburn University's beloved Toomer's Corner oak trees. This story is too great to pass up.

MAT CLASSIC 23 UPDATE

MAT CLASSIC 23 is underway in the Tacoma Dome.

Click here to follow Anacortes 130 lb senior Colby Wright's progress

Click here for Jordan Ferrier's (152 lb) progress

Click here for Andrew Bolton (171)

Here's the main Page.

Go Hawks!

Swimming and Diving Link

Here's the link to the WIAA 2A/3A/4A Swim and Dive Championships. It all goes down tomorrow in the King county Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

Also, Anacortes Swimmer Sam Nilsson is featured in today's Skagit Valley Herald. you can read the first part of the story here. Log in or pick up a paper to read to rest.

Updated District Basketball Brackets

Here's your boys basketball link
Next Game: Anacortes V. Cedarcrest Friday @ MVHS. Broadcast starts at 5:30 pm

Here's your girls bracket
Next Game: Anacortes V. Mt. Baker TONIGHT! @ MVHS. Broadcast starts at 5:30 pm

Welcome Back Griffey!

Ken Griffey Jr. will be a "special consultant," to the Mariners. I don't know what the means, but either way, The Kid is back!!!!

Click here for more info (Thanks to Geoff Baker at The Seattle Times).

MAT CLASSIC 23

Here's the link to all the Mat Classic Info.

Three Anacortes seniors are competing in this year's tournament.

130 lbs Colby Wright
152 lbs Jordan Ferrier
171 lbs Andrew Bolton

Good Luck to all the Seahawk wrestlers

Updated District Basketball Brackets

Here's the boy's bracket. Next game: Monday, 6:00 pm Anacortes V. South Whidbey
Broadcast starts at 5:30 pm.

Here's the girl's bracket. Next game: Tuesday, 8:00 pm Anacortes V. Lynden.
Broadcast starts at 7:30 pm.

Quicklinks

Some interesting links to pass along:

Charlie Sheen was spotted at a UCLA Baseball Practice

Here's the just released Sounders home schedule

A Few Mariners Links

Here's the picture of Tanner Detschman and his Griffey inspired tattoo. For more on the story, click here (props to Larry Stone, the Seattle Times' Mariners beat writer).

Here's the link to 10 minute feature on game five of the 1995 ALDS between the Mariners and the Yankees. If you're not familiar with the game, just know that this was the single greatest game of the single greatest season in Seattle sports history. Better than winning the '79 NBA championship, better than the Hawks making the Super Bowl, and yes, better than any major college championship. Just do yourself a favor and click the link.

Wild Finish in the Big East

While Big East basketball may be slightly overrated, this play is not. Check out Scarlet Knights Senior Jonathan Mitchell completing the FOUR point play to knock off Villanova (No. 10 ESPN/USA Today, No. 9 AP). Strike up the band!



Here's a better highlight package

Boy's Wrestling Regional Tournament Info

The Regional Bracket is here
The State Tournament information is here

Northwest Conference District Basketball Info

Here's everything you need to know about the WIAA District 1 basketball tournaments. You can catch every Anacortes broadcast on AM 1340 or online at 1340TheWhale.com

Anacortes Senior Jackson Kirkpatrick is looking for
more of this heading into Districts

Boys District Tournament Info

Girls' District Tournament Info

WSU Super Bowl Commercial

Apparently it ran in some areas of the Northwest. Either way, Go Cougs!

The Greatest Use of Hypnosis in Professional Sports History

Simply Awesome!

East-West 2A Football Game

East-West all-star game selection Jackson Kirkpatrick, seen here going up for a grab over a Sehome High School defender

Seahawk senior Jackson Kirkpatrick has been selected to play in the 2011 East-West 2A football all-star game. Jack needs to raise money to help support his trip to Yakima. He's selling tickets to the game (held in late June) as well as program advertisements. If you, your business, or someone you know is interested, contact:

AHS Football Coach Bill Evans (360) 941-4510

or

Carol Kirkpatrick (360) 293-2166 ext. 2

Signing Day Links and Updates

Kasen Williams, Sr. Skyline, is officially a Dawg

Here are some links for you hardcore college football fans
University of Washington Links:
UW Athletic Site
Scout.com

Washington State University:
WSU Athletic Site
Scout.com
SB Nation

Eastern Washington University:
EWU Athletic Site

Hines Ward...Save a Horse, Ride a Steeler

Nothing says "cowboy" like designer jeans