Panthers prove mightier than Lions during D-V soccer tournament contest
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October 30, 2026
Fairbanks’ Reid Hockman (10) sends the ball toward the goal during Wednesday evening’s Division V soccer tournament match against Liberty Union. Hockman scored a goal during the Panthers’ 8-0 victory on their home field. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Panthers prove mightier than Lions during D-V soccer tournament contest

By Tim Miller 

The boys soccer team from Fairbanks High School breezed through another Division V tournament game on Wednesday.

Playing on their home pitch, the No. 1-seeded Panthers pummeled the No. 8 Liberty Union Lions, 8-0.

The district semifinal contest came on the heels of Fairbanks’opening-round match, a 9-...

Former N. Union CC runner, current assistant coach Hayward competes in Chicago Marathon
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Former North Union cross country runner and current NU assistant coach Emma Hayward is pictured at the recent Chicago Marathon. (Photo submitted)
Former N. Union CC runner, current assistant coach Hayward competes in Chicago Marathon
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North Union’s Luke Brown (24) and Trenor Kyte (9) celebrate during a game. The Wildcats will travel to Vermilion this evening to open the 2026 Division V playoffs. (Photo submitted)
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Lailyn Burns (13) of Fairbanks goes up for a block Wednesday evening against East Knox. The Lady Panthers swept the tournament match in three sets. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)
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