Kirk Chaves

West Valley seniors Darren Benedetti, Kellen Roach and Wesley Watts signed `letters of intent to continue their football careers at the collegiate level, capping off a successful senior class for the Wolfpack. Benedetti, a defensive end, signed with Western Colorado University, while Roach will attend Victor Valley College. Watts, a 6-foot-5, 360-pound offensive lineman, signed with William Jewell College. All three athletes signed together surrounded by family, friends and teammates on March 31.

The Ice Dogs finished their second-to-last regular-season series against Wisconsin at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. Wisconsin took Friday’s game 3-1 before Fairbanks came on in at the halfway point to win 3-2 on Saturday. Friday: Windigo rally in third to top Ice Dogs, 3–1 In the series opener, Wisconsin’s defense prevailed strongly enough throughout the entire game. Windgo finally capitalized on their opportunities with a strong third period.

Jaelynn Colby, a North Pole High School senior, will continue her athletic career at Ottawa University in Kansas, where she will join one of the nation’s top collegiate flag football programs. “It means a lot to me,” Colby said. “It really means everything.