With boundless energy, Shaktoolik boys repeat as Alaska 1A basketball champs
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By Chris Bieri
Published on March 15, 2026.
The Shaktoolik boys basketball team has won its second consecutive Alaska state 1A boys basketball championship, defeating Minto 60-46. The Wolverines' success was attributed to their energy and love of the game, according to their head coach Silas Paniptchuk. ShakToolik led wire to wire, with Chase Katchatag scoring a game-high 24 points. The team's victory came with a slam dunk by Katch atag in the final minute of play. The Wolves also had a successful year, losing only one game all season.
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