March Madness Alaska Brackets are Here! Special Guest Nick Sorrell from Radio Kenai! Analysis, matchups, storylines, & more!

The brackets are officially out, and the excitement around Alaska high school basketball is heating up! Isaiah, Keaton, Brad, and special guest, friend of the show, Nick Sorrell from Radio Kenai and "The Replay" break down the newly released 2026 ASAA March Madness Alaska Basketball State Tournament brackets, diving into the biggest storylines, top contenders, and potential Cinderella runs across all four classifications.🏀 1A & 2A Brackets BreakdownThe show kicks off with a deep dive into the 1A and 2A girls and boys brackets, where the hosts highlight teams to watch and potential upset opportunities. Brad brings his firsthand perspective from coaching in 1A basketball, explaining the unique style and intensity that makes the classification so unpredictable.One of the biggest storylines comes from Seward girls basketball, who enter the tournament with an incredible 54-game winning streak and sights set on extending it even further. Nick predicts the Seahawks could dominate the 2A girls tournament, while the group also reflects on the challenges smaller-school athletes face when it comes to statewide recognition.The conversation also highlights Ava Jigilski’s remarkable quadruple-doubles and the standout play of Danil Chick, whose talent has the group discussing potential college opportunities and how better exposure and public relations could help 2A athletes gain more attention.🏀 3A Tournament StorylinesThe discussion then shifts to the 3A brackets, where the competition looks especially deep.On the girls side, the Barrow Whalers enter as the top seed after an impressive season, including a statement win over Monroe. Meanwhile, the Kenai Cardinals are gaining attention thanks to a talented young core that could make noise in the tournament.The 3A boys bracket might be the most unpredictable of them all. With teams like Mt. Edgecumbe, Valdez, Barrow, and Kenai all capable of making a run, the group agrees that nearly any team in the field could have been the top seed. Players like Alex Frewen of Barrow are highlighted as impact performers to watch when the tournament tips off March 18.🏀 4A Tournament PreviewThe hosts also preview the 4A state tournaments, spotlighting several standout athletes and programs expected to make headlines in Anchorage. Among those mentioned are Kennedy Gaines of Bartlett and standout players from Grace Christian, including Bristol Tobin and the Clarkson brothers.🎙️ More Alaska Hoops NewsThe show also touches on UAA men’s basketball earning a spot in the West Region Tournament, adding even more excitement to the Alaska basketball scene this March. They play this week! Watch this episode on AST YouTube: https://youtu.be/iY_gSks3oIIPlease Like & Subscribe to the Alaska Sports Talk podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and more!Like & Subscribe to our YouTube page (@AlaskaSportsTalk) for video clips of the show! Also Like and Follow our Facebook and Instagram to see everything with Alaska Sports!