<![CDATA[AHA SPORTS]]>https://www.aha.gghttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GFZo!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F70a3622e-ceaf-4529-8bae-bb48e7f7091d_200x195.pngAHA SPORTShttps://www.aha.ggSubstackTue, 04 Aug 2026 04:28:50 GMT<![CDATA[Seattle's Life-Defining Summer: Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup Will Be a Once-in-a-Generation Experience]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/seattles-life-defining-summer-whyhttps://www.aha.gg/p/seattles-life-defining-summer-whyTue, 09 Jun 2026 02:58:07 GMTIn a city that has celebrated championships, welcomed global icons, and built one of the most passionate soccer cultures in North America, the summer of 2026 promises something entirely different.

For Seattle, the FIFA World Cup is not merely another sporting event. It is a life-defining moment.

When the world arrives at Lumen Field this June and July, Se…

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]]><![CDATA["Solid As LaRocque" To Debut with Championship Pedigree: Coach Meelod Shaterian ]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/solid-as-larocque-to-debut-with-championshiphttps://www.aha.gg/p/solid-as-larocque-to-debut-with-championshipWed, 06 May 2026 00:00:55 GMT

There’s a new voice entering the ever-evolving world of sports podcasts—and it’s arriving with purpose, credibility, and a deep connection to the Pacific Northwest:

Solid As LaRocque, a new podcast dedicated to the the human side of sport, culture and a few things not often published on Aha Sports…

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]]><![CDATA[Now Streaming on YouTube: Home of Raleigh (Limited Time)]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/soon-to-stream-on-youtube-home-ofhttps://www.aha.gg/p/soon-to-stream-on-youtube-home-ofFri, 10 Apr 2026 16:19:32 GMTA lifetime of baseball excellence and family legacy is taking center stage in 2026, as Matt Raleigh is set to be inducted into the Vermont Sports Hall of Fame—a fitting honor for one of the state’s most accomplished athletes.

Raleigh, a Swanton native and Missisquoi Valley Union standout, built a storied career defined by power, versatility, and consiste…

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]]><![CDATA[Making A Name In Womens Basketball at the NCAA Level]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/making-a-name-in-womens-basketballhttps://www.aha.gg/p/making-a-name-in-womens-basketballThu, 05 Mar 2026 17:16:36 GMT

In Seattle basketball circles, the name Katie Fiso has long carried weight. Now the former Garfield High School standout is bringing that same competitive fire to the college game with the Oregon Ducks women’s basketball, continuing a journey that began in the gyms of Seattle and grew into one of the most decorated prep careers in Washington state histo…

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]]><![CDATA[Washington’s 3A Girls Basketball Playoffs ]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/washingtons-3a-girls-basketball-playoffshttps://www.aha.gg/p/washingtons-3a-girls-basketball-playoffsWed, 04 Mar 2026 21:14:31 GMT

Across the state, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) 3A Girls Basketball Playoffs have delivered the intensity, drama, and breakout performances that define March basketball in the Evergreen State. With regional rounds tipping off and the hardwood narrowing toward the final eight, contenders are separati

ng themselves from hopef…

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]]><![CDATA[Washington’s 3A Boys Basketball Playoffs: Intensity Builds Toward Tacoma Dome Showdowns]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/washingtons-3a-boys-basketball-playoffshttps://www.aha.gg/p/washingtons-3a-boys-basketball-playoffsFri, 27 Feb 2026 04:05:18 GMTAs the WIAA 3A boys basketball state playoffs tip off this weekend, Washington’s top Class 3A teams are locking in for what promises to be a thrilling run through regional rounds and into March’s state championships. After a successful regular season and district tournaments, the bracket now features elite programs from across the state competing for a …

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]]><![CDATA[Flag Football Has Arrived]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/flag-football-has-arrivedhttps://www.aha.gg/p/flag-football-has-arrivedWed, 18 Feb 2026 18:26:49 GMTThe Youth Flag Football World Championships (Unrivaled Sports) will be at Walt Disney World starting February 19th, in partnership with Under Armour — and the event is being billed as the largest youth flag football event in the world.

AHA SPORTS is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid…

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]]><![CDATA[BOY WONDER: The Luc Gates Story (Premiere Edition)]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/boy-wonder-the-luc-gates-story-premierehttps://www.aha.gg/p/boy-wonder-the-luc-gates-story-premiereSat, 29 Nov 2025 16:15:40 GMT

The story of Luc Gates, a gifted high school athlete whose legacy grew exponentially after his passing. After completing Home of Raleigh, a film about another young athlete’s brief but impactful life, filmmaker Michael LaRocque continues to explore how small-town legacies transcend loss.

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]]><![CDATA[BLACK FRIDAY PROMO: 3-Movies Bundle]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/black-friday-promo-3-movies-bundlehttps://www.aha.gg/p/black-friday-promo-3-movies-bundleWed, 26 Nov 2025 21:09:35 GMT

For Aha Sports subscribers: early access is here to the upcoming Black Friday Promotion! You can purchase all three recent sports films for $29, or $19.98 per title.

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]]><![CDATA[2002: A Vermont Hockey Odyssey (Premiere Edition)]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/2002-a-vermont-hockey-odyssey-premierehttps://www.aha.gg/p/2002-a-vermont-hockey-odyssey-premiereWed, 26 Nov 2025 18:32:59 GMTOn November 18, 2025, the sports film about the BFA Comets Girls Hockey Championship Team premiered at the Welden Theatre to a SOLD-OUT crowd. Now available for Aha Sports subscribers, enjoy the opportunity to stream 2002: A Vermont Hockey Odyssey.

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]]><![CDATA[Girls Hockey Movie Premiere]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/girls-hockey-movie-premierehttps://www.aha.gg/p/girls-hockey-movie-premiereTue, 11 Nov 2025 18:24:12 GMTDespite the US Women’s Hockey Team winning the gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics, most high schools in the country did not offer girls ice hockey as a varsity sport. For a school like Bellows Free Academy (BFA) in St. Albans, Vermont — an institution that had graduated college and NHL superstar hockey players like John LeClair — that was going to …

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]]><![CDATA[SPORTS MOVIE TEASER - BOY WONDER: The Luc Gates Story]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/sports-movie-teaser-boy-wonder-thehttps://www.aha.gg/p/sports-movie-teaser-boy-wonder-theThu, 09 Oct 2025 19:36:59 GMTThis November, the sports film “BOY WONDER: The Luc Gates Story” will premiere at the Welden Theatre. Luc Gates was a three sport, standout athlete having had success in soccer, basketball and baseball before his life ended abruptly from a brain tumor days before the start of his senior year baseball season.

This sports documentary premiere is presented by:

]]><![CDATA[The Raleigh Brothers Join Hall of Fame Coach Jack Leggett For A Fireside-style Talk]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/the-raleigh-brothers-join-hall-ofhttps://www.aha.gg/p/the-raleigh-brothers-join-hall-ofThu, 09 Oct 2025 16:22:21 GMTThis ‘podcast’ style conversation was filmed in Cullowhee, North Carolina near Western Carolina University.

]]><![CDATA[SPORTS MOVIE TEASER - 2002: A Vermont Hockey Odyssey]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/sports-movie-teaser-2002-a-vermonthttps://www.aha.gg/p/sports-movie-teaser-2002-a-vermontMon, 15 Sep 2025 20:31:19 GMTWith a little over two months until the November 18, 2025 premiere of AHA SPORTS’ first ice hockey movie, comes this short teaser features the story of the BFA Comets girls ice hockey championship in 2002.

This sports documentary premiere is presented by:

]]><![CDATA[High School Sports Seasons Have Begun]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/high-school-sports-seasons-have-begunhttps://www.aha.gg/p/high-school-sports-seasons-have-begunWed, 10 Sep 2025 19:07:07 GMTGames have begun for various high school leagues in the Pacific Northwest, and elsewhere in the country. As always, Aha Sports will be out and about capturing top performances, competitive contests, and heated rivalries. From short social highlight reels, to in-depth player profile videos, be sure to visit Aha Sports’ digital channels to watch top athl…

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]]><![CDATA[Coming To A Movie Theater This Fall...]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/coming-to-a-movie-theater-this-fallhttps://www.aha.gg/p/coming-to-a-movie-theater-this-fallThu, 28 Aug 2025 21:32:39 GMT

In addition to an encore showing of the sports documentary, Home of Raleigh, that traces the roots of Seattle Mariners' catcher Cal Raleigh back to his father’s hometown, comes two new films premiering in theaters this Fall: BOY WONDER: The Luc Gates Story and 2002: A Vermont Hockey Odyssey. Both movies are follow-up features from filmmaker Michael LaRo…

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]]><![CDATA[Upcoming: More "Home of Raleigh" + Two New Features Now In Production]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/upcoming-more-home-of-raleigh-twohttps://www.aha.gg/p/upcoming-more-home-of-raleigh-twoWed, 30 Apr 2025 17:32:11 GMTIn November 2024, AHA SPORTS premiered the documentary, Home of Raleigh, to a packed cinema. The film would sell out an additional six nights and go on to screen in select theaters and cities through the '24 holidays.

In the coming weeks, AHA SPORTS subscribers will gain access to additional interview footage featuring Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh

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]]><![CDATA[These. Moments. Matter. returns to Aha Sports with latest feature on Star Basketball Player: Brooke Campbell]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/these-moments-matter-returns-to-ahahttps://www.aha.gg/p/these-moments-matter-returns-to-ahaFri, 28 Mar 2025 15:37:45 GMTSeattle, WA: Brooke Campbell is a Forward for the Bishop Blanchet Bears. At 6’ tall, Brooke has excelled in basketball and will graduate in 2026. To learn more about Brooke Campbell and hear from her club coach (and Lakeside High School Asst. Varsity Coach - Michelle Augustavo-Fisher) and her father (Don Campbell), watch the short documentary, THESE. MOMENTS. MATTER.

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]]><![CDATA[Women's History Month]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/womens-history-monthhttps://www.aha.gg/p/womens-history-monthFri, 28 Feb 2025 17:55:52 GMTWith March comes Women’s History Month, and all of us at Aha Sports have been working on various programming featuring elite female athletes at different stages of their careers. Each week during March, Aha Sports will release highlights, interview series, and short films showcasing a number of the Seattle area’s finest sports talent. We hope you will enjoy!

]]><![CDATA[Sports Editor & Broadcaster - Leonard Parent Recalls A Young John LeClair]]>https://www.aha.gg/p/sports-editor-and-broadcaster-leonardhttps://www.aha.gg/p/sports-editor-and-broadcaster-leonardFri, 27 Dec 2024 23:24:14 GMTFor the production of The Home of Raleigh, the late Leonard Parent sat down for a few hours to be interviewed. There may not have been a more authoritative historian on sports in the state of Vermont during the late 1970s and 1980s than Mr. Parent was. This is a short clip featuring Mr. Parent share his opinion of the best youth athlete he ever saw, and…

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