Dick Shellhorn
Dick Shellhorn is a lifelong Cordovan. He has been writing sports stories for the Cordova Times for over 50 years. In his Cordova Chronicles features, he writes about the history and characters of this Alaska town. Alaska Press Club awarded Shellhorn first place for Best Humor column in 2016 and 2020, and third place in 2017 and 2019. He also received second place for Best Editorial Commentary in 2019. Shellhorn has written two books about Alaska adventures: Time and Tide and Balls and Stripes. Reach him at [email protected].
Farewell to the Skaters’ Cabin
Wilson Construction’s large excavator took less than eight hours to demolish the aging log structure.
Can you guess where this photo was taken?
The background gives a clue.
Farewell to the Cordova Rose Lodge
On April 24, it was the last structure still standing. At 11:29 a.m., it was unceremoniously knocked down.
Cordova’s own Virginia Anderson, aka ‘Coach A,’ inducted into Alaska Coaches Hall of Fame
Coach A was varsity coach of the Lady Wolverines for 27 years. During her tenure, the girls advanced to the 3A State Tournaments 12 times.
Three Cordova boys participate in Senior All Star games
Senior Lady Wolverine Yagnnesis Mejias – who spearheaded the girls' drive to state – was invited to participate in the girls division of the contest as well.
Lady Wolverines show moxie at 2A State Tournament
Late rallies have been the girls’ M.O. throughout the year, as they seem to get better as the game wears on.
Cordova boys fall short of 2A State Title in championship game
In a tense pressure-packed battle for the boys basketball 2A State Championship last week, Unalakleet rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Cordova Wolverines for the title.
Cordova Lady Wolverines pull off massive upset to advance to 2A State Tournament today
The Cordova girls have lost several close games in the final quarter, but this time they outscored the Lynx 17 to 10 in the last eight minutes to win 51-44.
CHS boys win conference playoffs, advance to State Championship
The State Championship Tournament will be from March 12-15 at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage.
Cordova hosts basketball Conference Playoffs with 2A State Tournament berths on the line
The location of the conference playoffs rotates through the member schools, so this a very special event to host – occurring only once every five years.
