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Photos: Barrow Whalers harpoon Rams to win 3A championship

Zadah Unutoa in the tipoff against Monroe Catholic. Photo by Justin Cox.

The Barrow Whalers girls basketball team defeated the Monroe Catholic Rams, 56-49, to secure the state 3A basketball championship for the 2025-26 season. This matchup concluded four days of playoffs at the Alaska Airlines Center for the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) March Madness tournament. 

The Alaska Airlines center was packed with fans, especially members of the Barrow community who showed up to support their high school teams in the tournament.

Members of a JROTC unit hold the flag during the singing of the national anthem. Photo by Justin Cox.
Leila Church from Monroe Catholic enters the court. Photo by Justin Cox.
Zadah Unutoa enters the court. Photo by Justin Cox.
Aiga Unutoa shoots a free throw. Photo by Justin Cox.
The Whalers attempt to steal the ball. Photo by Justin Cox. 
The Whalers cheer squad performs during halftime. Photo by Justin Cox.
Barrow fans cheer loudly from the stands. Photo by Justin Cox. 
The second place Monroe Catholic Rams pose for a photo during the awards ceremony. Photo by Justin Cox.
The champion Barrow Whalers pose for a photo. Photo by Justin Cox.
A member of the Whalers cuts a piece of the net after their championship win. Photo by Justin Cox.