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A Beat the Odds racer finishes Saturday outside Riverbend Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of the Cancer Connection)

Beat the Odds 5K results

Over 100 runners ran in the “Beat the Odds” 5-kilometer run and 2-mile walk on Saturday, Aug. 19. The event benefited the Cancer Connection, a… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
A Beat the Odds racer finishes Saturday outside Riverbend Elementary School. (Photo courtesy of the Cancer Connection)
Clem Taylor-Roth and Gillian Smith do an abdominal workout. The JDHS cross country team is larger than normal this season, with approximately 60 kids on the roster according to the coaching staff. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Cross country to Sandy Beach, volleyball to Nome

The high school cross country and volleyball teams are on the move this weekend. The former to Sandy Beach, the latter to Nome and Ketchikan.… Continue reading

Clem Taylor-Roth and Gillian Smith do an abdominal workout. The JDHS cross country team is larger than normal this season, with approximately 60 kids on the roster according to the coaching staff. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Run and zip

The third annual J’eet’s Challenge is this Saturday in Hoonah. The 8.2-mile mountain run will be held in conjunction with Icy Strait Point’s Neighbor’s Day… Continue reading

  • Aug 23, 2017

Volleyball officials wanted

Fall adult volleyball season is just around the corner, but the City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation is still looking for officials. “We… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2017
Juneau-Douglas High School sophomore Sadie Tuckwood sprints the final 100 meters of the Capital City Invitational, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Tuckwood took first place for the second consecutive year at the event. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Underclassmen show off at Capital City Invitational

Oh, to be young again. The Juneau-Douglas and Thunder Mountain High School cross country teams received fast runs from underclassmen Saturday at the Capital City… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School sophomore Sadie Tuckwood sprints the final 100 meters of the Capital City Invitational, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Tuckwood took first place for the second consecutive year at the event. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas’ Bubba Stults runs for a touchdown against Ketchikan after making an interception at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. JDHS won 32-8. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears rally past Kings, 32-8

The Juneau-Douglas High School football team scored seven touchdowns Saturday night. Only five counted though. The Crimson Bears’ Lance Galletes-Fenumiai and Liam Van Sickle both… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Bubba Stults runs for a touchdown against Ketchikan after making an interception at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. JDHS won 32-8. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain’s Hansel Hinckle is chased by Kodiak’s Jherome LaDera at TMHS on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. TMHS won 14-7. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain defense negates Kodiak upset

Kodiak was down seven points and a QB before some fans even made it to their seats Friday night. And yet, thanks in part to… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Hansel Hinckle is chased by Kodiak’s Jherome LaDera at TMHS on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017. TMHS won 14-7. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau’s biggest road bike racing series of the season is this weekend

The Juneau Freewheelers’ Tour of Juneau race series is this weekend. The event consists of four races all across town over Friday, Saturday and Sunday.… Continue reading

  • Aug 18, 2017
Home, sweet home

Home, sweet home

The Crimson Bears came from behind to defeat last year’s small schools state runner-up; the Falcons limited a much-deeper South Anchorage to three points. For… Continue reading

Home, sweet home

Bowling season nears

The nine monthlong bowling season kicks off this Sunday at Taku Lanes. This year, Taku Lanes will host a league for almost every day of… Continue reading

The Juneau Soccer Club’s U14 “Impact” is shown at the Nike Mt. Hood Challenge. The team won all four of their games in Hillsboro, Oregon, from Aug. 12-16. Back Row (L to R): Coach Matt Dusenberry, Samuel Holst, Talon Briggs, Eric Nyssen, Matthias Carney, Will Robinson. Middle row: Phillip Lam, Will Rehfeldt, Andre Peirovi, Aidan Frenzel, Reed Loree, Kyle Dusenberry, Ammon Kawakami, Miguel Romero. Sitting: Matisse Geselle, Gabe Cheng, Reece Dusenberry. (Photo courtesy of Matt Dusenberry)

Impact boys win Mt. Hood tournament

The Juneau Soccer Club Impact — 16 players ages 11-13 — won their bracket at the Aug. 2-6 Mt. Hood Challenge in the greater Portland… Continue reading

The Juneau Soccer Club’s U14 “Impact” is shown at the Nike Mt. Hood Challenge. The team won all four of their games in Hillsboro, Oregon, from Aug. 12-16. Back Row (L to R): Coach Matt Dusenberry, Samuel Holst, Talon Briggs, Eric Nyssen, Matthias Carney, Will Robinson. Middle row: Phillip Lam, Will Rehfeldt, Andre Peirovi, Aidan Frenzel, Reed Loree, Kyle Dusenberry, Ammon Kawakami, Miguel Romero. Sitting: Matisse Geselle, Gabe Cheng, Reece Dusenberry. (Photo courtesy of Matt Dusenberry)
Matt Callahan runs up Salmon Creek trail during Saturday’s Nifty Fifty race. Callahan was one of 19 runners to brave the 50-kilometer course that ascended Perseverance, Mt. Robert’s and Salmon Creek trails back-to-back-back. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Nifty new race record Spangler

For many Juneauites, climbing Perseverance, Mount Roberts and Salmon Creek trails is suitable for an entire summer’s work. With a combined 5,000 feet of elevation… Continue reading

Matt Callahan runs up Salmon Creek trail during Saturday’s Nifty Fifty race. Callahan was one of 19 runners to brave the 50-kilometer course that ascended Perseverance, Mt. Robert’s and Salmon Creek trails back-to-back-back. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Falcons drop season opener to South

Things could have gotten ugly for the Thunder Mountain High School football team. With an offense in disarray, the Falcons couldn’t produce anything on offense… Continue reading

Quarterback Bubba Stults escapes out of the pocket in the Crimson Bears 27-20 win over Houston High School. (Photo courtesy of MatSuSports)

Crimson Bears scrape past Houston

The Juneau-Douglas High School football team’s worst fears were realized Friday night. John Elisoff, Dylan Vernon and Navy Nauer — three of the sturdiest lineman… Continue reading

Quarterback Bubba Stults escapes out of the pocket in the Crimson Bears 27-20 win over Houston High School. (Photo courtesy of MatSuSports)
Thunder Mountain High School cross country coach Scott May, right, talks with his daughter, Mikayla, Wednesday evening near the end of practice. May announced this will be his final year coaching the TMHS cross country and track teams. The Riverbend Elementary gym teacher has been coaching track in Juneau since the early 2000’s. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

High school cross country preview: May enters twilight of coaching career

School isn’t in session yet, but high school cross country season is already here. This season, the Thunder Mountain High School team says goodbye to… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School cross country coach Scott May, right, talks with his daughter, Mikayla, Wednesday evening near the end of practice. May announced this will be his final year coaching the TMHS cross country and track teams. The Riverbend Elementary gym teacher has been coaching track in Juneau since the early 2000’s. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Nifty 50 on Saturday

Nifty 50 on Saturday The Juneau Trail &Road Runners’ Nifty Fifty 50K, 25K and 10K races are this Saturday, Aug. 12. The 50K starts at… Continue reading

  • Aug 11, 2017
The Juneau-Douglas High School cross country team hangs out around a campfire at the Mt. Lorne Campground in the Yukon, Aug. 3. The first meet of the high school cross country season is Aug. 26 at Sandy Beach. (Photo courtesy of Tristan Knutson Lombardo)

Running the Yukon

Over 30 runners, coaches and parent volunteers returned Sunday from the Juneau-Douglas High School cross country team Yukon retreat. The team camped for three nights… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2017
The Juneau-Douglas High School cross country team hangs out around a campfire at the Mt. Lorne Campground in the Yukon, Aug. 3. The first meet of the high school cross country season is Aug. 26 at Sandy Beach. (Photo courtesy of Tristan Knutson Lombardo)

Juneau Soccer Club’s Impact goes undefeated in tourney

Juneau Soccer Club’s Impact goes undefeated in tourney The Juneau Soccer Club U14 “Impact” won all four of their games at the Nike Mt. Hood… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2017
The Juneau HoopTime high school basketball team poses with their second place trophy in the 10th grade division at the Las Vegas Classic. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Jenkins)

HoopTime travels to Las Vegas, and finishes strong

JUNEAU EMPIRE The Juneau HoopTime boys’ high school basketball team played in two Athletic Amateur Union basketball tournaments in Las Vegas last month. The Bob… Continue reading

  • Aug 9, 2017
The Juneau HoopTime high school basketball team poses with their second place trophy in the 10th grade division at the Las Vegas Classic. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Jenkins)
Quarterback Bubba Stults rolls out of the pocket during Juneau-Douglas High School football practice on Tuesday, July 1. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Renewing team unity crucial for Crimson Bears

With a roster of just 30 players, Juneau-Douglas High School head football coach Kevin Hamrick wants his players to be as versatile as possible this… Continue reading

Quarterback Bubba Stults rolls out of the pocket during Juneau-Douglas High School football practice on Tuesday, July 1. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)