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Dimond JV freezes out JDHS hockey

Crimson Bears hockey took a loss to visiting Dimond High School junior varsity on Saturday, marking their second of the weekend.Juneau-Douglas High School fell 1-5… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas leaves the field on a cart after being injured against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Loss of Thomas big hit to playoff plans

SEATTLE — The missing necktie that cost Carolina’s Cam Newton one play is insignificant compared to what the Seattle Seahawks lost on Sunday night.There is… Continue reading

  • Dec 6, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH
Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas leaves the field on a cart after being injured against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

Juneau wrestlers win big over small schools

Juneau’s combined wrestling program notched their first team win this weekend, besting northern Southeast’s small schools at Wrangell’s Tom Sims Invitational. The nominal Thunder Mountain… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks injured defensive end Michael Bennett wears a hat that reads "Black Lives Matter" as he sits on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Thomas, Bennett expected back for Seahawks

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks are expected to get at least six players back from injury this week, including safety Earl Thomas, defensive end… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2016
  • By CURTIS CRABTREE
Seattle Seahawks injured defensive end Michael Bennett wears a hat that reads "Black Lives Matter" as he sits on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Lehnhart out of DIII tournament

Amherst College soccer, captained by Juneau-Douglas High School alum Jackson Lehnhart, was bounced out of the DIII national tournament in the Sweet 16, losing to… Continue reading

Photos: Southeast Swim Championships

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FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 file photo, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. For the seventh time in five years, the Panthers and Seahawks will meet on Sunday night, Dec. 4, 2016 each with a different sense of urgency heading into the final month of the regular season. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

Familiar faces with Seahawks set to host Panthers

SEATTLE — By this point, they might as well consider Seattle and Carolina a divisional game.For the seventh time in five years, the Panthers and… Continue reading

  • Dec 3, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 file photo, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. For the seventh time in five years, the Panthers and Seahawks will meet on Sunday night, Dec. 4, 2016 each with a different sense of urgency heading into the final month of the regular season. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Dimon High School's Caleb Berntsen (37) and Juneau-Douglas High School's Cameron Smith (6)battle for the puck during a game at Treadwell Ice Arena on Friday

JDHS hockey falls to Dimond JV

Despite earning a first-period lead, a furious second period from Dimond High School’s junior varsity squad lifted the visiting Lynx past the Crimson Bears’ varsity… Continue reading

Dimon High School's Caleb Berntsen (37) and Juneau-Douglas High School's Cameron Smith (6)battle for the puck during a game at Treadwell Ice Arena on Friday
Floyd Dryden Middle School's Jackson Stanley (13) shoots over Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School's Owen Castello (25) during the Icebreaker Tournament held at DHMS on Friday.

Photos: Icebreaker basketball tourney

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Floyd Dryden Middle School's Jackson Stanley (13) shoots over Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School's Owen Castello (25) during the Icebreaker Tournament held at DHMS on Friday.

Weekend preview: JDHS hockey takes on Dimond

Juneau-Douglas High School hockey hosts Dimond junior varsity for games Friday and Saturday at Treadwell Ice Arena. Games start at 8 p.m. Friday and 7… Continue reading

Juneau Raiders football player Cody Morehouse avoids defenders during their National Youth Football Championship game against the Camarillo Cougars.

National Championship for JYFL Raiders

It all came down to fourth and goal on a Las Vegas Sunday.Down 32-36 with 10 seconds left in the National Youth Football Championship, the… Continue reading

Juneau Raiders football player Cody Morehouse avoids defenders during their National Youth Football Championship game against the Camarillo Cougars.

HoopTime registration open until Dec. 18

HoopTime Basketball Program is open for registration for boys and girls basketball players 4th through 8th grade. Registration ends Dec. 18; the 2017 HoopTime season… Continue reading

In this Oct. 30 photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III attends practice before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Cleveland. Robert Griffin III has been cleared for non-contact drills, but isn't ready to practice. Griffin has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his left shoulder in the opener against Philadelphia. (Ron Schwane | The Associated Press file)

Like a little kid’ RG3 returns to practice with Browns

BEREA, Ohio — Robert Griffin’s day of thanks came a little early.For the first time since breaking a bone in his left shoulder in Cleveland’s… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2016
  • By TOM WITHERS
In this Oct. 30 photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III attends practice before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Cleveland. Robert Griffin III has been cleared for non-contact drills, but isn't ready to practice. Griffin has been sidelined since breaking a bone in his left shoulder in the opener against Philadelphia. (Ron Schwane | The Associated Press file)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass during the first half of an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 20, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear | The Associated Press)

From the sidelines: He’s the Seahawks’ MVP, but should Russell Wilson be the NFL’s?

RENTON, Wash. — Russell Wilson is undoubtedly the most valuable Seahawks player. Just look at what the offense was when he was hurt in September… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass during the first half of an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 20, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear | The Associated Press)
Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) is sacked by Washington defensive back Budda Baker, third from right, with help from linebacker Connor O'Brien, right, and linebacker Psalm Wooching, left, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren | The Associated Press)

Keeping Baker home was critical for No. 6 Washington

SEATTLE — It’s too simple of an equation to say that Budda Baker was the cause and Washington being on the cusp of a Pac-12… Continue reading

  • Nov 25, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH
Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins (5) is sacked by Washington defensive back Budda Baker, third from right, with help from linebacker Connor O'Brien, right, and linebacker Psalm Wooching, left, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren | The Associated Press)
JDHS senior wrestler Cody Weldon stands atop the podium at the Lancer Smith Memorial Tournament last weekend. Weldon beat Palmer High School's Austin Farris for the tournament title at 220 pounds.

Weldon crowned 220 champion at wrestling tourney

As the state runner-up at 195 pounds, Juneau wrestler Cody Weldon is new to the 220-pound weight class. That hasn’t stopped him from pinning every… Continue reading

JDHS senior wrestler Cody Weldon stands atop the podium at the Lancer Smith Memorial Tournament last weekend. Weldon beat Palmer High School's Austin Farris for the tournament title at 220 pounds.

Lehnhart savors every moment remaining in Amherst career

With the clock ticking on his Amherst College soccer career, Juneau’s Jackson Lehnhart is determined to soak up every moment.The senior made sure the defending… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2016
  • By VAN WILLIAMS

Ski champ Randall back on US Cross Country Ski Team

ANCHORAGE — World champion skier Kikkan Randall is back on the women’s U.S. Cross Country Ski Team after taking a season off to have a… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2016

Pair of hat tricks help JDHS top Hutchison

Juneau-Douglas High School senior forward Ryan Liebelt beat Hutchison goalie Alaya Brunty just 44 seconds into Saturday’s match against Hutchison. Liebelt went five hole with… Continue reading

Southeast Trap Tournament high scorer Ruger Parker, left, with tournament director Mark Kappler. Parker, a Sitka resident, won the Varsity Division at the annual shoot, hitting 182 of 200 targets.

Southeast Trap Tournament results

Athletes from 13 teams from around the state took part in the Juneau Gun Club’s annual Southeast Trap Tournament last weekend, with a total of… Continue reading

Southeast Trap Tournament high scorer Ruger Parker, left, with tournament director Mark Kappler. Parker, a Sitka resident, won the Varsity Division at the annual shoot, hitting 182 of 200 targets.