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Juneau-Douglas' Bill Bosse challenges Hutchison's goalie Alayah Brunty at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016.

Crimson Bears ice Hutchison in first win

A hot start broke the ice for Juneau-Douglas High School hockey as the Crimson Bears notched the first win of their campaign with a trouncing… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Bill Bosse challenges Hutchison's goalie Alayah Brunty at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016.
Amber Treston (green) chases down Besty Haines during a Friday evening Juneau Jamboree contest at Treadwell Ice Arena.

Women’s hockey jamboree enjoys 13th year

One of the longest running annual events taking place at Treadwell Ice Arena wrapped up over the weekend.The Juneau Jamboree women’s hockey tournament enjoyed its… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2016
  • By STEVE QUINN
Amber Treston (green) chases down Besty Haines during a Friday evening Juneau Jamboree contest at Treadwell Ice Arena.
Jeep Rice, left, Ray Bradley, center, and Tom Ramage, photographed here at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, are retiring from coaching football in Juneau. All have coached for the Juneau Youth Football League, Juneau-Douglas High School and Thunder Mountain High School.

100 years of football wisdom retires

The game was simpler when Jeep Rice, Ray Bradley and Tom Ramage began coaching. Juneau football was run out of the beds of pickup trucks,… Continue reading

Jeep Rice, left, Ray Bradley, center, and Tom Ramage, photographed here at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, are retiring from coaching football in Juneau. All have coached for the Juneau Youth Football League, Juneau-Douglas High School and Thunder Mountain High School.

Colony bounces JDHS volleyball out of state tournament

Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball ended their bid for a state championship Friday in Anchorage, losing to Colony High School in their second match.The Knights beat… Continue reading

SERR hosts Veteran’s Day Run Nov. 12

The Southeast Road Runners will host their Veteran’s Day Run on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Mendenhall River Trail. Start time is at 10 a.m.;… Continue reading

Parks and Rec basketball registration

Registration for 2016/2017 Parks and Recreation youth basketball season is open and runs through Nov. 23. Youth ages 5-14 are welcome to join.The program costs… Continue reading

JDHS volleyball falls to Wasilla at state

The Crimson Bears girls took a straight-set loss from Wasilla High School in the first round of the 4A volleyball state tournament Thursday in Anchorage.Wasilla… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas soccer alums playing in national tournament

It’s been a good year for Juneau-Douglas High School’s soccer alumni as three former Crimson Bears have punched their tickets to compete at the NCAA… Continue reading

Seahawks’ defense struggling to get rest

RENTON, Wash. — Just as the Seattle Seahawks are evolving offensively and appearing to find success, they have another problem emerging.In the last few weeks,… Continue reading

  • Nov 11, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH
The JDHS volleyball will face off against Wasilla on Thursday in the state tournament.

Crimson Bears volleyball to challenge Southcentral hitters at state tournament

After a notable absence in 2015, Juneau-Douglas High School’s setters, hitters and liberos will once again represent the Region V conference at the 2016 4A… Continue reading

The JDHS volleyball will face off against Wasilla on Thursday in the state tournament.
Juneau-Douglas High School's Kendyl Carson spikes the  ball against Ketchikan High School Region on Saturday during the Region V tournament in Sitka.

JDHS spikers return to top of Region V

Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball captured the Region V 4A tournament last weekend, besting Thunder Mountain and Ketchikan for the right to compete as Southeast’s representative… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2016
Juneau-Douglas High School's Kendyl Carson spikes the  ball against Ketchikan High School Region on Saturday during the Region V tournament in Sitka.

Bethel to start football team with boost from Seahawks

BETHEL — Bethel is on its way to having its first football team, and it’s getting a little help from the Seattle Seahawks.All Bethel Regional… Continue reading

  • Nov 7, 2016
Juneau-Douglas High School's Cahal Morehouse  (15)  slides while competing for the puck with Wasilla's Alex Engan (13) as teammate Joseph Monsef (14)  scrambles to take control of the puck in Friday's game at Treadwell Ice Arena. Wasilla won 9-3.

Wasilla hockey rolls past JDHS in season opener

The visiting Wasilla Warriors handed the Crimson Bears hockey team an opening night loss Friday to kick off both teams’ seasons.Wasilla won 9-3 in front… Continue reading

  • Nov 5, 2016
  • By LARRY JOHANSEN
Juneau-Douglas High School's Cahal Morehouse  (15)  slides while competing for the puck with Wasilla's Alex Engan (13) as teammate Joseph Monsef (14)  scrambles to take control of the puck in Friday's game at Treadwell Ice Arena. Wasilla won 9-3.
Thunder Mountain's Spencer Holt competes in the boys 200 yard medley relay during the 2016 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Swim & Dive State Championships at the Dimond Park Aquatics Center on Saturday. Thunder Mountain won the race.

JDHS girls bookend careers as state runners-up

In a fitting close to a stellar prep swimming career, eight-time state champion Mia Ruffin, the Crimson Bears’ 400-yard freestyle relay anchor, ended Saturday’s state… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Spencer Holt competes in the boys 200 yard medley relay during the 2016 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Swim & Dive State Championships at the Dimond Park Aquatics Center on Saturday. Thunder Mountain won the race.
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate in front of Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7 of the baseball World Series in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

‘Next year’ is here! Fans elated after win

CHICAGO — Cubs fans woke up Thursday — if they slept at all the night before — to the realization that next year is finally… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2016
  • By DON BABWIN and CARLA K. JOHNSON
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate in front of Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, after the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7 of the baseball World Series in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Mia Ruffin practices her breast stroke during Juneau-Douglas High School swim practice at the Augustus Brown Swimming Pool on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

At state swim championships, JDHS girls lead title contentions

The last time Juneau hosted the state swim/dive championship, the Juneau-Douglas High School girls won it all. With the state championship meet returning to Juneau… Continue reading

Mia Ruffin practices her breast stroke during Juneau-Douglas High School swim practice at the Augustus Brown Swimming Pool on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016.

Feds investigating Sandusky fine Penn State a record $2.4M

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Federal officials looking into how Penn State handled complaints about Jerry Sandusky slapped the school on Thursday with a record $2.4 million… Continue reading

  • Nov 4, 2016
  • By MARK SCOLFORO and MICHAEL R. SISAK
Ryan Liebelt, left, and Cahal Morehouse battle for the puck during Juneau-Douglas High School hockey practice at Treadwell Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

Prep Hockey Preview: JDHS eyes more than a return to state tourney

In reaching the state 4A tournament last season, the Crimson Bears hockey program glimpsed the peak of Alaska prep hockey for the first time in… Continue reading

Ryan Liebelt, left, and Cahal Morehouse battle for the puck during Juneau-Douglas High School hockey practice at Treadwell Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.
Seattle Seahawks tight end Nick Vannett (81) is stopped by New Orleans Saints cornerback De'Vante Harris (21) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Seahawks getting little help from their offense

RENTON, Wash. — To little surprise, Pete Carroll is giving the Seattle Seahawks an extra day of rest this week with a Monday night game… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH
Seattle Seahawks tight end Nick Vannett (81) is stopped by New Orleans Saints cornerback De'Vante Harris (21) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Thunder Mountain High School's Spencer Holt swims the 100-yard butterfly Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, during the Region V Swim and Dive Meet at the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Recreation Center.

Juneau qualifies 27 for state at Region V swim meet

Last weekend’s Region V swim meet in Ketchikan set the stage for the prep swim and dive state championships, with 27 Juneau athletes qualifying for… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School's Spencer Holt swims the 100-yard butterfly Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, during the Region V Swim and Dive Meet at the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Recreation Center.