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Juneau’s bench erupts at Kaleb Tompkins’ winning shot at the buzzer against Ketchikan.

Kaleb Tompkins hits buzzer beater to send JDHS to state championship

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team made their families and fans nervous again, as they trailed Ketchikan nearly the entire semifinals game at the… Continue reading

Juneau’s bench erupts at Kaleb Tompkins’ winning shot at the buzzer against Ketchikan.
Haines' Tiffany DeWitt, center, tries to fend off Craig's Jessica Lingley, left, and Sarah Dybdahl during their Womens bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday. Craig won 59-45.

Gold Medal: Tenacious defenses shine in W bracket

According to Haines’ Sarah Elliot, the women’s teams have “come out swinging,” at the Gold Medal tournament this week.Elliot’s words rang true on Thursday afternoon,… Continue reading

Haines' Tiffany DeWitt, center, tries to fend off Craig's Jessica Lingley, left, and Sarah Dybdahl during their Womens bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday. Craig won 59-45.

Juneau Rollergirls compete in Japan tonight

The Juneau Rollergirls are in Japan to compete in the inaugural Japan Open Roller Derby Tournament, Asia’s first roller derby tournament to include teams from… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016
Juneau's Molo Maka puts up a shot against the defense of Bartlett's Kaejae Mader while Crimson Bear teammate Guy Bean looks on.

In last-second comeback, JDHS wins first state tourney game

Bartlett made the game scrappy, but Juneau-Douglas High School harnessed some last-second heroics to pull a low-scoring, opening-round win at the state tournament.The JDHS boys… Continue reading

Juneau's Molo Maka puts up a shot against the defense of Bartlett's Kaejae Mader while Crimson Bear teammate Guy Bean looks on.
Hydaburg's Vinny Edenshas, center, wrestles a loose ball away from Kake's Lance Doake, right, and Shea Jackson during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday. Hydaburg won 76-72.

Photo: B brawl

Hydaburg’s Vinny Edenshas, center, wrestles a loose ball away from Kake’s Lance Doake, right, and Shea Jackson during their B bracket game in the 2016… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016
Hydaburg's Vinny Edenshas, center, wrestles a loose ball away from Kake's Lance Doake, right, and Shea Jackson during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday. Hydaburg won 76-72.

Gonzaga taking on Syracuse’s vaunted zone in Sweet 16

CHICAGO — With Kyle Wiltjer taking aim from long distance, Gonzaga has seen very little zone defense this season. “Less than 30 possessions,” coach Mark… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016
  • By JAY COHEN
In this Sept. 24, 2015 photo, Washington Robert Griffin III leaves MetLife Stadium after an NFL game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns have signed free agent quarterback Robert Griffin III, who hasn't been the same since his dazzling rookie season in Washington.

Act II for RG3: Griffin’s shot to reboot career with Browns

CLEVELAND — Back before he rocketed into the NFL as a freakish touchdown-maker, before the knee injury and his downfall in Washington, Robert Griffin III… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016
  • By TOM WITHERS
In this Sept. 24, 2015 photo, Washington Robert Griffin III leaves MetLife Stadium after an NFL game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns have signed free agent quarterback Robert Griffin III, who hasn't been the same since his dazzling rookie season in Washington.

Sports on TV for Friday, March 25

BOXING6:30 p.m., SHO — Regis Prograis vs. Aaron Herrera, super lightweights, at Miami, Okla.COLLEGE BASKETBALL3:10 p.m., CBS — NCAA Tournament, Sweet 16, Virginia vs. Iowa… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016

Today in sports history: March 25

1934 — Horton Smith wins the first Masters by one stroke over Craig Wood.1947 — Holy Cross, led by George Kaftan, beats Oklahoma 58-47 to… Continue reading

  • Mar 25, 2016

Sitka basketball team saves tenants from apartment fire

Sitka High basketball team saves tenants from apartment fire ANCHORAGE — Fire officials say members of the Sitka High School basketball team helped residents escape from… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016
The all-conference team for Southeast, from left: Ketchikan High School seniors Matt Standley, Mo Bullock and Jason James, Juneau-Douglas High School seniors Kaleb Tompkins and Guy Bean and Thunder Mountain High School junior Chase Saviers.

All-conference, all-state honors announced

Four of Juneau’s high school basketball players and a coach have been recognized for state and regional honors this year. Alongside Juneau’s basketball standouts were… Continue reading

The all-conference team for Southeast, from left: Ketchikan High School seniors Matt Standley, Mo Bullock and Jason James, Juneau-Douglas High School seniors Kaleb Tompkins and Guy Bean and Thunder Mountain High School junior Chase Saviers.
In this March 20 photo, Syracuse's Tyler Roberson, left, and Middle Tennessee's Aldonis Foote reach for a rebound during a second-round game in the NCAA Tournament, in St. Louis.

Plenty of statistical quirks in this year’s NCAA Tournament

The short sample size of NCAA Tournament play can create some statistical oddities.A team that has struggled to rebound all season can suddenly dominate on… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016
  • By STEVE MEGARGEE
In this March 20 photo, Syracuse's Tyler Roberson, left, and Middle Tennessee's Aldonis Foote reach for a rebound during a second-round game in the NCAA Tournament, in St. Louis.

Washington relishing NCAA tourney run to Sweet 16

SEATTLE — When Mike Neighbors recalled the most important weekend for Washington’s women’s program in 15 years, he of course remembered the scene on the… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH
Wrangell's Graham Gablehouse, center, looks for the basket against Kake's Shawn Jackson, left, and Dion Jackson during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Wednesday.

Photos: B bracket teams fight for a way back to championship

Wrangell’s Cody Angerman, right, looks to the basket against Kake’s Tim Demmert during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold… Continue reading

Wrangell's Graham Gablehouse, center, looks for the basket against Kake's Shawn Jackson, left, and Dion Jackson during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Wednesday.
Klukwan's Dan Hotch drives to the basket between Yakutat's Gary Klushkan, left, and Sam Demmert during their Masters bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Wednesday.

Klukwan rolls over Yakutat in M bracket

Klukwan hit the threes it needed to bounce Yakutat from the tournament at Gold Medal Wednesday afternoon.Klukwan won 66-48 in the 42-and-up M bracket, loser-out… Continue reading

Klukwan's Dan Hotch drives to the basket between Yakutat's Gary Klushkan, left, and Sam Demmert during their Masters bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Wednesday.

Sports on TV for Thursday, March 24

COLLEGE BASEBALL3 p.m., FS1 — Oklahoma St. at Kansas St.COLLEGE BASKETBALL3 p.m., CBSSN — NCAA Division II Tournament, first semifinal, at Frisco, Texas3:10 p.m., CBS… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016

Today in sports history: March 24

1936 — Detroit’s Mud Bruneteau ends the longest game in NHL history with a goal after 116 minutes, 30 seconds (six overtimes) to edge the… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016

Sports calendar for March 24

Today, March 25HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State Tournament at Anchorage.Mike Jackson Memorial HoopTime ShootoutTMHS, Riverbend, 8:15 a.m.; DZ, Floyd at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26HIGH… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016
Tom McKenna (3) of the Comets plays the puck as William Campbell of the A BOMBS challenges. The Comets won 2-0 on goals by McKenna and Matt Reese. In later action, Good Hardware defeated Dupont 5-3 and Eagle Beach defeated White Pass 1-0. This week, playoffs begin at the Treadwell Arena.

Photo: JAHA action

Tom McKenna (3) of the Comets plays the puck as William Campbell of the A BOMBS challenges. The Comets won 2-0 on goals by McKenna… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016
Tom McKenna (3) of the Comets plays the puck as William Campbell of the A BOMBS challenges. The Comets won 2-0 on goals by McKenna and Matt Reese. In later action, Good Hardware defeated Dupont 5-3 and Eagle Beach defeated White Pass 1-0. This week, playoffs begin at the Treadwell Arena.

Gold Medal: Wednesday night games

Kake knocked Wrangell out of B bracket contention Wednesday afternoon in a 64-53 game.The teams scored back-and-forth until the closing minutes, when Kake earned the… Continue reading