Sports

Geoff Roes approaches a mountain lake above Juneau. Gaining confidence in your running ability can lead to knowledge of local terrain and amazing adventures.

Running Wild: How confidence can make us stronger runners

I have alluded often in previous articles to the importance of confidence in running, but I haven’t really taken the time to go in depth… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2015
  • By GEOFF ROES
Geoff Roes approaches a mountain lake above Juneau. Gaining confidence in your running ability can lead to knowledge of local terrain and amazing adventures.
San Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Seahawks rule rivalry with 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Russell Wilson and the Seahawks ruled their one-sided rivalry against the 49ers for another night.Another Thursday night, in fact, and on… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2015
  • By JANIE McCAULEY
San Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Hoonah's Manny Budke works a cradle on Ketchikan's Nate Eisenhower in a 132-pound match during last year's Brandon Pilot Invitational.

Grapplers gather for memorial tournament

Stormy nights in Juneau may as well be enjoyed inside, and tonight’s Brandon Pilot Invitational will still have all the thunder and lightning, minus the… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Hoonah's Manny Budke works a cradle on Ketchikan's Nate Eisenhower in a 132-pound match during last year's Brandon Pilot Invitational.
Thunder Mountain's Lelani Eshenaur (1) digs a serve as teammates Natalie Sartain (7) and Cara Wesley (5) look on during the All Comers Invitational at TMHS on Friday. Action resumes today and Saturday at Juneau-Douglas High School.

Photos: Volleyball Style

The All Comers Invitational Volleyball Tournament continues today and Saturday at Juneau-Douglas High School. Games begin at 3 p.m. today and run through 8 p.m.… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Lelani Eshenaur (1) digs a serve as teammates Natalie Sartain (7) and Cara Wesley (5) look on during the All Comers Invitational at TMHS on Friday. Action resumes today and Saturday at Juneau-Douglas High School.

Today in Sports History for Oct. 23

1949 — Don Doll of the Detroit Lions intercepts four passes in a 24-7 victory over the Chicago Cardinals.1960 — Jim Martin of Detroit becomes… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2015
Florida wide receiver Chris Thompson (85), left, tackles Mississippi defensive back Carlos Davis (23) on a punt return during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Sports on T.V. for Friday, Oct. 23

AUTO RACING7 a.m., NBCSN — Formula One, U.S. Grand Prix, practice, at Austin, Texas9 a.m., FS1 — NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, practice, at Talledega,… Continue reading

  • Oct 23, 2015
Florida wide receiver Chris Thompson (85), left, tackles Mississippi defensive back Carlos Davis (23) on a punt return during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Juneau-Douglas High School senior Chase Barnum works the puck under pressure from junior Cahal Morehouse as Crimson Bears' senior goalie Nick Parise guards the corner post during Wednesday morning practice at Treadwell Arena.

Crimson Bears done hibernating, ready to get on the ice

Something is happening on the Treadwell Arena Ice.It usually starts before 6 a.m. with a slow gathering of warriors putting on pads and blades and… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Juneau-Douglas High School senior Chase Barnum works the puck under pressure from junior Cahal Morehouse as Crimson Bears' senior goalie Nick Parise guards the corner post during Wednesday morning practice at Treadwell Arena.
Nathan Klein is shown pitching for Juneau Post 25 against Service at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park in July.

It’s Klein time

It is called “Klein Time.”It’s the seconds on the mound where the ball is controlled by the pitcher and, in turn, controls the minutes an… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Nathan Klein is shown pitching for Juneau Post 25 against Service at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park in July.

Local sports calendar for Oct. 22

Friday, October 23HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLHome, TMHS hosts All Comers Tourney.Away, JDHS at Dimond/Service Tourney.HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLINGHome, Brandon Pilot Invitational at Thunder Mountain.HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLAway, 7… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Juneau's Kasey Watts, Bryce Swofford and Michael Cesar played for the Alaska Baseball Academy at the Arizona Senior Fall Classic in October. More than 400 college coaches and 100 MLB scouts attend the annual tournament.

Photo: Juneau Trio

Juneau-Douglas High School junior Bryce Swofford, and sophomore’s Kasey Watts and Michael Cesar played for the Alaska Baseball Academy at the Arizona Senior Fall Classic… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2015
Juneau's Kasey Watts, Bryce Swofford and Michael Cesar played for the Alaska Baseball Academy at the Arizona Senior Fall Classic in October. More than 400 college coaches and 100 MLB scouts attend the annual tournament.

Sports on TV for Oct. 22

COLLEGE FOOTBALL3 p.m., ESPN2 — Temple at East Carolina3:30 p.m., ESPNU — Georgia Southern at Appalachian State5 p.m., ESPN — California at UCLAGOLF1 p.m., GOLF… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2015

Today in Sports History for Oct. 22

1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome.1950 — The Los Angeles Rams beat the… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2015

Rival Seahawks, 49ers look to get back on track in division

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The dynamic of the Seahawks-49ers rivalry has changed dramatically in a matter of months.No more Jim Harbaugh trying to outdo old… Continue reading

  • Oct 22, 2015
  • By JANIE McCAULEY
The JDHS hockey team cookbood was created by past and present players and parents to contribute to teh costs and continuing financial health of the program. Plus, the recipes taste good.

What’s cooking in hockey?

Chomp, chomp, crunch, crunch… glug, glug.Ahhhhhhhh.Big pots of spaghetti simmering in the evening.The smell of rhubarb wafting from a partially opened oven door.Halibut wrestled straight… Continue reading

  • Oct 21, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
The JDHS hockey team cookbood was created by past and present players and parents to contribute to teh costs and continuing financial health of the program. Plus, the recipes taste good.

Local sports calendar for Oct. 21

Friday, October 23HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLHome, TMHS hosts All Comers Tourney.Away, JDHS at Dimond/Service Tourney.HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLINGHome, Brandon Pilot Invitational at Thunder Mountain.HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLAway, 7… Continue reading

  • Oct 21, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Sports on TV for Oct. 21

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL4 p.m., TBS — National League Championship Series, Game 4, New York at ChicagoNBA BASKETBALL4 p.m., ESPN — Preseason, Washington at MiamiNHL HOCKEY4… Continue reading

  • Oct 21, 2015

Today in Sports History for Oct. 21

1950 — Tom Powers of Duke scores six touchdowns — three rushing, three receiving — in a 41-0 victory over Richmond.1956 — Billy Howton of… Continue reading

  • Oct 21, 2015

Today in Sports History for Oct. 20

1940 — Alabama ends Tennessee’s defensive scoreless streak of 71 quarters but still loses 27-12. Tennessee hadn’t allowed a point since Oct. 29, 1938, when… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2015

JD volleyball splits at Kayhi

The Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball team split with the Ketchikan Lady Kings at Ketchikan over the weekend.The Crimson Bears lost three of five sets Friday.… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Sports on TV for Oct. 20

COLLEGE FOOTBALL4 p.m., ESPN2 — Louisiana-Lafayette at Arkansas StateMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL11:30 a.m., TBS — National League Championship Series, Game 3, New York at Chicago4 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Oct 19, 2015