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‘We want to be the best’: JDHS hockey chases state title in Wasilla

‘We want to be the best’: JDHS hockey chases state title in Wasilla

The road ends here.

‘We want to be the best’: JDHS hockey chases state title in Wasilla
Capitals fall to Blue Devils in comp hockey action

Capitals fall to Blue Devils in comp hockey action

Capitals bedeviled by visitors.

Capitals fall to Blue Devils in comp hockey action
Photos: Juneau Capitals play Eagle River Blue Devils

Photos: Juneau Capitals play Eagle River Blue Devils

Action on the ice.

Photos: Juneau Capitals play Eagle River Blue Devils
Juneau-Douglas’ Philip Gonzales, left, is pressured by Thunder Mountain’s Puna Toutaiolepo at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. After losing on Friday, JDHS won 60-54 on Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

‘We beat a good team’: C-Bears exact revenge on Falcons

It’s not over ‘til it’s over.

Juneau-Douglas’ Philip Gonzales, left, is pressured by Thunder Mountain’s Puna Toutaiolepo at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. After losing on Friday, JDHS won 60-54 on Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Thunder Mountain’s Bryson Echiverri, left, and Puna Toutaiolepo, center, strip the ball from Juneau-Douglas’ Krishant Samtani at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. Thunder Mountain won 67-63. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

TMHS guards lead Falcons to stirring comeback victory

‘This guy’s clutch.’

Thunder Mountain’s Bryson Echiverri, left, and Puna Toutaiolepo, center, strip the ball from Juneau-Douglas’ Krishant Samtani at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019. Thunder Mountain won 67-63. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Friday Night Basketball in Juneau

Photos: Friday Night Basketball in Juneau

JDHS, TMHS boys and girls in action on the court.

Photos: Friday Night Basketball in Juneau
Crosstown rivals clash for first time of the year

Crosstown rivals clash for first time of the year

Juneau-Douglas entertains Thunder Mountain for homecoming

Crosstown rivals clash for first time of the year
Merry Ellefson, center, runs with her son, Arne Ellefson-Carnes, right, and co-coach Tristan Knutson-Lombardo during Juneau-Douglas High School cross country practice on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

‘A feather in our cap’: Juneau cross country coaches earn honors

A dynamic duo.

Merry Ellefson, center, runs with her son, Arne Ellefson-Carnes, right, and co-coach Tristan Knutson-Lombardo during Juneau-Douglas High School cross country practice on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A group of runners participate in a mountain run during the 2018 Lynn Canal Running Camp. (Courtesy Photo | Jesse Miller)

Running camp registration opens next week

Juneau Trail and Road Runners potluck on Saturday

A group of runners participate in a mountain run during the 2018 Lynn Canal Running Camp. (Courtesy Photo | Jesse Miller)
The Juneau Monstarz: Nani Weimer, Taylor Larson, LeRoya Simmons, Danielle Larson, Joy Ribao, Mary Berry, Mariah Martin, Maria Weyhrauch, Krystle DeWitt Castro, Kendri Cesar. (Courtesy Photo | Taylor Larson)

Juneau women second at Edgecumbe Invite

Adult basketball action in Sitka.

The Juneau Monstarz: Nani Weimer, Taylor Larson, LeRoya Simmons, Danielle Larson, Joy Ribao, Mary Berry, Mariah Martin, Maria Weyhrauch, Krystle DeWitt Castro, Kendri Cesar. (Courtesy Photo | Taylor Larson)
Player of the Week: Greyson Liebelt

Player of the Week: Greyson Liebelt

Who says defensemen don’t score?

Player of the Week: Greyson Liebelt
Girls on the Run participant Anjali Padhi soars around the track during a 5-kilometer run in the Wells Fargo Dimond Park Field House in December. (Courtesy Photo | Natalie Watson)

Running coaches needed for after-school programs

Run for goodness sake.

Girls on the Run participant Anjali Padhi soars around the track during a 5-kilometer run in the Wells Fargo Dimond Park Field House in December. (Courtesy Photo | Natalie Watson)
The Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team sings the national anthem prior to its game against Homer at Treadwell Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2019. JDHS coaches Luke Adams and Matt Boline honored 12 seniors prior to the start of the game, the final varsity home match of the season. (Courtesy Photo | Carol Lahnum/CrowFoxPhotography.com)

Hockey seniors play superbly in final varsity home game

Senior night done right.

The Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team sings the national anthem prior to its game against Homer at Treadwell Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2019. JDHS coaches Luke Adams and Matt Boline honored 12 seniors prior to the start of the game, the final varsity home match of the season. (Courtesy Photo | Carol Lahnum/CrowFoxPhotography.com)
Hoops roundup: TMHS splits with Barrow, C-Bears fourth at O’Brady’s

Hoops roundup: TMHS splits with Barrow, C-Bears fourth at O’Brady’s

Close endings to games in Ketchikan, Anchorage.

Hoops roundup: TMHS splits with Barrow, C-Bears fourth at O’Brady’s
Juneau-Douglas’ Chance Turinsky, left, drives past Homer’s Isaiah Nevak at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. JDHS won 4-3 in overtime. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau hockey faces first overtime of the season against Homer

This one came down to the wire.

Juneau-Douglas’ Chance Turinsky, left, drives past Homer’s Isaiah Nevak at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. JDHS won 4-3 in overtime. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas players Jenae Pusich, left and Sadie Tuckwood, right, put the pressure on Kayhi’s Ashley Huffine in the first quarter Friday night at the Clarke Cochrane Gymnasium. JDHS won 50-35 over the Lady Kings. (Hall Anderson | Ketchikan Daily News)

JDHS girls pick up first win over Kayhi

Friday hoops to our north and south.

Juneau-Douglas players Jenae Pusich, left and Sadie Tuckwood, right, put the pressure on Kayhi’s Ashley Huffine in the first quarter Friday night at the Clarke Cochrane Gymnasium. JDHS won 50-35 over the Lady Kings. (Hall Anderson | Ketchikan Daily News)
Dream come true: 8-year-old wins trip to Super Bowl

Dream come true: 8-year-old wins trip to Super Bowl

‘Super Kid’ is Super Bowl bound.

Dream come true: 8-year-old wins trip to Super Bowl
Thunder Mountain flies past Barrow

Thunder Mountain flies past Barrow

Falcons teams snatch wins in the Arctic.

Thunder Mountain flies past Barrow
Senior Bill Bossse shoots to the goal during Juneau-Douglas High School hockey practice at Treadwell Arena on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Bosse, who broke his jaw in a game earlier this season, leads the team with 14 goals and eight assists. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

JDHS hockey returns home to face Homer, celebrate seniors

Senior night is Saturday.

Senior Bill Bossse shoots to the goal during Juneau-Douglas High School hockey practice at Treadwell Arena on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. Bosse, who broke his jaw in a game earlier this season, leads the team with 14 goals and eight assists. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau Football’s Maikeli Tupou, left, Puna Toutaiolepo, center, and Caleb Traxler, right, tackle East’s Jason Jenn-Lundfelt at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. East won 40-0. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

From Thunder Bears to Huskies: Students vote for new football mascot

So long, Thunder Bears.

Juneau Football’s Maikeli Tupou, left, Puna Toutaiolepo, center, and Caleb Traxler, right, tackle East’s Jason Jenn-Lundfelt at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018. East won 40-0. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)