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Juneau-Douglas’ Alyxn Bohulano, right, dives to the ball against Chugiak’s Aliza Schwartz during their Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament game at JDHS on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

JDHS girls fall while East takes classic crown

When playing the talented and well-meshed Chugiak Mustangs, an opponent can’t lose focus for one minute. That’s what appeared to happen in the first minute… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Alyxn Bohulano, right, dives to the ball against Chugiak’s Aliza Schwartz during their Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament game at JDHS on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The year in Juneau sports

The year flies by when fervently following local sports. Where did the track and softball seasons go? And cross country and swimming? Even when school… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Kasey Watts drives to the basket against Palmer’s Clayton Southwick during their Capital City Classic game on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kelly comes up big for JDHS in championship game

Heading into Saturday night’s game with Juneau-Douglas High School, the Palmer Moose were on pace to make 40 3-pointers in the Princess Cruises Capital City… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Kasey Watts drives to the basket against Palmer’s Clayton Southwick during their Capital City Classic game on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas’ Cassie Dzinich, right, is fouled by Sutherlin’s Taylor Moser during their Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament game at JDHS on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears girls grind out physical win over Bulldogs

Sutherlin High School — Juneau-Douglas High School’s opponent Thursday — has the Bulldog as its mascot. At Thursday night’s Princess Cruises Capital City Classic game,… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Cassie Dzinich, right, is fouled by Sutherlin’s Taylor Moser during their Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament game at JDHS on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

JDHS boys gain early lead, topple Sitka 75-48

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team seized a 28-9 first quarter lead Thursday night against Sitka, eventually winning 75-48 in the second day of… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School cheerleaders and girls basketball team warm up for their opening game at the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)  Juneau-Douglas High School cheerleaders and girls basketball team warm up for their opening game at the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Capital City Classic live blog

Thursday, Dec. 29 JDHS 75, Sitka 48 The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team seized a 28-9 first quarter lead Thursday night against Sitka, eventually… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School cheerleaders and girls basketball team warm up for their opening game at the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)  Juneau-Douglas High School cheerleaders and girls basketball team warm up for their opening game at the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Juneau-Douglas gears up for Classic after Vegas trip

For over 25 years, the Capital City Classic has welcomed teams from around the country and world to Juneau. This season, teams from Oregon and… Continue reading

With long locks, Juneau hockey players embrace tradition of ‘hockey flow’

With long locks, Juneau hockey players embrace tradition of ‘hockey flow’

Long before there was the man bun, there was “hockey flow,” or the extraordinarily long men’s hair common in ice hockey circles. As one hockey… Continue reading

With long locks, Juneau hockey players embrace tradition of ‘hockey flow’
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One-day baseball camp coming to Juneau

The Everett Community College baseball coaching staff is hosting a one-day baseball and softball camp open to ages 9-18 on Monday, Jan. 15. The camp… Continue reading

  • Dec 23, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
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Holiday Cup healthier than ever at 25

The 25th annual Holiday Cup indoor soccer tournament is this week and next at the Dimond Park Field House. The free tournament features 28 teams… Continue reading

Erik Kelly shoots over teammate at Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball practice at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017.

Season preview: A storyline-rich senior class for Crimson Bears

Coach Robert Casperson chose a new design for the Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball practice jerseys this year. Printed in red and white block letters… Continue reading

Erik Kelly shoots over teammate at Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball practice at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017.
Thunder Mountain’s Neal Garcia, left, passes against Sitka’s Marlis Boord on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Sitka won the game. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Sitka defense stellar in sweep of Thunder Mountain

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team manufactured just field goals Friday night against Sitka, who’s crippling defense was the catalyst in a 57-16… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Neal Garcia, left, passes against Sitka’s Marlis Boord on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Sitka won the game. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alyxn Bohulano drives to the basket between teammates Chloe McAdams, left, and Skylar Hickok at Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball practice on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.

Season preview: No one-way players allowed

In the first round of the state tournament last season, the Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team led Alaska prep basketball powerhouse Dimond 26-22 at… Continue reading

Alyxn Bohulano drives to the basket between teammates Chloe McAdams, left, and Skylar Hickok at Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball practice on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.

Leisholmn Jr. hands Maka first career loss

Alonzo Leisholmn Jr. echoed what many were probably thinking about AK Beatdown’s “Battle of the Belts” main event between himself and Nino Kafoa Maka on… Continue reading

Randy Willard talks about his experiences in and out of the ring at his valley home on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

From homeless to MMA coach: How Randy Willard fought his way off the streets

Thirty-two-year-old Randy Willard always carries a pair of boxing gloves with him — or rather, on his abdominals. Draped around his neck, two miniature boxing… Continue reading

Randy Willard talks about his experiences in and out of the ring at his valley home on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau-Douglas’ Cameron Smith, left, is checked by Colony’s Dane Jellich at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Colony won 6-1. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Knights stampede Crimson Bears with seven goals Friday night, six Saturday

Colony scored four goals in the third period Saturday afternoon to defeat Juneau-Douglas High School 6-0 and complete the weekend sweep of the Crimson Bears.… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Cameron Smith, left, is checked by Colony’s Dane Jellich at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Colony won 6-1. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain’s Carl Tupou celebrates his win over Lathrop’s Jason Edwards in the 220-pound final at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Wrestling Championships, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. (Michael Dineen | For the Juneau Empire)

Tupou takes 220-pound state title

Thunder Mountain High School’s Carl Tupou set out on a mission this wrestling season. Tupou accomplished that mission — winning a state title — Saturday… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Carl Tupou celebrates his win over Lathrop’s Jason Edwards in the 220-pound final at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Wrestling Championships, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage. (Michael Dineen | For the Juneau Empire)

Beatdown brings back belts

There’s more than just bragging rights at stake at this Saturday’s AK Beatdown at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. Three belts in the 155, 170 and 185-pound… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Cameron Smith, left, passes against Colony’s Cooper Smith at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Colony won 6-1. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Knights stampede Crimson Bears with seven goals

The Colony Knights took control early against Juneau-Douglas High School Friday night at Treadwell Arena, scoring three goals in the first period, to secure a… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Cameron Smith, left, passes against Colony’s Cooper Smith at Treadwell Arena on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Colony won 6-1. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jingle Jog this Saturday

The 5-kilometer and 1-mile Jingle Jog is this Saturday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. Registration starts at 9 a.m. at Floyd Dryden Middle School and… Continue reading

  • Dec 14, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire