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Volunteers needed in kids run

Juneau schoolchildren from Girls on the Run and Boys Run I toowú klatseen are teaming up, Saturday, Dec. 2, at Dimond Park Field House for… Continue reading

  • Nov 16, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
In this Oct. 27 photo, Bergen Davis swims in the Men’s 200 Yard IM preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships at Thunder Mountain High School. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

A look at the numbers of the state champion Thunder Mountain boys swim team

Earlier this month, the Thunder Mountain High School boys swim and dive team made history. Bergen Davis, Casey Hamilton, Spencer Holt and Co. became the… Continue reading

In this Oct. 27 photo, Bergen Davis swims in the Men’s 200 Yard IM preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships at Thunder Mountain High School. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
East Anchorage’s Daisy Page (6), Riley Ostrinski (4) and Nyanuer Bidit (9) swarm Juneau-Douglas High School senior middle hitter Jessica Pierce as she sends the ball over the net, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships. East Anchorage defeated JDHS 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-20) to eliminate them from the tournament, played at West Anchorage High School Nov. 9-11. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears eliminated at state tournament by East Anchorage

The East Anchorage Thunderbirds eliminated Juneau-Douglas High School from the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships Friday afternoon. JDHS followed the Wasilla Wolves… Continue reading

East Anchorage’s Daisy Page (6), Riley Ostrinski (4) and Nyanuer Bidit (9) swarm Juneau-Douglas High School senior middle hitter Jessica Pierce as she sends the ball over the net, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships. East Anchorage defeated JDHS 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-20) to eliminate them from the tournament, played at West Anchorage High School Nov. 9-11. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Dawn Welton (yellow) sneaks in front of Mo Miller to regain control of the puck during last year’s Juneau Jamboree at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Photo courtesy of Steve Quinn)

Juneau Jamboree hockey is back this weekend

This weekend, one of the longest running annual events takes place at Treadwell Arena. The Juneau Jamboree women’s hockey tournament on Friday kicks off a… Continue reading

  • Nov 10, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Dawn Welton (yellow) sneaks in front of Mo Miller to regain control of the puck during last year’s Juneau Jamboree at Treadwell Ice Arena. (Photo courtesy of Steve Quinn)
Juneau-Douglas High School junior outside hitter Skylar Hickok hits the ball as Soldotna’s Ella Stenga, left, and Bailey Leach go up for a block, Thursday, Nov. 9, during the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships. Soldotna defeated JDHS 3-0. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Steely Soldotna spikers trump Juneau-Douglas

After missing the state tournament last season and finishing seventh the year before, Soldotna started the state tournament mighty strong Thursday. Juneau-Douglas High School never… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School junior outside hitter Skylar Hickok hits the ball as Soldotna’s Ella Stenga, left, and Bailey Leach go up for a block, Thursday, Nov. 9, during the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships. Soldotna defeated JDHS 3-0. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

These two Southeast athletes are up for Alaska Sports Hall of Fame

Two Southeast Alaska athletes are up for induction into the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. The public can help vote them get in, too. Geoff… Continue reading

The Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball team poses with the Region V 4A Championship trophy in Ketchikan, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Top row (L to R): Jojo Griggs, Addie Prussing, Cassie Dzinich, Leah Spargo, Jessica Pierce, Shaylin Cesar. Bottom row: (L to R): Kiana Potter, Abby Meiners, Skylar Hickok, Riley Stadt. (Photo courtesy of Windy Spargo)

Positivity propels Crimson Bears in state tourney

A win in the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships is harder than one might think. Just ask the senior class of Juneau-Douglas… Continue reading

The Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball team poses with the Region V 4A Championship trophy in Ketchikan, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Top row (L to R): Jojo Griggs, Addie Prussing, Cassie Dzinich, Leah Spargo, Jessica Pierce, Shaylin Cesar. Bottom row: (L to R): Kiana Potter, Abby Meiners, Skylar Hickok, Riley Stadt. (Photo courtesy of Windy Spargo)
Thunder Mountain High School swim and dive head coach Josiah Loseby is congratulated by his team after the boys won first in the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Swim and Dive Championships on Saturday, Nov. 4. (Michael Dinneen | For the Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain overtakes Dimond at state swim meet

The Saturday of the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Swim &Dive Championships had a familiar beginning for the Thunder Mountain High School boys swim &dive team.… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School swim and dive head coach Josiah Loseby is congratulated by his team after the boys won first in the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Swim and Dive Championships on Saturday, Nov. 4. (Michael Dinneen | For the Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain’s Audrey Welling tips the ball over Juneau-Douglas’ Shaylin Cesar, center, and Cassie Dzinich at JDHS on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

JDHS volleyball retains Region V title

For the second year in a row, the Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball team has taken the Region V title. The Crimson Bears defeated Thunder Mountain… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Audrey Welling tips the ball over Juneau-Douglas’ Shaylin Cesar, center, and Cassie Dzinich at JDHS on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
JDHS wins opening Region V opener against TMHS

JDHS wins opening Region V opener against TMHS

Juneau-Douglas High School senior Leah Spargo had her best game since injuring her ankle in last month’s J.I.V.E. tournament as JDHS defeated TMHS 3-0 (25-16,… Continue reading

JDHS wins opening Region V opener against TMHS
Juneau-Douglas High School junior Cameron Howard swims in the girls 200-yard freestyle preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships. Howard qualified for three events at this weekend’s ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Swim and Dive State Championships in Anchorage.

Falcons boys eye state championship

There’s no denying the Thunder Mountain High School boys swim team dominates at the regional level. After this weekend, one may venture to say at… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School junior Cameron Howard swims in the girls 200-yard freestyle preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships. Howard qualified for three events at this weekend’s ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Swim and Dive State Championships in Anchorage.
The Houston Astros celebrate after their win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of baseball’s World Series Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Astros won 5-1 to win the series 4-3. (Mark J. Terrill | The Associated Press)

Astros win 1st World Series crown, top Dodgers 5-1 in Game 7

LOS ANGELES — From laughingstock to lift off. George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night, winning… Continue reading

  • Nov 1, 2017
  • By BEN WALKER
The Houston Astros celebrate after their win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of baseball’s World Series Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Astros won 5-1 to win the series 4-3. (Mark J. Terrill | The Associated Press)
Thunder Mountain’s Lily Smith plays at Juneau-Douglas on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Smith is one of four newcomers to the team this season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Falcons newcomers making a statement

If teams each took turns hoisting the Region V 4A Volleyball Championship trophy, this year would be Thunder Mountain’s turn. The Ketchikan Kings were the… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Lily Smith plays at Juneau-Douglas on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Smith is one of four newcomers to the team this season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Bergen Davis swims in the Men’s 200 Yard IM preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Falcons fly away with Region V title

The Thunder Mountain High School boys swim team totaled 154 points to win the Region V Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday. The Falcons’ Spencer… Continue reading

Bergen Davis swims in the Men’s 200 Yard IM preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Will Torgerson of Juneau-Douglas dives at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Region V Swim & Dive Championships, preliminary results

Region V Swim and Dive Championships — Preliminaries (Top 8) Dimond Park Aquatic Center Oct. 27, 2017 The top eight swimmers and divers at Friday’s… Continue reading

  • Oct 28, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
Will Torgerson of Juneau-Douglas dives at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain’s Gabriella Sloan spikes the ball against Juneau-Douglas’ Jessica Pierce at JDHS on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Thunder Mountain won 16-14 in the tie-breaking fifth game. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Falcons pull off spectacular comeback against Crimson Bears

The game appeared to be over. On this night, exactly a week until the Region V 4A Volleyball Championships begin in Ketchikan, Thunder Mountain High… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Gabriella Sloan spikes the ball against Juneau-Douglas’ Jessica Pierce at JDHS on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Thunder Mountain won 16-14 in the tie-breaking fifth game. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Falcons superb on senior night

The Thunder Mountain High School volleyball team served up its second win of the weekend Saturday night at TMHS. After winning in five sets on… Continue reading

In this January 2015 photo, a man skis at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Eaglecrest switches to winter hours

Wax up your board and stretch those hamstrings, snow has started to fall at Eaglecrest Ski Area. Eaglecrest will begin winter operating hours on Thursday,… Continue reading

  • Oct 26, 2017
In this January 2015 photo, a man skis at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Emma Kaelke

Volleyball Senior Spotlight: Senior nights this weekend

The best leaders a coach could ask for Picking captains this season for coach Arnold Ibias wasn’t difficult. Not when seniors like Mary Landes, Maxie… Continue reading

  • Oct 26, 2017
  • By Articles Nolin Ainsworth
Emma Kaelke
Chris Ray talks to coach Josiah Loseby at Thunder Mountain High School swim practice at Dimond Park Aquatics Center on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

High-expectation Falcons host Region V meet

According to Juneau-Douglas High School swim and dive coach Seth Cayce, the final three weeks of the season are the best. “Everyone’s getting hyped up,… Continue reading

Chris Ray talks to coach Josiah Loseby at Thunder Mountain High School swim practice at Dimond Park Aquatics Center on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)