Kevin Gullufsen

Crimson Bears, Falcons clash in overtime battle

Bloody noses, lead changes and last-second heroics: Juneau basketball fans have come to expect a battle from the girls basketball crosstown rivalry.The Thunder Mountain High… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Mahina Toutaiolepo, top, attempts a steal against Hutchinson's Xavier Ughuterbe at TMHS on Thursday. TMHS won 71-42.

TMHS boys withstand rally from 3A Hutchinson

Juneau’s visiting 3A basketball opponents are handing out reality checks this weekend.After trouncing Hutchinson High School by 29 points Thursday night, the Thunder Mountain High… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Mahina Toutaiolepo, top, attempts a steal against Hutchinson's Xavier Ughuterbe at TMHS on Thursday. TMHS won 71-42.
Thunder Mountain's Alondra Echiverri shoots against Juneau-Douglas's Erica Hurtte during their game Friday night at TMHS. Juneau-Douglas won 40-38.

Buzzer beater decides rivalry

With four seconds left in a tie game, Juneau-Douglas High School senior Tona Fogg knew the ball was coming to her.The Crimson Bears forward seized… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Alondra Echiverri shoots against Juneau-Douglas's Erica Hurtte during their game Friday night at TMHS. Juneau-Douglas won 40-38.
Juneau-Douglas' Bryce Swofford, left, attempts to steal the ball against Sitka's Mar Jovani Francis at JDHS on Thursday. JDHS won 71-60.

JDHS boys cling to win against Sitka

Editor’s note: Scoresheets for Friday’s game were not received in time for this edition.If high school basketball coaches gave out grades to their student-athletes, Thursday’s… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Bryce Swofford, left, attempts to steal the ball against Sitka's Mar Jovani Francis at JDHS on Thursday. JDHS won 71-60.
Co-captains Chase Barnum, right, and Zach Hebvert were selected to the Mid Alaska Conference All Conference Team during the tournament. Hebert was an offensive selection and Barnum for defense.

Weekend Preview: JDHS boys head to state hockey tourney

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys hockey team is headed to the state tournament. The Wasilla-based First National Cup Hockey State Championships take place today through… Continue reading

Co-captains Chase Barnum, right, and Zach Hebvert were selected to the Mid Alaska Conference All Conference Team during the tournament. Hebert was an offensive selection and Barnum for defense.
Kayhi's Mo Bullock fights for the rebound against Thunder Mountains' Mahina Toutiolepo, left, and Finn Collins, back, during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Kayhi Kings retain crown against Thunder Mountain

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team ceded its second game to the Ketchikan Kings at the Thunderdome on Saturday.In the second of two… Continue reading

Kayhi's Mo Bullock fights for the rebound against Thunder Mountains' Mahina Toutiolepo, left, and Finn Collins, back, during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.
Thunder Mountain's Noah Reishus-O'Brien jumps against Kayhi's Mo Bullock during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.

Thunder Mountain, Ketchikan light up Thunderdome

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team battled the state’s No. 1 ranked team Friday, falling to the Ketchikan Kings but proving they could… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Noah Reishus-O'Brien jumps against Kayhi's Mo Bullock during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 76-65.
In this January 2016 photo, Juneau-Douglas High School is shown playing against North Pole. The two teams will meet today in the Mid Alaska Conference Tournament.

JDHS, North Pole to face off in tourney

In a repeat of last year, the Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team will face North Pole in there most important game of the season.JDHS’ hockey… Continue reading

In this January 2016 photo, Juneau-Douglas High School is shown playing against North Pole. The two teams will meet today in the Mid Alaska Conference Tournament.

Weekend basketball preview: TMHS boys face No. 1 Ketchikan

The Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team will face off against the state’s No. 1 ranked Ketchikan at home this weekend. Following an arduous… Continue reading

JDHS girls routed by Ketchikan

The Ketchikan Lady Kings basketball team won’t be known as a complacent team.After allowing the Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team to stay within spitting… Continue reading

The Crimson Bears' Tona Fogg knows she is in the perfect spot to catch the ball and make a basket.

JDHS girls unable to dethrone Kings

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team will have to wait until their next game to mar the Ketchikan Kings’ record.Playing at home Friday night,… Continue reading

The Crimson Bears' Tona Fogg knows she is in the perfect spot to catch the ball and make a basket.

JDHS boys win with defense, rebounding

It seems there are several paths to victory for the Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team.The Crimson Bears plowed their way to another win against… Continue reading

Juneau Douglas's Erik Kelly shoots against Kodiak's Louis Rochelan, left, and Billy Alcaide, right, during their game at JDHS on Friday. Juneau won 75-40.

Crimson Bears outpace Kodiak on the court

In the first of a two-game homecoming weekend series Friday, the Juneau-Douglas boys basketball team scorched visiting Kodiak from behind the 3-point line.Though the hot… Continue reading

Juneau Douglas's Erik Kelly shoots against Kodiak's Louis Rochelan, left, and Billy Alcaide, right, during their game at JDHS on Friday. Juneau won 75-40.
JDHS forward Bryce Swofford attempts to block a Service player's shot on Saturday at JDHS.

JDHS boys pull out win against Service

Playing in another close, physical match Saturday night, and in a loud, hostile atmosphere, the Service Cougars this time found the breaks going the way… Continue reading

JDHS forward Bryce Swofford attempts to block a Service player's shot on Saturday at JDHS.

JDHS, TMHS girls battle in a war of attrition

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team duked it out against Thunder Mountain High School on Saturday, clawing their way back into a close game… Continue reading

Falcons girls split series with Wolves

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team was held scoreless in the third quarter Friday night and fell at home, splitting a two-game series… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's RJ Manning drives passed Service's Jason Lombard for a layup during their game at TMHS on Friday. Service won 66-63 in overtime.

Service edges out Falcons boys in OT

In a thrilling and physical overtime game against the visiting Service Cougars on Friday night, the Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball team found themselves… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's RJ Manning drives passed Service's Jason Lombard for a layup during their game at TMHS on Friday. Service won 66-63 in overtime.
Thunder Mountain's Haleigh Dicarlo looks to pass against Sitka's Zosha Krupa during their game at TMHS on Thursday. Thunder Mountain won 40-39.

Falcons girls squeak by defending 3A champs

In a back-and-forth contest at home against last year’s 3A champion Sitka, the Thunder Mountain High School Falcons girls basketball team found just enough open… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Haleigh Dicarlo looks to pass against Sitka's Zosha Krupa during their game at TMHS on Thursday. Thunder Mountain won 40-39.