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American Legion team braces for western competition

There was no pizzazz at the Juneau International Airport to welcome home the state champion Juneau Post 25 baseball team. That’s because they never came… Continue reading

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The Juneau Post 25 team celebrates their 2017 American Legion Alaska State Tournament championship, Saturday, July 30, at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The team defeated South Post 4 and Service Post 28 on the final day of the tournament to win the title. (Photo courtesy of Tami Wahto)

First in Legion: Juneau wins state championship

Sport is a wonderful thing. Especially if you’re Juneau Post 25 manager Joe Tompkins. Sharing a house with 15 teenagers over the last 10 days… Continue reading

The Juneau Post 25 team celebrates their 2017 American Legion Alaska State Tournament championship, Saturday, July 30, at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage. The team defeated South Post 4 and Service Post 28 on the final day of the tournament to win the title. (Photo courtesy of Tami Wahto)
The official Little League Western Region Alaska team photo. Top row (l to r): Ethan Billings, Nicole Adair, Jim Carson. Middle row: Tahila Kuma, Riley Harp, Sydney Strong, Kiah Yadao, Aspen Kasper, Peyton Carson. Bottom row: Anna Dale, Ruby Davis, Mariah Schauwecker, Tristan Oliva, Zoey Billings, Gloria Bixby, Tyler Johnson. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Billings)

Juneau offense stalled in regional defeat

Every season, however special, must come to an end. The Gastineau Channel Little League Major Softball All-Stars saw its season end Wednesday night in San… Continue reading

The official Little League Western Region Alaska team photo. Top row (l to r): Ethan Billings, Nicole Adair, Jim Carson. Middle row: Tahila Kuma, Riley Harp, Sydney Strong, Kiah Yadao, Aspen Kasper, Peyton Carson. Bottom row: Anna Dale, Ruby Davis, Mariah Schauwecker, Tristan Oliva, Zoey Billings, Gloria Bixby, Tyler Johnson. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Billings)
The Gastineau Channel Little League Junior All-Stars celebrate their state and district championships, Tuesday, July 25, at Adair-Kennedy Field. (Photo courtesy of Larry Schrader)

West regional, here we come

A second Juneau Little League team is headed to the Little League West Regional tournament in California. Over a week after Juneau’s major softball team… Continue reading

The Gastineau Channel Little League Junior All-Stars celebrate their state and district championships, Tuesday, July 25, at Adair-Kennedy Field. (Photo courtesy of Larry Schrader)
The Gastineau Channel Little League Major Softball All-Stars show their game faces prior to playing Montana on Tuesday at the Little League West Regional Tournament in San Bernardino, California. The Juneau team defeated Montana 2-1 to stay alive in the tournament. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Billings)

Juneau team advances in West Regional tournament

Win or lose, the Gastineau Channel Little League Major All-Stars are asked the same question at the conclusion of each game: “Did you give it… Continue reading

The Gastineau Channel Little League Major Softball All-Stars show their game faces prior to playing Montana on Tuesday at the Little League West Regional Tournament in San Bernardino, California. The Juneau team defeated Montana 2-1 to stay alive in the tournament. (Photo courtesy of Ethan Billings)
In this file photo from May 2016, NBA player and former Juneau-Douglas High School star Carlos Boozer makes a surprise visit during the JDHS Basketball Awards Banquet at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. Boozer returned to help celebrate the team’s first state championship since he helped JDHS win one 18 years ago. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Carlos Boozer revives basketball camp

Carlos Boozer’s coming home. Juneau’s renowned basketball son is hosting the Carlos Boozer Basketball Camp for five days at the Juneau-Douglas High School main gym,… Continue reading

In this file photo from May 2016, NBA player and former Juneau-Douglas High School star Carlos Boozer makes a surprise visit during the JDHS Basketball Awards Banquet at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. Boozer returned to help celebrate the team’s first state championship since he helped JDHS win one 18 years ago. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Gastineau Channel Little League Major Softball All-Stars celebrate their District 2 championship at Melvin Park, Saturday, July 8. Left to right: Anna Dale, Aspen Kasper, Kiah Yadao, Sydney Strong, Riley Harp, Moriah Schauwecker, Tristan Oliva, Tyler Johnson, Zoey Billings, Gloria Bixby, Tahila Kuma, Peyton Carson, Ruby Davis. The team plays in the state tournament beginning Thursday. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Juneau majors softball team off to state

Only one team stood between the Gastineau Channel Little League Major Softball All-Stars and the Alaska District 2 championship. Now, only one team stands between… Continue reading

The Gastineau Channel Little League Major Softball All-Stars celebrate their District 2 championship at Melvin Park, Saturday, July 8. Left to right: Anna Dale, Aspen Kasper, Kiah Yadao, Sydney Strong, Riley Harp, Moriah Schauwecker, Tristan Oliva, Tyler Johnson, Zoey Billings, Gloria Bixby, Tahila Kuma, Peyton Carson, Ruby Davis. The team plays in the state tournament beginning Thursday. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Phallon Tullis-Joyce, the starting goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team at the University of Miami, plays with a local women’s team at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field on June 28. Tullis-Joyce is spending the summer conducting fish research as part of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scholarship program. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Science brings soccer star to Juneau

The inside of Phallon Tullis-Joyce’s yellow and black composition notebook is a collage of fish drawings and meticulous measurements and notes. Think of a diary… Continue reading

Phallon Tullis-Joyce, the starting goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team at the University of Miami, plays with a local women’s team at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field on June 28. Tullis-Joyce is spending the summer conducting fish research as part of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scholarship program. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Left to right: Connor Ulmer,19, assistant coach; Kelsey Barker, 12, with Braith Dihle, 9; Sophia Stage-Harvey, 13, with Milina Mazon, 9; Asianna Mazon, 15; Adella Dihle,11; Katrina Taton, 14; and Kiah Dihle, 13. (Photo courtesy of Lesley Kalbrener)

Jumping pair nabs bronze at nationals

The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida was jumping last month. That’s because the home of Mickey Mouse was also home to the U.S.… Continue reading

Left to right: Connor Ulmer,19, assistant coach; Kelsey Barker, 12, with Braith Dihle, 9; Sophia Stage-Harvey, 13, with Milina Mazon, 9; Asianna Mazon, 15; Adella Dihle,11; Katrina Taton, 14; and Kiah Dihle, 13. (Photo courtesy of Lesley Kalbrener)
Runners parade through downtown in the Glenn Frick Memorial Mile just 30 minutes before the start of the Fourth of July parade. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Young and old turn out for ‘fastest mile in Juneau’

In two months, the Juneau-Douglas High School cross country team will be center stage, running in their first home meet of the 2017 season. On… Continue reading

Runners parade through downtown in the Glenn Frick Memorial Mile just 30 minutes before the start of the Fourth of July parade. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Midnight Suns 10U team wins Oregon tournament

In Oregon, there’s no such thing as the midnight sun — just a really powerful one. That was the lesson the Midnight Suns 10U softball… Continue reading

Allan Spangler runs in the Eaglecrest Road and Mountain Race, Saturday, July 1, 2017. Spangler won the race. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Spangler leads the pack to the ridge and back

It may not be as long as the Equinox Marathon in Fairbanks, but the Eaglecrest Road and Mountain Race shares the same steep climbs and… Continue reading

Allan Spangler runs in the Eaglecrest Road and Mountain Race, Saturday, July 1, 2017. Spangler won the race. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Lacey Godkin works out with trainer Jamie Troxel at the downtown Alaska Club on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, before her trip to Anchorage to compete in her first figure contest. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau woman pushes on to Arctic Muscle Fest, despite trauma

Typically at this hour, 32-year-old Lacey Godkin will have worked up a heavy sweat. Not today though; she’s taking it easy on the cycling and… Continue reading

Lacey Godkin works out with trainer Jamie Troxel at the downtown Alaska Club on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, before her trip to Anchorage to compete in her first figure contest. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Post 25’s Bryce Swofford tags out a Chugiak base runner on Sunday, June 25, at Oberg Field in Chugiak. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Ludeman)

Juneau Post 25 shines on the diamond

American Legion Juneau Post 25’s coaching staff had some careful planning to do last week. With seven games in under a week and pitch count… Continue reading

Juneau Post 25’s Bryce Swofford tags out a Chugiak base runner on Sunday, June 25, at Oberg Field in Chugiak. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Ludeman)
Photos courtesy of Kristie Erickson Thomas Baxter wrestles on Team Alaska in the USA Wrestling Western Regionals Meet in Pocatello, Idaho. Baxter won the triple crown at the event by taking first in his weight bracket in freestyle, Greco-Roman and folkstyle.

Baxter stars in regional wrestling meet

Five Juneau youth traveled with a larger contingent of approximately 40 Alaska wrestlers to the USA Wrestling Western Regionals Meet in Pocatello, Idaho, from June… Continue reading

Photos courtesy of Kristie Erickson Thomas Baxter wrestles on Team Alaska in the USA Wrestling Western Regionals Meet in Pocatello, Idaho. Baxter won the triple crown at the event by taking first in his weight bracket in freestyle, Greco-Roman and folkstyle.

Storm finish second in Portland tournament

Juneau Soccer Club’s Southeast Storm — 17 girls ages 12 to 14 years old— finished second at the Adidas Clash at the Border soccer tournament… Continue reading

Pop culture shows up in Fools run

About the only thing the 300-plus participants in the 33rd Annual Only Fools Run at Midnight had in common was their footwear selection. While plenty… Continue reading

Kimo von Oelhoffen, 46, shown at the Thunder Mountain High School turf field Thursday, June 22. von Oelhoffen visited Juneau with Western Oregon University athletics colleague Cori Metzgar in preparation for the Juneau Football and Sports Performance Camp coming to town July 10-14. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Past football pro finds purpose in youth mentorship

Of all the collegiate football coaches coming to Juneau in July for the inaugural Juneau Football and Sports Performance Camp, one will be smiling more… Continue reading

Kimo von Oelhoffen, 46, shown at the Thunder Mountain High School turf field Thursday, June 22. von Oelhoffen visited Juneau with Western Oregon University athletics colleague Cori Metzgar in preparation for the Juneau Football and Sports Performance Camp coming to town July 10-14. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Frontier Gifts poses with their first place plaque after winning Dustball Invitational Slo-pitch Tournament, Women’s B division. Top row (l to r): Assistant coach Mike Lopez, Dany Reyes, Celeste Lopez, Hilary Martin, Eliana Jenkins, Toi Gile, Gina Chalcroft. Middle row: Robyn Ramos, Briana Lopez. Bottom row: Linda Taylor, coach Ginny Martin, Jodie Pessolano and Hadid Polanco (bat girl). (Photo courtesy of Ginny Martin)

Frontier Gifts finish first at Dustball Tournament

Juneau’s Frontier Gifts took home the Women’s B division championship at the Dustball Invitational Slo-pitch Tournament over the weekend. Klondike Rib &Salmon of Whitehorse won… Continue reading

Frontier Gifts poses with their first place plaque after winning Dustball Invitational Slo-pitch Tournament, Women’s B division. Top row (l to r): Assistant coach Mike Lopez, Dany Reyes, Celeste Lopez, Hilary Martin, Eliana Jenkins, Toi Gile, Gina Chalcroft. Middle row: Robyn Ramos, Briana Lopez. Bottom row: Linda Taylor, coach Ginny Martin, Jodie Pessolano and Hadid Polanco (bat girl). (Photo courtesy of Ginny Martin)
Juneau Post 25’s Zeb Storie rounds third base on his way to score against Wasilla Saturday afternoon. Post 25 won 14-2 over Wasilla. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Wasilla no match for streaking Juneau Post 25

Wasilla Post 25 pitcher Hank Boyer gave credit where credit was due Saturday afternoon after his team lost 14-2. “We didn’t know they were that… Continue reading

Juneau Post 25’s Zeb Storie rounds third base on his way to score against Wasilla Saturday afternoon. Post 25 won 14-2 over Wasilla. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)