Metlakatla’s Shane Martinez, right, gets a foot on the ball against Haines’ Orion Farley during their B bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Metlakatla’s Shane Martinez, right, gets a foot on the ball against Haines’ Orion Farley during their B bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Photos: Friday’s Gold Medal Games

Day six of the tournament.

Action from Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Friday, March 22, 2019.


Contact staff photographer Michael Penn at 523-2262 and mpenn@juneauempire.com. Follow our Instagram at @Juneau.Life.


Haines’ Dylon Swinton, shoots against Metlakatla’s Tadd Yleniemni, left, and Zavier Ghormely in their B bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Dylon Swinton, shoots against Metlakatla’s Tadd Yleniemni, left, and Zavier Ghormely in their B bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Kyle Fossman, right, shoot against Metlakatla’s Chris Bryant in their B bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Kyle Fossman, right, shoot against Metlakatla’s Chris Bryant in their B bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ James Hart rebounds against Metlakatla’s Franklin Hayward in their B bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ James Hart rebounds against Metlakatla’s Franklin Hayward in their B bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Metlakatla’s Willie Hayward is pressured by Haines’ bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Metlakatla’s Willie Hayward is pressured by Haines’ bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Metlakatla’s Chris Bryant, left, and Haines’ Kyle Fossman chase a loose ball during their B bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Metlakatla’s Chris Bryant, left, and Haines’ Kyle Fossman chase a loose ball during their B bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Rachel Brittenham, right, shoots against Yakutat’s Shaye Jensen during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Rachel Brittenham, right, shoots against Yakutat’s Shaye Jensen during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Fran Daly, center, shoots over Yakutat’s Shaye Jensen, left, and Kim Buller during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Fran Daly, center, shoots over Yakutat’s Shaye Jensen, left, and Kim Buller during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Liz Segars, center, powers her way between Yakutat’s Violet Slatterly, left, and Janie Jensen during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Liz Segars, center, powers her way between Yakutat’s Violet Slatterly, left, and Janie Jensen during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Yakutat’s Rose Fraker drives against Haines’ Sam Clay, center, and Rachel Brittenham during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Yakutat’s Rose Fraker drives against Haines’ Sam Clay, center, and Rachel Brittenham during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Liz Segars, back, and Yakutat’s Lorena Williams tip off during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Liz Segars, back, and Yakutat’s Lorena Williams tip off during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Yakutat’s Lorena Williams, right, attempts a steal against Haines’ Karlie Spud during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Yakutat’s Lorena Williams, right, attempts a steal against Haines’ Karlie Spud during their women’s bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Haines won 64-48. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hoonah’s Travis Dybdahl, center, drives to the basket between Klukwan’s Michael Ganey, left, and Stuart DeWitt during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hoonah’s Travis Dybdahl, center, drives to the basket between Klukwan’s Michael Ganey, left, and Stuart DeWitt during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hoonah’s Donald Dybdahl, left, attempts to get the ball from Klukwan’s Coleman Stanford during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hoonah’s Donald Dybdahl, left, attempts to get the ball from Klukwan’s Coleman Stanford during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Andrew Friske shoot over Hoonah’s Anthony Lindoff during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Andrew Friske shoot over Hoonah’s Anthony Lindoff during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Don Nash, center, is closely defended by Yakutat’s Jerry Riddington, left, and Greg Indreland during the Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Don Nash, center, is closely defended by Yakutat’s Jerry Riddington, left, and Greg Indreland during the Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Neil Erickson, left, is closely guarded by Yakutat’s Greg Indreland during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Neil Erickson, left, is closely guarded by Yakutat’s Greg Indreland during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Dave Buss drives to the basket against Yakutat’s Ralph Johnson during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Dave Buss drives to the basket against Yakutat’s Ralph Johnson during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Yakutat’s Gary Klushkan, center, shoot against Klukwan’s Dave Buss during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Yakutat’s Gary Klushkan, center, shoot against Klukwan’s Dave Buss during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Eric McCormick, left, and Yakutat’s Gary Klushkan battle for a rebound during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Eric McCormick, left, and Yakutat’s Gary Klushkan battle for a rebound during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Mike Bott, center, is pressured by Yakutat’s Sam Demmert, left, and Bob Lekanof during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Mike Bott, center, is pressured by Yakutat’s Sam Demmert, left, and Bob Lekanof during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Dave Buss, right, passes around Yakutat’s Jerry Riddington during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Dave Buss, right, passes around Yakutat’s Jerry Riddington during their Masters bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 63-58. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hoonah’s Lucas Johnson puts Klukwan’s Brian Friske into a head lock during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hoonah’s Lucas Johnson puts Klukwan’s Brian Friske into a head lock during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Stuart DeWitt, center, attempts to score on Hoonah’s Donald Dybdahl, left, and Greg Strout during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Stuart DeWitt, center, attempts to score on Hoonah’s Donald Dybdahl, left, and Greg Strout during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hoonah’s Anthony Lindoff, left, scores in front of Klukwan’s Stuart DeWitt during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hoonah’s Anthony Lindoff, left, scores in front of Klukwan’s Stuart DeWitt during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Jesse McGraw, bottom, is fouled by Hoonah’s Lucas Johnson, top left, during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Jesse McGraw, bottom, is fouled by Hoonah’s Lucas Johnson, top left, during their C bracket game at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Friday, March 22, 2019. Klukwan won 88-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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