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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

Soccer club hosts youth camps

The Juneau Soccer Club and Juneau Parks &Recreation are teaming up for two youth soccer clinics in July. The “Wee” soccer camps, open to ages… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2017
Max Rice, an instructor at Tongass Crossfit, demonstrates proper lifting posture for his students before starting them on their own round of power lifting exercises. (Erin Granger | Juneau Empire)

Alternative Fit: I tried four different alternative fitness activities in Juneau

I have always had a love-hate relationship with fitness. I would psych myself up to go to the gym and then fall out of the… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2017
  • By ERIN GRANGER
Max Rice, an instructor at Tongass Crossfit, demonstrates proper lifting posture for his students before starting them on their own round of power lifting exercises. (Erin Granger | Juneau Empire)

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)
In this file photo from 2014, Juneau’s Scott May, right, rides in the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay. (Photo courtesy Jim Grammel)

For the first time ever, Kluane relay canceled

Summer snow showers have cancelled the 25th annual Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay, according to a Saturday report by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The 148-mile… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2017
In this file photo from 2014, Juneau’s Scott May, right, rides in the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay. (Photo courtesy Jim Grammel)
Juneau Post 25’s Chandler Lewis pitches against Wasilla Post 35 on Friday. Lewis faced nine batters in the sixth and seventh innings and didn’t give up a hit. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Strong hitting leads Juneau Post 25 past Wasilla

Donavin McCurley used his head to help Juneau Post 25 take the lead in the fifth inning against Wasilla Post 35 Friday night at Adair-Kennedy.… Continue reading

Juneau Post 25’s Chandler Lewis pitches against Wasilla Post 35 on Friday. Lewis faced nine batters in the sixth and seventh innings and didn’t give up a hit. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Esteban Soto is shown participating in the USA Football Regional Development camp in Seattle, Washington, over the weekend of May 27-28. (Photo courtesy of Rose Sanchez)

Local youth football stud selected for elite camp

Esteban “Gaby” Soto’s youth football coaches have never taken issue with giving him the ball. With exceptional speed and vision, Soto zips through defenses for… Continue reading

Esteban Soto is shown participating in the USA Football Regional Development camp in Seattle, Washington, over the weekend of May 27-28. (Photo courtesy of Rose Sanchez)
Cori Metzgar runs warmups at a Western Oregon University football practice. Metzgar has been with the Wolves since 2011. (Photo courtesy of Cori Metzgar)

New, innovative sports camp comes to Juneau

Juneau’s Cori Metzgar went off to college in 1994 and hasn’t left since. What’s kept her there — first as a student-athlete, then master’s student,… Continue reading

  • Jun 13, 2017
  • By by Nolin Ainsworth
Cori Metzgar runs warmups at a Western Oregon University football practice. Metzgar has been with the Wolves since 2011. (Photo courtesy of Cori Metzgar)
An Alaska Airlines jet prepares to land at the Juneau International Airport as runners compete in the Wild for Conservation 5K, Saturday, June 10. The race raised money for the Southeast Alaska Land Trust, a non-profit conservation group based in Juneau. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Nevalainen wins Wild For Conservation 5K

A little over 70 individuals gave a thank you to the Southeast Alaska Land Trust on Saturday morning by running the Wild For Conservation 5K.… Continue reading

An Alaska Airlines jet prepares to land at the Juneau International Airport as runners compete in the Wild for Conservation 5K, Saturday, June 10. The race raised money for the Southeast Alaska Land Trust, a non-profit conservation group based in Juneau. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Kate Debuse, 14, smiles as she takes a break in riding her horse Sweetie in the Fairweather Barn, Tuesday, June 7. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Juneau youth wins Tenneesee Walking Horse championship

One walks down a long, dark and dusty wooden boardwalk to reach Kate DeBuse’s horse stall. DeBuse’s horse, a 22-year-old paso fino named Sweetie, lives… Continue reading

Kate Debuse, 14, smiles as she takes a break in riding her horse Sweetie in the Fairweather Barn, Tuesday, June 7. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Gabi Fenumiai, right, and Zeb Hoffman are shown at the Evergreen State College Recreational and Athletics Awards Banquet in Olympia, Washington after being named the ESC Athletes of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Gabi Fenumiai)

Fenumiai Evergreen State College Women’s Athlete of the Year

Gabi Fenumiai’s graduation from Evergreen State College is this Friday. Even so, it’ll be hard for her graduation week to top the week leading up… Continue reading

Gabi Fenumiai, right, and Zeb Hoffman are shown at the Evergreen State College Recreational and Athletics Awards Banquet in Olympia, Washington after being named the ESC Athletes of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Gabi Fenumiai)
American Legion Juneau Post 25 players listen to coach Joe Tompkins, Tuesday, June 6, at Adair-Kennedy Field after practice. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Legion baseball to bring on the state

Championships aren’t won in June. That’s been the recurring lesson American Legion’s Juneau Post 25 baseball team has learned over the last four seasons. Since… Continue reading

American Legion Juneau Post 25 players listen to coach Joe Tompkins, Tuesday, June 6, at Adair-Kennedy Field after practice. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Late registrations still being accepted for youth soccer

Juneau Parks &Recreation is accepting late registrations for the youth outdoor soccer season. The season runs from July 15-Sept. 2 for kids ages 5-18. Pre-season… Continue reading

  • Jun 8, 2017
Frisbee golf discs. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

New recovery group to host fun, sober activities

A new drug and alcohol recovery group, Great Bear Recovery Collective, is hosting a disc golf night on Friday at Aant’iyiek Park and Disc Golf… Continue reading

Frisbee golf discs. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Kyra Jenkins Hayes winds up for the pitch while Juneau-Douglas High School’s Elisa Fabrello waits attentively at third base during the ASAA Small Schools State Championship game, Saturday, June 3. (Sarah Manriquez | For the Juneau Empire)

Falcons repeat as state champs

Thank seniors Haleigh DiCarlo and Alondra Echiverri. Thank also Rachel Macaulay, Maxie Saceda-Hurt, Nina Fenumiai and Kyra Jenkins Hayes. These six players powered the Thunder… Continue reading

  • Jun 4, 2017
  • By by Nolin Ainsworth
Kyra Jenkins Hayes winds up for the pitch while Juneau-Douglas High School’s Elisa Fabrello waits attentively at third base during the ASAA Small Schools State Championship game, Saturday, June 3. (Sarah Manriquez | For the Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears finish fourth at state

The need was the same as it was two days before — turn a double play. The Juneau-Douglas High School baseball team couldn’t do it… Continue reading