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Best Juneau sports moments of 2019

Best Juneau sports moments of 2019

A look back at the year’s highlights.

Best Juneau sports moments of 2019
Photo: JDHS hockey alums square off

Photo: JDHS hockey alums square off

Reliving the glory days.

Photo: JDHS hockey alums square off
Falcons head south for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience

Falcons head south for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience

They’ll need suntan where they’re going.

Falcons head south for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience
Washington coaches heading up January baseball clinic

Washington coaches heading up January baseball clinic

Early-bird registration ends Jan. 4.

Washington coaches heading up January baseball clinic
JDHS, East look to defend Classic crowns

JDHS, East look to defend Classic crowns

There will be 12 games in three days.

JDHS, East look to defend Classic crowns
Persistence pays off for Tompkins cousins on the hardwood

Persistence pays off for Tompkins cousins on the hardwood

The few. The proud. The collegiate basketball players.

Persistence pays off for Tompkins cousins on the hardwood
A skier at Eaglecrest ski area on Dec. 12, 2019. (Courtesy photo | Eaglecrest ski area)

More snow, more runs open at Eaglecrest

Closed Christmas day.

A skier at Eaglecrest ski area on Dec. 12, 2019. (Courtesy photo | Eaglecrest ski area)
Beast Mode is back: Lynch signs with Seattle to fill RB void

Beast Mode is back: Lynch signs with Seattle to fill RB void

The Seattle Seahawks have reunited with Marshawn Lynch.

  • Dec 24, 2019
  • By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer
Beast Mode is back: Lynch signs with Seattle to fill RB void
Falcons wrestling soars to new heights at state meet

Falcons wrestling soars to new heights at state meet

A pair of seniors led the way.

Falcons wrestling soars to new heights at state meet
JDHS, Vegas high school game comes down to last minute

JDHS, Vegas high school game comes down to last minute

Kriegmont tallies 26 points for Juneau.

JDHS, Vegas high school game comes down to last minute
Players of the Week: Camden Erickson and Nick Tipton

Players of the Week: Camden Erickson and Nick Tipton

They’re a “Tip-ton” to deal with.

Players of the Week: Camden Erickson and Nick Tipton
City looks for new rifle range stewards

City looks for new rifle range stewards

Make the rifle range your own.

City looks for new rifle range stewards
TMHS wrestlers head to state with high hopes

TMHS wrestlers head to state with high hopes

Five Falcons were seeded in their weight classes.

TMHS wrestlers head to state with high hopes
Tad Watson, left, drives against Jake Sleppy during boys varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Tad Watson, left, drives against Jake Sleppy during boys varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain tries unseating defending champs at regions

Thunder Mountain tries unseating defending champs at regions

Falcons unleash fury on the mats.

Thunder Mountain tries unseating defending champs at regions
Jamboree brings together robots, solutions to city problems

Jamboree brings together robots, solutions to city problems

“They see the opportunities.”

Jamboree brings together robots, solutions to city problems
Eaglecrest Ski Patrol keeps busy with or without much snow
Eaglecrest Ski Patrol keeps busy with or without much snow
Player of the Week: Alwen Carrillo

Player of the Week: Alwen Carrillo

He helped Floyd Dryden claim the Icebreaker championship.

Player of the Week: Alwen Carrillo
Running pioneer Marcie Trent and hockey professional Matt Carle will headline the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Sports Hall of Fame)

Hall of fame announces its class of 2020

A running pioneer and hockey pro head the class.

  • Dec 12, 2019
Running pioneer Marcie Trent and hockey professional Matt Carle will headline the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Sports Hall of Fame)
Where’s the snow? Warm weather to keep most of Eaglecrest closed this weekend
Where’s the snow? Warm weather to keep most of Eaglecrest closed this weekend