Sports

Thunder Mountain High School’s Luke Clark tries to score around Juneau-Douglas High School’s Erik Kelly at JDHS on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. The Falcons, who have played the last 11 games on the road, host Mt. Edgecumbe High School on Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Basketball preview: TMHS, JDHS teams look to protect home court

Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball coach John Blasco has been asked the question more than once. Why do you guys play so much better… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School’s Luke Clark tries to score around Juneau-Douglas High School’s Erik Kelly at JDHS on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. The Falcons, who have played the last 11 games on the road, host Mt. Edgecumbe High School on Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau to D.C.: Youth swimmer invited to meet celebrating diversity

For the first time in his young swimming career, Adrell Mulgrew-Truitt won’t be competing for the Glacier Swim Club. Rather, the 14-year-old Juneau swimmer will… Continue reading

The Juneau Capitals 10U team poses with their President’s Day hockey tournament championship trophy in Anchorage. The team won all six tournament games and defeated Fairbanks 3-1 in the championship game. The Juneau Capitals 10U team is (not in order pictured): Cavan Dick, Carter Miller, Emerson Newell, Hayden Bauer, Hudson Hunt, Bradana Gillman, Emilio Holbrook, Fischer Keizer, Reagan Hansen, Tyler Frisby, Loren Platt, Dylan Sowa, John Lamantia. (Courtesy photo | Charity Platt)

Juneau Capitals win President’s Day tournament

The Juneau Capitals 10U team poses with their President’s Day hockey tournament championship trophy in Anchorage. The team won all six tournament games and defeated… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
The Juneau Capitals 10U team poses with their President’s Day hockey tournament championship trophy in Anchorage. The team won all six tournament games and defeated Fairbanks 3-1 in the championship game. The Juneau Capitals 10U team is (not in order pictured): Cavan Dick, Carter Miller, Emerson Newell, Hayden Bauer, Hudson Hunt, Bradana Gillman, Emilio Holbrook, Fischer Keizer, Reagan Hansen, Tyler Frisby, Loren Platt, Dylan Sowa, John Lamantia. (Courtesy photo | Charity Platt)
Juneau-Douglas High School senior Cassie Dzinich.

Player of the week: Cassie Dzinich

Juneau-Douglas High School senior Cassie Dzinich is the Juneau Empire’s player of the week. Dzinich scored 40 points over the weekend in two losses to… Continue reading

  • Feb 14, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
Juneau-Douglas High School senior Cassie Dzinich.
Juneau-Douglas’ Israel Yadao attempts a layup against Dimond’s Isaiah Moses at JDHS on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Dimond defeated JDHS 57-53 on Friday and 50-49 on Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears start slow, fall to Dimond

The Dimond High School boys basketball team jumped out to an early lead and defeated Juneau-Douglas High School (8-11, 1-3 SEC) for the second straight… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Israel Yadao attempts a layup against Dimond’s Isaiah Moses at JDHS on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Dimond defeated JDHS 57-53 on Friday and 50-49 on Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas’ Kolby Hoover drives against Dimond’s Isaiah Moses at JDHS on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Dimond won 57-53. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Balanced attack leads Dimond past JDHS

Dimond High School sophomore Jaren Carle made a 3-pointer and two clutch free throws in the final minute of Friday night’s nonconference boys basketball game… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Kolby Hoover drives against Dimond’s Isaiah Moses at JDHS on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. Dimond won 57-53. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Second-grader Laura Parker, of Riverbend Elementary School, concentrates on her Alaska high kick during the Native Youth Olympics at Riverbend Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Young athletes show off strength at Native Olympics

With dozens of their peers huddled closely around them, Mendenhall River Community School fifth-grade students Maxie Lehauli and Jaiden Miller sat facing one another on… Continue reading

Second-grader Laura Parker, of Riverbend Elementary School, concentrates on her Alaska high kick during the Native Youth Olympics at Riverbend Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 9, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Greyson Liebelt, left, and Dalton Hoy of Juneau-Douglas defend Hayden Fox of South Anchorage during first-period action at the First National Cup state hockey tournament on February 10, 2018, in Wasilla. South Anchorage claimed a 4-1 lead after one period. (Erik Hill | For the Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears fall to South Anchorage after historic tournament win

The Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team made history Friday afternoon with its first state tournament win in program history. The Crimson Bears defeated the Service… Continue reading

Greyson Liebelt, left, and Dalton Hoy of Juneau-Douglas defend Hayden Fox of South Anchorage during first-period action at the First National Cup state hockey tournament on February 10, 2018, in Wasilla. South Anchorage claimed a 4-1 lead after one period. (Erik Hill | For the Juneau Empire)

Umpires needed for upcoming Adult Slow Pitch Softball season

The Juneau Douglas Officials Association and Juneau Softball Association are looking for slow-pitch softball umpires for the upcoming season. Starting next month, umpire training will… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2018
  • By Juneau Empire
Juneau-Douglas’ Erik Kelly fakes Dimond’s Kylan Osborne into the air during the 2016 Capital City Classic at JDHS. The Lynx return to Juneau this weekend for a pair of games against the Crimson Bears. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau-Douglas to challenge No. 1 Dimond at home

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team hosts the Dimond Lynx tonight and Saturday night at 8 p.m. at JDHS. It’s the second consecutive year… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Erik Kelly fakes Dimond’s Kylan Osborne into the air during the 2016 Capital City Classic at JDHS. The Lynx return to Juneau this weekend for a pair of games against the Crimson Bears. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
West Anchorage’s Chase Schwamm, left, and Juneau-Douglas High School’s Greyson Liebelt battle for the puck in the first period of First National Cup state hockey championships on Thursday in Wasilla. (Michael Dinneen | For the Juneau Empire)

Fast start propels Eagles past Juneau at state tournament

The West Anchorage Eagles defeated Juneau-Douglas High School 6-1 in the first round of the ASAA First National Cup hockey state championships. The game between… Continue reading

West Anchorage’s Chase Schwamm, left, and Juneau-Douglas High School’s Greyson Liebelt battle for the puck in the first period of First National Cup state hockey championships on Thursday in Wasilla. (Michael Dinneen | For the Juneau Empire)
Beachbody Super Trainer Joel Freeman talks to workout participants on Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Dimond Park Field House. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Working out with a Beachbody Super Trainer

I forget where I first saw the flier for a “one-hour live workout” with Beachbody Super Trainer Joel Freeman. In any case, the miniature man… Continue reading

Beachbody Super Trainer Joel Freeman talks to workout participants on Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Dimond Park Field House. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain’s Caleb Traxler, left, attempts to block Juneau-Douglas’ Cooper Kriegmont’s punt at TMHS in September. The two Juneau football programs are now officially known as the “Juneau Thunder Bears.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Mascot finalized for consolidated football team

Students from Juneau’s three high schools have selected the Thunder Bears as the mascot of the consolidated football team. Juneau-Douglas, Thunder Mountain and Yaakoosge Daakahidi… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Caleb Traxler, left, attempts to block Juneau-Douglas’ Cooper Kriegmont’s punt at TMHS in September. The two Juneau football programs are now officially known as the “Juneau Thunder Bears.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau-Douglas High School hockey’s Bill Bosse.

Player of the Week: JDHS hockey’s Bill Bosse

Juneau-Douglas High School junior Bill Bosse is the Juneau Empire’s player of the week. Bosse scored seven of his team’s eight total goals in the… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School hockey’s Bill Bosse.

Crimson Bears hockey to contend with Eagles at state tourney

For the third consecutive year, the Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team is headed to the state tournament. The Crimson Bears and West Anchorage Eagles drop… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain boys win series 3-1 over JDHS

After experiencing the sting of defeat Friday night, Thunder Mountain High School senior Luke Clark turned in a 20-point performance Saturday night in a 70-58… Continue reading

West Valley defeats JDHS for MAC championship

Juneau-Douglas High School junior Bill Bosse completed a seven-goal weekend Saturday night in the Mid-Alaska Conference playoffs in Fairbanks. After scoring five goals in the… Continue reading

Aggressive playcalling helps Eagles capture first Super Bowl

Aggressive playcalling helps Eagles capture first Super Bowl

MINNEAPOLIS — Doug Pederson called for a pass to his quarterback on fourth down, went for 2-point conversions when the chart said otherwise and stuck… Continue reading

  • Feb 3, 2018
  • By ROB MAADDI
Aggressive playcalling helps Eagles capture first Super Bowl
Thunder Mountain’s Samantha Dilley, center, guards Ketchikan’s Madison Rose during their game at TMHS on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Falcons play all-out on senior night, lose to Kayhi

After a fiery first half against Ketchikan, the Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team came within one play of taking the lead in the… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Samantha Dilley, center, guards Ketchikan’s Madison Rose during their game at TMHS on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau-Douglas’ Head Coach Robert Casperson and player Luke Mallinger cheer on their team against Thunder Mountain at JDHS on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. JDHS won 49-36. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kelly’s second-half scoring surge tramples Thunder Mountain

In his first two games against Thunder Mountain High School this year — both losses — Juneau-Douglas senior forward Erik Kelly shot a combined 7… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Head Coach Robert Casperson and player Luke Mallinger cheer on their team against Thunder Mountain at JDHS on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. JDHS won 49-36. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)