Coach Robert Casperson watches his boys varsity basketball team practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Coach Robert Casperson watches his boys varsity basketball team practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Photos: Are you ready for some basketball?

Local high school teams are gearing up.

Boys and girls basketball teams at Thunder Mountain High School and Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé are currently practicing for the upcoming season.

Read a season preview here: 2019-20 Basketball Preview: Upperclassmen talent galore for Juneau teams

• Contact staff photographer Michael Penn at mpenn@juneauempire.com. Follow our Instagram at @Juneau.Life.

Jenae Pucish, left, drives against Ajah Bishop during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Jenae Pucish, left, drives against Ajah Bishop during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Ajah Bishop, right, passes away from Jenae Pusich during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Ajah Bishop, right, passes away from Jenae Pusich during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kendyl Carson, center, looks to pass against Skylar Tuckwood, right, during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kendyl Carson, center, looks to pass against Skylar Tuckwood, right, during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kiara Endicott, left, is guarded by Kiana Potter during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kiara Endicott, left, is guarded by Kiana Potter during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The boys junior varsity basketball team waits for their time on the court as the girls varsity basketball team finishes their practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The boys junior varsity basketball team waits for their time on the court as the girls varsity basketball team finishes their practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skylar Tuckwood, left, blocks a shot by Kendyl Carson during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skylar Tuckwood, left, blocks a shot by Kendyl Carson during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Coach Steve Potter yells out encouragement during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Coach Steve Potter yells out encouragement during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Coach Steve Potter talks to his team during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Coach Steve Potter talks to his team during girls varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Former professional basketball player Damen Bell-Holter gives a shooting lesson during boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Former professional basketball player Damen Bell-Holter gives a shooting lesson during boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Bryson Echiverri works on his jump shot during boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Bryson Echiverri works on his jump shot during boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Braden Jenkins lays the ball up during boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Braden Jenkins lays the ball up during boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Coach John Blasco watches his team during the boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Coach John Blasco watches his team during the boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Coach John Blasco watches his team during the boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Coach John Blasco watches his team during the boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Stone Morgan, right, makes a pass during boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Stone Morgan, right, makes a pass during boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Isaiah Nelson, left, drives against Meki Toutaiolepo during boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Isaiah Nelson, left, drives against Meki Toutaiolepo during boys varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Avery Kreischer, center, is guarded by Mary Neal Garcia, left, and Mary Khaye Garcia during girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Avery Kreischer, center, is guarded by Mary Neal Garcia, left, and Mary Khaye Garcia during girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Samantha Dilley, right, evades the defense of Sydney Strong during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Samantha Dilley, right, evades the defense of Sydney Strong during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mary Neal Garcia, right, is guarded by Iayanah Brewer during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mary Neal Garcia, right, is guarded by Iayanah Brewer during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Coach Andy Lee gives encouragement during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Coach Andy Lee gives encouragement during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Riley Traxler, right, passes over Sydney Strong during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Riley Traxler, right, passes over Sydney Strong during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Coach Andy Lee gives starts off a cheer during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Coach Andy Lee gives starts off a cheer during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mary Khaye Garcia shoots during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mary Khaye Garcia shoots during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tzadi Hauck shoots during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tzadi Hauck shoots during the girls varsity basketball practice at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Malakai Nichols, left, drives against LJ Elizarde during boys varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Malakai Nichols, left, drives against LJ Elizarde during boys varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Elliott Castello, right, drives against Cooper Kriegmont during boys varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Elliott Castello, right, drives against Cooper Kriegmont during boys varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Photos: Are you ready for some basketball?

Elliott Castello, right, drives against Cooper Kriegmont 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)

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)

Cooper Kriegmont works on his jump shot during boys varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Cooper Kriegmont works on his jump shot during boys varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Previous
Dryden boys reign at Icebreaker, TMHS wrestlers host invite and more
Next
Where’s the snow? Warm weather to keep most of Eaglecrest closed this weekend

More in Sports

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Dance Team seniors Serena Crupi and Stella Moran perform “Vienna” at the JDHS dance team Showtime 2025 on Saturday. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
JDHS dance team gives Juneau a spectacular season finish

No seats needed when audience stands in enthusiastic approval

A male belted kingfisher perches to inspect the water below. (Photo by Jos Bakker)
On The Trails: Kingfishers

Kingfishers have captured the fancy of people for centuries. In Greek mythology,… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé players await junior home run hitter Alayna Echiverri during the Crimson Bears’ 12-6 win over the West Valley Wolfpack on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire).
JDHS softball sweeps Railbelt conference rival West Valley

Fundamental fielding, power hitting, earn another win Saturday.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) works for a ball among West Valley defenders during the Crimson Bears’ 4-1 win over the Wolfpack on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire).
JDHS boys soccer topples West Valley for weekend sweep

Crimson Bears feed undefeated streak against Railbelt opponents.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior Peyton Wheeler (5) touches what would be a scoring shot over West Valley junior keeper Kyle Sharpton (1) during the Crimson Bears 2-1 win over the Wolfpack Saturday at Adair Kennedy Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire).
Crimson Bears girls flip the pitch against Wolfpack

Juneau-Douglas wins in second home clash with West Valley.

Juneau Youth Wrestling Club members, left-to-right, Jaxin Jim (JDHS sophomore), Caleb Aube (JDHS freshman), Colton Cummins (JDHS senior) and Hayden Aube (JDHS senior) pose with their All-American Status diplomas and medals last week at the Adidas National Wrestling Tournament in Independence, Missouri. (Photo courtesy Loren Cummins)
JYWC sends seven grapplers to Adidas National tournament

Colton Cummins, Hayden and Caleb Aube, Jaxin Jim earn All-American Status.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Tatum Billings attempts a bunt against West Valley during the Crimson Bears’ 9-4 win over the Wolfpack on Friday at Adair Kennedy Park. The teams play again at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire).
Crimson Bears win softball clash against Wolfpack

JDHS tops West Valley 9-4 at Adair Kennedy Park

JDHS junior Jesper Bennetsen (8) clears a ball past West Valley senior Diego Guevara (11) as JDHS freshman Bryce Haygood (15) and senior Kellen Chester react during the Crimson Bears’ 1-0 win over the Wolfpack on Friday at Adair Kennedy Park. The teams play again at noon Saturday. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire).
Crimson Bears battle conference rival Wolfpack on home pitch

Juneau-Douglas boys win 1-0 soccer showcase at Adair Kennedy Park

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior Kenzie Simonson (7) scores under pressure from West Valley juniors Evyn Bowen (11), Anna Baysinger (4) and Lola Seitz (7) during the Crimson Bears’ 5-2 loss to the Wolfpack on Friday at Adair Kennedy Park. The teams play again at 10 a.m. Saturday. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire).
Crimson Bears girls soccer falls to Wolfpack

Juneau-Douglas on low end of 5-2 match at Adair Kennedy Park

Most Read