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Mud splatters across the face of Alexander Andrews, 7, as he finishes second in the Douglas Dirt Derby Youth Bike Race for 5 to 7-year-olds at Savikko Park and the Treadwell Mine Historic Trail on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. The event was organized by the Juneau Freewheelers Bicycle Club. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

It was mind over splatter in Douglas bike race

Colorful bikes and helmets under gray skies.

Mud splatters across the face of Alexander Andrews, 7, as he finishes second in the Douglas Dirt Derby Youth Bike Race for 5 to 7-year-olds at Savikko Park and the Treadwell Mine Historic Trail on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. The event was organized by the Juneau Freewheelers Bicycle Club. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau’s Gaby Soto is tackled by West’s Dhar Montalbo in the first quarter at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. West won 43-14. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Huskies take tough lessons away from West Anchorage game

Despite promising first half, winning streak snapped at 3.

Juneau’s Gaby Soto is tackled by West’s Dhar Montalbo in the first quarter at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. West won 43-14. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
See the Huskies face West Anchorage’s formidable air attack

See the Huskies face West Anchorage’s formidable air attack

Juneau faced what might have been their hardest competition yet.

See the Huskies face West Anchorage’s formidable air attack
Live: Regional comes down to winner-take-all game
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Live: Regional comes down to winner-take-all game

Live updates from the ballpark.

Live: Regional comes down to winner-take-all game
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Juneau teams split debut games in Region V tournament

Juneau teams split debut games in Region V tournament

Neither game went smoothly.

Juneau teams split debut games in Region V tournament
Meeting the press: Glacier Swim Club’s interview skills taken to task

Meeting the press: Glacier Swim Club’s interview skills taken to task

Next question, please.

Meeting the press: Glacier Swim Club’s interview skills taken to task
Skagway captures long-awaited title in thriller against Haines
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Skagway captures long-awaited title in thriller against Haines

There were 14 lead changes.

Skagway captures long-awaited title in thriller against Haines
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Referees honor mentor who helped shape tournament

Referees honor mentor who helped shape tournament

Officials have become part of Gold Medal’s distinctive culture.

Referees honor mentor who helped shape tournament
Team, family effort propels Hydaburg to C Bracket victory
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Team, family effort propels Hydaburg to C Bracket victory

They had a special guest sitting courtside.

Team, family effort propels Hydaburg to C Bracket victory
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Gold Medal Live: Haines goes for three-peat
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Gold Medal Live: Haines goes for three-peat

Who will take home the trophies?

Gold Medal Live: Haines goes for three-peat
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Women’s championship projects to be fast-paced showdown

Women’s championship projects to be fast-paced showdown

It’s a rematch of the tournament’s first game.

Women’s championship projects to be fast-paced showdown
Championship matchups coming into focus as Gold Medal weekend approaches

Championship matchups coming into focus as Gold Medal weekend approaches

Many teams won in convincing fashion.

Championship matchups coming into focus as Gold Medal weekend approaches
Stayin’ alive: Yakutat, Haines survive early elimination games
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Stayin’ alive: Yakutat, Haines survive early elimination games

The stakes were high Wednesday.

Stayin’ alive: Yakutat, Haines survive early elimination games
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New Gold Medal team makes impression in blowout win

New Gold Medal team makes impression in blowout win

They knew what they were capable of. Their opponents didn’t.

New Gold Medal team makes impression in blowout win
A ‘gathering of family’: Gold Medal Tournament kicks off in Juneau

A ‘gathering of family’: Gold Medal Tournament kicks off in Juneau

Last year’s tournament raised about $23,000 for various nonprofits.

A ‘gathering of family’: Gold Medal Tournament kicks off in Juneau
French Iditarod musher first to reach the Bering Sea coast

French Iditarod musher first to reach the Bering Sea coast

The Frenchman pulled into the checkpoint at Unalakleet Sunday.

French Iditarod musher first to reach the Bering Sea coast
Photos: Friday night basketball action

Photos: Friday night basketball action

Check out photos from the action of Juneau-Douglas boys varsity basketball’s loss to East Anchorage 66-54 and Thunder Mountain’s upset win over Ketchikan 62-55. Read… Continue reading

Photos: Friday night basketball action
Photos: Friday Night Basketball

Photos: Friday Night Basketball

TMHS v. JDHS.

Photos: Friday Night Basketball
The whale at Mayor Bill Overstreet Park will be the starting point of a 5K or 1 mile race benefitting the Eldred Rock Lighthouse. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Run will benefit historic lighthouse

Get ready for a light run. Run 4 the Rock 5K and One Mile run starts after sunset Saturday and benefits the Eldred Rock Lighthouse… Continue reading

The whale at Mayor Bill Overstreet Park will be the starting point of a 5K or 1 mile race benefitting the Eldred Rock Lighthouse. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Watch Live: Princess Cruises Capital City Classic basketball tournament

Watch Live: Princess Cruises Capital City Classic basketball tournament

Tune in to see the games here.

Watch Live: Princess Cruises Capital City Classic basketball tournament