Kevin Gullufsen

Thunder Mountain senior Riley Olsen works the attempts to score against visiting West Valley boys basketball Friday.

Falcons boys edge Wolfpack

Though two of the state’s best 3-point shooting teams faced off Friday at Thunder Mountain High School, the winning shots didn’t come from distance, but… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain senior Riley Olsen works the attempts to score against visiting West Valley boys basketball Friday.

JDHS girls basketball close sweep of West Valley

The Juneau-Douglas High School’s girls basketball team closed a series sweep over West Valley with a 53-34 win Thursday.Caitlyn Pusich’s game-high 23 points helped the… Continue reading

West Valley's Dylan Garcia attempts to steal the ball from Juneau-Douglas' Erik Kelly during their game on Wednesday, Jan. 4.

Buzzer beater sends wild game to overtime; JDHS boys win

A wild buzzer beater 3-pointer from the visiting West Valley Wolfpack sent Thursday’s game at Juneau-Douglas High School into overtime, pitting two possible state tournament… Continue reading

West Valley's Dylan Garcia attempts to steal the ball from Juneau-Douglas' Erik Kelly during their game on Wednesday, Jan. 4.

Over Wolfpack, Crimson Bears boys find winning blueprint

Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball took to the glass Wednesday to out-rebound visiting West Valley for their third win of the season.JDHS’ twin peaks of… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Cassie Dzinich rebound against West Valley during their game at JDHS on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.

JDHS girls cleanup turnovers, beat West Valley

Last week against Marysville High School’s full court press, Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball turned the ball over 29 times.The girls have emphasized taking care… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Cassie Dzinich rebound against West Valley during their game at JDHS on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.

Maintenance or new facilities?: Juneau weighs in on Parks and Rec master plan

Juneauites have weighed in on what they want the future of Parks and Recreation services in the city to look like, checking the second box… Continue reading

Kaylee Lahnum, 13, laces up her ice skates before the Juneau Douglas Ice Association 10U girls hockey game against the 10U boys team on Dec. 17, 2016 at the Treadwell Arena. The 10U boys team won 7-5.

Not just for boys: Girls hockey growing fast in Juneau

Think hockey is a just “boy’s sport?” Don’t try to tell that to Reegan Hanson, age 9, and her sister Bailey, age 11.As members of… Continue reading

Kaylee Lahnum, 13, laces up her ice skates before the Juneau Douglas Ice Association 10U girls hockey game against the 10U boys team on Dec. 17, 2016 at the Treadwell Arena. The 10U boys team won 7-5.

Crimson Bears, Falcons basketball face West Valley

Fairbanks’ basketball Wolf Pack didn’t leave a player behind in their trip to the capital city this week, with both girls and boys basketball teams… Continue reading

Metlakatla's Gogert celebrates Metlakatla's last-second win as Yakutat's Ralph Johnson reacts to the loss during their "C" bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on March 21.

The year in Juneau sports

In a year where seemingly every facet of public life divided Americans, Alaskans and Juneauites, I am not afraid to say I looked to local… Continue reading

Metlakatla's Gogert celebrates Metlakatla's last-second win as Yakutat's Ralph Johnson reacts to the loss during their "C" bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on March 21.
Juneau-Douglas' Kasey Watts, left, and teammate Erik Kelly play a loose ball against Dimond's Ric Jenkins, center, during the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.

Dimond takes championship rematch

Dimond High School boys basketball came to Juneau looking for redemption. They found it in the fourth quarter of the Capital City Classic championship against… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Kasey Watts, left, and teammate Erik Kelly play a loose ball against Dimond's Ric Jenkins, center, during the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.

JDHS girls cede Classic to Marysville

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls team fell to Marysville Getchell High School on Friday in the finale of the Capital City Classic. Marysville, visiting from… Continue reading

Palmer's Becca Alley finds herself trapped by Juneau-Douglas' Georgia Robinson, left, Cassie Dzinich, center, and Kendyl Carson during the Capital City Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016.

JDHS girls go to wire with Palmer

Down five points with less than two minutes to go, Palmer High School’s Adrianna Busbey hit a wild floater from the left side to pull… Continue reading

Palmer's Becca Alley finds herself trapped by Juneau-Douglas' Georgia Robinson, left, Cassie Dzinich, center, and Kendyl Carson during the Capital City Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016.
Juneau-Douglas' Bryce Swofford shoots over Valor Christian's Mason Taylor during the Captial City Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016.

Crimson Bears boys gain experience in blowout win

Halfway through the first quarter of Juneau-Douglas High School’s blowout win over visiting independent Valor Christian, six-foot-seven senior forward Bryce Swofford nearly dunked (his fingers… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Bryce Swofford shoots over Valor Christian's Mason Taylor during the Captial City Classic on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016.
Juneau-Douglas' Marshall Shapland-Murray, right, and Haines' Dylan Swinton chase a loose ball during the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016.

JDHS boys open with win over Haines

Defending state champions Juneau-Douglas High School got the jitters out Tuesday against Haines in their season opener, besting the Glacier Bears in their first game… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Marshall Shapland-Murray, right, and Haines' Dylan Swinton chase a loose ball during the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016.
Juneau-Douglas's Caitlin Pusich lays the ball up against Thunder Mountain's Kyra Jenkins Hayes in the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016.

Crimson Bears girls set tone over Falcons

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls squad established dominance over their crosstown rivals Thunder Mountain in their Tuesday season opener at the Capital City Classic.JDHS bested… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas's Caitlin Pusich lays the ball up against Thunder Mountain's Kyra Jenkins Hayes in the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016.
Caitlin Pusich, right, passes over teammate Meghna Bathija during practice at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016.

JDHS girls may have best squad in years

With a glut of young talent donning varsity uniforms for the first time, and a small corps of upperclassmen leading the way, this year’s Crimson… Continue reading

Caitlin Pusich, right, passes over teammate Meghna Bathija during practice at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016.
Juneau-Douglas's Eric Kelly dunks the ball during their Dec. 15 practice.

New look, high expectations for defending champs

Last April, the Juneau-Douglas High School boys redrew the prep basketball map by winning their first state championship in 19 years. This year, the star… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas's Eric Kelly dunks the ball during their Dec. 15 practice.
Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball Head Coach Chandler Christensen, left, and Assistant Coach Vince Yadao speak with their team before practice at TMHS on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016.

New coach, program reset for TMHS girls

After losing their coach and their best player, the Thunder Mountain High School girls team have hit the reset button.Head coach Tanya Nizich and all-universe… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball Head Coach Chandler Christensen, left, and Assistant Coach Vince Yadao speak with their team before practice at TMHS on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016.
Thunder Mountain's Chase Saviers shoots during their practice held Dec. 19 at Thunder Mountain High School.

Small ball Falcons shooting for state

They may lack bigs, but with senior point guard and perpetual motion machine Chase Saviers leading the way, don’t sleep on Thunder Mountain High School… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Chase Saviers shoots during their practice held Dec. 19 at Thunder Mountain High School.

Capital City Classic schedule

Juneau-Douglas High School hosts the Capital City Classic, its annual holiday basketball tournament, Dec. 27-30.Dimond High School, Valor High School (OR), Juneau-Douglas High School and… Continue reading