Kevin Gullufsen

Yakutat's Jimmy Jensen, left, and Metlakatla's Chris Mowers struggle for the ball during their "C" bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Monday.

Gold Medal: Metlakatla nails free throws, wins semifinal

In the second round of the Gold Medal tournament’s C bracket competition, Metlakata hit the free throws it needed down the stretch to bounce Yakutat… Continue reading

Yakutat's Jimmy Jensen, left, and Metlakatla's Chris Mowers struggle for the ball during their "C" bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Monday.
Yakutat's Greg Indreland attempts to shoot against Kake's Nick Davis, center, and Robert Jackson during their "Masters" bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Monday.

Gold Medal: M Bracket: Kake takes down Yakutat

Sometimes older basketball players take a while to warm up; when they get their legs under them, however, there is no substitute for experience.In the… Continue reading

Yakutat's Greg Indreland attempts to shoot against Kake's Nick Davis, center, and Robert Jackson during their "Masters" bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Monday.
Juneau Douglas' Mlo Maka (10) shoots as Thunder Mountain's Shane Mielke defends Friday afternoon during the championship round of the Region V 4A Tournament in Sitka.

Crimson Bears claim region crown

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team left no room for an upset to Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, beating their crosstown rivals by… Continue reading

Juneau Douglas' Mlo Maka (10) shoots as Thunder Mountain's Shane Mielke defends Friday afternoon during the championship round of the Region V 4A Tournament in Sitka.
Juneau Douglas' Tona Fogg (23) defends as Ketchikan's Eliah Andaerson (32) gets a pass Friday afternoon during the 4A championship game of the Region V Tournament in Sitka.

Kayhi girls win title

Points were hard to come by in the girls Region V 4A title game, as Ketchikan High School won a low-scoring match against Juneau-Douglas High… Continue reading

Juneau Douglas' Tona Fogg (23) defends as Ketchikan's Eliah Andaerson (32) gets a pass Friday afternoon during the 4A championship game of the Region V Tournament in Sitka.
Falcons Coach John Blasco, left, celebrates as his team defeats Ketchikan High School on Thursday to advance to the finals of the Region V 4A basketball tournament.

Huge upset at Region V tournament

When you’re 5-17 on the season and on an eight-game losing streak, people tend to count you out. This thought never occurred to the Thunder… Continue reading

Falcons Coach John Blasco, left, celebrates as his team defeats Ketchikan High School on Thursday to advance to the finals of the Region V 4A basketball tournament.

JDHS girls earn shot at Region V title

The Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team beat Thunder Mountain High School Thursday morning to earn a shot at Ketchikan for the Region V 4A… Continue reading

Crimson Bears beat Falcons at Region V tourney

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team beat Thunder Mountain High School in the first round of the Region V tournament at Mount Edgecumbe High… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain wins when it counts

After two tough losses to their crosstown rivals last weekend, the Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team opened the Region V tournament with a… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas's Erica Hurtte lays it up against Thunder Mountain's Cyrene Uddipa during their game Friday night at JDHS. Juneau-Douglas won 46-36.

Crimson Bears girls pull off double OT win over Falcons

In a double overtime game against their crosstown rivals Saturday, the Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team once again came out on top against Thunder… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas's Erica Hurtte lays it up against Thunder Mountain's Cyrene Uddipa during their game Friday night at JDHS. Juneau-Douglas won 46-36.
Juneau-Douglas's Bryce Swofford dives for the ball during their game against Thunder Mountain, Friday night at JDHS. Juneau-Douglas won 68-53.

JDHS boys complete season sweep of Falcons

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team played up to their reputation in every respect Saturday, closing their regular season with a fourth win over… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas's Bryce Swofford dives for the ball during their game against Thunder Mountain, Friday night at JDHS. Juneau-Douglas won 68-53.

Weekend hoops preview: Crosstown rivalry ends regular season play

This weekend Juneau-Douglas High School’s boys and girls basketball teams will defend their home court against Thunder Mountain High School to end the regular season.… Continue reading

TMHS girls lose in OT to Wolves

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team lost in overtime at Sitka on Saturday. Sophomore Cyrene Uddipa hit a buzzer-beater put back at the… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas's Molo Maka lays it up against Ketchikan's Jake Smith during their game Friday night at JDHS. Juneau won 72-64.

JDHS boys split series with Kings

In what’s proving to be the state’s biggest inter-conference rivalry this year, the Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team lost to Ketchikan High School on… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas's Molo Maka lays it up against Ketchikan's Jake Smith during their game Friday night at JDHS. Juneau won 72-64.
Mt. Edgecumbe's John Housler shoots against Juneau-Douglas's Treyson Ramos, front, Hunter Hickok, right, and Bryce Swofford, back, during their game Thursday night at JDHS. Juneau wins 70-63.

JDHS slips past Mt. Edgecumbe

The Mt. Edgecumbe High School boys basketball team found themselves down 20 points against Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday, yet forced a three-point game in… Continue reading

Mt. Edgecumbe's John Housler shoots against Juneau-Douglas's Treyson Ramos, front, Hunter Hickok, right, and Bryce Swofford, back, during their game Thursday night at JDHS. Juneau wins 70-63.

JDHS takes second game against Mt. Edgecumbe

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team took down 3A Mt. Edgecumbe in Sitka on Saturday.The Crimson Bears (15-3) outscored their opponents in every period… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School senior Noah Reishus-O'Brien (15) guards Ketchikan High School senior Jason James (11) on Saturday during the Falcons 70-45 loss to the Kings in the Clarke Cochrane Gym.

TMHS boys drop two to Kayhi

The Thunder Mountain High School Boys Basketball team travelled to Ketchikan this weekend, losing two games to the state’s No. 1-ranked team.The Falcons stuck with… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School senior Noah Reishus-O'Brien (15) guards Ketchikan High School senior Jason James (11) on Saturday during the Falcons 70-45 loss to the Kings in the Clarke Cochrane Gym.
Thunder Mountain's Siniva Maka shoots against Ketchikan's Courtney Kemble during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 53-37 on Friday, and 55-33 on Saturday.

Ketchikan bests Thunder Mountain

The Thunderdome was packed with friends and family for senior night Saturday, as the Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team fell to Ketchikan High… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Siniva Maka shoots against Ketchikan's Courtney Kemble during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 53-37 on Friday, and 55-33 on Saturday.
Thunder Mountain's Siniva Maka drives against Ketchikan's AJ Dela Cruz during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 53-37.

Lady Falcons fall against visiting Kings

The Ketchikan High School girls basketball team pressed and rebounded its way to a win against Thunder Mountain High School on Friday at the Thunderdome.The… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain's Siniva Maka drives against Ketchikan's AJ Dela Cruz during their game Friday night at TMHS. Ketchikan won 53-37.

JDHS surmounts Mt. Edgcumbe

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team hung onto an eight-point lead Friday at Mt. Edgecumbe High School, coming away with its 14th win of… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Zach Hebert moves the puck against North Pole in JDHS's final home game of the season on Friday.

JDHS hockey ends on high note

At 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team held its final practice of the season, a scrimmage between upper and lower classmen.… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas' Zach Hebert moves the puck against North Pole in JDHS's final home game of the season on Friday.