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In this file photo Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé sophomore Brynn Wheeler connects on a pitch against Lathrop. Wheeler and the Crimson Bears lost to South and defeated Dimond on Thursday in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska DI Softball State Championships on Anchorage’s Cartee Fields. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS softball team opens state tournament with mixed results

Crimson Bears battle in round-robin seeding format.

In this file photo Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé sophomore Brynn Wheeler connects on a pitch against Lathrop. Wheeler and the Crimson Bears lost to South and defeated Dimond on Thursday in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska DI Softball State Championships on Anchorage’s Cartee Fields. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
In this file photo Crimson Bears junior pitcher Riley Fick and junior catcher Nate Fick listen to pitching coach Jaime Kissner during a game against Sitka at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears baseball team bitten by Cougars

JDHS opens state tournament play with 5-0 loss to Service.

In this file photo Crimson Bears junior pitcher Riley Fick and junior catcher Nate Fick listen to pitching coach Jaime Kissner during a game against Sitka at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Sitka junior Caleb Calhoun pitches during the Wolves 3-0 win over South Anchorage on the opening day of the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska DI Baseball State Championships at Anchorage’s Mulchay Stadium. (Photo courtesy Heather Gluth)

Sitka advances to state semifinal with no-hitter over South

Calhoun sits 15 Cougars down, Bartolaba bat keeps them there.

Sitka junior Caleb Calhoun pitches during the Wolves 3-0 win over South Anchorage on the opening day of the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska DI Baseball State Championships at Anchorage’s Mulchay Stadium. (Photo courtesy Heather Gluth)
The author finishing the 2024 Seacoast Relay from UAS to the Eagle Beach State Park outer beach picnic shelter. (Photo courtesy The Marmoteers)

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The author finishing the 2024 Seacoast Relay from UAS to the Eagle Beach State Park outer beach picnic shelter. (Photo courtesy The Marmoteers)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Nick Iverson makes a move over South junior Vebjorn Flagstad in the 1,600 final during the 2025 ASAA/First Bank Alaska State Track & Field Championships on Saturday at Anchorage’s Dimond High School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS senior Iverson wins two state track titles and athlete of the meet honor

Crimson Bears freshman Bella Connelly sets school record in 100 state title.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Nick Iverson makes a move over South junior Vebjorn Flagstad in the 1,600 final during the 2025 ASAA/First Bank Alaska State Track & Field Championships on Saturday at Anchorage’s Dimond High School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Ketchikan senior Jason Lorig wins the Division I boys 100 meter state title over Soldotna junior Tyce Escott with Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Finley Hightower and West Anchorage senior Beckett Stolp placing third and fourth during the 2025 ASAA/First Bank Alaska State Track & Field Championships on Saturday at Anchorage’s Dimond High School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Results from the ASAA Track and Field State Championships

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Ketchikan senior Jason Lorig wins the Division I boys 100 meter state title over Soldotna junior Tyce Escott with Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Finley Hightower and West Anchorage senior Beckett Stolp placing third and fourth during the 2025 ASAA/First Bank Alaska State Track & Field Championships on Saturday at Anchorage’s Dimond High School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s Nate Fick is mobbed by team members after hitting a walk-off RBI single to give Juneau Douglas a 4-3 victory over Ketchikan on the second day of the Region V Baseball tournament at Norman Walker Field on Friday, May 30, 2025. (Christopher Mullen/Ketchikan Daily News)

JDHS baseball team qualifies for state tournament

Crimson Bears top Kayhi twice, fall to Sitka twice.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s Nate Fick is mobbed by team members after hitting a walk-off RBI single to give Juneau Douglas a 4-3 victory over Ketchikan on the second day of the Region V Baseball tournament at Norman Walker Field on Friday, May 30, 2025. (Christopher Mullen/Ketchikan Daily News)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) moves the ball against West Anchorage senior Amine Abakar, left, Michael Njoku and Porter Youngman. during the Crimson Bears’ 3-2 loss in extra time to the Eagles in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Soccer State Championship semifinals Friday at Wasilla High School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears place fifth in state soccer championships

JDHS finishes tournament play with loss to Colony in 3rd/5th-place game.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) moves the ball against West Anchorage senior Amine Abakar, left, Michael Njoku and Porter Youngman. during the Crimson Bears’ 3-2 loss in extra time to the Eagles in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Soccer State Championship semifinals Friday at Wasilla High School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Taiya Bentz readies for action at first base during the Crimson Bears’ 14-2 win over Lathrop on Friday during the Railbelt Conference Tournament in Fairbanks. (Photo courtesy JDHS softball)

JDHS softball falls in Railbelt Conference title game, still advances to state tournament

Crimson Bears defeat Lathrop and Wasilla, fall twice to Colony.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Taiya Bentz readies for action at first base during the Crimson Bears’ 14-2 win over Lathrop on Friday during the Railbelt Conference Tournament in Fairbanks. (Photo courtesy JDHS softball)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé freshman Bryce Haygood scores past West Anchorage sophomore defender Nathan Conlon and sophomore keeper Gideon Plikat during the Crimson Bears’ 3-2 loss in extra time to the Eagles in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Soccer State Championship semifinals Friday at Wasilla High School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears fall in soccer state tournament semifinal

JDHS comeback against West Anchorage stalls in extra time.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé freshman Bryce Haygood scores past West Anchorage sophomore defender Nathan Conlon and sophomore keeper Gideon Plikat during the Crimson Bears’ 3-2 loss in extra time to the Eagles in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Soccer State Championship semifinals Friday at Wasilla High School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Chrish Newell, right, and partner Jess Contreras, far left, compete in the Farmers Carry during the HYROX 2025 Atlanta Doubles in late April. They qualified for the World Championships scheduled Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Chicago. (Photo courtesy Chris Newell)

Chrish Newell finds strength in new sport

2012 JDHS grad in HYDROX world championships.

Chrish Newell, right, and partner Jess Contreras, far left, compete in the Farmers Carry during the HYROX 2025 Atlanta Doubles in late April. They qualified for the World Championships scheduled Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Chicago. (Photo courtesy Chris Newell)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s Charlie Begenyl pitches during their 10-5 victory over Ketchikan on the first day of the Region V Baseball tournament at Norman Walker Field on Thursday. (Christopher Mullen/Ketchikan Daily News)

JDHS baseball opens region tournament with win

Crimson Bears boys defeat Kayhi on Thursday, face Sitka on Friday.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s Charlie Begenyl pitches during their 10-5 victory over Ketchikan on the first day of the Region V Baseball tournament at Norman Walker Field on Thursday. (Christopher Mullen/Ketchikan Daily News)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears freshman goalkeeper Callen Walker (1) is swarmed by teammates after saving the final shot in a penalty shootout win over Service to open the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Soccer State Championships at Wasilla High School on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Senior teammate Kellen Chester (8) consoles Service senior Matej Omalley (2). (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears freshman keeper saves seniors’ state title hopes in tournament opener

JDHS defeats Service in penalty shootout, advances to Friday’s semifinals.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears freshman goalkeeper Callen Walker (1) is swarmed by teammates after saving the final shot in a penalty shootout win over Service to open the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Soccer State Championships at Wasilla High School on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Senior teammate Kellen Chester (8) consoles Service senior Matej Omalley (2). (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Long time Juneau official Bob Sims, shown during action last week at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park, has been named the 2024-25 Alaska Sports Official of the Year by a committee sponsored through the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Juneau whistle blower receives state honor

Robert Sims named Alaska Sports Official of the Year.

Long time Juneau official Bob Sims, shown during action last week at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park, has been named the 2024-25 Alaska Sports Official of the Year by a committee sponsored through the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé freshman sprinter Bella Connally (4) wins the girls 100-meters in a Crimson Bears sweep as classmates Lydia Goins (7), Addie Hartman (5) and Shandiin Frommherz (3) trail her across the finish during the Region V Track & Field Championships at Juneau’s Thunder Mountain Middle School on Friday.

JDHS girls win Region V track championship over Kayhi

Crimson Bears top DI school, Sitka Wolves top DII competitions.

Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé freshman sprinter Bella Connally (4) wins the girls 100-meters in a Crimson Bears sweep as classmates Lydia Goins (7), Addie Hartman (5) and Shandiin Frommherz (3) trail her across the finish during the Region V Track & Field Championships at Juneau’s Thunder Mountain Middle School on Friday.
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Ella Orsborn (9) wins a ball against Wasilla as senior teammate Adelyn Buss (3) moves in during the Crimson Bears senior appreciation game Saturday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS soccer girls play for pride and for the seniors

Crimson Bears girls’ season ends at home against Wasilla.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Ella Orsborn (9) wins a ball against Wasilla as senior teammate Adelyn Buss (3) moves in during the Crimson Bears senior appreciation game Saturday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor hits a penalty kick to break the Crimson Bears’ career scoring record during Saturday’s Crimson Bears senior appreciation game at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS seniors honored in sweep over Wasilla

Crimson Bears boys “sock-er” it to visiting Warriors.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor hits a penalty kick to break the Crimson Bears’ career scoring record during Saturday’s Crimson Bears senior appreciation game at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé softball senior Tatum Billings connects at the plate against Sitka on Saturday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park during the Crimson Bears’ senior appreciation game. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears softball team gives seniors special win

JDHS defeats Sitka Saturday during weekend celebration matchups.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé softball senior Tatum Billings connects at the plate against Sitka on Saturday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park during the Crimson Bears’ senior appreciation game. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Nick Iverson receives the 4x400 baton from classmate Finn Lamb during the Crimson Bears’ win in the final event of the Region V Championships on Saturday at Thunder Mountain Middle School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS boys win Region V track title over Ketchikan

Crimson Bears boys top DI events, Sitka Wolves top DII.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Nick Iverson receives the 4x400 baton from classmate Finn Lamb during the Crimson Bears’ win in the final event of the Region V Championships on Saturday at Thunder Mountain Middle School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s Ida Meyer (1) and Sitka’s Marina Dill (2) and Clare Mullin (1) lead the start of the combined DI and DII 3200 during the Region V Track & Field Championships Friday at Thunder Mountain Middle School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS leads Region V track and field championships after day one

Crimson Bears boys and girls hold slight advantage over Ketchikan.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s Ida Meyer (1) and Sitka’s Marina Dill (2) and Clare Mullin (1) lead the start of the combined DI and DII 3200 during the Region V Track & Field Championships Friday at Thunder Mountain Middle School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)