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Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Ahmir Parker, center, signed a letter of intent Thursday in the JDHS commons to attend Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa, and play soccer for the Viking Warriors. From left are Parker’s maternal grandmother Michelle Monts, mother Kelli Patterson, Ahmir Parker, grandmother Sherry Patterson and little sister Makaylah Patterson. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears’ Ahmir Parker signs to play college soccer

JDHS striker will attend Division III Waldorf University.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Ahmir Parker, center, signed a letter of intent Thursday in the JDHS commons to attend Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa, and play soccer for the Viking Warriors. From left are Parker’s maternal grandmother Michelle Monts, mother Kelli Patterson, Ahmir Parker, grandmother Sherry Patterson and little sister Makaylah Patterson. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior distance runners Della Mearig and Lua Mangaccat and freshman Sunna Schane congratulate each other during an event at the Capital City Classic this year. The Region V Track & Field championships are Friday and Saturday at Thunder Mountain Middle School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Region’s best set to tear up track and field championships

Southeast athletes gather this weekend for final meet.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior distance runners Della Mearig and Lua Mangaccat and freshman Sunna Schane congratulate each other during an event at the Capital City Classic this year. The Region V Track & Field championships are Friday and Saturday at Thunder Mountain Middle School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears girls soccer team seniors will be honored at 5 p.m. Saturday on the Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park pitch with a game against Wasilla to follow. The seniors are, front row left-to-right, Lola Hines, Mary Canapary, Milina Mazon, Priscilla Lam and Adelyn Buss. Back row - Alison Tingey, Lena Field, Parker Boman, Ella Orsborn, Cerys Hudson, Natalie Travis and Daniela Lamas. Not pictured Dori Germain and Alyssa Lawhorne. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears soccer to honor senior girls Saturday

JDHS host Wasilla in final home, season stand at AKMP.

The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears girls soccer team seniors will be honored at 5 p.m. Saturday on the Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park pitch with a game against Wasilla to follow. The seniors are, front row left-to-right, Lola Hines, Mary Canapary, Milina Mazon, Priscilla Lam and Adelyn Buss. Back row - Alison Tingey, Lena Field, Parker Boman, Ella Orsborn, Cerys Hudson, Natalie Travis and Daniela Lamas. Not pictured Dori Germain and Alyssa Lawhorne. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears boys soccer team seniors will be honored at 7 p.m. Saturday on the Adair Kennedy Memorial Park pitch with a game against Wasilla to follow. The seniors are, front row left-to-right, Caden Haygood, Kellen Chester, Kai Ciambor, Cole Reel and Malcolm Bahn. Back l-r are Ryan Thibodeau, Ahmir Parker, Owen Rumsey, Nate Brennell, Matthew Plang and Reed Maier. Not pictured is exchange student David Kresina. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Boys soccer team hosts Wasilla in home final

Crimson Bears to honor seniors Saturday at AKMP.

The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears boys soccer team seniors will be honored at 7 p.m. Saturday on the Adair Kennedy Memorial Park pitch with a game against Wasilla to follow. The seniors are, front row left-to-right, Caden Haygood, Kellen Chester, Kai Ciambor, Cole Reel and Malcolm Bahn. Back l-r are Ryan Thibodeau, Ahmir Parker, Owen Rumsey, Nate Brennell, Matthew Plang and Reed Maier. Not pictured is exchange student David Kresina. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Seniors from the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears girls soccer team pose for a photo this week. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Seniors from the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears girls soccer team pose for a photo this week. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears softball team seniors will be honored at 3 p.m. Saturday on the Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park field with a game against Sitka to follow. Shown are seniors, left-to-right, Tatum Billings, Bryanna Eakes, Taiya Bentz, Kayla Peter and Jadela Saetern. Not pictured is Ella Schmidt. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears to honor softball seniors Saturday

JDHS hosts non-conference Sitka for final home games.

The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears softball team seniors will be honored at 3 p.m. Saturday on the Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park field with a game against Sitka to follow. Shown are seniors, left-to-right, Tatum Billings, Bryanna Eakes, Taiya Bentz, Kayla Peter and Jadela Saetern. Not pictured is Ella Schmidt. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior JJ McCormick is honored during the Crimson Bears baseball senior night against Ketchikan Saturday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears baseball team sweeps Kayhi

JDHS underclassmen step up to honor seniors.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior JJ McCormick is honored during the Crimson Bears baseball senior night against Ketchikan Saturday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s Nick Iverson wins the boys’ 800-meter run with a time of 1:55.27 during the Ketchikan Invitational at Esther Shea Field on Saturday. (Christopher Mullen/ Ketchikan Daily News)

JDHS track record falls at Ketchikan meet

Iverson speeds to 800 mark, Connally chases 100.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s Nick Iverson wins the boys’ 800-meter run with a time of 1:55.27 during the Ketchikan Invitational at Esther Shea Field on Saturday. (Christopher Mullen/ Ketchikan Daily News)
In this file photo from last week’s home win against Soldotna the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé back defense of Ryan Thibodeau (12), keeper Callen Walker, Elliott Welch (35), Bryce Haygood (15), Reed Maier (19) heading the ball, Erik Thompson (24) and Owen Rumsey defend the box in a win over the Stars. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire file photo)

Crimson Bears soccer teams battle through Fairbanks

JDHS boys win two more, girls fall in two close matches.

In this file photo from last week’s home win against Soldotna the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé back defense of Ryan Thibodeau (12), keeper Callen Walker, Elliott Welch (35), Bryce Haygood (15), Reed Maier (19) heading the ball, Erik Thompson (24) and Owen Rumsey defend the box in a win over the Stars. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire file photo)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé sophomore Skylar Oliva pitches against Wasilla during the Crimson Bears’ 13-7 win over the Warriors on Saturday at Wasilla. (Photo courtesy JDHS softball)

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé softball team put football size scores on Wasilla

Crimson Bears sweep the Warriors in three-game road series.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé sophomore Skylar Oliva pitches against Wasilla during the Crimson Bears’ 13-7 win over the Warriors on Saturday at Wasilla. (Photo courtesy JDHS softball)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé's Ida Meyer runs in the girls' 3,200 meter, finishing third during the Ketchikan Invitational at Esther Shea Field on Friday. (Christopher Mullen/ Ketchikan Daily News)

Kestel, Leuahli win opening track events at Kayhi

First day of Ketchikan Invitational Track meet ends.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé's Ida Meyer runs in the girls' 3,200 meter, finishing third during the Ketchikan Invitational at Esther Shea Field on Friday. (Christopher Mullen/ Ketchikan Daily News)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé sophomore Noah Lewis slides safely into home plate as Ketchikan pitcher Owen Mendoza attempts a tag during the Crimson Bears’ 17-7 win over the Kings on Friday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. The ball was jarred loose on the play. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears baseball team swats Kings

JDHS wins first game of three-game home stand.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé sophomore Noah Lewis slides safely into home plate as Ketchikan pitcher Owen Mendoza attempts a tag during the Crimson Bears’ 17-7 win over the Kings on Friday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. The ball was jarred loose on the play. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé seniors, from left, Jacob Katasse, Christian Nelson and JJ McCormick will be honored Saturday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park after the Crimson Bears 4 p.m. game against Ketchikan and before their 7 p.m. game with the Kings. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS baseball team to honor senior players Saturday

Crimson Bears seniors are Jacob Katasse, JJ McCormick and Christian Nelson

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé seniors, from left, Jacob Katasse, Christian Nelson and JJ McCormick will be honored Saturday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park after the Crimson Bears 4 p.m. game against Ketchikan and before their 7 p.m. game with the Kings. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junor Peyton Wheeler (5) shown in this file photo scoring last week against Soldotna, scored two goals Thursday in the Crimson Bears 2-1 win over Lathrop at Fairbanks. JDHS plays at Lathrop again Friday and at West Valley Saturday. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire file photo)

JDHS soccer teams challenge Lathrop in Fairbanks

Crimson Bears topple Malemutes; girls win 2-1, boys 7-0.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junor Peyton Wheeler (5) shown in this file photo scoring last week against Soldotna, scored two goals Thursday in the Crimson Bears 2-1 win over Lathrop at Fairbanks. JDHS plays at Lathrop again Friday and at West Valley Saturday. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire file photo)
Sitka junior Caleb Calhoun pitched a perfect game, striking out all 15 batters he faced in a 24-0, five-inning Sitka win over Kayhi at Norman Walker Field on Saturday. (Photo by Christopher Mullen / Ketchikan Daily News)

Sitka pitcher Caleb Calhoun throws perfect outing

Wolves ace one part of team’s march toward state title.

Sitka junior Caleb Calhoun pitched a perfect game, striking out all 15 batters he faced in a 24-0, five-inning Sitka win over Kayhi at Norman Walker Field on Saturday. (Photo by Christopher Mullen / Ketchikan Daily News)
In this file photo Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé freshman Bella Connally, Ketchikan senior Clara Odden and Sitka junior Adalyna Moore race to the finish of the 4x100 relay during the Capital City Invitational Track & Field Meet in Juneau on April 26. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire file photo)

JDHS track team rises in the rain to challenge at Sitka

Crimson Bears compete with defending state champs Wolves.

In this file photo Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé freshman Bella Connally, Ketchikan senior Clara Odden and Sitka junior Adalyna Moore race to the finish of the 4x100 relay during the Capital City Invitational Track & Field Meet in Juneau on April 26. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire file photo)
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears softball team pose with their third-place trophy Saturday at the 2025 Blue & Gold Softball Tournament in Anchorage. (Photo courtesy JDHS softball)

Crimson Bears place third in Blue & Gold play

JDHS gets taste of possible state tournament matchups.

The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears softball team pose with their third-place trophy Saturday at the 2025 Blue & Gold Softball Tournament in Anchorage. (Photo courtesy JDHS softball)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior first baseman Riley Fick (22) attempts to catch an errant throw as Petersburg senior Brian Peterson (7) runs out a hit during the Crimson Bears’ 12-7 win over the Vikings on Friday at Mort Fryer Ball Park in Petersburg. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas sweeps road games at Petersburg

Crimson Bears best Vikings in rainy two-game series.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior first baseman Riley Fick (22) attempts to catch an errant throw as Petersburg senior Brian Peterson (7) runs out a hit during the Crimson Bears’ 12-7 win over the Vikings on Friday at Mort Fryer Ball Park in Petersburg. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) has his shot blocked by Soldotna junior keeper Luke Hillyer during the Crimson Bears’ 3-0 win over the Stars on Thursday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS Crimson Bears boys outshine Soldotna Stars in 3-0 home win

Two keepers, one new and one old, one wins and one loses, both highlight.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) has his shot blocked by Soldotna junior keeper Luke Hillyer during the Crimson Bears’ 3-0 win over the Stars on Thursday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior Peyton Wheeler (5) has a shot stopped by Soldotna sophomore keeper Ryan Queen (55) as Stars senior Kendra Rose trails the play during the Crimson Bears’ 2-1 loss to the Stars on Thursday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe/ Juneau Empire)

JDHS soccer girls fall 2-1 to Soldotna

Crimson Bears dampened by Stars in home loss.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior Peyton Wheeler (5) has a shot stopped by Soldotna sophomore keeper Ryan Queen (55) as Stars senior Kendra Rose trails the play during the Crimson Bears’ 2-1 loss to the Stars on Thursday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe/ Juneau Empire)