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Thunder Mountain looks for first McKinley Bank title

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Thunder Mountain looks for first McKinley Bank title

The Falcons boys basketball team is in Fairbanks.

Iced Out’s Kanon Goetz, left, battles Naughty List’s Chaehun Yi in the finals of the high school division at the annual Holiday Cup Soccer Tournament at the Wells Fargo Dimond Park Field House on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. Iced Out won 8-2. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Pair of blowouts wrap up Holiday Cup

Here’s who won.

Barrow’s Lewanne Brower dribbles the ball in between teammate Jenilee Donovan and Sitka’s Abby Forrester at the Princess Cruises Capital City Classic at Juneau-Douglas High School on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. Barrow won 58-50. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

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Barrow concludes Capital City Classic with bounce-back win

Lady Whalers right the ship.

Juneau-Douglas’ Sadie Tuckwood is fouled on the way to the basket by East’s Amari Brown at the Princess Cruises Capital City Classic at Juneau-Douglas High School on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. East won 57-55. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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East takes Classic crown over JDHS

East wins (again).

Juneau-Douglas’ Philip Gonzales, center, lays the ball up in front of Maine-Endwell’s Gannon Russell, left, at the Princess Cruises Capital City Classic at Juneau-Douglas High School on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. Juneau-Douglas won 66-61. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Capital City Classic boys championship comes down to the wire

Here’s who won.

Juneau-Douglas boys cool off Barrow

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Juneau-Douglas boys cool off Barrow

Former state champs go down.

Juneau-Douglas’ Sadie Tuckwood, left, scrambles for the ball with Sitka’s Tawny Smith at the Princess Cruises Capital City Classic at Juneau-Douglas High School on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. Juneau-Douglas won 52-25. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Crimson Bears cruise to home tourney wins

It was a good start for the Crimson Bears.

Whaler boys off to hot start at Capital City Classic

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Whaler boys off to hot start at Capital City Classic

The Classic is off and running.

Maine-Endwell High School boys basketball team. (Courtesy Photo | Twitter)

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New York team traverses country for Capital City Classic

The Princess Cruises Capital City Classic has a history of bringing in Lower 48 teams.

Erik Kelly plays for the Peninsula College Pirates this season. (Courtesy Photo | Peninsula College)

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Checking in with Erik Kelly

Big fella talks college hoops.

Juneau-Douglas’ Cooper Kriegmont picks up a loose ball in the 2017 Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament at JDHS. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Crimson Bears have big shoes to fill

Here’s what to expect from the Crimson Bears this year.

Sitka stymied by Thunder Mountain girls for third time

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Sitka stymied by Thunder Mountain girls for third time

Thunder Mountain wasn’t even supposed to be there originally.

Crimson Bears end Vegas tourney with win

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Crimson Bears end Vegas tourney with win

Rough start, smooth ending.

Former Juneau-Douglas High School head football coach Rich Sjoroos celebrates after his team goes up 18-7 against Chugiak in a playoff game at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park in 2010. Sjoroos is the new Juneau United football coach on Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Meet the new high school football coach

He should look familiar.

Thunder Mountain’s Brady Carandang shoots the ball over Juneau-Douglas’ Kolby Hoover on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Carandang is the leading scorer returning for the Falcons this season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Junior-heavy Falcons seek Region V redemption

Here’s what to expect from the Falcons this year.

Striking Elves play against the St. Nick Hat Tricks at the Holiday Cup Soccer Tournament in the Well Fargo Dimond Park Field House on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017. The Holiday Cup is underway again now through New Years Eve with 400 players on 30 different teams. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Holiday Cup gets rolling at Field House

The Juneau soccer family’s favorite Christmas gift.

The Bust of Dr. Jose P. Rizal at Manila Square sports shutter shades and a fresh coat of snow in downtown Juneau on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Eaglecrest opens following morning snowfall

Get those skis waxed.

Cody Mitchell (Courtesy Photo | Crow Fox Photography)

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Player of the Week: Cody Mitchell

The Crimson Bears’ backbone.

Juneau-Douglas’ Israel Yadao grabs a loose ball against Palmer during their Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament game at JDHS on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Five tournaments, two weeks: Local high school squads head to tournaments

Call it December Madness.

It’s not too late for youth to join skiing program

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It’s not too late for youth to join skiing program

Too fun not to try.