Nolin Ainsworth

Juneau-Douglas’ Erik Kelly fakes Dimond’s Kylan Osborne into the air during the 2016 Capital City Classic at JDHS. The Lynx return to Juneau this weekend for a pair of games against the Crimson Bears. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau-Douglas to challenge No. 1 Dimond at home

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team hosts the Dimond Lynx tonight and Saturday night at 8 p.m. at JDHS. It’s the second consecutive year… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Erik Kelly fakes Dimond’s Kylan Osborne into the air during the 2016 Capital City Classic at JDHS. The Lynx return to Juneau this weekend for a pair of games against the Crimson Bears. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
West Anchorage’s Chase Schwamm, left, and Juneau-Douglas High School’s Greyson Liebelt battle for the puck in the first period of First National Cup state hockey championships on Thursday in Wasilla. (Michael Dinneen | For the Juneau Empire)

Fast start propels Eagles past Juneau at state tournament

The West Anchorage Eagles defeated Juneau-Douglas High School 6-1 in the first round of the ASAA First National Cup hockey state championships. The game between… Continue reading

West Anchorage’s Chase Schwamm, left, and Juneau-Douglas High School’s Greyson Liebelt battle for the puck in the first period of First National Cup state hockey championships on Thursday in Wasilla. (Michael Dinneen | For the Juneau Empire)
Beachbody Super Trainer Joel Freeman talks to workout participants on Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Dimond Park Field House. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Working out with a Beachbody Super Trainer

I forget where I first saw the flier for a “one-hour live workout” with Beachbody Super Trainer Joel Freeman. In any case, the miniature man… Continue reading

Beachbody Super Trainer Joel Freeman talks to workout participants on Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Dimond Park Field House. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain’s Caleb Traxler, left, attempts to block Juneau-Douglas’ Cooper Kriegmont’s punt at TMHS in September. The two Juneau football programs are now officially known as the “Juneau Thunder Bears.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Mascot finalized for consolidated football team

Students from Juneau’s three high schools have selected the Thunder Bears as the mascot of the consolidated football team. Juneau-Douglas, Thunder Mountain and Yaakoosge Daakahidi… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Caleb Traxler, left, attempts to block Juneau-Douglas’ Cooper Kriegmont’s punt at TMHS in September. The two Juneau football programs are now officially known as the “Juneau Thunder Bears.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau-Douglas High School hockey’s Bill Bosse.

Player of the Week: JDHS hockey’s Bill Bosse

Juneau-Douglas High School junior Bill Bosse is the Juneau Empire’s player of the week. Bosse scored seven of his team’s eight total goals in the… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School hockey’s Bill Bosse.

Crimson Bears hockey to contend with Eagles at state tourney

For the third consecutive year, the Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team is headed to the state tournament. The Crimson Bears and West Anchorage Eagles drop… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain boys win series 3-1 over JDHS

After experiencing the sting of defeat Friday night, Thunder Mountain High School senior Luke Clark turned in a 20-point performance Saturday night in a 70-58… Continue reading

West Valley defeats JDHS for MAC championship

Juneau-Douglas High School junior Bill Bosse completed a seven-goal weekend Saturday night in the Mid-Alaska Conference playoffs in Fairbanks. After scoring five goals in the… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Samantha Dilley, center, guards Ketchikan’s Madison Rose during their game at TMHS on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Falcons play all-out on senior night, lose to Kayhi

After a fiery first half against Ketchikan, the Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team came within one play of taking the lead in the… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Samantha Dilley, center, guards Ketchikan’s Madison Rose during their game at TMHS on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau-Douglas’ Head Coach Robert Casperson and player Luke Mallinger cheer on their team against Thunder Mountain at JDHS on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. JDHS won 49-36. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kelly’s second-half scoring surge tramples Thunder Mountain

In his first two games against Thunder Mountain High School this year — both losses — Juneau-Douglas senior forward Erik Kelly shot a combined 7… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Head Coach Robert Casperson and player Luke Mallinger cheer on their team against Thunder Mountain at JDHS on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. JDHS won 49-36. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas’ Cassie Dzinich, right, drives to the basket against West’s Nyeniea John during their game on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

JDHS girls vanquish West with prolific foul shooting

It’s hard to beat a team that makes over 20 foul shots in a game. The Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team (5-10, 2-2 SEC)… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Cassie Dzinich, right, drives to the basket against West’s Nyeniea John during their game on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
BeachBody Super Trainer Joel Freeman, 35, teaches a BeachBody fitness class at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the Dominican Republic last spring. (Courtesy photo | Joel Freeman)

Fitness guru coming to Juneau

Eating healthy on Super Bowl Sunday can be difficult, but with Beachbody Super Trainer Joel Freeman in town, exercising doesn’t have to be. “It’s perfect,… Continue reading

BeachBody Super Trainer Joel Freeman, 35, teaches a BeachBody fitness class at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in the Dominican Republic last spring. (Courtesy photo | Joel Freeman)
Juneau-Douglas and Thunder Mountain High School players will wear custom-made orange socks in remembrance of Kevin Guimmayen for Saturday’s game at JDHS. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

JDHS hosting ‘sock-it-to-cancer’ night on Saturday

The Juneau-Douglas and Thunder Mountain boys varsity basketball teams are undefeated at home this season. Normally, that would be a great accomplishment at the beginning… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas and Thunder Mountain High School players will wear custom-made orange socks in remembrance of Kevin Guimmayen for Saturday’s game at JDHS. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Learn to swim for free

The first Learn to Swim Day is this Saturday from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Augustus Brown Swimming Pool. The program, offered free of charge for… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School junior guard Hansel Hinckle.

Player of the Week: Hansel Hinckle

Thunder Mountain High School junior Hansel Hinckle is the Juneau Empire’s player of the week. The 5-foot-7, 140-pound guard scored a season-high 18 points in… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School junior guard Hansel Hinckle.
The second-place finishers in the Nugget Alaskan Outfitter Cup Series pose for a picture at the Juneau Trail and Road Runners potluck and awards ceremony Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Juneau Trail and Road Runners recognize Cup winners

The Juneau Trail and Road Runners held its annual potluck and awards ceremony Saturday night at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. The top-three Nugget… Continue reading

The second-place finishers in the Nugget Alaskan Outfitter Cup Series pose for a picture at the Juneau Trail and Road Runners potluck and awards ceremony Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Juneau football program moves up a division, will play large schools

As students decide on a mascot for the Juneau consolidated football team, it became clearer Monday which mascots Juneau-Douglas and Thunder Mountain High School students… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Kolby Hoover passes to teammate Kasey Watts in December. Hoover scored 24 points in a 69-69 loss to East Anchorage on Saturday at the Whaler Invitational in Utqiagvik. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Basketball Roundup: East Anchorage drops JDHS boys in last second of game

Juneau-Douglas High School senior guard Kasey Watts picked the perfect time to employ his rebounding skills Saturday afternoon on the final day of the Whaler… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Kolby Hoover passes to teammate Kasey Watts in December. Hoover scored 24 points in a 69-69 loss to East Anchorage on Saturday at the Whaler Invitational in Utqiagvik. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Thunder Mountain’s Tzadi Hauck looks to the basket against Mt. Edgecumbe’s Paige Goodwin at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Mt. Edgecumbe won 52-22. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Basketball Roundup: Falcons no match for Lady Braves in blowout, TMHS boys lose in heartbreaker

The Mt. Edgecumbe Lady Braves turned over a new leaf with a 52-22 victory on Friday against Thunder Mountain High School. The win broke a… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Tzadi Hauck looks to the basket against Mt. Edgecumbe’s Paige Goodwin at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Mt. Edgecumbe won 52-22. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Capitals pose with their championship medals after defeating the Vancouver Thunderbirds at the Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association’s MLK 12-and-under tournament in Seattle. Coaches in back from left: David Kovach, Mike Bovitz, Jason Kohlhase. Players back row from left: Ian Moller, Luke Bovitz, John McElmurry, Busby West, Jackson White, Antone Araujo, Karter Kohlhase, Jaeger Dostal. Front row from left: Camden Kovach, Stein Dostal, Mason Sooter, Keegan Clancy, Caden Johns, Sonny Monsef. (Courtesy photo | Steve Quinn)

Juneau Capitals win Seattle tourney

The 12U Juneau Capitals took first place in the Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association MLK Day tournament earlier this month. The Capitals battled for wins in… Continue reading

The Juneau Capitals pose with their championship medals after defeating the Vancouver Thunderbirds at the Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association’s MLK 12-and-under tournament in Seattle. Coaches in back from left: David Kovach, Mike Bovitz, Jason Kohlhase. Players back row from left: Ian Moller, Luke Bovitz, John McElmurry, Busby West, Jackson White, Antone Araujo, Karter Kohlhase, Jaeger Dostal. Front row from left: Camden Kovach, Stein Dostal, Mason Sooter, Keegan Clancy, Caden Johns, Sonny Monsef. (Courtesy photo | Steve Quinn)