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Michel, Hughes lead Monroe Catholic past JDHS

Michel, Hughes lead Monroe Catholic past JDHS

Ryan Michel and Silas Hughes each scored two goals Friday night for Monroe Catholic (8-7-1), who skated to a 6-1 victory over Juneau-Douglas at Treadwell… Continue reading

Michel, Hughes lead Monroe Catholic past JDHS

Falcons come from behind to defeat Crimson Bears at home

Playing in its first game against Juneau-Douglas High School this season, Thunder Mountain took the lead in the fourth quarter on a lightning-quick play. But… Continue reading

JDHS guards outduel Falcons in Friday win

Take away the second quarter of Friday night’s girls basketball game, and the Thunder Mountain Falcons kept up pretty well with Juneau-Douglas High School. After… Continue reading

The Juneau Skating Club’s Team Forget-Me-Not performs at the 2017 Foot of the Lake Synchronized Skating Classic in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin last January. The synchronized skating team is back in Wisconsin this weekend for the synchronized skating competition and will compete with about a dozen teams in the open juvenile division. (Courtesy Photo | April Hoy)

‘Team Forget-Me-Not’ returns to Wisconsin synchronized skating competition

The Juneau Skating Club’s synchronized skating team, Team Forget-Me-Not, competes this weekend at the 21st annual Foot of the Lake Synchronized Skating Classic in Fond… Continue reading

The Juneau Skating Club’s Team Forget-Me-Not performs at the 2017 Foot of the Lake Synchronized Skating Classic in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin last January. The synchronized skating team is back in Wisconsin this weekend for the synchronized skating competition and will compete with about a dozen teams in the open juvenile division. (Courtesy Photo | April Hoy)

JDHS hockey takes on medium school powerhouse Monroe

For the Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team, there’s no sense in dwelling on the eight games they’ve lost this season. It’s much more important figuring… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Alyxn Bohulano, right, dives to the ball against Chugiak’s Aliza Schwartz during their Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament game at JDHS on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

JDHS girls fall while East takes classic crown

When playing the talented and well-meshed Chugiak Mustangs, an opponent can’t lose focus for one minute. That’s what appeared to happen in the first minute… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Alyxn Bohulano, right, dives to the ball against Chugiak’s Aliza Schwartz during their Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament game at JDHS on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The year in Juneau sports

The year flies by when fervently following local sports. Where did the track and softball seasons go? And cross country and swimming? Even when school… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Kasey Watts drives to the basket against Palmer’s Clayton Southwick during their Capital City Classic game on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kelly comes up big for JDHS in championship game

Heading into Saturday night’s game with Juneau-Douglas High School, the Palmer Moose were on pace to make 40 3-pointers in the Princess Cruises Capital City… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Kasey Watts drives to the basket against Palmer’s Clayton Southwick during their Capital City Classic game on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas’ Cassie Dzinich, right, is fouled by Sutherlin’s Taylor Moser during their Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament game at JDHS on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears girls grind out physical win over Bulldogs

Sutherlin High School — Juneau-Douglas High School’s opponent Thursday — has the Bulldog as its mascot. At Thursday night’s Princess Cruises Capital City Classic game,… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Cassie Dzinich, right, is fouled by Sutherlin’s Taylor Moser during their Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament game at JDHS on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

JDHS boys gain early lead, topple Sitka 75-48

The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team seized a 28-9 first quarter lead Thursday night against Sitka, eventually winning 75-48 in the second day of… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School cheerleaders and girls basketball team warm up for their opening game at the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)  Juneau-Douglas High School cheerleaders and girls basketball team warm up for their opening game at the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Capital City Classic live blog

Thursday, Dec. 29 JDHS 75, Sitka 48 The Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team seized a 28-9 first quarter lead Thursday night against Sitka, eventually… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School cheerleaders and girls basketball team warm up for their opening game at the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)  Juneau-Douglas High School cheerleaders and girls basketball team warm up for their opening game at the Capital City Classic at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Juneau-Douglas gears up for Classic after Vegas trip

For over 25 years, the Capital City Classic has welcomed teams from around the country and world to Juneau. This season, teams from Oregon and… Continue reading

With long locks, Juneau hockey players embrace tradition of ‘hockey flow’

With long locks, Juneau hockey players embrace tradition of ‘hockey flow’

Long before there was the man bun, there was “hockey flow,” or the extraordinarily long men’s hair common in ice hockey circles. As one hockey… Continue reading

With long locks, Juneau hockey players embrace tradition of ‘hockey flow’

Holiday Cup healthier than ever at 25

The 25th annual Holiday Cup indoor soccer tournament is this week and next at the Dimond Park Field House. The free tournament features 28 teams… Continue reading

Erik Kelly shoots over teammate at Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball practice at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017.

Season preview: A storyline-rich senior class for Crimson Bears

Coach Robert Casperson chose a new design for the Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball practice jerseys this year. Printed in red and white block letters… Continue reading

Erik Kelly shoots over teammate at Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball practice at JDHS on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017.
Thunder Mountain’s Neal Garcia, left, passes against Sitka’s Marlis Boord on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Sitka won the game. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Sitka defense stellar in sweep of Thunder Mountain

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team manufactured just field goals Friday night against Sitka, who’s crippling defense was the catalyst in a 57-16… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Neal Garcia, left, passes against Sitka’s Marlis Boord on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Sitka won the game. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Quinto named head coach of merged football team

Former Thunder Mountain High School head football coach Randy Quinto on Wednesday was named the head coach of the new consolidated Juneau football team. The… Continue reading

Alyxn Bohulano drives to the basket between teammates Chloe McAdams, left, and Skylar Hickok at Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball practice on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.

Season preview: No one-way players allowed

In the first round of the state tournament last season, the Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball team led Alaska prep basketball powerhouse Dimond 26-22 at… Continue reading

Alyxn Bohulano drives to the basket between teammates Chloe McAdams, left, and Skylar Hickok at Juneau-Douglas High School girls basketball practice on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.

Leisholmn Jr. hands Maka first career loss

Alonzo Leisholmn Jr. echoed what many were probably thinking about AK Beatdown’s “Battle of the Belts” main event between himself and Nino Kafoa Maka on… Continue reading

Randy Willard talks about his experiences in and out of the ring at his valley home on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

From homeless to MMA coach: How Randy Willard fought his way off the streets

Thirty-two-year-old Randy Willard always carries a pair of boxing gloves with him — or rather, on his abdominals. Draped around his neck, two miniature boxing… Continue reading

Randy Willard talks about his experiences in and out of the ring at his valley home on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)