Nolin Ainsworth

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Juneau-Douglas’ Dalton Hoy, center, competes for the puck against Kenai’s Devin Every and Matt Hagel, right, in Juneau-Douglas’s first home match of the season at Treadwell Ice Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

High-energy Crimson Bears skate past Kardinals

Juneau-Douglas High School scored four first period goals as the Crimson Bears won 5-1 Friday night over Kenai Central at Treadwell Ice Arena. Five different… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Dalton Hoy, center, competes for the puck against Kenai’s Devin Every and Matt Hagel, right, in Juneau-Douglas’s first home match of the season at Treadwell Ice Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In this Oct. 27 photo, Bergen Davis swims in the Men’s 200 Yard IM preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships at Thunder Mountain High School. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

A look at the numbers of the state champion Thunder Mountain boys swim team

Earlier this month, the Thunder Mountain High School boys swim and dive team made history. Bergen Davis, Casey Hamilton, Spencer Holt and Co. became the… Continue reading

In this Oct. 27 photo, Bergen Davis swims in the Men’s 200 Yard IM preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships at Thunder Mountain High School. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
East Anchorage’s Daisy Page (6), Riley Ostrinski (4) and Nyanuer Bidit (9) swarm Juneau-Douglas High School senior middle hitter Jessica Pierce as she sends the ball over the net, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships. East Anchorage defeated JDHS 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-20) to eliminate them from the tournament, played at West Anchorage High School Nov. 9-11. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears eliminated at state tournament by East Anchorage

The East Anchorage Thunderbirds eliminated Juneau-Douglas High School from the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships Friday afternoon. JDHS followed the Wasilla Wolves… Continue reading

East Anchorage’s Daisy Page (6), Riley Ostrinski (4) and Nyanuer Bidit (9) swarm Juneau-Douglas High School senior middle hitter Jessica Pierce as she sends the ball over the net, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships. East Anchorage defeated JDHS 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-20) to eliminate them from the tournament, played at West Anchorage High School Nov. 9-11. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School junior outside hitter Skylar Hickok hits the ball as Soldotna’s Ella Stenga, left, and Bailey Leach go up for a block, Thursday, Nov. 9, during the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships. Soldotna defeated JDHS 3-0. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Steely Soldotna spikers trump Juneau-Douglas

After missing the state tournament last season and finishing seventh the year before, Soldotna started the state tournament mighty strong Thursday. Juneau-Douglas High School never… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School junior outside hitter Skylar Hickok hits the ball as Soldotna’s Ella Stenga, left, and Bailey Leach go up for a block, Thursday, Nov. 9, during the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships. Soldotna defeated JDHS 3-0. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

These two Southeast athletes are up for Alaska Sports Hall of Fame

Two Southeast Alaska athletes are up for induction into the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. The public can help vote them get in, too. Geoff… Continue reading

The Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball team poses with the Region V 4A Championship trophy in Ketchikan, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Top row (L to R): Jojo Griggs, Addie Prussing, Cassie Dzinich, Leah Spargo, Jessica Pierce, Shaylin Cesar. Bottom row: (L to R): Kiana Potter, Abby Meiners, Skylar Hickok, Riley Stadt. (Photo courtesy of Windy Spargo)

Positivity propels Crimson Bears in state tourney

A win in the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska 4A State Volleyball Championships is harder than one might think. Just ask the senior class of Juneau-Douglas… Continue reading

The Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball team poses with the Region V 4A Championship trophy in Ketchikan, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Top row (L to R): Jojo Griggs, Addie Prussing, Cassie Dzinich, Leah Spargo, Jessica Pierce, Shaylin Cesar. Bottom row: (L to R): Kiana Potter, Abby Meiners, Skylar Hickok, Riley Stadt. (Photo courtesy of Windy Spargo)
Thunder Mountain High School swim and dive head coach Josiah Loseby is congratulated by his team after the boys won first in the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Swim and Dive Championships on Saturday, Nov. 4. (Michael Dinneen | For the Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain overtakes Dimond at state swim meet

The Saturday of the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Swim &Dive Championships had a familiar beginning for the Thunder Mountain High School boys swim &dive team.… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School swim and dive head coach Josiah Loseby is congratulated by his team after the boys won first in the ASAA/First National Bank Alaska State Swim and Dive Championships on Saturday, Nov. 4. (Michael Dinneen | For the Juneau Empire)
JDHS wins opening Region V opener against TMHS

JDHS wins opening Region V opener against TMHS

Juneau-Douglas High School senior Leah Spargo had her best game since injuring her ankle in last month’s J.I.V.E. tournament as JDHS defeated TMHS 3-0 (25-16,… Continue reading

JDHS wins opening Region V opener against TMHS
Juneau-Douglas High School junior Cameron Howard swims in the girls 200-yard freestyle preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships. Howard qualified for three events at this weekend’s ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Swim and Dive State Championships in Anchorage.

Falcons boys eye state championship

There’s no denying the Thunder Mountain High School boys swim team dominates at the regional level. After this weekend, one may venture to say at… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School junior Cameron Howard swims in the girls 200-yard freestyle preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships. Howard qualified for three events at this weekend’s ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Swim and Dive State Championships in Anchorage.
Juneau-Douglas’ Koen Schultz shown this season. The Crimson Bears will be the only high school football team in Juneau next season. The Alaska School Activities Association approved the Juneau School District’s request to consolidate their two football programs under JDHS. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

ASAA approves football consolidation

In a 4-1 vote, the Alaska School Activities Association approved the Juneau School District’s request to consolidate their two high school football programs. JSD Superintendent… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas’ Koen Schultz shown this season. The Crimson Bears will be the only high school football team in Juneau next season. The Alaska School Activities Association approved the Juneau School District’s request to consolidate their two football programs under JDHS. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Thunder Mountain’s Lily Smith plays at Juneau-Douglas on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Smith is one of four newcomers to the team this season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Falcons newcomers making a statement

If teams each took turns hoisting the Region V 4A Volleyball Championship trophy, this year would be Thunder Mountain’s turn. The Ketchikan Kings were the… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Lily Smith plays at Juneau-Douglas on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Smith is one of four newcomers to the team this season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Bergen Davis swims in the Men’s 200 Yard IM preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Falcons fly away with Region V title

The Thunder Mountain High School boys swim team totaled 154 points to win the Region V Swimming & Diving Championships on Saturday. The Falcons’ Spencer… Continue reading

Bergen Davis swims in the Men’s 200 Yard IM preliminary at the Southeast Alaska Regional Swim and Dive Championships at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain’s Gabriella Sloan spikes the ball against Juneau-Douglas’ Jessica Pierce at JDHS on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Thunder Mountain won 16-14 in the tie-breaking fifth game. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Falcons pull off spectacular comeback against Crimson Bears

The game appeared to be over. On this night, exactly a week until the Region V 4A Volleyball Championships begin in Ketchikan, Thunder Mountain High… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Gabriella Sloan spikes the ball against Juneau-Douglas’ Jessica Pierce at JDHS on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Thunder Mountain won 16-14 in the tie-breaking fifth game. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Falcons superb on senior night

The Thunder Mountain High School volleyball team served up its second win of the weekend Saturday night at TMHS. After winning in five sets on… Continue reading

Chris Ray talks to coach Josiah Loseby at Thunder Mountain High School swim practice at Dimond Park Aquatics Center on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

High-expectation Falcons host Region V meet

According to Juneau-Douglas High School swim and dive coach Seth Cayce, the final three weeks of the season are the best. “Everyone’s getting hyped up,… Continue reading

Chris Ray talks to coach Josiah Loseby at Thunder Mountain High School swim practice at Dimond Park Aquatics Center on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain’s Puna Touteiolepo sacks Juneau-Douglas’ Max Wheat in a game this September. Touteiolepo was named Division II First-Team All-State by the Alaska Football Coaches Association. Touteiolepo was also named the Southeast Conference defensive player of the year. Teammates Derek Boord, Ivan Williams and Jacob Babcock also made Division II first-team all-state. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau special teams receive all-state nods

Juneau prep football’s special teams received high marks this season from around the state. Three out of the five first-team all-state specialists named to the… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Puna Touteiolepo sacks Juneau-Douglas’ Max Wheat in a game this September. Touteiolepo was named Division II First-Team All-State by the Alaska Football Coaches Association. Touteiolepo was also named the Southeast Conference defensive player of the year. Teammates Derek Boord, Ivan Williams and Jacob Babcock also made Division II first-team all-state. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
“Uncle” Sam Carney puts Tyson Duckworth in a ‘no-arm guillotine,’ forcing Duckworth’s submission and ending the fight at the AK Beatdown at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.

Carney’s ‘no-arm guillotine’ chokehold takes down Duckworth

A total of eight fights took over the “Octagon” Friday night at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall for the 29th AK Beatdown. None ended so quickly —… Continue reading

“Uncle” Sam Carney puts Tyson Duckworth in a ‘no-arm guillotine,’ forcing Duckworth’s submission and ending the fight at the AK Beatdown at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.
Thunder Mountain High School’s Connor Norman, left, wrestles against teammate Jahrease Mays in the 113-pound bracket finals during the Brandon Pilot Invitational, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Mays won in a 6-4 tiebreaker. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Ketchikan grabs Brandon Pilot Invitational title

Just under 30 Thunder Mountain High School Falcons wrestled in this weekend’s Brandon Pilot Invitational in Juneau. Chase Foster, Jahrease Mays, Connor Norman, Steven Ireland-Haight, Derek… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain High School’s Connor Norman, left, wrestles against teammate Jahrease Mays in the 113-pound bracket finals during the Brandon Pilot Invitational, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Mays won in a 6-4 tiebreaker. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
John McConnochie at Cycle Alaska, a business he purchased in 2005. (Photo courtesy of John McConnochie)

Juneau’s citizen of the year is a former Olympian

He’s employed hundreds (disclaimer: myself included) and helped thousands more stay in shape in Juneau. He has a bike studio in the Mendenhall Valley named… Continue reading

John McConnochie at Cycle Alaska, a business he purchased in 2005. (Photo courtesy of John McConnochie)
Jake Ferster is put in a hold by a teammate Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Thunder Mountain High School. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Brandon Pilot Invitational begins prep wrestling season

The Thunder Mountain High School wrestling team will wrestle with non-teammates for the first time of the season this weekend. The Brandon Pilot Invitational, hosted… Continue reading

Jake Ferster is put in a hold by a teammate Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Thunder Mountain High School. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)