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JDHS sophomore Kellen Chester (10) and TMHS senior Matthew Spratt (4) battle for a ball during the Crimson Bears 6-1 win over the Falcons Tuesday at Falcons Field. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Crimson Bears soccer boys spoil Falcons senior night

Juneau-Douglas earns win at Thunder Mountain

President Joe Biden speaks about the debt limit talks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo / Evan Vucci)

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People walk past an American flag inside the Oculus, part of the World Trade Center transportation hub, at the start of a work day in New York, Sept. 11, 2019. American lore is full of tales of a nation built on the foundations of individualism. In reality, loneliness in America can be deadly. In May 2023, the U.S. surgeon general declared it an epidemic, saying that it takes as deadly a toll as smoking. (AP Photo / Wong Maye-E)

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How the American Dream convinces people loneliness is normal

In reality, loneliness in America can be deadly.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Anna Dale signed a letter of intent Monday to play hockey for Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Anna Dale signs to compete in college hockey

JDHS senior will bring national level skills to powerhouse Lebanon Valley

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé girls soccer seniors, from left, Leni Schilling (an exchange student from Germany), Mariah Kadinger and Angelica Rodriguez will be honored before the Crimson Bears match against Thunder Mountain at 5 p.m. Tuesday on the Adair Kennedy pitch. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Crimson Bears senior soccer girls to be honored Tuesday

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé hosts Thunder Mountain in final home match

Thunder Mountain High School boys soccer seniors, from left, Tristan Laremore, Matthew Spratt, Ben Erickson, Stig Cunningham, Preston Lam and MJ Tupou will be honored before the Falcons home game against Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday on Falcons Field. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Thunder Mountain boys to honor soccer seniors Tuesday

Falcons will welcome JDHS Crimson Bears in final derby match

A skunk cabbage inflorescence shows the pointed stigmas of the female phase and the beginning of pollen presentation for the male phase. (Mary F. Willson / For the Juneau Empire)

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On the Trails: Spring has sprung

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Thunder Mountain High School baseball seniors, from left, Rory Hayes, Carson Cummins, TJ Womack and Nic Daniels will be honored at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Adair Kennedy Field before their game against Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Falcons baseball to honor senior players Wednesday

Thunder Mountain will face Juneau-Douglas at Adair-Kennedy Field

(Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

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The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears senior baseball members. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Crimson Bears honor seniors with win

JDHS sandlot boys top Ketchikan

Thunder Mountain senior softball player Leah Hetle, shown surrounded by family, was honored on Saturday at Dimond Park Field No. 4 before the Lady Falcons final home game against Ketchikan. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Lady Falcons finish softball weekend with big bats

TMHS nips Sitka, falls to Ketchikan on senior night

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Anna Dale is hugged by classmate Gloria Bixby (12) as players celebrate her game winning hit during Saturday's extra inning win over Ketchikan at Melvin Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau empire).

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Crimson Bears go ‘international’ over Lady Kings

Saturday extra-inning win was continuation of Thursday game

Thunder Mountain senior Mackenzie Olver (27) celebrates with (from left) senior Kaelin Tibbles (10), junior Adella Dihle, junior Kaidree Hartman and junior Zoey Moore after scoring against Ketchikan on Saturday at Falcons Field. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau empire).

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TMHS’ Olver scores over Kayhi in her last home match

Lady Falcons earn another tie against visiting Lady Kings

Entrants start the 20-mile Tee Harbor Road Race from the Lynn Canal Fire Station on Saturday. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Soza, Sheufelt win Tee Harbor Road Race

Juneau Freewheelers get the cycling season rolling.

TMHS senior soccer players pose before their match on Friday. From left: Kylie Morris, Kaelin Tibbles, Mackenzie Olver, Brooke McAndrews, Ana Scopel, Mercedes Cordero, Lillian Palmer-Stears and Samantha Mead. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Thunder Mountain saves soccer senior night against Ketchikan

Lady Falcons play through rain for an even match with Lady Kings

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Mariah Schauwecker (11) pitches during the Crimson Bears 10-9 win over the Sitka Lady Wolves, Friday, at Melvin Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Crimson Bears walk off Lady Wolves

JDHS earns 10-9 softball win over Sitka

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior pitcher Eli Crupi delivers against Ketchikan’s Colby Hanchey during the Crimson Bears 5-4 win over the visiting Kings on Friday at Adair Kennedy Field. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Crimson Bears earn sandlot win over Kings

Crupi, Nelson lead JDHS to 5-4 win over Ketchikan

Thunder Mountain freshman Alayna Echiverri forced out at second base as Ketchikan sophomore Mylee Grey attempts to turn a double play during the Lady Falcons 14-11 loss to the Lady Kings on Friday at Dimond Park field. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Homers fuel Lady Falcons rally in loss to Lady Kings

Thunder Mountain drops 14-11 slug fest to Ketchikan