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Both JDHS boys and girls basketball teams finished up games in Las Vegas on Thursday as part of the Tarkanian Classic tournament. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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JDHS boys and girls basketball teams return home from Vegas

Princess Cruises Capital City Classic starts Dec. 26.

Thomas Baxter, a junior, leads the Thunder Mountain High School Falcons through a banner to start the second half of a home win against Petersburg. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Falcons rule the roost in season opener

Thunder Mountain bests Petersburg at home.

The JDHS boys basketball team won its second game of the season Wednesday. The Crimson Bears have more tournament games in their future — both in Las Vegas and at home. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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JDHS boys notch another win in Vegas tournament

A “very good win” for the Crimson Bears against a “talented and competitive team.”

This is a photo of players who participated in the annual JDHS alumni game in 2021. (Courtesy / Suzanne Sauerteig)

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Out of hibernation, Crimson Bear hockey alums set to head back on the ice

Former coach says upcoming game a chance to reconnect with old faces

What the author means when he says, “we’re building a house” he means “people who know what they are doing are building a house for them.” (Jeff Lund / For the Juneau Empire)

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I Went to the Woods: Appreciating masters of their craft

Mariah Carey can sing. But did you see my guy laying D-1 before starting on the foundation?

JDHS boys basketball team poses for a group photo on Monday in Las Vegas for the Tarkanian Classic tournament. (Courtesy Photo / Robert Casperson)

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Both JDHS basketball teams compete in Las Vegas tournament

What happens in Vegas, gets reported from Vegas.

Senior guard Skylar Tuckwood shoots a free throw during Wednesday night’s game against Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School during the first night of the Princess Cruises Capital City Classic. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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Crimson Bears teams start red-hot at Capital City Classic

JDHS girls and boys takes home their first wins of the tournament

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TMHS girls win tournament in Sitka

They rebounded from a tough first quarter to get the win.

JDHS freshman Gwen Nizich squares off against senior Skylar Tuckwood at a practice Wednesday night with senior Kiyara Miller and Nadia Wilson nearby. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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JDHS girls basketball back for new season with new coach

“I am very excited to be the head coach here at JDHS.”

Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire From left to right, JDHS players seniors Joey Aline, Orion Dybdahl and freshman Brandon Casperson work on free throws during a Wednesday night practice.

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JDHS boys basketball has high expectations for season

Alumni Scrimmage Dec. 17

Samuel Lockhart dribbles down the court while looking for a teammate cutting toward the hoop during a drill at Thunder Mountain High School. The 2022-23 iteration of the TMHS boys basketball returns last year's leading scorers.

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Falcons ready to take off

Basketball season is almost underway.

Ashlyn Gates and Cailynn Baxter practice boxing out during practice at Thunder Mountain High School. Gates and the Baxter twins are among the athletic core that gives coach Andly Lee confidence that TMHS can compete with any team on its schedule. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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‘Dangerous’ TMHS girls basketball team readies to start season

Tough schedule, young roster, but optimism abounds.

Members of the Glacier Swim Club pose for a photo at Ketchikan meet over the weekend. (Courtesy Photo / Shireen Taintor)

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Glacier Swimming Club comes up big at Ketchikan meet

Club and state records broken.

Courtesy / Judy Campbell The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears Varsity hockey team poses with Santa after sleighing the competition during the team’s weekend stint in Kodiak.

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Juneau hockey team takes home the win in a battle of bears

The team headed to Kodiak for weekend games

Senior assistant captain Anna Dale attempts to stuff the net during a home game between Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears Varsity hockey team and the Kenai Central Kardinals at the Treadwell Arena Saturday afternoon. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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Crimson Bears topple Kardinals on home ice

The team won with a score of 4-2

From left to right, Floyd Dryden A team members Cassie Chenoweth, Aurora Lee, Kyndal Secada, Ari Ma’ake, Addy Hartman, Alyssa Travis, Riley Moorehouse and Riley Schultz smile for a photo. (Courtesy / Jessica Nelson)

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Stuff the net at upcoming Juneau middle school basketball tournament and fundraiser

Mash the competition

This combination photo shows all five division-winning teams from the recent 3v3 Pre-Season Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School. (Upper left) Team 7, (upper right) Hoopsters, (lower left) 3 Amigos; (lower center) Lucky Ladies and (lower right) 3 of a Kind. (Courtesy Photos)

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3v3 Tournament crowns division winners

Thunder Mountain High School boys basketball and Hooprats recently hosted the 13th annual 3v3 Pre-Season Tournament.

Matthew Wendel, Mike Kreis, Kasey Watts, Courtney Kreis, Tami Wahto and Todd Schur wore costumes during the 2021 Turkey Trot. Why’d they wear costumes? “Why not?” asked Schur. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Strut your speed at upcoming annual Turkey Trot

Stuff the starting line Thanksgiving morning

Bree Lee Lo, June Enele, Lemoe Eneliko and Moira Anemia pose for a photo taken by Alexandra and Barron Anemia. All were on hand to celebrate Samoa's Rugby League World Cup run. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Local rugby fans celebrate Samoa’s World Cup run

“Win our lose, we’re still proud.”

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Glacier Swim Club finds success in Petersburg

Twenty Juneau students competed in the November swim meet hosted in Petersburg over the weekend.