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Kyle Worl talks at the University of Alaska Southeast campus on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau local recognized for Herculean effort bringing back traditional sports

He’s bringing traditional games back to the Southeast to stay.

The Juneau Monstarz Danielle Larson, Letasha Heumann, Joy Ribao, Nani Weimer, Mariah Simpkins, Megan Buchmeier, Maria Weyrach, Michaela Demmert and coach Taylor Larson stand together with their champion sweatshirts and trophy after taking the top spot in the women’s division of the Mt. Edgecumbe Invitational. (Courtesy Photo | Andrew Friske)

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Edgecumbe of glory: Juneau women find redemption at annual tournament

Threes and D set the tone.

Courtesy Photo | Joan Travers                                 Inspiring Girls Expeditions is holding two tuition-free expeditions for 16- and 17-year-old girls in Alaska this summer.

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Program introduces girls to science expeditions in wilderness

Expeditions in Alaska will explore a glacier and the intertidal zone.

Not putting on the ‘Brakes’: Former JDHS standout finds coaching success

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Not putting on the ‘Brakes’: Former JDHS standout finds coaching success

Past Crimson Bear helps coach three-time state champs.

Volleyball tourney gives women the edge, TMHS extends winning streak, Saturday race highlights

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Volleyball tourney gives women the edge, TMHS extends winning streak, Saturday race highlights

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‘Like a son’: Basketball coach, nephew chase region title

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‘Like a son’: Basketball coach, nephew chase region title

Once a ball boy, senior point guard strives for dream with help from his uncle.

Player of the Week: Brady Carandang

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Player of the Week: Brady Carandang

He can get hot from 3.

TMHS hoopsters remain positive after defeat

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TMHS hoopsters remain positive after defeat

Falcons can’t make up for poor first half.

Carson’s big week ends with another JDHS win

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Carson’s big week ends with another JDHS win

She can play.

JDHS defense slows Bartlett

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JDHS defense slows Bartlett

Crimson vs. Golden Bears.

Natalie Zimmerman, a senior at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé and member of the cheer team, tosses out a dead Christmas tree as part of a fundraiser for the team during 2019. (Natalie Zimmerman | Courtesy photo)

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Win-win: JDHS cheerleading team to recycle trees to fundraise

Don’t want to get pine needles all over your car? Let someone else do it.

Holiday Cup family reunites for 27th tournament

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Holiday Cup family reunites for 27th tournament

The family is one baby bigger.

TMHS b-ball teams off to hot starts

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TMHS b-ball teams off to hot starts

One squad visited the Hawaiian Islands.

Late JDHS rally excites at Capital City Classic

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Late JDHS rally excites at Capital City Classic

Some fans might’ve lost their voice.

‘Sky is the limit:’ JDHS girls roll to Classic win

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‘Sky is the limit:’ JDHS girls roll to Classic win

Here’s how they did it.

Empire Live: JDHS, undefeated SoHi meet in Capital City Classic final

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Empire Live: JDHS, undefeated SoHi meet in Capital City Classic final

It’s almost time to name a winner.

Player of the Week: Jahrease Mays

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Player of the Week: Jahrease Mays

He’s a three-time state placer.

Rookies swing away at AK Beatdown 35

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Rookies swing away at AK Beatdown 35

They got game.

AK Beatdown returns after an eight-month hiatus

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AK Beatdown returns after an eight-month hiatus

Seasons beatings!

Photo: JDHS hockey alums square off

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Photo: JDHS hockey alums square off

Reliving the glory days.