Angoon’s Aquino Brinson attempts to stay in front of Haines’ Kyle Fossman in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Angoon’s Aquino Brinson attempts to stay in front of Haines’ Kyle Fossman in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Photos: Gold Medal Basketball Championship Games

The final day of the tournament.

Action from the championship games at the Juneau Lions Club 73rd Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019.


• Contact staff photographer Michael Penn at 523-2262 and mpenn@juneauempire.com. Follow our Instagram at @Juneau.Life.


Haines’ Tyler Swinton, center, reacts after Angoon’s Dominique Brinson stripped him of the ball in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Tyler Swinton, center, reacts after Angoon’s Dominique Brinson stripped him of the ball in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Tyler Swinton, center, shoots between Angoon’s John Croasmun Jr., left, and Clayton Edwin in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Tyler Swinton, center, shoots between Angoon’s John Croasmun Jr., left, and Clayton Edwin in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Orion Falvey, center, is pressured by Angoon’s Dominique Brinson, left, and John Croasmun Jr. in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Orion Falvey, center, is pressured by Angoon’s Dominique Brinson, left, and John Croasmun Jr. in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Kyle Fossman shoots for three against Angoon’s Aquino Brinson in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Kyle Fossman shoots for three against Angoon’s Aquino Brinson in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Angoon’s Dominique Brinson drives against Haines’ James Hart in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Angoon’s Dominique Brinson drives against Haines’ James Hart in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Brian Combs, below, and Hydaburg’s Clayton Edwin chase a loose ball the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Brian Combs, below, and Hydaburg’s Clayton Edwin chase a loose ball the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Kyle Fossman draws a charging call against Angoon’s Aquino Brinson in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Kyle Fossman draws a charging call against Angoon’s Aquino Brinson in the B final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Haines won 88-80. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway gather to celebrate their win over Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway gather to celebrate their win over Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway Jesse Ellis, center, receives congratulations from teammate Kaitlyn Jeron, right, and Haines’ Rachel Brittenham after receiving the MVP award in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway Jesse Ellis, center, receives congratulations from teammate Kaitlyn Jeron, right, and Haines’ Rachel Brittenham after receiving the MVP award in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Alisa Beske, center, is fouled by Skagway’s Tiffanie Ames, left, in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Haines’ Alisa Beske, center, is fouled by Skagway’s Tiffanie Ames, left, in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway’s Jesse Ellis, left, beats Haines’ Alisa Beske to a rebound in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway’s Jesse Ellis, left, beats Haines’ Alisa Beske to a rebound in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway’s Kaylie Smith, right, shoots against Haines’ Fran Daly in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway’s Kaylie Smith, right, shoots against Haines’ Fran Daly in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway’s Jesse Ellis, left, helps Haines’ Rachel Brittenham up after they had a mid-court collision in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway’s Jesse Ellis, left, helps Haines’ Rachel Brittenham up after they had a mid-court collision in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway’ Jesse Ellis, left, shoots against Haines’ Fran Daly, right, in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway’ Jesse Ellis, left, shoots against Haines’ Fran Daly, right, in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway’ Jesse Ellis, center, shoots against Haines’ Fran Daly, right, in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway’ Jesse Ellis, center, shoots against Haines’ Fran Daly, right, in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Skagway plays against Haines in the women’s final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Skagway won 58-49. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Jason Shull shoots under the basket against Hydaburg in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Jason Shull shoots under the basket against Hydaburg in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Michael Ganey, center, shoots against Hydaburg’s Ben Young in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Michael Ganey, center, shoots against Hydaburg’s Ben Young in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hydaburg’s Joe Young, left, shoots against Klukwan’s Andrew Friske in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hydaburg’s Joe Young, left, shoots against Klukwan’s Andrew Friske in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Brian Friske, left, battles Hydaburg’s Harold Dilts in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Brian Friske, left, battles Hydaburg’s Harold Dilts in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hydaburg’s Fred Hamilton and Klukwan’s Brian Friske knock heads in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hydaburg’s Fred Hamilton and Klukwan’s Brian Friske knock heads in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hydaburg’s Ben Young, right, steals the ball from Klukwan’s Jason Shull in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hydaburg’s Ben Young, right, steals the ball from Klukwan’s Jason Shull in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Jesse McGraw, left, pressures Hydaburg’s TJ Young in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. Young won the MVP award. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Jesse McGraw, left, pressures Hydaburg’s TJ Young in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. Young won the MVP award. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Jesse McGraw, center, and Stuart DeWitt, right, pressure Hydaburg’s Kevin Young in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Klukwan’s Jesse McGraw, center, and Stuart DeWitt, right, pressure Hydaburg’s Kevin Young in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Family and friends photograph the winning Hydaburg team after they beat Klukwan in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Family and friends photograph the winning Hydaburg team after they beat Klukwan in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hydaburg’s TJ Young receives his MVP award after Hydaburg beat Klukwan in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hydaburg’s TJ Young receives his MVP award after Hydaburg beat Klukwan in the C final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Hydaburg won 93-81. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Rudy Bean defends against Klukwan’s Dave Buss in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Rudy Bean defends against Klukwan’s Dave Buss in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Nick Davis, right, takes the ball away from Klukwan’s Pete Dohrn in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Nick Davis, right, takes the ball away from Klukwan’s Pete Dohrn in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Lloyd Davis, left, passes against pressure by Klukwan’s Don Nash, center, and Pete Dohrn in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Lloyd Davis, left, passes against pressure by Klukwan’s Don Nash, center, and Pete Dohrn in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Kip Howard, right, drives to the basket against Klukwan’s Scott Forbes in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Kip Howard, right, drives to the basket against Klukwan’s Scott Forbes in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Kip Howard, left, chases a loose ball agianst Klukwan’s Scott Forbes in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Kip Howard, left, chases a loose ball agianst Klukwan’s Scott Forbes in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Jay Peterson, center, drives to the basket between Klukwan’s Steve Forbes, left, and Dave Buss in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Jay Peterson, center, drives to the basket between Klukwan’s Steve Forbes, left, and Dave Buss in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Lloyd Davis, right, shoots over Klukwan’s Dave Buss in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Kake’s Lloyd Davis, right, shoots over Klukwan’s Dave Buss in the Masters final at the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Kake won 75-64. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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