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The all-conference team for Southeast, from left: Ketchikan High School seniors Matt Standley, Mo Bullock and Jason James, Juneau-Douglas High School seniors Kaleb Tompkins and Guy Bean and Thunder Mountain High School junior Chase Saviers.

All-conference, all-state honors announced

Four of Juneau’s high school basketball players and a coach have been recognized for state and regional honors this year. Alongside Juneau’s basketball standouts were… Continue reading

The all-conference team for Southeast, from left: Ketchikan High School seniors Matt Standley, Mo Bullock and Jason James, Juneau-Douglas High School seniors Kaleb Tompkins and Guy Bean and Thunder Mountain High School junior Chase Saviers.
In this March 20 photo, Syracuse's Tyler Roberson, left, and Middle Tennessee's Aldonis Foote reach for a rebound during a second-round game in the NCAA Tournament, in St. Louis.

Plenty of statistical quirks in this year’s NCAA Tournament

The short sample size of NCAA Tournament play can create some statistical oddities.A team that has struggled to rebound all season can suddenly dominate on… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016
  • By STEVE MEGARGEE
In this March 20 photo, Syracuse's Tyler Roberson, left, and Middle Tennessee's Aldonis Foote reach for a rebound during a second-round game in the NCAA Tournament, in St. Louis.

Washington relishing NCAA tourney run to Sweet 16

SEATTLE — When Mike Neighbors recalled the most important weekend for Washington’s women’s program in 15 years, he of course remembered the scene on the… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016
  • By TIM BOOTH
Wrangell's Graham Gablehouse, center, looks for the basket against Kake's Shawn Jackson, left, and Dion Jackson during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Wednesday.

Photos: B bracket teams fight for a way back to championship

Wrangell’s Cody Angerman, right, looks to the basket against Kake’s Tim Demmert during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold… Continue reading

Wrangell's Graham Gablehouse, center, looks for the basket against Kake's Shawn Jackson, left, and Dion Jackson during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Wednesday.
Klukwan's Dan Hotch drives to the basket between Yakutat's Gary Klushkan, left, and Sam Demmert during their Masters bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Wednesday.

Klukwan rolls over Yakutat in M bracket

Klukwan hit the threes it needed to bounce Yakutat from the tournament at Gold Medal Wednesday afternoon.Klukwan won 66-48 in the 42-and-up M bracket, loser-out… Continue reading

Klukwan's Dan Hotch drives to the basket between Yakutat's Gary Klushkan, left, and Sam Demmert during their Masters bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Wednesday.

Sports on TV for Thursday, March 24

COLLEGE BASEBALL3 p.m., FS1 — Oklahoma St. at Kansas St.COLLEGE BASKETBALL3 p.m., CBSSN — NCAA Division II Tournament, first semifinal, at Frisco, Texas3:10 p.m., CBS… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016

Today in sports history: March 24

1936 — Detroit’s Mud Bruneteau ends the longest game in NHL history with a goal after 116 minutes, 30 seconds (six overtimes) to edge the… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016

Sports calendar for March 24

Today, March 25HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State Tournament at Anchorage.Mike Jackson Memorial HoopTime ShootoutTMHS, Riverbend, 8:15 a.m.; DZ, Floyd at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26HIGH… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016
Tom McKenna (3) of the Comets plays the puck as William Campbell of the A BOMBS challenges. The Comets won 2-0 on goals by McKenna and Matt Reese. In later action, Good Hardware defeated Dupont 5-3 and Eagle Beach defeated White Pass 1-0. This week, playoffs begin at the Treadwell Arena.

Photo: JAHA action

Tom McKenna (3) of the Comets plays the puck as William Campbell of the A BOMBS challenges. The Comets won 2-0 on goals by McKenna… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2016
Tom McKenna (3) of the Comets plays the puck as William Campbell of the A BOMBS challenges. The Comets won 2-0 on goals by McKenna and Matt Reese. In later action, Good Hardware defeated Dupont 5-3 and Eagle Beach defeated White Pass 1-0. This week, playoffs begin at the Treadwell Arena.

Gold Medal: Wednesday night games

Kake knocked Wrangell out of B bracket contention Wednesday afternoon in a 64-53 game.The teams scored back-and-forth until the closing minutes, when Kake earned the… Continue reading

Hoonah's Richard Moore looks to pass against Kake's  Dean Cavanaugh during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday.

Photos: Kake triumphs over Hoonah in the B bracket

Kake’s Dean Cavanaugh grabs a loose ball in front of Hoonah’s Brian Koenig, left, and Brian Mills during their B bracket game in the 2016… Continue reading

Hoonah's Richard Moore looks to pass against Kake's  Dean Cavanaugh during their B bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday.
Yakutat's Jerry Ridlington, left, and Klukwan's Jason Shull battle for a rebound during their C bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday.

Photos: Klukwan and Yakutat battle in the C bracket

Klukwan’s Jesse McGraw passes against Yakutat’s Sean Jocelyn during their C bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at… Continue reading

Yakutat's Jerry Ridlington, left, and Klukwan's Jason Shull battle for a rebound during their C bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday.

Glut of ACC teams in Sweet 16 is great, but so are underdogs

The NCAA Tournament has reached the Sweet 16, and many of the usual suspects made it. There also are a few surprise teams and matchups.… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2016
  • By ERIC OLSON

If this is war, should sports be put on hold?

PARIS — If, as the French prime minister says, Europe really is at war following the terror attacks on Paris and now Brussels, then a… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2016
  • By JOHN LEICESTER
Haines' Stoli Lynch, center, tips the ball away from Hoonah's Melissa Fisher, left, and Donnita White during their Womens bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday.

Photos: Haines and Hoonah women duke it out

Haines’ Stoli Lynch, center, tips the ball away from Hoonah’s Melissa Fisher, left, and Donnita White during their Womens bracket game in the 2016 Juneau… Continue reading

Haines' Stoli Lynch, center, tips the ball away from Hoonah's Melissa Fisher, left, and Donnita White during their Womens bracket game in the 2016 Juneau Lions Club 70th Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday.

Sports calendar for March 23

Today, March 23Mike Jackson Memorial HoopTime ShootoutTMHS, DZ at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, March 24HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State Tournament at Anchorage.Mike Jackson Memorial HoopTime ShootoutTMHS,… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2016

Sports on TV for Wednesday, March 23

COLLEGE BASKETBALL3 p.m., ESPN2 — NIT, quarterfinals, Florida at George Washington5 p.m., ESPN2 — NIT, quarterfinals, Georgia Tech at San Diego St.GOLF10 a.m., GOLF —… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2016

Today in sports history: March 23

1939 — Long Island University finishes the season undefeated after a 44-32 victory over Loyola of Chicago in the NIT championship.1948 — Alex Groza and… Continue reading

  • Mar 23, 2016

Gold Medal: Monday night games

Angoon beat Wrangell 95-74 in the second round of the B bracket Monday evening.John Croasman Jr. helped Angoon to the win with 22 points on… Continue reading

Sports calendar for March 22

Wednesday, March 23Mike Jackson Memorial HoopTime ShootoutTMHS, DZ at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, March 24HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLAway, ASAA State Tournament at Anchorage.Mike Jackson Memorial HoopTime ShootoutTMHS,… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2016