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Thunder Mountain's Cale Jenkins (3) hands off to senior running back Q'on Bear-Clark (7) during the Glacier Bowl. TMHS defeated JDHS to earn a state playoff semifinal game against Soldotna on Saturday at Anchorage's Dimond High School Alumni Field.

Falcons underdogs but overachievers

On paper it’s a mismatch.As a matter of fact it has been discussed on radio, television, over bar-room pizza and probably was foreshadowed on cave… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Thunder Mountain's Cale Jenkins (3) hands off to senior running back Q'on Bear-Clark (7) during the Glacier Bowl. TMHS defeated JDHS to earn a state playoff semifinal game against Soldotna on Saturday at Anchorage's Dimond High School Alumni Field.

Local sports calendar for Oct. 9

Friday, October 9HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS host JIVE.HIGH SCHOOL TENNISAway, 8 a.m., ASAA State Tennis Championships at Alaska Club East (all day).HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLAway, ASAA… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Referee Joel Osburn enjoys a light moment with Juneau-Douglas coach Robert Casperson during action last season.

Refereeing is not easy

“Get the cane out of your mouth and blow the whistle.”“Put your glasses on you are missing a good game.”“The doctor called, your glasses are… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Referee Joel Osburn enjoys a light moment with Juneau-Douglas coach Robert Casperson during action last season.

Meeting offers promising future for women

LA JOLLA, Calif. — George Karl was leaning against the media table during training camp last week at UC San Diego, three days into an… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2015
  • By AILNE VOISIN

Spiking season underway for adult volleyball teams

The season is only weeks old and already teams are killing for the top position across seven divisions in the Juneau Parks and Recreation 2015… Continue reading

  • Oct 8, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
JDHS senior Derek Dzinich returns a shot as freshman mixed doubles partner Erica Hurtte looks on during the team's Region V championships last week. Dzinich will team with classmate Katherine Kane to represent the Crimson Bears at the Alaska School Activities Association state tennis championships this weekend in Anchorage and Hurtte will team with junior Sami Good in girls doubles.

JDHS tennis team heading to state

The Juneau-Douglas High School tennis team will head to the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) First National Bank Alaska 2015 state championships on Friday and… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
JDHS senior Derek Dzinich returns a shot as freshman mixed doubles partner Erica Hurtte looks on during the team's Region V championships last week. Dzinich will team with classmate Katherine Kane to represent the Crimson Bears at the Alaska School Activities Association state tennis championships this weekend in Anchorage and Hurtte will team with junior Sami Good in girls doubles.
Juneau-Douglas' Martina Worden (2) kills a shot past Thunder Mountain's Audrey Welling (12) during the Crimson Bears 25-13, 25-17, 25-12 win over the Falcons on Tuesday at JDHS.

Crimson Bears spikers top Falcons

The Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball team defended home court with a 25-13, 25-17, 25-12 sweep of cross-town opponents Thunder Mountain on Tuesday.Senior Maddie McKeown led… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Juneau-Douglas' Martina Worden (2) kills a shot past Thunder Mountain's Audrey Welling (12) during the Crimson Bears 25-13, 25-17, 25-12 win over the Falcons on Tuesday at JDHS.

Sports on T.V. for Oct. 8

AUTO RACING9:30 a.m., NBCSN — NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Practice, at Charlotte Motor Speedway11 a.m., NBCSN — NASCAR XFINITY Series, Practice, at Concord, N.C.1:30 p.m.,… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2015

Today In Sports History for Oct. 7

1904 — Jack Chesbro of the New York Yankees gets his 41st victory of the season, beating the Boston Red 3-2.1916 — Georgia Tech defeats… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2015

Local sports calendar for Thursday, Oct. 8

Friday, October 9HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLHome, JDHS/TMHS host JIVE.HIGH SCHOOL TENNISAway, 8 a.m., ASAA State Tennis Championships at Alaska Club East (all day).HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALLAway, ASAA… Continue reading

  • Oct 7, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe

Sports on TV for Oct. 6

BOXING5 p.m., FS1 — Premier Champions, A series of pro boxing contestsGOLF6:30 p.m., GOLF — Presidents Cup, Day 1, at Incheon City, South KoreaMAJOR LEAGUE… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2015
Thunder Mountain varsity player Abby De Rocher (3) hits the ball while Ketchikan High School senior Jenny Hu (6) blocks during action at Ketchikan's Clarke Cochrane Gym. The Falcons were swept in three games in consecutive nights to the Lady Kings. The Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears split two sets at Petersburg last weekend, falling 25-16, 13-25, 20-25, 25-21, 8-15 and winning 25-19, 25-23, 24-26, 25-22. JDHS and TMHS will play tonight at JDHS and both teams will compete in the JIVE Invitational at JDHS this weekend.

Local sports calendar for Tuesday, Oct. 6

Today, October 6HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALLHome, 8 p.m., Juneau-Douglas hosts Thunder Mountain at JDHS (JV 6:15, C 4:30).BASKETBALL OFFICIALSEvery Tuesday through October, Basketball Officials Meeting (October… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Thunder Mountain varsity player Abby De Rocher (3) hits the ball while Ketchikan High School senior Jenny Hu (6) blocks during action at Ketchikan's Clarke Cochrane Gym. The Falcons were swept in three games in consecutive nights to the Lady Kings. The Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears split two sets at Petersburg last weekend, falling 25-16, 13-25, 20-25, 25-21, 8-15 and winning 25-19, 25-23, 24-26, 25-22. JDHS and TMHS will play tonight at JDHS and both teams will compete in the JIVE Invitational at JDHS this weekend.
Swim fan Olivia Jarvill, age 3, talks to Juneau-Douglas High School junior Mia Ruffin during last weekend's Juneau Invitational Swim Meet at the Dimond Park Aqauatics Center.

Photo: Swim Talker

Swim fan Olivia Jarvill, age 3, talks to Juneau-Douglas High School junior Mia Ruffin during last weekend’s Juneau Invitational Swim Meet at the Dimond Park… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2015
Swim fan Olivia Jarvill, age 3, talks to Juneau-Douglas High School junior Mia Ruffin during last weekend's Juneau Invitational Swim Meet at the Dimond Park Aqauatics Center.

Runners race for homeless, Empire Cup

The final races of the Empire Cup running series are dwindling down, and locals made another solid push for the season point standings as they… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Juneau junior Eric Schumacher leads Ketchikan junior Lukas Oswald and freshman Leighton Lowe during the boys 200 yard IM at Friday's high school invitational swim meet in Juneau.

Flying

Juneau-Douglas High School junior Eric Schumacher leads Ketchikan junior Lukas Oswald and freshman Leighton Lowe in the boys 200 yard IM during Friday's high school… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Juneau junior Eric Schumacher leads Ketchikan junior Lukas Oswald and freshman Leighton Lowe during the boys 200 yard IM at Friday's high school invitational swim meet in Juneau.
The Hawkeyes Luis Mojica (3) hurdles the Hurricanes Jaren Douglas (2) during the JYFL Senior Division championship game on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Field. The Hurricanes Masin Field (21) and Hawkeyes Dawson Hickok (75) are shown. The Hawkeyes won 18-12 and will travel to Anchorage next weekend while the Hurricanes play at Ketchikan. A slideshow of photos is online at juneauempire.com.

Photos: Tiny Terrors

The Juneau Youth Football League playoffs began on Saturday with three games.In the Cub Division the Vikings defeated the Cowboys 21-18 and advance to play… Continue reading

The Hawkeyes Luis Mojica (3) hurdles the Hurricanes Jaren Douglas (2) during the JYFL Senior Division championship game on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Field. The Hurricanes Masin Field (21) and Hawkeyes Dawson Hickok (75) are shown. The Hawkeyes won 18-12 and will travel to Anchorage next weekend while the Hurricanes play at Ketchikan. A slideshow of photos is online at juneauempire.com.
Juneau junior Eric Schumacher leads Ketchikan junior Lukas Oswald and freshman Leighton Lowe during the boys 200 yard IM at Friday's high school invitational swim meet in Juneau.

Local Sports Calendar for Oct. 5

Tuesday, October 6BASKETBALL OFFICIALSEvery Tuesday through October, Basketball Officials Meeting (October 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3) from 6-8:00 p.m., room C-105 at Thunder… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Juneau junior Eric Schumacher leads Ketchikan junior Lukas Oswald and freshman Leighton Lowe during the boys 200 yard IM at Friday's high school invitational swim meet in Juneau.

Today in Sports History for Oct. 6

 1956 — Oklahoma blanks Kansas 66-0 to set a modern college football winning streak of 32 straight. The Sooners had the previous record of 31… Continue reading

  • Oct 5, 2015

Local Sports Calendar for Oct. 4

Today, October 4JUMP ROPEHome, 3-5 p.m., Juneau Jumpers tryouts at Glacier Valley Gymnasium. Call Karen at 321-8987 for more information.Tuesday, October 6BASKETBALL OFFICIALSEvery Tuesday through… Continue reading

  • Oct 4, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Thunder Mountain quarterback Cale Jenkins (3) gives the ball to running back Q'on Bear-Clark during Saturday's 48-0 Glacier Bowl win over Juneau-Douglas at Adair Kennedy Field.

Bear-Clark takes bite of crimson rivals

Thunder Mountain High School senior Q’on Bear-Clark led the Falcons to their first-ever win over cross-town rival Juneau-Douglas, rushing for 324 yards in a 48-0… Continue reading

  • Oct 4, 2015
  • By Klas Stolpe
Thunder Mountain quarterback Cale Jenkins (3) gives the ball to running back Q'on Bear-Clark during Saturday's 48-0 Glacier Bowl win over Juneau-Douglas at Adair Kennedy Field.