Thunder Mountain High School senior Samuel Lockhart hit four free throws in the final 20 seconds to secure a Falcons 62-54 win over the Juneau-Douglas… Continue reading
Seniors Mila Hargrave, Rayna Tuckwood, Chloe Casperson and sophomore Gwen Nizich saved the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears from a first-round loss to… Continue reading
JDHS, TMHS and Ketchikan face each other in 4A division starting Tuesday.
Local creatures have often been given the names of early explorers and naturalists that visited our northern shores and forests. So (until the names are… Continue reading
Team at top of conference entering playoffs for last time, as merger with JDHS set for next year.
While following a snowmachine trail recently, my dog and I came to a low spot that looked like a swimming pool filled with ice water.… Continue reading
One of the easiest things for athletes, coaches, former athletes, former coaches and parents to say is that sports teach you about life. True, but… Continue reading
I recently found willow catkins just emerging from their bud covers, getting ready to shed and receive pollen and be visited by foraging insects. That… Continue reading
TMHS girls and JDHS boys prevail on night filled with dual-school spirit as consolidation looms.
Girls play final home games next weekend; both local schools play each other again tonight at JDHS.
Claims of violence against women are roiling the world’s most famous sled dog race — Alaska’s Iditarod — with officials disqualifying two top mushers this… Continue reading
After a few hours of skiing through deep snow, Forest Wagner and I smelled a tuna sandwich. We knew we were closing in on warm… Continue reading
Falcons and JDHS, after splitting games last week, face each other again on Friday and Saturday.
The ground is heavily blanketed with snow. The snow berms in my driveway (and, dangerously, at some street intersections too) are still over six feet… Continue reading
Falcons recover from 71-31 rout Friday, keep Saturday’s game even until fourth quarter in 57-48 loss.
No. 4 THMS plays visting Knights at home Friday and Saturday.
An old friend — a character not seen in these parts for a few years — showed up last week in Fairbanks. Ice fog. Ice… Continue reading
Crimson Bears win 64-45 on Tuesday, Falcons rebound to prevail 56-35 on Wednesday.
Clarity comes on Friday. It won’t be one that really makes or breaks 2024, it’s simply some clarity. Will I go on a draw hunt?… Continue reading
Falcons only team ranked in both polls; both JDHS teams among those “also receiving votes.”