Sports

Tad Watson, left, drives against Jake Sleppy during boys varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

JDHS boys b-ball team travels to Las Vegas

Even Bronny will be there.

Tad Watson, left, drives against Jake Sleppy during boys varsity basketball practice at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain tries unseating defending champs at regions

Thunder Mountain tries unseating defending champs at regions

Falcons unleash fury on the mats.

Thunder Mountain tries unseating defending champs at regions
Jamboree brings together robots, solutions to city problems

Jamboree brings together robots, solutions to city problems

“They see the opportunities.”

Jamboree brings together robots, solutions to city problems
Eaglecrest Ski Patrol keeps busy with or without much snow

Eaglecrest Ski Patrol keeps busy with or without much snow

They’ve got your back.

Eaglecrest Ski Patrol keeps busy with or without much snow
Player of the Week: Alwen Carrillo

Player of the Week: Alwen Carrillo

He helped Floyd Dryden claim the Icebreaker championship.

Player of the Week: Alwen Carrillo
Running pioneer Marcie Trent and hockey professional Matt Carle will headline the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Sports Hall of Fame)

Hall of fame announces its class of 2020

A running pioneer and hockey pro head the class.

  • Dec 12, 2019
Running pioneer Marcie Trent and hockey professional Matt Carle will headline the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Sports Hall of Fame)
Where’s the snow? Warm weather to keep most of Eaglecrest closed this weekend

Where’s the snow? Warm weather to keep most of Eaglecrest closed this weekend

Oh no! Low snow!

Where’s the snow? Warm weather to keep most of Eaglecrest closed this weekend
Photos: Are you ready for some basketball?

Photos: Are you ready for some basketball?

Local high school teams are gearing up.

Photos: Are you ready for some basketball?
Dryden boys reign at Icebreaker, TMHS wrestlers host invite and more

Dryden boys reign at Icebreaker, TMHS wrestlers host invite and more

Local sports news in brief.

Dryden boys reign at Icebreaker, TMHS wrestlers host invite and more
Thunder Mountain sweeps regional robotics competition

Thunder Mountain sweeps regional robotics competition

Call it a ‘chain reaction.’

Thunder Mountain sweeps regional robotics competition
Meet the high schoolers competing for best robot

Meet the high schoolers competing for best robot

THMS high school robotics program grows to 30 students.

Meet the high schoolers competing for best robot
‘A million victories:’ Youth runners complete holistic running programs

‘A million victories:’ Youth runners complete holistic running programs

Catch them if you can.

‘A million victories:’ Youth runners complete holistic running programs
Photos: Icebreaker middle school basketball

Photos: Icebreaker middle school basketball

Two crosstown opponents hit the court Friday night.

Photos: Icebreaker middle school basketball
Juneau-Douglas goaltender Cody Mitchell turns to see the puck sliding into the net during a Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 hockey game against Homer High School at the Kevin Bell Arena in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

Homer skates over Juneau-Douglas

The Homer hockey team skated over fellow Railbelt Conference team Juneau-Douglas on Friday, winning 8-0 at the Kevin Bell Arena. Homer is set to play… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas goaltender Cody Mitchell turns to see the puck sliding into the net during a Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 hockey game against Homer High School at the Kevin Bell Arena in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)
Player of the Week: Ezra Elisoff

Player of the Week: Ezra Elisoff

Ezra Elisoff is the Juneau Empire’s player of the week.

Player of the Week: Ezra Elisoff
Juneau coach makes hall of fame, Capitals win turkey shoot, NYO athletes win up north

Juneau coach makes hall of fame, Capitals win turkey shoot, NYO athletes win up north

Local sports news in brief.

Juneau coach makes hall of fame, Capitals win turkey shoot, NYO athletes win up north
Eaglecrest to partially open this weekend
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Eaglecrest to partially open this weekend

Time to shred.

Eaglecrest to partially open this weekend
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2019-20 Basketball Preview: Upperclassmen talent galore for Juneau teams

2019-20 Basketball Preview: Upperclassmen talent galore for Juneau teams

It’s that time of year again.

2019-20 Basketball Preview: Upperclassmen talent galore for Juneau teams
This Juneau man loves speed skating. Now he’s spreading that passion to others.

This Juneau man loves speed skating. Now he’s spreading that passion to others.

Have a need for speed?

This Juneau man loves speed skating. Now he’s spreading that passion to others.
Player of the Week: Dawson Hickok

Player of the Week: Dawson Hickok

He stood tall in net.

  • Nov 30, 2019
Player of the Week: Dawson Hickok