Juneau-Douglas’ Garrett Bryant, center, attempts a steal against Colony’s Patrick McMahon, left, at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Juneau-Douglas’ Garrett Bryant, center, attempts a steal against Colony’s Patrick McMahon, left, at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Photos: A jam-packed basketball weekend

Basketball season is in full swing.

Check out photos from basketball action in Thursday’s Juneau-Douglas game against Colony, Friday’s Juneau-Douglas game against Ketchikan and Friday’s Thunder Mountain girls and boys games against Colony.

Read the stories:

JDHS falls to streaking Colony

TMHS girls overwhelmed in battle with Knights

TMHS boys lose home opener to Colony

JDHS outplays Kayhi in first conference game of season


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


Colony’s Patrick McMahon, center, finishes a dunk between Juneau-Douglas’ Brock McCormick, left, and Krishant Samtani at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Colony’s Patrick McMahon, center, finishes a dunk between Juneau-Douglas’ Brock McCormick, left, and Krishant Samtani at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Juneau-Douglas’ Cooper Kriegmont, left, attempts a steal against Colony’s Sullivan Menard at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Juneau-Douglas’ Cooper Kriegmont, left, attempts a steal against Colony’s Sullivan Menard at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Juneau-Douglas’ Brock McCormick, left, goes up for a rebound against Colony’s Wyatt Baker and Colton Spencer at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Juneau-Douglas’ Brock McCormick, left, goes up for a rebound against Colony’s Wyatt Baker and Colton Spencer at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Juneau-Douglas’ Krishant Samtani, center, puts up a shot against pressure by Colony’s Julian McPhail, left, and Sullivan Menard at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Juneau-Douglas’ Krishant Samtani, center, puts up a shot against pressure by Colony’s Julian McPhail, left, and Sullivan Menard at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Juneau-Douglas’ Israel Yadao, left, drives against Colony’s Jeremiah Hersrud at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Juneau-Douglas’ Israel Yadao, left, drives against Colony’s Jeremiah Hersrud at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Juneau-Douglas’ Cooper Kriegmont put up a shot against Colony’s Julian McPhail, left, and Patrick McMahon at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Juneau-Douglas’ Cooper Kriegmont put up a shot against Colony’s Julian McPhail, left, and Patrick McMahon at JDHS on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Colony won 66-40. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire}

Thunder Mountain’s Bryson Echiverri, left, steals the ball from Colony’s Max Escobedo at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 46-27. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Bryson Echiverri, left, steals the ball from Colony’s Max Escobedo at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 46-27. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Kamron Falls, left, shoots against Colony’s Wyatt Baker at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 46-27. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Kamron Falls, left, shoots against Colony’s Wyatt Baker at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 46-27. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Kamron Falls, right, is pressured by Colony’s Jeremiah Hersrud, left, and Colton Spencer at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 46-27. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Kamron Falls, right, is pressured by Colony’s Jeremiah Hersrud, left, and Colton Spencer at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 46-27. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Bryson Echiverri, center, drives between Colony’s Max Escobedo, left, and Patrick McMahon at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 46-27. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Bryson Echiverri, center, drives between Colony’s Max Escobedo, left, and Patrick McMahon at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 46-27. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Nina Fenumiai is out rebounds by Colony’s Hannah Duguid, left, Indiya Clarke, top, and Vivian Sonnenber at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Nina Fenumiai is out rebounds by Colony’s Hannah Duguid, left, Indiya Clarke, top, and Vivian Sonnenber at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Mary Khaye Garcia, right, takes advantage of a pick against Colony’s Kali Bull by teammate Kira Frommherz at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Mary Khaye Garcia, right, takes advantage of a pick against Colony’s Kali Bull by teammate Kira Frommherz at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Nina Fenumiai, left, drives against Colony’s Tori Schwantes at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Nina Fenumiai, left, drives against Colony’s Tori Schwantes at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Mary Khaye Garcia shoots against Colony’s Indiya Clarke at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Mary Khaye Garcia shoots against Colony’s Indiya Clarke at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Tzadi Hauck, left, passes away from Colony’s Madison Dunlop at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Tzadi Hauck, left, passes away from Colony’s Madison Dunlop at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s bench cheers against Colony at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s bench cheers against Colony at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Tzadi Hauck, left, pressures Colony’s Kali Bull at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Tzadi Hauck, left, pressures Colony’s Kali Bull at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Mary Khaye Garcia shoots against Colony’s Maggie Spencer at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Mary Khaye Garcia shoots against Colony’s Maggie Spencer at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Samantha Dilley, left, and Colony’s Kali Bull go to the floor after a loose ball at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Samantha Dilley, left, and Colony’s Kali Bull go to the floor after a loose ball at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Riley Traxler, left, drives against Colony’s Hannah Duguid at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Riley Traxler, left, drives against Colony’s Hannah Duguid at TMHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. Colony won 58-28. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Israel Yadao, right, guards against Ketchikan’s Marcus Lee at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Israel Yadao, right, guards against Ketchikan’s Marcus Lee at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Israel Yadao, right, races Ketchikan’s James Nordlund down the court at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Israel Yadao, right, races Ketchikan’s James Nordlund down the court at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Cooper Kriegmont lays the ball up against Ketchikan at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Cooper Kriegmont lays the ball up against Ketchikan at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Brock McCormick, right, lays the ball up against Ketchikan’s Kristian Pihl at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Brock McCormick, right, lays the ball up against Ketchikan’s Kristian Pihl at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Garrett Bryant shoots over Ketchikan’s Robert Hilton Seludo at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Garrett Bryant shoots over Ketchikan’s Robert Hilton Seludo at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Garrett Bryant rebounds against Ketchikan’s Jake Taylor, left, and Kristian Pihl at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Garrett Bryant rebounds against Ketchikan’s Jake Taylor, left, and Kristian Pihl at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Philip Gonzales, left, drives against Ketchikan’s Jake Taylor at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Philip Gonzales, left, drives against Ketchikan’s Jake Taylor at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Brock McCormick, left, drives against Ketchikan’s Kristian Pihl at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Brock McCormick, left, drives against Ketchikan’s Kristian Pihl at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Ketchikan’s James Nordlund dives for the ball against Juneau-Douglas’ Israel Yadao at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Ketchikan’s James Nordlund dives for the ball against Juneau-Douglas’ Israel Yadao at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Coach Robert Casperson yells instructions to his team against Ketchikan at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Coach Robert Casperson yells instructions to his team against Ketchikan at JDHS on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. JDHS won 75-67. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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