Dzantik’i Heeni’s Sam Lockhart steps around Floyd Dryden’s Joren Gasga during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Dzantik’i Heeni’s Sam Lockhart steps around Floyd Dryden’s Joren Gasga during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Photos: Icebreaker middle school basketball

Two crosstown opponents hit the court Friday night.

Over 30 boys and girls middle school basketball games took place Friday as part of the 2019 Icebreaker Tournament at Dzantik’i Heeni and Floyd Dryden middle schools.

The tournament included eight teams from DHMS and FDMS (boys A, boys B, girls A, girls B), as well 12 visiting squads from Ketchikan, Sitka, Gustavus and Yakutat.

In A Division round-robin action on Friday, the FDMS boys defeated DHMS 73-61 and the DHMS girls took down FDMS 37-19.

The championship games are slated for Saturday afternoon.


• Contact sports reporter Nolin Ainsworth at 523-2272 or nainsworth@juneauempire.com.


Floyd Dryden’s Jadid Polanco runs down the basketball while Dzantik’i Heeni’s Cambry Lockhart gives chase during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Floyd Dryden’s Jadid Polanco runs down the basketball while Dzantik’i Heeni’s Cambry Lockhart gives chase during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Dzantik’i Heeni’s Rayna Tuckwood pushes the ball as teammate Jenna Dobson, far right, keeps pace during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Dzantik’i Heeni’s Rayna Tuckwood pushes the ball as teammate Jenna Dobson, far right, keeps pace during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Floyd Dryden’s Jadid Polanco protects the ball as Dzantik’i Heeni’s Jenna Dobson defends during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Floyd Dryden’s Jadid Polanco protects the ball as Dzantik’i Heeni’s Jenna Dobson defends during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Dzantik’i Heeni’s Sam Lockhart is stopped near half court by Floyd Dryden’s Antone Araujo, left, and Lance Nierra during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Dzantik’i Heeni’s Sam Lockhart is stopped near half court by Floyd Dryden’s Antone Araujo, left, and Lance Nierra during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Dzantik’i Heeni’s Howell Estigoy drives to the basket during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Dzantik’i Heeni’s Howell Estigoy drives to the basket during a round-robin game at the Icebreaker Tournament at FDMS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

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