Photos: See JDHS and TMHS meet at volleyball region championship

Photos: See JDHS and TMHS meet at volleyball region championship

Juneau-Douglas ends Thunder Mountain streak.

Action pictures from the Juneau-Douglas/Thunder Mountain game at the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.

JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20.


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Juneau-Douglas’ Merry Newman spikes the ball against Thunder Mountain’s Amy Schoonover during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Merry Newman spikes the ball against Thunder Mountain’s Amy Schoonover during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ bumps the ball up against Thunder Mountain during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ bumps the ball up against Thunder Mountain during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Brooke Sanford blocks a spike by Thunder Mountain’s Sophie Harvey during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Brooke Sanford blocks a spike by Thunder Mountain’s Sophie Harvey during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Jenae Pusich spikes the ball against Thunder Mountain’s Avery Kreischer during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Jenae Pusich spikes the ball against Thunder Mountain’s Avery Kreischer during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Lily Smith bumps the ball up against Juneau-Douglas during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Lily Smith bumps the ball up against Juneau-Douglas during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Paige Adams, center, celebrates a point with her teammates against Thunder Mountain during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Paige Adams, center, celebrates a point with her teammates against Thunder Mountain during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Mariah Tanuvasa-Tuvaifale bumps the ball up against Juneau-Douglas during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Mariah Tanuvasa-Tuvaifale bumps the ball up against Juneau-Douglas during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Avery Kreischer spikes the ball against Juneau-Douglas’ Jenae Pusich during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Avery Kreischer spikes the ball against Juneau-Douglas’ Jenae Pusich during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Sophie Harvey spikes the ball against Juneau-Douglas’ Gabi Griggs during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Sophie Harvey spikes the ball against Juneau-Douglas’ Gabi Griggs during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Jenae Pusich bumps the ball up against Thunder Mountain during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Jenae Pusich bumps the ball up against Thunder Mountain during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Mariah Tanuvasa-Tuvaifale tips the ball over against Juneau-Douglas during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain’s Mariah Tanuvasa-Tuvaifale tips the ball over against Juneau-Douglas during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Kiana Potter celebrates a point against Thunder Mountain during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Kiana Potter celebrates a point against Thunder Mountain during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Brooke Sanford, left, Kiana Potter, Gabi Griggs, Addie Prussing and Merry Newman, right, celebrate their win over Thunder Mountain during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas’ Brooke Sanford, left, Kiana Potter, Gabi Griggs, Addie Prussing and Merry Newman, right, celebrate their win over Thunder Mountain during the Region V Volleyball Tournament at Thunder Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. JDHS won 25-22, 26-24, 25-20. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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