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Matthew Quinto, a Thunder Mountain High School student, takes a shot at the one-foot high kick as members of Juneau’s Native Youth Olympic team compete against Whitehorse’s Team Yukon in a traditional games competition over livestreaming video at the University of Alaska Southeast rec center on March 17, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Traditional games athletes find new way to compete amid distancing

Far away from each, teams still found a way to be close.

State basketball tournament canceled

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State basketball tournament canceled

Their season was abruptly truncated by coronavirus measures.

Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire                                 Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaat.at Kalé’s Kendyl Carson races down the floor as Bartlett High School’s Lavinia Lavelua gives chase at JDHS on Jan. 4. JDHS won 50-44.

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JDHS basketball hotshot taking her game to Pepperdine

She’s been offered a full ride to the prestigious private school.

Thunder Mountain High School’s Meki Toutaiolepo contests a shot by Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé’s Cooper Kriegmont. (Courtesy Photo | Heather Holt)

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Tourney time: What you need to know ahead of regionals

JDHS and TMHS will vie with Ketchikan and each other.

Thunder Mountain High School’s Mary Neal Garcia battles for a ball against Ketchikan. (Courtesy Photo | Heather Holt)

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JDHS and TMHS girls square off for last regular game of season

The cross-town rivarly will end the season with a bang.

Riley Traxler shoots as Thunder Mountain High School plays against Ketchikan High School on Feb. 22, 2020. (Heather Holt | Courtesy photo)

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Juneau teams play close games, end losing streak in competitive weekend

TMHS girls ended a 5-year losing streak against Ketchikan on Friday.

Crosstown rivalry: JDHS, TMHS to square off on homecoming weekend

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Crosstown rivalry: JDHS, TMHS to square off on homecoming weekend

It’s set to be a big weekend for boys and girls basketball.

Thunder Mountain nets tourney title in Anchorage

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Thunder Mountain nets tourney title in Anchorage

Falcons know how to finish.

Crimson Bears blanked by Homer in state semis

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Crimson Bears blanked by Homer in state semis

‘This one’s going to sting.’

Sister act propels Falcons to crosstown rivalry win

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Sister act propels Falcons to crosstown rivalry win

Big night for little sister.

‘We want to be the best’: JDHS hockey chases state title in Wasilla

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‘We want to be the best’: JDHS hockey chases state title in Wasilla

The road ends here.

Watch Live: Princess Cruises Capital City Classic basketball tournament

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Watch Live: Princess Cruises Capital City Classic basketball tournament

Tune in to see the games here.

Thunder Mountain sophomore Jake Ferster tries to break the hold of Ketchikan’s Sully Shulz at the Brandon Pilot Invitational on Saturday at Thunder Mountain High School. After losing to to teammate Camden Erickson in the 189-pound semifinals, Ferster won a 3-2 decision over Shulz and wrestled Sitka’s John Welsh in the consolation finals. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)                                Thunder Mountain sophomore Jake Ferster tries to break the hold of Ketchikan’s Sully Shulz at the Brandon Pilot Invitational on Saturday at Thunder Mountain High School. After losing to to teammate Camden Erickson in the 189-pound semifinals, Ferster won a 3-2 decision over Shulz and wrestled Sitka’s John Welsh in the consolation finals. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

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Falcons pick up two Lancer Smith medals

The Thunder Mountain High School wrestling team brought nine wrestlers to the Lancer Smith Memorial on Friday and…

William Smoker, a junior at Juneau-Douglas High School, returns a backhand during the Regional Tennis Championships at JRC/The Alaska Club on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Smoker placed first in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Smoker, Hurtte smoke competition at region tennis tourney

Juneau-Douglas High School’s William Smoker and Erica Hurtte combined to win five divisions of the four-day Southeast Regional…

JDHS sweeps Region V meet

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JDHS sweeps Region V meet

Sadie Tuckwood and Arne Ellefson-Carnes captured their third consecutive region titles before a spirited home crowd at Sandy…

Juneau United outmatched by Colony

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Juneau United outmatched by Colony

Juneau United was locked in for the opening drive of their senior night duel with Colony on Friday…

Running much more than a sport for the Ellefsons

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Running much more than a sport for the Ellefsons

There was never a time in Arne Ellefson-Carnes’ life that wasn’t connected to the Juneau-Douglas High School cross…

Player of the Week: Cooper Kriegmont

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Player of the Week: Cooper Kriegmont

Cooper Kriegmont is the Juneau Empire’s player of the week.

Back To School Tennis Tournament results

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Back To School Tennis Tournament results

The Juneau-Douglas High School tennis team partnered with community players for the Back To School Doubles Tournament.

JDHS spikers 9th at Spiketacular, Thunder Mountain sweeps Kayhi

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JDHS spikers 9th at Spiketacular, Thunder Mountain sweeps Kayhi

The Thunder Mountain High School volleyball team completed a weekend sweep of the Ketchikan Lady Kings over the…