Soccer

Kai Ciambor, a 2025 graduate of Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, in action against West Anchorage during the ASAA Division I Soccer State Championships at Colony High School on May 30. Ciambor was selected the Gatorade Alaska Boys Soccer Player of the Year on Thursday. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Kai Ciambor named Gatorade Alaska Boys Soccer Player of the Year

Crimson Bears 2025 graduate earns top honor in high school sports.

 

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) moves the ball against West Anchorage senior Amine Abakar, left, Michael Njoku and Porter Youngman. during the Crimson Bears’ 3-2 loss in extra time to the Eagles in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Soccer State Championship semifinals Friday at Wasilla High School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears place fifth in state soccer championships

JDHS finishes tournament play with loss to Colony in 3rd/5th-place game.

 

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé freshman Bryce Haygood scores past West Anchorage sophomore defender Nathan Conlon and sophomore keeper Gideon Plikat during the Crimson Bears’ 3-2 loss in extra time to the Eagles in the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Soccer State Championship semifinals Friday at Wasilla High School. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears fall in soccer state tournament semifinal

JDHS comeback against West Anchorage stalls in extra time.

 

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears freshman goalkeeper Callen Walker (1) is swarmed by teammates after saving the final shot in a penalty shootout win over Service to open the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Soccer State Championships at Wasilla High School on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Senior teammate Kellen Chester (8) consoles Service senior Matej Omalley (2). (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears freshman keeper saves seniors’ state title hopes in tournament opener

JDHS defeats Service in penalty shootout, advances to Friday’s semifinals.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears freshman goalkeeper Callen Walker (1) is swarmed by teammates after saving the final shot in a penalty shootout win over Service to open the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska Soccer State Championships at Wasilla High School on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Senior teammate Kellen Chester (8) consoles Service senior Matej Omalley (2). (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Ella Orsborn (9) wins a ball against Wasilla as senior teammate Adelyn Buss (3) moves in during the Crimson Bears senior appreciation game Saturday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS soccer girls play for pride and for the seniors

Crimson Bears girls’ season ends at home against Wasilla.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Ella Orsborn (9) wins a ball against Wasilla as senior teammate Adelyn Buss (3) moves in during the Crimson Bears senior appreciation game Saturday at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor hits a penalty kick to break the Crimson Bears’ career scoring record during Saturday’s Crimson Bears senior appreciation game at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS seniors honored in sweep over Wasilla

Crimson Bears boys “sock-er” it to visiting Warriors.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor hits a penalty kick to break the Crimson Bears’ career scoring record during Saturday’s Crimson Bears senior appreciation game at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Ahmir Parker, center, signed a letter of intent Thursday in the JDHS commons to attend Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa, and play soccer for the Viking Warriors. From left are Parker’s maternal grandmother Michelle Monts, mother Kelli Patterson, Ahmir Parker, grandmother Sherry Patterson and little sister Makaylah Patterson. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears’ Ahmir Parker signs to play college soccer

JDHS striker will attend Division III Waldorf University.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Ahmir Parker, center, signed a letter of intent Thursday in the JDHS commons to attend Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa, and play soccer for the Viking Warriors. From left are Parker’s maternal grandmother Michelle Monts, mother Kelli Patterson, Ahmir Parker, grandmother Sherry Patterson and little sister Makaylah Patterson. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears girls soccer team seniors will be honored at 5 p.m. Saturday on the Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park pitch with a game against Wasilla to follow. The seniors are, front row left-to-right, Lola Hines, Mary Canapary, Milina Mazon, Priscilla Lam and Adelyn Buss. Back row - Alison Tingey, Lena Field, Parker Boman, Ella Orsborn, Cerys Hudson, Natalie Travis and Daniela Lamas. Not pictured Dori Germain and Alyssa Lawhorne. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Crimson Bears soccer to honor senior girls Saturday

JDHS host Wasilla in final home, season stand at AKMP.

The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears girls soccer team seniors will be honored at 5 p.m. Saturday on the Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park pitch with a game against Wasilla to follow. The seniors are, front row left-to-right, Lola Hines, Mary Canapary, Milina Mazon, Priscilla Lam and Adelyn Buss. Back row - Alison Tingey, Lena Field, Parker Boman, Ella Orsborn, Cerys Hudson, Natalie Travis and Daniela Lamas. Not pictured Dori Germain and Alyssa Lawhorne. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears boys soccer team seniors will be honored at 7 p.m. Saturday on the Adair Kennedy Memorial Park pitch with a game against Wasilla to follow. The seniors are, front row left-to-right, Caden Haygood, Kellen Chester, Kai Ciambor, Cole Reel and Malcolm Bahn. Back l-r are Ryan Thibodeau, Ahmir Parker, Owen Rumsey, Nate Brennell, Matthew Plang and Reed Maier. Not pictured is exchange student David Kresina. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Boys soccer team hosts Wasilla in home final

Crimson Bears to honor seniors Saturday at AKMP.

The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé Crimson Bears boys soccer team seniors will be honored at 7 p.m. Saturday on the Adair Kennedy Memorial Park pitch with a game against Wasilla to follow. The seniors are, front row left-to-right, Caden Haygood, Kellen Chester, Kai Ciambor, Cole Reel and Malcolm Bahn. Back l-r are Ryan Thibodeau, Ahmir Parker, Owen Rumsey, Nate Brennell, Matthew Plang and Reed Maier. Not pictured is exchange student David Kresina. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
In this file photo from last week’s home win against Soldotna the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé back defense of Ryan Thibodeau (12), keeper Callen Walker, Elliott Welch (35), Bryce Haygood (15), Reed Maier (19) heading the ball, Erik Thompson (24) and Owen Rumsey defend the box in a win over the Stars. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire file photo)

Crimson Bears soccer teams battle through Fairbanks

JDHS boys win two more, girls fall in two close matches.

In this file photo from last week’s home win against Soldotna the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé back defense of Ryan Thibodeau (12), keeper Callen Walker, Elliott Welch (35), Bryce Haygood (15), Reed Maier (19) heading the ball, Erik Thompson (24) and Owen Rumsey defend the box in a win over the Stars. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire file photo)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junor Peyton Wheeler (5) shown in this file photo scoring last week against Soldotna, scored two goals Thursday in the Crimson Bears 2-1 win over Lathrop at Fairbanks. JDHS plays at Lathrop again Friday and at West Valley Saturday. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire file photo)

JDHS soccer teams challenge Lathrop in Fairbanks

Crimson Bears topple Malemutes; girls win 2-1, boys 7-0.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junor Peyton Wheeler (5) shown in this file photo scoring last week against Soldotna, scored two goals Thursday in the Crimson Bears 2-1 win over Lathrop at Fairbanks. JDHS plays at Lathrop again Friday and at West Valley Saturday. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire file photo)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) has his shot blocked by Soldotna junior keeper Luke Hillyer during the Crimson Bears’ 3-0 win over the Stars on Thursday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS Crimson Bears boys outshine Soldotna Stars in 3-0 home win

Two keepers, one new and one old, one wins and one loses, both highlight.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) has his shot blocked by Soldotna junior keeper Luke Hillyer during the Crimson Bears’ 3-0 win over the Stars on Thursday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior Peyton Wheeler (5) has a shot stopped by Soldotna sophomore keeper Ryan Queen (55) as Stars senior Kendra Rose trails the play during the Crimson Bears’ 2-1 loss to the Stars on Thursday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe/ Juneau Empire)

JDHS soccer girls fall 2-1 to Soldotna

Crimson Bears dampened by Stars in home loss.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior Peyton Wheeler (5) has a shot stopped by Soldotna sophomore keeper Ryan Queen (55) as Stars senior Kendra Rose trails the play during the Crimson Bears’ 2-1 loss to the Stars on Thursday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe/ Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Milina Mazon signs a Northwest Athletic Conference Letter of Intent on Monday in the JDHS commons to attend Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington, and play soccer for the Tritons. Shown from left are mother Heidi, sister Asianna, Milina, brother Sam and father Sonny. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

Milina Mazon signs to play college soccer

JDHS senior commits to Edmonds College Tritons.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Milina Mazon signs a Northwest Athletic Conference Letter of Intent on Monday in the JDHS commons to attend Edmonds College in Lynnwood, Washington, and play soccer for the Tritons. Shown from left are mother Heidi, sister Asianna, Milina, brother Sam and father Sonny. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) puts a shot past West Anchorage senior Porter Youngman (19) and sophomore Nathan Conlon (12) during the Crimson Bears’ 7-1 loss to the Eagles on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS boys pitched 7-1 by West Anchorage

Crimson Bears outplayed, but not overmatched against Eagles.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) puts a shot past West Anchorage senior Porter Youngman (19) and sophomore Nathan Conlon (12) during the Crimson Bears’ 7-1 loss to the Eagles on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
West Anchorage and Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé players react to the Eagles’ game-winning goal by senior Hattie Luckasson (5) during the Crimson Bears’ 2-1 loss to the Eagles on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS girls soccer team falls 2-1 to West Anchorage

Crimson Bears score first, Eagles win second half.

West Anchorage and Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé players react to the Eagles’ game-winning goal by senior Hattie Luckasson (5) during the Crimson Bears’ 2-1 loss to the Eagles on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior defender Reed Maier (19) marks an attack by West Anchorage senior Noah Robinson during the Crimson Bears’ 1-1 tie with the Eagles on Friday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS boys defense keeps pitch even against West Anchorage

Crimson Bears played state-ranked Eagles through rain and wind.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior defender Reed Maier (19) marks an attack by West Anchorage senior Noah Robinson during the Crimson Bears’ 1-1 tie with the Eagles on Friday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé sophomore forward Clairee Overson (18) moves a ball past West Anchorage freshman Kiana Isenberg (28) during the Crimson Bears 0-0 tie with the Eagles on Friday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. Overson earned the Crimson Bears’ Hard Hat Award in the game. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

JDHS soccer girls play even with West Anchorage

Crimson Bears and Eagles go scoreless on the pitch.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé sophomore forward Clairee Overson (18) moves a ball past West Anchorage freshman Kiana Isenberg (28) during the Crimson Bears 0-0 tie with the Eagles on Friday at Adair Kennedy Memorial Park. Overson earned the Crimson Bears’ Hard Hat Award in the game. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé boys soccer team play to a 2-2 tie in their white travel jerseys against Colony on Friday in Palmer. (Photo courtesy Troy Bennetsen)

JDHS soccer boys play strong on the road at Colony

Crimson Bears battle Knights for conference lead

The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé boys soccer team play to a 2-2 tie in their white travel jerseys against Colony on Friday in Palmer. (Photo courtesy Troy Bennetsen)
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) works for a ball among West Valley defenders during the Crimson Bears’ 4-1 win over the Wolfpack on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire).

JDHS boys soccer topples West Valley for weekend sweep

Crimson Bears feed undefeated streak against Railbelt opponents.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior Kai Ciambor (14) works for a ball among West Valley defenders during the Crimson Bears’ 4-1 win over the Wolfpack on Saturday at Adair Kennedy Park. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire).