Some middle school athletes believe a three-year ban on travel hurt their chances to grow.
Sports
Juneau Soccer Club defrauded in online scam
Internet fraudsters have swindled the Juneau Soccer Club out of more than $13,700. The nonprofit’s treasurer has since resigned.
School board lifts controversial ban on middle school sports travel
The board voted 6 to 1 to lift the 2013 ban. The change means the school district’s administration can decide how to regulate sports travel.
Bethel Schools Archery team headed to nationals after taking first place in two divisions
Bethel Schools Archery team earned first place in the state in both the elementary and middle school divisions. Students now have their sights set on the national competition this May in Louisville, Kentucky.
Photos: Snow, smiles and splashes at Eaglecrest Slush Cup 2017
Participants are encouraged to dress up in wacky costumes as they ski or snowboard through a handful of gates, culminating in attempt to hydroplane across a waist deep artificial pond.
The weird, wonderful world of Nome after Iditarod
Nome turns into a bit of a carnival when the Iditarod winner mushes into town. For nearly a week, racers continue arriving before the banquet that officially concludes each year’s Iditarod.
Top athletes compete in Haines for Freeride World Tour
It was two hours of incredible runs, incredible heartbreaks, and one avalanche.
Three Selected to 2017 Gold Medal Hall of Fame
Stuart DeWitt, Nick Davis and Joe Thompson were inducted into the Gold Medal Hall of Fame.
Steve Brandner honored as Walter Soboleff Award winner
On Saturday at the Juneau Lions Club 71st Annual Gold Medal Basketball Tournament, Lion Steve Brandner was chosen as the recipient of the Walter A. Soboleff Achievement Award, the tournament’s highest honor.
Star power: Gold Medal tournament gives fans a lot to cheer about
Yakutat C-Bracket star Martin Sensmeier also shines off the court. Young fans have been asking to pose next to the sweet jump-shooting guard all week. Sensmeier had a major role as Red Harvest in the 2016 Hollywood remake of the classic “The Magnificent Seven.