News Archives
Wednesday December 14, 2022
Alumni Event: Saturday, December 17th
Mark your calendars for our annual alumni game, which will happen this Saturday, December 17th at 7pm in the JDHS gymnasium. The girls alumni game will happen the same night and tip-off at 5:45pm. Also, this year will feature alumni appearances and possibly performances, from the Dance Team, Cheer squad, and Pep Band! Attendance is free.
Wednesday December 14, 2022
*Limited to stock and sizes on hand.
Holiday Swag!*
Come to the alumni games on Saturday, Dec. 17th to purchase some limited edition Crimson Bears holiday swag.
Tuesday December 06, 2022
Capital City Classic
Teams are making final preparations in anticipation of the Capital City Classic, one of the longest running tournaments in the state. Check the "Tourney" tab in the drop-down menu above for the full schedule.
Friday December 02, 2022
Released! JD Boys Basketball Schedule
Check on the drop-down menus above for the Varsity, JV, and C-Team schedules. We have a lot of exciting games and numerous opportunities for you to come out to the gym and support your Crimson Bears!
Tuesday November 29, 2022
November 30th - Official Start of Alaska High School Basketball
Hold on to your hats, Crimson Bears fans! The season is right around the corner. Check back often to find more information on the teams, including game schedules, results, and stats.
Monday November 28, 2022
Copy and paste the link below into your favorite web browser to find out specific information on your Crimson Bears varsity in as they navigate the 14 teams in their Captain U bracket.
https://www.tarkanianclassic.com/2022-divisonsschedule.html
Juneau Boys Head to Las Vegas for the Tarkanian Classic
There are over 130 total teams in the boys tournament this year, which is the largest ever for the Tarkanian Classic. The teams are divided up into multiple divisions representing the United States and international competition.
Friday November 18, 2022
JD Boys Basketball Schedule Information
Check back often for the official release of the 2022-2023 boys basketball schedules. The drop-down tabs for the Varsity and JV (and C-Team) will have specific game information available soon!
Friday May 20, 2022
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé boys’ basketball team recently held our end of the season awards ceremony. Every season we set our on-court goals as winning the Region V Championship and the State Championship. We won the Region V Championship in the most dramatic fashion, a furious 7-point comeback in the last minute of regulation to tie the game, and then with 2.4 seconds the team capped it off with a steal that led to the game-winning, buzzer-beating shot! The totality of the comeback and victorious moment was mind-boggling. The subsequent joy and elation from the players, coaches, and Crimson Bear faithful during the on-court celebration was incredible. This win earned us the right to represent Region V at the State Tournament. While we fell short of our goal of winning a State Championship, we gained a lot of valuable experience to build on moving forward into next season.
We know that our basketball program does not exist in a vacuum. The coaching staff wants to extend our gratitude to our families for supporting the time and effort we put in to coaching. There are a lot of late nights and weekends away from home during the season and we are thankful for their support. We are also grateful for all the parents/guardians that supported the players and the program this year. The coaches also want to thank our student managers, Tristan Oliva and Denali Isaak, who were integral to our daily operations. They were excellent at keeping the program organized while completing numerous essential tasks.
The support of the JDHS Cheer/Stunt Team, Dance Team, student body, pep band, Crimson Club, and community this season was amazing. The energy and excitement these groups provided on game day was second to none. Also, thank you to all those that cheered on the team in-person or through the live-stream, purchased raffle tickets, and joined the Fast Break Club.
The coaching staff greatly appreciates the efforts and continued support of the JDHS administration, activities office, teachers, and counselors. We’d like to specifically thank Principal Paula Casperson, Assistant Principal Nate Creel, Athletic Director Chad Bentz, and Activity Assistants Jana Morrison, Laura Campos, Toni DeSanto, and Counselors Jennifer Knaggs and Natalia Bucher. We would also like to thank our superintendent, Dr. Bridget Weiss, for her support of Crimson Bear basketball.
And lastly, we appreciate the media and their coverage of our season. They are vital to keeping our family, friends, and the community informed on our season. Thank you to Klas Stolpe at KINY and thank you to the sports department at Juneau Empire.
To wrap-up the 2021-2022 boys’ basketball season the team gathered for an awards ceremony. Some of the awards are statistical in nature and the players voted on the rest.
The winners for the JV’s special awards, as voted by team members, are as follows:
• Most Improved: Gavin Gerrin
• Most Inspirational: Leo Reyes-Boyer
• Most Hustle: Caden Mesdag
• Best Defense: Tayten Bennetsen
• Most Valuable Player: Bodhi Nelson
• Coaches Award: Alex Mallott
The winners for the Varsity statistical awards are as follows:
• Best Passer (most assists): Alwen Carrillo
• Best Rebounder (most rebounds): Orion Dybdahl
• Toughness Award (most charges drawn): Porter Nelson/Chris Harris (Tied)
• Marksman (highest 2pt shooting percentage): Sean Oliver
• Deep Threat Marksman (highest 3pt shooting percentage): Kai Hargrave
• Mr. Clutch (highest free-throw percentage): Sean Oliver
The Varsity special awards, as voted by team members, are as follows:
• Most Improved: Orion Dybdahl
• Most Inspirational: Adrell Mulgrew-Truitt
• Most Hustle: Tias Carney
• Best Defense: Alwen Carrillo
• Most Valuable Player: Alwen Carrillo
The final special award given was created decades ago and named for late Juneau resident, Zach Gordon, for his commitment to Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé athletics/activities and his longtime support of the youth of Juneau. This award is given to the player that best embodies the ideals and values of being a Crimson Bear basketball player on the court, in the classroom, and the community. For those reasons, it is considered the highest honor available in our program. This year, through team member voting, the Zach Gordon Award went to Tias Carney.
As a coaching staff we would like to mention that it was truly our pleasure to work with seniors Alyx Bohulano, Tias Carney, Adrell Mulgrew-Truitt, Porter Nelson, Jake Sleppy, and Terrence Hawkins. Success leaves clues, and these seniors left plenty of clues for the returning players. They displayed a work ethic and caring towards their teammates that will benefit the returning players well when they follow the path that has been created.
On another note, Coach Ben Kriegmont has decided to retire his whistle and spend his time chasing the ever-elusive winter king salmon. We thank him for all his time, effort, and dedication while providing guidance and support to the players in our program. His perspective on the game and the players was extremely helpful to his fellow coaches. Coach Kriegmont has been a member of our coaching staff since 2015 and will be greatly missed. We wish him well in all his future endeavors.
Again, thank you to our families and Juneau for all your help. Each season is truly a team effort that is supported by many. We know that without your support none of this would be possible. We look forward to our returning and incoming players working hard to improve this off-season so the JDHS boys basketball team can continue to proudly represent our community.
Sincerely,
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yaada.at Kalé
Boys Basketball Coaching Staff:
Robert Casperson, John Sleppy, Ben Kriegmont, Vince Yadao, and David Timothy
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2021-2022 Season Wrap Up and Awards
May 20, 2022
Friday December 10, 2021
Copy and past these links for more information:
https://www.tarkanianclassic.com/2021home.html
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/178579/tarkanian-classic-boys
https://basketball.exposureevents.com/178579/tarkanian-classic-boys/divisions/schedulestandingsbrackets/612476
Tarkanian Classic - Hosted by Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV.)
The schedule has been set for one of the premiere tournaments in America, the Tarkanian Classic. The Crimson Bears will begin their season at the prestigeous tournament hosted by Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, NV.
Monday November 22, 2021 The JV and C-Team schedules will be posted soon, too.
JD Boys Basketball Schedule Information
Exciting news! Check the drop-down menu under the varsity tab for the 2021 schedule. Tip-off times will be posted ASAP.
Sunday November 21, 2021 Copy and paste this link to find more information: https://jdhs.juneauschools.org/en-US/activities-athletics-f7c1adb1
December 1 - Official Start of Alaska High School Basketball
Make sure you have all your paperwork squared away with PlanetHS! You won't be allowed to step on the court if you aren't cleared through PlanetHS.
Wednesday May 26, 2021
These attributes were recognized by the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame through their Directors’ Awards. Senior Cooper Kriegmont was one of three finalists for the Boys Pride of Alaska Award for “demonstrating integrity and sportsmanship, so as to be a positive role model for others.” The entire JDHS boys varsity team was selected as one of three finalists for the Trajan Langdon Leadership Award for “demonstrating leadership, integrity and sportsmanship during the past year and positively influencing and inspiring others to be better sportsmen or sportswomen.” Being nominated for these awards is an honor; being selected as a finalist among so many worthy nominees statewide is humbling.
The varsity was also recognized for these very same qualities and, “… for their competitive spirit, teamwork, love of sport, and grace under the pressure of a very difficult year”, by the 32nd Alaska State Legislature through a citation sponsored by Representative Sara Hannan and co-sponsored by Senator Jesse Kiehl and Representative Andi Story. The totality of these recognitions from individuals and groups across the state causes our hearts to swell with pride for the young men and women in our program.
We know that our basketball program does not exist in a vacuum and the coaching staff often noted how important the community was to our efforts this season. In light of that fact, we would like to acknowledge the following individuals and groups for their continued support. The coaching staff wants to extend our gratitude to our families for supporting the time and effort we put in to coaching. There are a lot of late nights and weekends away from home during the season and we are thankful for their support. We are also grateful for all the parents/guardians that supported our efforts to conduct our season during a global pandemic. Thank you for trusting us. The coaches also want to thank our student managers, Mackenzie Jackson and Tristan Oliva, who were integral to our daily operations. They were often seen hustling through the gym keeping us organized and completing numerous essential tasks.
We would also like to acknowledge the support of the JDHS Cheer/Stunt Team, Dance Team, student body, pep band, Crimson Club, and community this season. The energy and excitement these groups provide the team with is unparalleled. Also, thank you to all those that cheered us on in-person or through the live-stream, purchased raffle tickets, and joined the Fast Break Club.
The coaching staff greatly appreciates the efforts and continued support of the JDHS administration, activities office, teachers, and counselors. We’d like to specifically thank Principal Paula Casperson, Assistant Principal Nate Creel, Athletic Director Chad Bentz, and Activity Assistants Jana Morrison, Laura Campos, Toni DeSanto, and Counselors Jennifer Knaggs and Natalia Bucher. We would also like to thank our superintendent, Dr. Bridget Weiss for her support of Crimson Bear basketball and all the other JSD athletics and activities.
And lastly, we appreciate the media and their coverage of our season. They are vital to keeping our family, friends, and the community informed on our season. Thank you to KINY Radio and the Juneau Empire.
This year Cooper Kriegmont and Brock McCormick were selected to the Region V All-Conference team. Kriegmont was also selected as a member of the All-State First Team. In addition to these individual honors, to wrap-up the 2021 boys’ basketball season the team recently gathered for an awards ceremony. Some of the awards are statistical in nature and the players voted on the rest.
The winners for the JV’s special awards, as voted by team members, are as follows:
• Most Improved: Kai Hargrave
• Most Inspirational: Colter Martin
• Most Hustle: Gabe Williams
• Best Defense: Tias Carney
• Most Valuable Player: Alwen Carrillo
• Coaches Award: Chris Harris
The winners for the Varsity statistical awards are as follows:
• Best Passer (most assists): Cooper Kriegmont
• Best Rebounder (most rebounds): Cooper Kriegmont
• Toughness Award (most charges drawn): Tias Carney
• Marksman (highest 2pt shooting percentage): Cooper Kriegmont
• Deep Threat Marksman (highest 3pt shooting percentage): Brock McCormick
• Mr. Clutch (highest free-throw percentage): Brock McCormick
The Varsity special awards, as voted by team members, are as follows:
• Most Improved: Garrett Bryant
• Most Inspirational: Brock McCormick
• Most Hustle: Ben Coutu
• Best Defense: Garrett Bryant
• Most Valuable Player: Cooper Kriegmont
The final special award we give was created decades ago and named for late Juneau resident, Zach Gordon, for his commitment to Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé athletics/activities and his longtime support of the youth of Juneau. This award is given to the player that best embodies the ideals and values of being a Crimson Bear basketball player on the court, in the classroom, and the community. For those reasons, it is considered the highest honor available in our program. This year, through team member voting, the Zach Gordon Award went to Jake Sleppy.
We also had a unique opportunity to recognize a member of our program that displayed characteristics that are highly valued in the Crimson Bears basketball program; setting goals and working to achieve them. Over the years, David Timothy has held several different titles in our program (manager, student-assistant, advisor, etc.), but he has always coveted being an official “Coach.” This Spring, he made that dream a reality by passing the Basketball Coaching class offered by the National Federation of High Schools. With that certification, we are pleased to announce Coach Timothy as the newest member of our coaching staff.
As a coaching staff we would be remiss not to mention the leadership and guidance provided by the senior class this season. It was truly our pleasure to work with seniors Brock McCormick, Raekwon Razor, Cooper Kriegmont, Malakai Nichols, Garrett Bryant, Ben Coutu, Gabe Williams, Mackenzie Jackson, Lope Elizarde, and Marcos Yadao. The graduating seniors have left the returning players a roadmap to success, which is paved with hard work and dedication in the off-season.
Again, thank you to our families and Juneau for all your help. Each season is truly a team effort that is supported by many. We know that without your support none of this would be possible. We look forward to our returning and incoming players working hard to improve this off-season so the JDHS boys basketball team can continue to proudly represent our community.
Sincerely,
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yaada.at Kalé
Boys Basketball Coaching Staff:
Robert Casperson, John Sleppy, Ben Kriegmont, Vince Yadao, and David Timothy
Follow us: Facebook (Juneau-Douglas-Crimson-Bears-Basketball-Fast-Break-Club)
Twitter (@CrimsonBball)
Team Website (www.jdcrimsonbears.com)
2021 Season Wrap Up and Awards
The Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé boys’ basketball team recently held our end of the season awards ceremony. The team worked extremely hard during the year and battled through several setbacks and some adversity. Every season we set our on-court goals as winning the Region V Championship and State Championship. While we did win the Region V Championship in a convincing manner, that would be the last game of our season due to COVID concerns at the community chosen for hosting the state tournament. Even though we did not have the opportunity to participate in the state tournament this year, we could not have been prouder of the character, integrity, and sportsmanship displayed by this team.
Wednesday January 20, 2021
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Facebook.com/JDHSactivities
Monday January 18, 2021 Our schedule will eventually end up under the "schedule" drop-down tab, but for how here you go.
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé
2021 Boys Basketball Games
Times: Junior Varsity (5pm) and Varsity (7pm)
Jan 11 Season Begins
Jan. 22-23 Ketchikan
Jan 29-30 Thunder Mountain
Feb. 3-4 Mt. Edgecumbe
Feb. 10-13 @ Sitka/Mt. Edgecumbe
Feb. 19-20 @ TMHS
Feb 26-27 @ Ketchikan
March 5-6 Sitka 2 (Homecoming)
March 16-20 Region V @ Ketchikan
(Tourney dates may change - Possibly a single elimination format)
March 25-27 State @ Anchorage
Revised Jan. 11, 2021
JD Boys Basketball Schedule Information
Current JSD Covid restrictions will not allow for fans, parents/guardians, etc. to attend our games in person yet. Keep an eye out for a livestream link on this webpage and also on our team Facebook page.
Monday January 18, 2021 Our schedule will eventually end up under the "schedule" drop-down tab, but for how here you go.
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé
2021 Boys Basketball Games
Times: Junior Varsity (5pm) and Varsity (7pm)
Jan 11 Season Begins
Jan. 22-23 Ketchikan
Jan 29-30 Thunder Mountain
Feb. 3-4 Mt. Edgecumbe
Feb. 10-11 @ Sitka
Feb. 12-13 @ Mt. Edgecumbe
Feb. 19-20 @ TMHS
Feb 26-27 @ Ketchikan
March 5-6 Sitka 2 (Homecoming)
March 16-20 Region V @ Ketchikan
(Tourney dates may change - Possibly a single elimination format)
March 25-27 State @ Anchorage
Revised Jan. 11, 2021
JD Boys Basketball Schedule Information
Current JSD Covid restrictions will not allow for fans, parents/guardians, etc. to attend our games in person yet. Keep an eye out for a livestream link on this webpage and also on our team Facebook page.
Monday January 11, 2021
After a Delay, Alaska Basketball is Here.
Today marks the official start of Alaska high school basketball. ASAA delayed the start from early December to January 11th over concerns about the Covid pandemic. Certain mitigation plans are in place to minimize the risk to student-athletes and those involved with winter activities. Stay tuned to our website for more information regarding game schedules/times, viewing options, and roster documents.
Saturday June 27, 2020
We know that our team does not exist in a vacuum and the coaching staff often noted how important the community was to our efforts this season. In light of that fact, we would like to acknowledge the following individuals and groups for their continued support;
The coaching staff wants to extend our gratitude to all the parents/guardians that filled vital roles volunteering this season for things like staffing the Fast Break Club table, helping with fundraisers, housing visiting teams, etc. Our student managers, Mackenzie Jackson and Mira Marthaler were integral to our daily operation and could often be seen running around the gym completing tasks to keep us afloat. We would also like to give a special nod to Melissa McCormick and Gretchen Kriegmont because they did an amazing job wearing many hats in support of the team this season.
We would also like to acknowledge the support of the JDHS Cheer/Stunt Team, Dance Team, student body, and community this season. The energy and excitement these groups bring to our home games is unparalleled. Also thank you to all those that attended our home games and cheered us on, purchased raffle tickets, and joined the Fast Break Club, or the Business Banner program. You provided the necessary financial support to fund our season.
In an effort to give back to the community, the members of the Crimson Bears boys basketball program participated in several community service events, including Juneau Parks & Rec’s Day of Play, the Southeast Alaska Food Bank Food Drive as donation collectors, cheering on participants in the Girls on the Run 5k, hosting a Cancer Connection fundraiser and donating $3000 in memory of former player Kevin Guimmayen, and supporting the “Take a Time Out to Talk” Suicide Prevention Awareness efforts during the Region V basketball tournament. As always, we appreciate and enjoy the opportunity to do our part and work with such worthy causes that aim to improve Juneau.
In line with that premise, we are thankful for our partnership with AWARE, Inc., and the CDVSA for their instrumental guidance and encouragement during our ninth year implementing the Coaching Boys into Men (CBIM) program. This year our program was humbled to be selected along with Simon Friday of Kake, to represent CBIM and receive the Shirley Demientieff award at AFN from the Governor and First Lady of the State of Alaska. The Crimson Bears also received the Strike Out Against Violence national award from Futures Without Violence in partnership with the San Francisco Giants of the MLB. One of the goals of the CBIM program is to help the members of our team learn how to foster and maintain respectful interactions with girls, women, and peers. We know CBIM has had a tremendous impact in our program and our school community over the years.
The coaching staff greatly appreciates the efforts and continued support of the JDHS administration, activities office, teachers, and counselors. We’d like to specifically thank Principal Paula Casperson, Assistant Principal Kim McNamara, Athletic Director Chad Bentz, and Activity Assistants Jana Morrison, Laura Campos, Toni DeSanto, and Counselors Jennifer Knaggs and Sanaye Thompson. We would also like to thank our superintendent, Dr. Bridget Weiss, for her steadfast support of Crimson Bear basketball and all the other JSD athletics and activities.
We also appreciate the media and their coverage of our season. They are vital to keeping our family, friends, and the community informed on our season; Thank you to KINY Radio and the Juneau Empire for their dedication during changing times in the media business.
To wrap-up the 2019-20 boys’ basketball season the team created a virtual awards banquet video. The video is available on YouTube (https://youtu.be/Z6XPSwW2sgI). This video served to recognize individual players that received votes for the awards, along with highlighting those that won the awards this season. Some of the awards are statistical in nature and the players voted on the rest.
The winners for the JV’s special awards, as voted by team members, are as follows:
· The Most Improved: Orion Dybdahl
· The Most Inspirational: Hayden Kuzakin
· The Most Hustle: Ben Coutu
· The Best Defense: Kayden Hawkins
· The Most Valuable Player: Porter Nelson
· Coaches Award: Tias Carney
The winners for the Varsity statistical awards are as follows:
· The Best Passer (most assists): Austin McCurley (87)
· The Best Rebounder (most rebounds): Garrett Bryant (156)
· The Toughness Award (most charges drawn): Tad Watson (20)
· The Marksman (highest 2pt shooting percentage): Tad Watson (52.5%)
· The Deep Threat Marksman (highest 3pt shooting percentage): Cooper Kriegmont (31.5%)
· The Mr. Clutch (highest free-throw percentage): Cooper Kriegmont (73.8%)
The Varsity special awards, as voted by team members, are as follows:
· The Most Improved: Malakai Nichols
· The Most Inspirational: Brock McCormick
· The Most Hustle: Brock McCormick
· The Best Defense: Austin McCurley
· The Most Valuable Player: Cooper Kriegmont
The final special award we bestowed on a player was created decades ago and named for late Juneau resident, Zach Gordon, due to his commitment to Juneau-Douglas High School athletics/activities and to supporting the youth of Juneau. This award is given to the player that best embodies the ideals and values of Juneau-Douglas basketball on the court, in the classroom, and the community. For those reasons, it is considered the highest honor available in our program. This year, through team member voting, the Zach Gordon Award went to Tad Watson.
As a coaching staff we would be remiss not to mention the leadership and guidance provided by the senior class this season. It was a pleasure to work with seniors Uly Salaver, Austin McCurley, and Tad Watson. We are proud of them for the effort and personal growth they displayed this year. They have left a solid foundation for the returning players to build upon.
Again, thank you to our families and Juneau for all your help. Each season is truly a team effort that is supported by many. We know that without your support none of this would be possible. We look forward to our returning and incoming players working hard to improve this off-season so the Juneau-Douglas High School boys basketball team can continue to proudly represent our community.
Sincerely,
Juneau-Douglas High School Boys Basketball Coaching Staff:
Robert Casperson, John Sleppy, Ben Kriegmont, and Vince Yadao
Follow us:
Facebook (Juneau-Douglas-Crimson-Bears-Basketball-Fast-Break-Club)
Twitter (@CrimsonBball)
Team Website (www.jdcrimsonbears.com)
2019-2020 Season Wrap Up: Coach Casperson
The Juneau-Douglas High School boys’ basketball team recently held our end of the season virtual awards presentation online. The team worked extremely hard during the year and battled through multiple setbacks and a lot of adversity. Every season we set a goal of winning the Region V and State Championships. While we did not accomplish these two goals in this COVID-19 shortened season, we are very proud of the focus and determination displayed by this team.
Thursday June 25, 2020
https://youtu.be/Z6XPSwW2sgI
CBears 2020 Virtual Awards Presentation!
Kicks off Friday, June 26th at 5pm. Spread the word and share the link! JV/C team and Varsity awards will be announced. See which players were nominated and who takes home the trophy.
Friday March 06, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/2020-Alaska-Region-5-Basketball-tournament-106733707608758
2A/3A/4A Region V Basketball Tournament, March 10-14, 2020
Here's your link to the livestream for all the boys and girls basketball games during the Region V Basketball Tournament. Copy and paste into a web browser:
Friday December 27, 2019
https://www.facebook.com/Juneau-Douglas-Crimson-Bears-Basketball-Fast-Break-Club-144293072333346/
And here for the girls games
https://m.facebook.com/Juneau-Douglas-Crimson-Bears-Womens-Basketball-1158711367583360
Capital City Classic - LIVE STREAM!
A big THANK YOU to Gabe Strong for providing the live stream of the Capital City Classic games. Click, or copy/paste, this link to find the boys action:
Tuesday November 12, 2019
Mark Your Calendars!
The boys varsity schedule is here. Access the drop-down "Varsity" tab to find out when your Crimson Bears will play... and then clear your schedule so you don't miss a minute of the action!
Friday November 08, 2019
Attention Prospective JD Boys Basketball Players
Make sure you are completely registered and ready for tryouts with Planet Athlete. Get your physicals done and take care of any parent/guardian signature forms you need ASAP. Check with the activities office if you need any help.
Monday November 04, 2019
Get Ready! The Boys Basketball Season is Coming!!!
ASAA has set the first official day of Alaska high school basketball as Wednesday, December 4.
Friday October 18, 2019
https://gov.alaska.gov/newsroom/2019/10/17/governor-and-first-lady-announce-2019-shirley-demientieff-award/
Crimson Bears Boys Basketball Recognized for work with CBIM
The Governor and First Lady presented the Shirley Demientieff Award at AFN this week. Coach Casperson was selected along with Simon Friday of Kake to represent CBIM and accept the award on behalf of the statewide program. Here's the link to the press release:
Wednesday May 15, 2019
The coaching staff wants to extend our gratitude to all the parents/guardians that filled vital roles volunteering this season staffing the Fast Break Club table, helping with fundraisers, housing visiting teams, etc. We would like to give a special nod to Melissa McCormick and Christina Rich, as they did an amazing job wearing many hats in support of the season.
We would also like to acknowledge the support of the JDHS Cheer/Stunt Team, Dance Team, student body and community this season. All those that attended our home games and cheered us on, purchased raffle tickets, and joined the Fast Break Club or the Business Banner program provided the necessary financial support to fund our season.
In an effort to give back to the community, the members of the Crimson Bears boys basketball team participated in several community service events, including Juneau Parks & Rec’s Day of Play, JEA’s Read Across America as guest readers, the Southeast Alaska Food Bank Food Drive as donation collectors, and cheering on participants in the Girls on the Run 5k. We enjoy the opportunity to work with such worthy causes that aim to improve Juneau.
We are thankful for our partnership with AWARE, Inc., and the CDVSA for their instrumental guidance and encouragement during our eighth year implementing the Coaching Boys into Men program. One of the goals of this program is to help the members of our team learn how to foster and maintain respectful interactions with their peers. It has had a tremendous impact in our program and our school community.
The coaching staff greatly appreciates the efforts and continued support of the JDHS administration, activities office, teachers, and counselors. Specifically; Principal Paula Casperson, Assistant Principal Kim McNamara, Athletic Director Chad Bentz, and Activity Assistants Jana Morrison, Laura Campos, Toni DeSanto, and Counselors Jennifer Knaggs and Sanaye Thompson.
We also appreciate the media and their coverage of our season. They are vital to keeping our family, friends, and the community informed on our season; Thank you KINY Radio, The Juneau Empire, and AlaskaSports.TV.
To wrap-up the 2018-19 boys’ basketball season the team held an awards banquet. The family, friends, players, and coaches that were in attendance for the two-hour event used the time to reminisce, share stories of the past season, and celebrate the senior class as they embark on the next phase of their lives. Larry Johansen of Archipelago Webcasting and AlaskaSports.TV created and donated a highlight film that delighted the crowd.
A focal point of the evening was honoring the accomplishments of the team, such as the Capital City Classic Championship and a strong showing at the Region V Tournament. We also recognized individuals with several awards. Some of the awards are statistical in nature and the players voted on the rest.
The winners for the JV’s special awards, as voted by team members, are as follows:
• The Most Improved: Raekwon Razor
• The Most Inspirational: Gabe Williams
• The Most Hustle: Gaby Soto
• The Best Defense: Trey Wilson
• The Most Valuable Player: Austin McCurley
The winners for the Varsity statistical awards are as follows:
• The Best Passer (most assists): Israel Yadao (102)
• The Best Rebounder (most rebounds): Brock McCormick (145)
• The Toughness Award (most charges drawn): Philip Gonzales (25)
• The Marksman (highest 2pt shooting percentage, minimum 50 attempts): Cooper Kriegmont (48.6%)
• The Deep Threat Marksman (highest 3pt shooting percentage, minimum 30): Philip Gonzales (38.4%)
• The Mr. Clutch (highest free-throw percentage, minimum 35 attempts): Cooper Kriegmont (71.2%)
The Varsity special awards, as voted by team members, are as follows:
• The Most Improved: Tristan Bryant
• The Most Inspirational: Israel Yadao
• The Most Hustle: Brock McCormick
• The Best Defense: Israel Yadao
• The Most Valuable Player: Krishant Samtani
The last special award was created decades ago and named for the late Juneau resident, Zach Gordon, due to his commitment to Juneau-Douglas High School athletics/activities and to supporting the youth of Juneau. This award is given to the player that most embodies the ideals and values of Juneau-Douglas basketball on the court, in the classroom, and the community. This year, through team member voting, the Zach Gordon Award went to Philip Gonzales.
As a coaching staff we would be remiss not to mention the leadership and guidance provided by the senior class this season. It was a pleasure to work with seniors Jarald Soriano, Philip Gonzales, Tristan Bryant, Israel Yadao, Krishant Samtani, and Chloe Goble. We are proud of them for the legacy of commitment to improvement, team work, and selflessness that they have left for the underclassmen to build upon.
Again, thank you to our families and Juneau for all your help. Each season is truly a “team” effort that is supported by many. We know that without your support none of this would be possible. We look forward to our returning/incoming players working hard to improve this off-season so Juneau-Douglas High School can continue to represent our community in a positive manner.
Sincerely,
Juneau-Douglas High School
Boys Basketball Coaching Staff:
Robert Casperson, John Sleppy, Ben Kriegmont, and Vince Yadao
2018-19 Banquet
The Juneau-Douglas High School boys’ basketball team recently held our end of the season awards banquet. During the celebration, the coaching staff noted how important the community was to our efforts this season, and in light of that, we would like to acknowledge the following individuals and groups for their continued support.
Thursday May 02, 2019
Get registered for camp here http://www.carlosboozerbasketballcamp.com/
Carlos Boozer Basketball Camp!
We have the best camp in town with an incredible staff for you to learn from. This camp will focus on improving fundamental skills and will be taught by arguably the most experienced coaching staff ever assembled in the entire state of Alaska! We will have former NBA players, current and former NCAA players/coaches, plus many other members of the coaching staff with a lot of experience teaching the game. Each campers gets a reversible jersey and a basketball.
Wednesday December 05, 2018
Find brackets, game schedules, and track all the excitement here:
http://www.tarkanianclassic.com/2017home.html
Tarkanian Classic - Las Vegas, NV.
For the second straight season the Crimson Bears will open their season in Las Vegas at the nationally renowned Tarkanian Classic. This tourney features 70+ teams in multiple brackets, including some of the best high school talent in America and beyond!
Tuesday December 04, 2018
The Season has Begun!
The varsity schedule has been added, along with the roster. JV/C information will hit the website soon, too. Check back regularly for updates, pictures, news, and information on your Crimson Bears!
Wednesday November 14, 2018
2018-19 Varsity Schedule Released
Mark you calendars and catch all the action of the Crimson Bears in their pursuit of another Region V and State Championship! Be sure to attend all the home games so you can enjoy the fun in person. Click on the "Varsity" drop-down menu for the schedule.
Sunday November 11, 2018
If you have not met this initial eligibility requirement you will not be allowed on the court for tryouts until the accounts are created.
You can find more information on the JDHS Activities Website here:
http://jdhs.juneauschools.org/activities-athletics-f7c1adb1
Look for: Activities Forms and Arbiter Athlete
Or you can just copy and paste the link below into a new browser to create your ARBITER account.
https://arbiterathlete.com/?keyword=%2Fuser%2Fsignin&schoolID=0
Get Ready for the 2018-2019 Tryouts! New Rules from ASAA.
EVERY player wanting to try out for the JDHS boys basketball team must have an ARBITER account before tryouts begin. All players' parents/guardians must sign up with the clearinghouse-style website, too.
