Juneau‑Douglas Secures State Baseball Crown
The Juneau‑Douglas High School baseball team edged out Service 5‑4 in a tightly contested championship game, delivering the program’s first state title since 2018 and ending a near‑decade title drought.
Head coach Jack Adams praised the squad’s resilience and teamwork, emphasizing how the players overcame challenges throughout the tournament and represented Southeast Alaska with pride.
Key contributors included Marcus Mendoza, who closed out the game on the mound to seal the win, and Riley Fick, who earned Player of the Game honors with three RBIs and a decisive hit.
A Moment for the Region
The victory resonated beyond the diamond, inspiring young baseball enthusiasts across the region and underscoring the importance of community support in high school sports.
Service’s Rilen Niclai, a 2027 Arizona State commit, played a pivotal role in the contest, adding depth to a game that highlighted the growing talent pipeline in Alaska.
Coach Adams noted that the team’s mental and physical performance was the product of months of disciplined preparation, a testament to the program’s development strategy.