Weather causes delays, Panther hoopsters master winning start

By Jeff BradyJan 24, 2025 1 minute read Comment

Despite some weather disruptions, the Skagway High basketball season was in full swing in early January. The Panther teams swept both Hoonah and Angoon at home (see photos), and the SHS boys and girls squads then went 2-1 at a non-conference tourney in Petersburg Jan. 16-18. Unfortunately, bitter cold and windy weather led to the cancellation of the annual Don Hather Tourney in Skagway at the beginning of the month. Kake, one of those teams that couldn’t get to Skagway for the DHT, is slated to make another try on the ferry for important conference games at the Panther Den on Sunday and Monday Jan. 26-27.

Wrap up and photos by Jeff Brady.

Coach Nate Jennings talks to his girls during a time out in the Hoonah series. Skagway swept the Braves, 40-23 and 31-24.

Skagway freshman Millie Myers pauses before driving to the basket against Hoonah. She led all scorers with 24 points.

Skagway senior guard Landon Rodig scores on a fast break against Hoonah.

Coach Ross Barrett works on a play with his team during a break in the action against Hoonah. The Panthers won easily, 62-28 and 63-16.

Skagway senior Kaitlyn Tronrud fights low for a shot against Angoon. She has been a consistent threat on both ends of the floor for the Lady Panthers, scoring 20 in this win.

SHS junior threats Royce Borst (shooting) and Camden Lawson (trailing the play) have been leading the Panthers’ scoring. Borst (37 points in this win) even had a couple of dunks in these early season wins, while Lawson (16 points) was deadly from three-point territory.