By THE ALASKA STORY
June 7, 2026 – The Juneau-Douglas High School Crimson Bears are bringing the state championship trophy back to Southeast Alaska after defeating the Service Cougars 5-4 in the 2026 ASAA Division I Alaska State Baseball Championship game on Saturday at Mulcahy Stadium in Anchorage.
The championship victory capped an impressive three-day run through the state tournament for Juneau-Douglas, which defeated Colony 8-3 in the opening round on June 4, routed West Valley 11-1 in the semifinals on June 5, and then edged Service in a one-run thriller for the title on June 6.
The win also provided a measure of redemption for the Crimson Bears. The last time the two programs met in postseason play, Service blanked Juneau-Douglas 5-0 in June 2025. One year later, it was the Crimson Bears celebrating on the championship field.
Juneau-Douglas entered the tournament on a hot streak and continued that momentum throughout the weekend. The Crimson Bears have now won six consecutive games, including a three-game sweep of Ketchikan in mid-May and their three victories at the state tournament.
The championship run pushed Juneau-Douglas’ season record to 16-2. During their six-game winning streak, the Crimson Bears have relied on strong pitching and defense, allowing an average of just 2.7 runs per game.
Service was formidable. The team entered the title game with a 20-2 record and had won five straight games before running into the Crimson Bears. The loss dropped the Cougars to 20-3 on the season.
For Juneau-Douglas, the state title marks one of the program’s biggest accomplishments in recent years and gives the Crimson Bears bragging rights as Alaska’s top Division I baseball team for 2026.
