The 2025 Alaska high school football season rolls on with a conference battle as the Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbirds (0-1) travel south to face the Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears (0-1) on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM in Juneau, AK. Both teams are looking to bounce back from season-opening losses, making this matchup a chance to earn an early conference win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbirds (Anchorage, AK) vs. Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears (Juneau, AK)
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Date & Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 3:00 PM
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Location: Juneau-Douglas High School, Juneau, AK
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps; stream live on NFHS Network (subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year)
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Tickets: Available digitally through GoFan
Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbirds (0-1)
The Thunderbirds opened the season against powerhouse Colony and fell 42-20. Ranked #9 in Alaska and #7,991 nationally, BDEA showed offensive potential but struggled to slow down a physical Knights squad.
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Points Scored per Game: 20
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Points Allowed per Game: 42
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Quarter Scoring Breakdown: Q1: 0 | Q2: 6 | Q3: 14 | Q4: 0 | Final: 20
Despite the loss, East Anchorage proved they can move the ball, particularly in the third quarter where they scored 14 points. The challenge for Week 2 will be consistency across all four quarters and finding defensive stops to complement their offense.
Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears (0-1)
The Crimson Bears dropped their opener 19-12, a close battle that showed promise but highlighted areas that need growth. Ranked #11 in Alaska and #8,104 nationally, Juneau-Douglas demonstrated grit on defense but lacked finishing power in key offensive possessions.
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Points Scored per Game: 12
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Points Allowed per Game: 19
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Quarter Scoring Breakdown: Unavailable | Final: 12
The Crimson Bears’ offense is still finding rhythm, but their defense kept them competitive against a tough opponent. Playing at home for the first time this season, JDHS will lean on crowd energy to spark their performance on both sides of the ball.
Head-to-Head by the Numbers
| Category | East Anchorage | Juneau-Douglas |
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| Points/Game | 20.0 | 12.0 |
| Points Allowed/Game | 42.0 | 19.0 |
| Conference Record | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| State Rank | #9 | #11 |
| National Rank | #7,991 | #8,104 |
This game features two teams with similar records but different styles. East Anchorage has shown it can put up points but needs defensive improvements, while Juneau-Douglas thrives in low-scoring, grind-it-out battles.
If East Anchorage’s offense finds rhythm early, the Thunderbirds have the edge with their higher-scoring potential. But if Juneau-Douglas can slow the pace and keep this a defensive contest, the Crimson Bears could pull off the win at home.
