Alaska High School Basketball - Barrow nips North Pole
January 19, 2024: Utqiagvik, AK 99723 Barrow Whalers (Utqiagvik, AK) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting North Pole Patriots (North Pole, AK), 52-49 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Barrow upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Whalers host Mt. Edgecumbe (Sitka, AK) to play the Braves in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 20. The Braves go into the bout with a record of 5-0. Mt. Edgecumbe won 93-10 in their recent non-league bout against Ben Eielson (Eielson AFB, AK)
Next up, the Patriots play the Ben Eielson Ravens (Eielson AFB, AK) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 20. North Pole will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Ravens go into the bout with a 2-10 record after their 93-10 non-league loss to Mt. Edgecumbe (Sitka, AK).