Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Newhalen Malamutes (Newhalen, AK) and the visiting Manokotak Lynx (Manokotak, AK), saw Newhalen's basketball squad overcome Manokotak by a tally of 69-52.

With the victory, Newhalen improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Malamutes travel to Dillingham (Dillingham, AK) to confront the Wolverines in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 11. The Wolverines come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Dillingham lost 31-28 in their recent non-league challenge against Bristol Bay (Naknek, AK)

Next up, the Lynx confront the Dillingham Wolverines (Dillingham, AK) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 12. Manokotak will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Wolverines come into the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 43-26 non-league loss to Newhalen (Newhalen, AK).