Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Seward Seahawks (Seward, AK) and the host Valdez Buccaneers (Valdez, AK), saw Seward's basketball squad hold off Valdez by a tally of 42-40.

With the victory, Seward improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Seahawks travel to Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ) to play the in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 12. The come into the challenge with a record of 31-123. Non Varsity Tournament Opponent lost 47-27 in their recent non-league challenge against Christian Fellowship (Columbia, MO)

Next up, the Buccaneers play the Unalakleet Wolfpack (Unalakleet, AK) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 18. Valdez will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record.