Kenai Central Kardinals (Kenai, AK) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Houston Hawks (Big Lake, AK), 45-40 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Kenai Central upgrades its record to 8-0 on the campaign. The Kardinals travel to Redington (Wasilla, AK) to play the Huskies in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 14. The Huskies come into the bout with a record of 0-3. Redington lost 48-9 in their recent non-league bout against Seward (Seward, AK)

Next up, the Hawks play the Seward Seahawks (Seward, AK) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 14. Houston will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Seahawks come into the bout with a 6-2 record after their 48-9 non-league win over Redington (Wasilla, AK).