Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Tanalian Lynx (Port Alsworth, AK) and the host Chief Ivan Blanka Eagles (New Stuyahok, AK), saw Tanalian's basketball squad hold off Chief Ivan Blanka by a count of 67-66.

With the victory, Tanalian upgrades its record to 3-3 on the campaign. The Lynx travel to Manokotak (Manokotak, AK) to play the Lynx in a 1A Aleutian Chain challenge on Friday, January 20. The Lynx come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Manokotak lost 78-74 in their recent league challenge against Newhalen (Newhalen, AK)

Next up, the Eagles play the Sand Point Eagles (Sand Point, AK) in a 1A Aleutian Chain challenge, on Friday, January 20. Chief Ivan Blanka will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 72-28 league win over Koliganek (Koliganek, AK).