The Newhalen Malamutes tipped the host Chief Ivan Blanka Eagles basketball team by a final score of 52-48 in Saturday's league game.

With the defeat, Chief Ivan Blanka moves to 0-4 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Bristol Bay (Naknek, AK) to confront the Angels in a 1A Aleutian Chain battle on Friday, February 3. The Angels come into the battle with a record of 4-2. Bristol Bay won 67-12 in their recent league battle against Togiak (Togiak, AK)