Newhalen Malamutes (Newhalen, AK) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Non Varsity Opponent (, ), 73-14 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Newhalen upgrades its record to 12-0 on the campaign. The Malamutes travel to Lumen Christi (Anchorage, AK) to play the Archangels in a non-league bout on Monday, January 29. The Archangels come into the bout with a record of 6-8. Lumen Christi won 54-23 in their recent league bout against Cook Inlet Academy (Soldotna, AK)

Next up, the play the Birchwood Christian Warriors (Chugiak, AK) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 26. Non Varsity Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 100-177 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 4-6 record after their 58-38 non-league loss to Ninilchik (Ninilchik, AK).