Hutchison Hawks (Fairbanks, AK) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Nikiski Bulldogs (Nikiski, AK), 55-52 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hutchison upgrades its record to 1-4 on the year. The Hawks travel to Bethel (Bethel, AK) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Thursday, January 9. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 3-2. Bethel won 59-47 in their recent non-league match against Non Varsity Opponent (, )

The Bulldogs now sport a 0-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Tikigaq for a non-league match on Saturday, January 4. Nikiski will face a Harpooners squad coming off a 61-34 non-league loss to Houston (Big Lake, AK). The Harpooners record now stands at 0-5.