Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Lathrop Malemutes (Fairbanks, AK) and the visiting Ben Eielson Ravens (Eielson AFB, AK), saw Lathrop's basketball squad wallop Ben Eielson by a tally of 54-5.

With the victory, Lathrop improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Malemutes host Monroe Catholic (Fairbanks, AK) to play the Rams in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Monroe Catholic lost 43-28 in their recent non-league challenge against Grace Christian (Anchorage, AK)

Next up, the Ravens play the Minto Lakers (Minto, AK) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Ben Eielson will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record. The Lakers come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 47-28 non-league loss to Non Varsity Opponent (, ).