Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the North Pole Patriots (North Pole, AK) and the host Ben Eielson Ravens (Eielson AFB, AK), saw North Pole's basketball squad wallop Ben Eielson by a tally of 48-9.

With the victory, North Pole improves its record to 12-3 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Lathrop (Fairbanks, AK) to play the Malemutes in a 4A Mid Alaska challenge on Thursday, February 16. The Malemutes come into the challenge with a record of 11-9. Lathrop won 51-46 in their recent league challenge against West Valley (Fairbanks, AK)

Next up, the Ravens play the Galena Hawks (Galena, AK) in a 3A Aurora challenge, on Thursday, February 16. Ben Eielson will attempt to improve on its 0-15 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 2-6 record after their 58-52 league win over Delta (Delta Junction, AK).