Kotzebue Huskies (Kotzebue, AK) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Barrow Whalers (Utqiagvik, AK), 55-54 in a league bout.

With the victory, Kotzebue upgrades its record to 15-6 on the campaign. The Huskies host Barrow (Utqiagvik, AK) to play the Whalers in a 3A Western bout on Saturday, February 25. The Whalers come into the bout with a record of 8-13. Barrow lost 55-54 in their recent league bout against Kotzebue (Kotzebue, AK)

Next up, the Whalers play the Kotzebue Huskies (Kotzebue, AK) in a 3A Western bout, on Saturday, February 25. Barrow will attempt to upgrade on its 8-13 season record. The Huskies come into the bout with a 15-6 record after their 55-54 league win over Barrow (Utqiagvik, AK).