Aqqaluk Bears (Noorvik, AK) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host McQueen Qavviks (Kivalina, AK), 72-49 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Aqqaluk upgrades its record to 7-6 on the year. The Bears travel to Napaaqtugmiut (Noatak, AK) to face the Lynx in a non-league match on Thursday, February 27. The Lynx enter the match with a record of 11-3. Napaaqtugmiut 0-0 in their recent league match against McQueen (Kivalina, AK)

The Qavviks now sport a 1-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Buckland for a non-league match on Friday, February 28. McQueen will face a Sissauni squad coming off a 53-26 non-league win over Kiana (Kiana, AK). The Sissauni record now stands at 10-9.