Newhalen Malamutes (Newhalen, AK) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Akiachak Huskies (Akiachak, AK), 74-71 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Newhalen upgrades its record to 4-7 on the year.

The Huskies now sport a 9-3 record.