Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Kotzebue Huskies (Kotzebue, AK) and the host Homer Mariners (Homer, AK), saw Kotzebue's basketball squad hold off Homer by a tally of 67-61.

With the victory, Kotzebue improves its record to 12-4 on the campaign. The Huskies travel to Houston (Big Lake, AK) to confront the Hawks in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 10. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 10-4. Houston won 72-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Bethel (Bethel, AK)

Next up, the Mariners confront the Bethel Warriors (Bethel, AK) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 10. Homer will attempt to improve on its 2-14 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 9-4 record after their 72-42 non-league loss to Houston (Big Lake, AK).