Kake Thunderbirds (Kake, AK) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Tri-Valley Warriors (Healy, AK), 61-56 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Kake upgrades its record to 23-0 on the campaign. The Thunderbirds travel to Aniak (Aniak, AK) to play the Halfbreeds in a non-league bout on Saturday, March 18. The Halfbreeds come into the bout with a record of 19-4. Aniak won 77-62 in their recent non-league bout against Scammon Bay (Scammon Bay, AK)

Next up, the Warriors play the Scammon Bay Eagles (Scammon Bay, AK) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, March 18. Tri-Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 16-13 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 26-3 record after their 77-62 non-league loss to Aniak (Aniak, AK).