Lathrop Malemutes (Fairbanks, AK) fans left the game satisfied Saturday as they observed their football team nudge the visiting North Pole Patriots (North Pole, AK), 13-12 in a non-league test.

With the win, Lathrop improves its record to 2-1 on the season. The Malemutes travel to West Valley (Fairbanks, AK) to confront the Wolf Pack in a non-league test on Friday, September 30. The Wolf Pack go into the test with a record of 0-4. West Valley lost 63-6 in their recent non-league test against North Pole (North Pole, AK)

With the loss, North Pole moves to 5-2 on the season. The Patriots travel to Non JV Opponent (, ) to confront the in a non-league test on Saturday, October 1. The go into the test with a record of 8-21.