Basketball Game Preview: Akiuk Memorial Grizzlies vs. Napaaqtugmiut Lynx

The Akiuk Memorial Grizzlies and the Napaaqtugmiut Lynx will face off at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday without much rest, having both just played. Both teams are coming into the matchup red-hot, with Akiuk Memorial sitting on five straight wins and Napaaqtugmiut on four.

Akiuk Memorial is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They strolled past Klawock with points to spare, taking the game 33-16. The 33-point effort marked the Grizzlies' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Meanwhile, Napaaqtugmiut took their contest on Wednesday with ease, bagging a 66-16 victory over Nunamiut. That 50 point margin sets a new team best for the Lynx this season.

Akiuk Memorial's win bumped their record up to 23-6. As for Napaaqtugmiut, their victory bumped their record up to 14-3.