Basketball Recap: Tok Takes Loss Despite Strong Efforts from Marvin Captain and Chairo Espinosa

Tok was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 63-51 to the Nikiski Bulldogs. The Wolverines were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.

Despite the defeat, Tok had strong showings from Chairo Espinosa, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Marvin Captain, who posted 22 points along with five boards and four steals. Espinosa continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Lucas Hipp, who had five points and ten rebounds.

Wolverines

Previous 5 Games

02/15/25 vs Nikiski	51-63
02/14/25 vs Unalaska	32-72
02/13/25 @ Ninilchik	68-92
02/07/25 vs Jimmy Huntington	59-66
02/07/25 vs Non Varsity Tournament Opponent	44-51

Even though they lost, Tok smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 19 consecutive matches dating back to last season.

Tok's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Nikiski, their win ended a 16-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-15.

Coming up, Tok will venture away from home to face off against Effie Kokrine Charter on Friday. One thing working in Effie Kokrine Charter's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests. As for Nikiski, they will be playing at home against Seward at 4:30 p.m. on February 22nd.