Ninilchik will challenge Cordova at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Ninilchik has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 200 points over their last three contests.
On Friday, Ninilchik beat Susitna Valley 58-45. Given the Wolverines' advantage in MaxPreps' Alaska basketball rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Rams are ranked 42nd) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Kade McCorison
| 03/06/26 vs Susitna Valley | 36 |
| 03/05/26 vs Lumen Christi | 20 |
| 02/26/26 vs Lumen Christi | 38 |
| 02/21/26 @ Kenai Central | 24 |
| 02/17/26 @ Homer | 24 |
| + 14 more games |
Kade McCorison was his usual excellent self, shooting 52% from the field to rack up 36 points along with five rebounds and four blocks. The matchup was his 19th in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Brandt Mill, who posted nine points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cordova, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They walked away with a 43-34 victory over Glennallen on Saturday. The win continues a trend for the Wolverines in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now won eight in a row.
Ninilchik's victory bumped their record up to 23-3. As for Cordova, their win bumped their record up to 9-11.
Ninilchik couldn't quite get it done against Cordova in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 as they fell 77-68. Will Ninilchik have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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