The Chief Ivan Blunka Eagles's 12-game losing streak dating back to last season came to an end on Thursday. They walked away with a 52-41 win over Tanalian. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Chief Ivan Blunka has managed all season.
Tanalian's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Erik McGee, who scored 14 points. Ray Chmiel was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Chief Ivan Blunka's win bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Tanalian, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Chief Ivan Blunka will take on Sand Point at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Alaska (Sand Point is ranked 70th, while Chief Ivan Blunka is ranked 90th). As for Tanalian, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against King Cove at 10:30 a.m. on January 26th. King Cove is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt want to keep things rolling.
