Chief Ivan Blunka hasn't had much luck against Newhalen recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Chief Ivan Blunka Eagles will head out to face off against the Newhalen Malamutes at 6:00 p.m.
Chief Ivan Blunka is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 20th straight game dating back to last season on Saturday. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 50-44 heartbreaker at the hands of Nelson Island.
Meanwhile, Newhalen took their match on Saturday with ease, bagging a 66-30 win over Akiachak. The Malamutes have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 27 points or more this season.
The victory made it two in a row for Newhalen and bumps their season record up to 10-6. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.5 points over those games. As for Chief Ivan Blunka, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Chief Ivan Blunka was taken down by Newhalen 76-28 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Chief Ivan Blunka avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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