Ninilchik extended their winning streak to three games thanks to a huge performance from Kade McCorison. The Ninilchik Wolverines blew past Nanwalek 87-64 on Saturday thanks in part to McCorison, who dropped a double-double on 46 points and ten boards. That makes it 15 consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Ninilchik's points.

Max Russell
02/01/25 vs Nanwalek | 5 |
01/20/24 @ Cordova | 3 |
02/15/24 vs Tok | 2 |
12/21/24 vs Shaktoolik | 2 |
01/03/25 vs Lumen Christi | 2 |
Another player making a difference was Max Russell, who went 6 of 10 on his way to 14 points along with five assists and five rebounds. Those five assists gave him a new career-high.
Ninilchik's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Nanwalek, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ninilchik will venture away from home to square off against Homer at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ninilchik is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.5 points per game this season. As for Nanwalek, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Birchwood Christian at 7:30 p.m. on February 10th.
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