The Wrangell Wolves will face off against the Haines Glacier Bears on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row dating back to last season, Wrangell turned things around against Petersburg on Saturday. They strolled past the Vikings with points to spare, taking the game 47-33. The Wolves' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Wrangell's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alexis Easterly, who posted 17 points. Easterly continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Hailey Cook was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Meanwhile, Haines hadn't done well against Metlakatla recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Haines was the clear victor by a 52-32 margin over Metlakatla. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Glacier Bears have posted since February 22, 2024.
Haines' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Wrangell, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Wrangell and Haines were neck-and-neck in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, but Wrangell came up empty-handed after a 43-42 loss. Will Wrangell have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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