It was a good run, but the Manokotak Lynx unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Saturday. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 48-47 to Bristol Bay. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Manokotak came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Alaska basketball rankings (they are ranked 20th, while Bristol Bay is ranked 61st).
When it comes to explaining why Manokotak lost, one person who can't be blamed is Kelisha Gloko. Despite the final result, she scored 15 points. Gloko is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jesslynn Logusak, who scored 11 points.
Bristol Bay found their leader in underclassman Brooke Phelps, who scored 19 points. Olivia Harvilla was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Manokotak's defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-3. As for Bristol Bay, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Manokotak does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bristol Bay, they will square off against Tuluksak at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
