The Nenana Lynx had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They secured a 55-50 W over Effie Kokrine Charter on Tuesday. Nenana's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
When it comes to explaining why Effie Kokrine Charter lost, one person who can't be blamed is Paul Thompson. Despite the final result, he scored 26 points. Marvin Grant was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Nenana's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-6. As for Effie Kokrine Charter, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nenana on the road again on Friday and play against Glennallen at 6:00 p.m. on January 26th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Alaska (Glennallen is ranked 64th, while Nenana is ranked 76th). As for Effie Kokrine Charter, they will head out on the road to square off against Tok at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
