Cordova will head out to challenge Ninilchik at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Cordova took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They came out on top against Glennallen by a score of 43-34. The Wolverines haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Ninilchik beat Susitna Valley 58-45 on Friday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Wolverines' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Alaska basketball rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Rams are ranked 42nd).
Cordova better keep an eye on Kade McCorison. He was instrumental in Ninilchik's win, shooting 52% from the field to rack up 36 points along with five boards and four blocks. That makes it four consecutive games in which McCorison has scored at least a third of the Wolverines' points. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandt Mill, who posted nine points.
Cordova's record now sits at 9-11. As for Ninilchik, their record is now 23-3.
Cordova was able to grind out a solid victory over Ninilchik when the teams last played back in January of 2024, winning 77-68. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cordova since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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