In what's become a running theme this season, the Kongiganak Wolverines gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 51-29 margin over Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Kongiganak has posted against Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat since January 19, 2018.
Kongiganak got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Mariah Tinker out in front who scored 12 points. Another player making a difference was Carson Miller, who scored 13 points.
When it comes to explaining why Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat lost, one person who can't be blamed is Rehana Matthew. Despite the final result, she scored 16 points. That was a full 55.2% of Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Timara Teeluk, who scored six points.
Kongiganak pushed their record up to 4-1 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.0 points per game. As for Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kongiganak's road trip will continue as they head out to face Chief Paul Memorial at 2:00 p.m. on January 19th. Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Lewis Angapak at 10:00 a.m. on January 20th. Lewis Angapak will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
