Kalskag suffered their closest defeat since February 29, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of the Akiak Thunderbolts by a score of 55-52. While losing is never fun, the Grizzly Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alaska basketball rankings (they are ranked 87th, while the Thunderbolts are ranked 34th).
Kalskag has also traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.3 points over those games. The win (which was Akiak's third in a row) raised their record to 15-4.
Kalskag does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Akiak, they have already played their next contest, a 52-44 loss against Aniak on the 1st.
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