Sitka won the last time they faced Lathrop and things went their way on Friday too. The Sitka Wolves strolled past the Lathrop Malemutes with points to spare, taking the game 77-61. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Alaska basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth, while the Malemutes are ranked 29th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Wolves
| 02/14/25 vs Lathrop | 77-61 |
| 02/13/25 @ Mountain City Christian Academy | 71-38 |
| 02/07/25 vs Mt. Edgecumbe | 71-66 |
The win was the third in a row for Sitka, bringing their record for this year to 14-2. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.0 points over those games. As for Lathrop, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 11-10 record this season.
Looking ahead, Sitka won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Barrow at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Barrow knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Sitka likes a good challenge. As for Lathrop, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll face off against Valdez at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Valdez will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Lathrop surely won't give up without a fight.
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