State basketball tournament roundup

1A BOYS

Newhalen 60, Kivalina 54

Nathan Koonook poured in 25 points for Kivalina, but Newhalen edged the Qavviks in first-round action.

Robert Clay led the Malamutes with 17 points and Tyler Anelon added 10.

Minto 48, Alak 35

Minto's Moses Gibson drained 28 points to highlight the Lakers' victory over Alak.

Amos Nashookpuk posted nine for the Huskies, who face Kivalina today in the consolation round.

Kalskag 69, Napaskiak 67

Wayne Holmberg gathered 26 points toward Kalskag's narrow victory over Napaskiak.

Travis Andrew registered 22 for the Hawks, and John Maxie contributed 18.

Elim 45, Andreafski 44

Donald Saccheus collected 11 points for Elim, and Bart Jackson and Oscar Takak each added 10 to help the Eagles squeeze by Andreafski.

Gus Paukan and Wayne Beans each posted a dozen points for Andreafski.

1A GIRLS

Kiana 50, Port Lions 17

Sierra Sampson sunk 18 points -- all threes -- when Class 1A defending champion Kiana overpowered Port Lions 50-17, advancing to today's semifinal against Alak.

Cierra Robustellini led the Kings with 11 points.

Alak 53, Huslia 39

Alak's Stephanie Aguvluk registered 12 points to propel the Huskies to a first-round victory over Huslia.

Samantha Sam posted a game-high 13 points for the Huslers.

Akiachak 52, Napaskiak 27

Jessica Schneider was a 5-foot-2 bundle of trouble for Napaskiak. The senior forward racked up 12 points, 15 rebounds and 9 steals in Akiachak's dominating win.

The Huskies got 14 points from Lucienne Jackson and 10 from Katelyn Kinegak.

Jaclyn Nelson led Napaskiak with seven points.

Golovin 55, Andreafski 41

Sheralyn Sockpealuk buried half of her shots and all of her free throws for 21 points to advance Golovin to the next round.

The Lynx outscored the Lady Eagles 25-6 in the decisive third quarter.

Maggie Beans had 15 points to lead Andreafski.

2A BOYS

Northway 65, Bristol Bay 47

Lucas Nutting poured in 27 points and teammate Chad Albert earned 18 to help Northway past Bristol Bay, advancing to today's semifinal against Noorvik.

Jaxon Wassillie led Bristol Bay with 20 points.

Point Hope 75, Chevak 53

Point Hope's Ebruilik Frankson drained 26 points to spur the Harpooners' victory over Chevak.

Kash Ferguson led the Comets with 14 points.

Cook inlet Academy 51, Yakutat 42

Shane Moffis had 15 points, and Stefan Reischach chipped in 11 to pace CIA.

Stephen Adams poured in 23 for Yakutat, which lost the battle of the boards 54-33.

2A GIRLS

Yakutat 40, Noorvik 35

Jessica Williams posted a game-high 15 points for Noorvik, but Yakutat edged the Bears, advancing to today's Class 2A semifinal against Northway.

Justyne Wheeler led the Eagles with 10 points and teammate Rose Fraker added nine.

Northway 41, Cook inlet academy 22

Northway's Katherine Albert collected 11 points toward the Warriors' victory over Cook Inlet Academy.

Amie Smithwick posted 10 points for the Eagles, who face Noorvik today in consolation action.

Point Hope 65, Chevak 52

Tammy Burgess gathered 25 points and Sam Lane posted 15 to push Point Hope past Chevak.

Chelsea Lake contributed 19 points for Chevak, and teammate Mary Olson added 18.

Skagway 49, Ninilchik 45

Skagway's Kaylie O'Daniel poured in 20 points and Jesse Ellis earned 12 to lead the Panthers past Ninilchik.

Grace Ehlers highlighted the Wolverines' effort with 15 points, and Lindsey Rohr contributed 12.