Fort Yukon wins its first state title in girls basketball after defeating Newhalen [Video]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – For the first time in school history, Fort Yukon Girls Basketball are your 1A state champions.

The Eagles defeated Newhalen 62-51, lead by the dynamic duo of Kylee Carroll and Nellie Wards. The pair dominated on the offensive end, scoring 19 points a piece against the Malamutes. Ward also chipped in on defense, snagging three steals.

“Since day one, I knew this team was special,” first year head coach Josh Cadzow said. “Every day they showed up to play with one goal on our mind, to win a state championship, and we won it.”

The win caps off a run in which the Eagles didn’t lose a single game after Jan. 25.

“It’s like winning the Super Bowl,” Cadzow said. “Bringing this home is gonna be crazy.”

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