The Nome Nanooks Boys Basketball team clinched this years ASAA State Basketball championship. They beat Sitka’s Mt. Edgecumbe Braves in an overtime battle, 64-60. Nome’s Orson Hoogedorn made the 3 point shot to take home the win.
The Braves were undefeated throughout the season and the Nanooks looked to reclaim their title after losing the championship last year. This is Nome’s second championship in three years.
Image at top: With 5 seconds left on the clock, Nome’s Orson Hoogedorn made a winning shot. Photo courtesy of Janice Homekingkeo, KNOM.
