Photo by Amanda Williams, for The Cordova Times

The CHS Boys won all three of their games to finish first in the 40th Annual Cordova Tipoff here on Jan. 12-14.

In their opening contest on Jan. 12, the Wolverines topped Hooper Bay 49-38. This was an especially satisfying win for CHS as Hooper Bay had edged Cordova twice just a week prior at the Scammon Bay tournament. Noah Pearson led Cordova with 14 points; Jaykob Thorne was also in double digits with13 points.

Cordova rambled by Lumen Christi on Jan. 13 by a 61-34 final. This time Thorne was top gun with 19 points, while Pearson added 12.

John Itliong makes a shot from the free throw line during a game against South Anchorage JVs on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Itliong added 11 points to help Cordova defeat Anchorage 52-38.

CHS defeated South Anchorage JVs 52-38 in the final game on Saturday, Jan. 14. Thorne was out with a knee injury and did not play, Pearson lead Cordova with 15, and John Itliong added 11.

Wolverines Xavier Russin and Pearson were named to the All-Tournament team, and Thorne was named Most Valuable Player.

Cordova, now 6-4 overall on the season, opens conference play here Friday and Saturday against Glennallen.    

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