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Homer falls to Houston, 13-8

Published 9:30 pm Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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Homer defensive back Landan Branstetter intercepts a pass from Houston behind the five yard line during the varsity game against the Hawks on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Homer’s Jake Tappan makes a 18-yard run during the varsity game against the Houston Hawks on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
Homer running back Jake Tappan fights to take the ball to the five-yard line in the second half of the varsity game against the Houston Hawks on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
The Mariners score their second touchdown against the Houston Hawks, putting them in the lead with 8 points in the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

In a rematch of the 2022 Division III state championship game won by Homer, the Hawks notched the Saturday victory with 13 points to Homer’s 8.

Homer is now 1-2 in the league and 3-3 overall after starting the season with three straight wins, then going on a three-game losing streak. Houston is 2-1 and 5-1.

The Mariners travel to winless Redington for a 7 p.m. conference game Friday.