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Upcoming events: Wrestling: Homer will host the Grace Christian Grizzlies at 6 p.m. today in the Alice Witte…

Senior Mariner swimmer Chloe Bechtol competes in the Region III Swimming and Diving Championships held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, 2017 in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo submitted)

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Homer swimmers, divers break school records

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the final team scores for the Region III competition.…

Voznesnka senior David Sanarov waves to the crowd during a senior night ceremony before the team’s Sept. 15, 2017 game at the Homer High School football field in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Senior Spotlight: David Sanarov

If there’s one thing you couldn’t get away with calling Head of the Bay Cougars defensive lineman and…

Kenai’s Seth Kruse struggles to get free from Homer’s Levi King during the Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 Round Robin Rumble Tournament at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Homer takes Round Robin Rumble, looks forward to strong season

Members of the Homer wrestling team showed they mean business this year by capturing the top spot in…

Nikiski’s Justin Cox controls Kenai Central’s Brandon Kroto on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at the Luke Spruill Memorial Tournament at Kenai Central High School. Cox took a 13-1 major decision en route to winning first at 138 pounds. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

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Homer captures Luke Spruill tourney

The oddest feature of the prep sports calendar was on display Saturday at Kenai Central High School, when…

Scribner wins Elks Winter King Derby

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Scribner wins Elks Winter King Derby

Rough seas didn’t keep anglers from braving Kachemak Bay for a chance to win the 2017 Homer Elks…

Homer senior Teddy Croft (8) walks off the field with a group of teammates Saturday while the Utqiagvik Whalers celebrate in the ASAA First National Bank Division III state championship at Machetanz Field in Palmer. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

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Mariners fall short of state championship

The Mariners fell short of what would have been their first Division III football state championship in school…

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Mariners near end of season with awards, many firsts for team

Had you asked a Homer Mariners football fan this time last year what the team’s chances of going…

Seniors Justin Sumption (16) and Dawson Felde (3) come off the field celebrating with their teammates after defeating Ben Eielson High School in a playoff game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. The Mariners will now head to Palmer for the Division III state championship game. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Mariners defeat Ben Eielson High School, will head to state championship game

It’s a year of firsts for the Homer Mariners. After clinching their first ever Division III Peninsula Conference…

Division II girls winner Autumn Daigle (center) receives hugs from her brother and mother Ann (right) Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at the ASAA First National Bank Alaska Cross-country State Championships at Bartlett High School in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Joey Klecka/Peninsula Clarion)

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Homer’s Autumn Daigle wins state cross-country championship race

Saturday was a great day for young Homer runners, but it was especially sweet for sophomore Autumn Daigle,…

Senior Cougars player David Sanarov tackles Homer Mariners quarterback Teddy Croft during their game Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 at the Mariner field in Homer, Alaska. Homer topped the Cougars 53-0 in the last game for the Head of the Bay team made up of Voznesenka, Razdolna and Kachemak-Selo. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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Mariners roll over Cougars, celebrate seniors and conference title

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct the name of the school Homer played when they…

Victor Samoei runs in the Kenai River half-marathon on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 near Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion)

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Homer’s Annie Ridgely wins Kenai half marathon

One did it using a handcycle after breaking his back seven years ago. Others competed after coaching at…

Idaho resident Jack Mills (second from right) poses with his winning 240-pound halibut along with the rest of the crew in Homer, Alaska. Mills won the 2017 Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby, and a prize for $15,241.10. (Photo courtesy Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center)

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Idaho resident wins Jackpot Halibut Derby

A lucky Idaho resident is walking away with this year’s Jackpot Halibut Derby top prize. Sam Mills, of…