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Former Mariner athlete honored

Thirty years after winning his second state title as a Mariner wrestler, the Alaska School Activities Association is…

Kyle Johnson kneels down to catch a grounder during practice. The baseball team has been preparing for the start of their season since early March.-Photo by Anna Frost; Homer News

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Batter up for baseball, softball season

The Homer High School baseball and softball teams will play their first games of the season against Soldotna…

Sam Draves crouches slightly in preparation to catch a ball kicked toward the Homer goal by a Soldotna player. Homer girls played Soldotna on Tuesday, April 19 at Homer High, losing 3-0.-Photo by Anna Frost; Homer News

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Mariner soccer teams defeat Nikiski, but fall to Soldotna

Homer High School’s varsity soccer teams played home games against Nikiski and Soldotna High School, with the boys…

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Homer High students break personal records, place in shot put, discus events

Homer High’s track and field team brought home some personal best records along with their medals from the…

Jadzia Martin wrestles her opponent during a Alaska Battle Cats freestyle tournament match on Saturday, April 16 at Service High. Martin finished first place in the tournament.-Provided by Anchor Kings

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Anchor Kings medal at two tournaments in one weekend

Anchor Kings headed north to the Friday Tri-Valley Greco tournament in Palmer and spent Saturday at Service High…

Nikolaevsk senior Megan Hickman, at table, signs a contract to commit to play basketball for the University of Alaska Fairbanks this fall. Her father Bobby Hickman, left, mother Kelli Hickman, second from right, and sister Isabelle Hickman, far right, joined Megan in the Nikolaevsk library on April 13 for the signing.-Photo provided

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Nikolaevsk’s Megan Hickman signs to play with UAF Nanooks

Another collegiate hoops team is getting a Warrior. Megan Hickman, a five-year starter for the Class 1A Nikolaevsk…

Celebration performance

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Celebration performance

Zoey Magee and Natalie Farren perform a duet skating piece at the Kevin Bell Arena 10-year anniversary celebration…

Mina Cavasos, an eighth grader in her fourth year of wrestling, competes with Popeye wrestler and friend Sadie Blake, a seventh grader in her first year of wrestling. Mina won for first place in the Arctic Warriors girls division  and Sadie placed second.-Photo provided

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Wrestlers bring home lots of wins

Both the Popeye and Anchor Kings wrestling clubs participated in the Arctic Warriors Ultimate Challenge in Wasilla last…

The Homer High School boys varsity soccer team beat Eagle River 3-1 at a rainy home game on Saturday, April 9. -Photo by Anna Frost, Homer News

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Mariner soccer teams score wins at home

Homer High School’s boys and girls varsity soccer teams played through the cold rain on Saturday, each earning…

KSC King swimmers Luke Nelson, Lukas Story and Nathan Overson stand on the  first, second and third place podiums, respectively, after receiving high point honors in the Southcentral Area Sprint Championship Meet in Kenai last weekend.-Photo provided

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KSC Kings win big at Sprint meet

The Kachemak Swim Club Kings attended the Southcentral Area Sprint Championship Meet in Kenai last weekend and brought…

Wrestlers pick up wins in Soldotna tournament

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Wrestlers pick up wins in Soldotna tournament

The Popeye Wrestling Club traveled to Soldotna on April 2 for the Soldotna Whalers Freestyle Tournament. Popeye took…

Soccer season gets rolling

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Soccer season gets rolling

The Homer High School boys and girls soccer teams faced their first games of the season against Kenai…

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Wrestlers bring home top tournament finishes

Popeye wrestlers earn 22 medals Popeye Wrestlers traveled to Palmer over Easter weekend for the largest tournament leading…