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    Sports briefs: Homer ski, basketball give top performances; hockey returns to rink this weekend

    Homer varsity ski tops Palmer Division II meet

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    By Delcenia Cosman • January 15, 2026 1:30 am
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    Homer boys place 1st in ski invitational

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    Homer basketball places 5th in Anchorage tourney

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    Homer and Soldotna hockey players battle for the puck during the Carlin Cup home varsity game on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Kevin Bell Arena in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    SoHi hockey claims 3rd Carlin Cup victory
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 18, 2025 1:30 am

    The Soldotna varsity hockey team defeated Homer 9-1 Saturday at Kevin Bell Arena.

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    A Homer athlete wrestles against a Grace Christian athlete during the regional Kachemak Conference Wrestling Championships on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Homer girls wrestling team named regional champions
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer High School hosted the Kachemak Conference Wrestling Championships Saturday, Dec. 13.

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    By Delcenia Cosman • December 10, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer girls’ wrestling placed 7th overall in Anchorage tournament; varsity hockey split victories in nonconference play.

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    Photo courtesy of Sophie Tapley
Kenai Central’s Sophie Tapley (center) on Nov. 26<ins>,</ins><ins> 2025,</ins> commits to playing volleyball at the University of Alaska Anchorage during the 2026-2027 school year. Tapley was a varsity hitter for three years at Kenai Central.
    Kenai Central’s Sophie Tapley signs with UAA volleyball
    By Chloe Anderson • December 9, 2025 8:30 am

    Tapley will trade her Kardinals jersey for a Seawolf one during the 2026-2027 academic year.

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    Photo courtesy Pete Dickinson
The SoHi junior varsity and varsity wrestling teams compete in the Battle for the Bird at Soldotna High School on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The Kenai Peninsula Athletics Sapphire dance team performed the halftime show.
    SoHi, Nikiski wrestling teams compete for Thanksgiving dinner
    By Chloe Anderson • December 3, 2025 5:30 pm

    The Stars and Bulldogs faced off during the Battle for the Bird duals last Wednesday.

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    Photo courtesy Christopher Kincaid/RCKincaidPhoto
A Kodiak hockey player grabs the back of a Homer player’s jersey during the End of the Road Shootout, held Nov. 20-22 at Kevin Bell Arena.
    Sports briefs: Soldotna hockey, wrestling teams secure wins...
    By Chloe Anderson • November 26, 2025 2:30 am

    SoHi hockey won the End of the Road tournament in Homer and the wrestling team gained 20 individual wins.

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    Homer hockey falls to Kodiak
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 20, 2025 8:30 am

    The Bears beat out the Mariners in both conference games last weekend.

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    Soldotna Stars head coach Luke Baumer celebrates with the team during the state volleyball championship tournament in Anchorage during a game against the South Anchorage Wolverines on Nov. 14, 2025. Photo courtesy of Byron Corral/BC Media
    Kenai Central takes home 3rd volleyball state title
    By Chloe Anderson • November 19, 2025 8:30 pm

    The Kards defeated Nikiski in a rematch championship game on Saturday during the state tournament in Anchorage.

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    Soldotna High School wrestlers won six individual championships during the Lancer Smith Memorial wrestling tournament in Wasilla Nov. 14-15. Photo courtesy of SoHi Stars Wrestling on Facebook
    SoHi wrestling sweeps Lancer Smith tourney, eyes state...
    By Chloe Anderson • November 19, 2025 5:30 pm

    SoHi girls and boys took first and second place as teams, respectively.

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    Homer volleyball places 3rd in regional tournament
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 12, 2025 8:30 am

    The Homer High School varsity volleyball team took third place in the Southcentral Conference Tournament this past weekend, improving to…

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    The Homer High School varsity volleyball team holds up their trophy after winning first place in the silver bracket at the Dimond/Service Tourney on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. Photo provided by Brenna Dornellas
    Homer volleyball earns top spot in 2nd tourney...
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 29, 2025 12:30 pm

    The Lady Mariners will finish out conference play against Kenai, Redington and Houston this week.

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    The Homer Mariners varsity football team celebrates their victory after the Division III state championships game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Wasilla, Alaska. Photo provided by Justin Zank
    Homer football receives Division III All-State awards
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 29, 2025 8:30 am

    Players on the Homer High School Mariners varsity football team were selected for Division III football awards last week.

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    The Homer Mariners varsity football team celebrates their victory after the Division III state championships game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Wasilla, Alaska. Photo provided by Justin Zank
    Homer football brings home back-to-back state titles
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 21, 2025 7:30 pm

    The Mariners defeated Barrow 20-0 on Saturday, winning the state championships for the second year in a row.

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