Youth Sports
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The Mariners swept Nikiski last Saturday afternoon with two tightly executed games, spreading rumblings of their strength this season farther up the peninsula. The two wins bumped the Mariners’ in-conference season records to 2-1 for the boys (2-4 overall) and 3-0 for the girls (5-2 overall)....
Thu, 01/15/2015 - 12:10pm -
Last Saturday, under clear blue skies with not a patch of snow in sight and temperatures in the mid-40s, the Mariner ski team was outside, once again, making the best of it. Instead of calling off the team’s scheduled “ski-athon” event and adding to a long list of disappointing cancellations t...
Thu, 01/15/2015 - 12:09pm -
The large crowd gathered in the Homer High School gym on Dec. 30was loud with school spirit and holiday cheer as they watched the Mariners face off against Kenai in the first home basketball games of the season. Both teams fought hard against the Kardinals, but despite the encouragement, failed to c...
Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:50pm -
By McKibben Jackinsky Staff writer Search through a list of basketball fouls and its doubtful you’ll find “hugging.” However, with a confused look, a smile and a shrug of his shoulders, that was the best description referee Mike Etzwiler could give for what was happen...
Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:46pm -
Sixteen masters swimmers competed in the first annual Kachemak Swim Club Masters Sextathlon at Kate Kuhns Aquatic Center, Dec. 20. Events contested were the 100 free, 50 fly, 50 back, 50 breast, 50 free and 100 IM. Overall winners were determined by the lowest cumulative time for all six events.&nbs...
Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:41pm -
Four Mariner mat men travelled to Reno for the 20th anniversary of the Reno Tournament of Champions, titled “The Toughest Tournament in America.” The top three placers in each weight class earn All-American status. ...
Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:39pm -
Despite continually disappointing snow conditions, the Mariner ski team is putting their faith in the recent cold weather and a communal wish for snow. Their “skiathon” team fundraiser has been scheduled for Saturday, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Similar to the Kachemak Swim Club’s “swimathon,...
Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:37pm -
After fending off the alumni 8-6 in a Dec. 27 at-home game, the Homer Mariner varsity hockey team is on the road this week, with games against Service and Eagle River on Friday and Saturday, respectively, and then back home for a full weekend of action against Palmer, Colony and Wasilla, Jan. 15-17....
Wed, 01/07/2015 - 3:35pm -
When the buzzer sounded Saturday night signaling the end of the final game of the CIA Classic tournament, the Seldovia boys hoops team was celebrating a big 55-34 victory over Peninsula Conference rival Cook Inlet Academy, but it was another team walking away with the championship trophy. The Soldot...
Wed, 12/24/2014 - 3:58pm -
Last Thursday’s scheduled Candy Cane ski meet in Soldotna was canceled due to lack of snow, bringing the season total up to four consecutive cancellations or alterations in competition for the Mariners. Assistant Coach Gus Beck is not optimistic about the snow prospects for the rest of the w...
Wed, 12/24/2014 - 3:55pm
