Homer Alaska - Sports

The Homer Huskies hosted Nikiski, Kenai and Soldotna Feb. 1 for the 2013 Homer Invite.

The 3K state ski race felt like a 5K, with a steep, hilly course on the Lookout Trails. "It was wicked fun, with a few spills and lots of smiles," said Coach Tad Russell.

"These kids skied their hearts out.There were some gutsy performances out there and a couple close finishes," said Russell.

Homer took three first places and a second. Coach Pete Alexson noted that every skier has improved this season and they are a fun group to coach.

The Huskies travel to Soldotna on Feb. 22.

Homer Middle School students

Sixth grade racers, out of a field 7

Caleb Rauch (1) 10:13; Katia Holmes (2) 10:32; Henry Russell (3) 14:08.

Seventh grade girls, out of a field of 10

Mia Alexson (1) 8:34; Libby Fabich (9) 13:10.

Seventh grade boys, out of a field of 24

Charles Rhor (3) 8:52; Jacob Davis (5) 9:12; Jacob Marquart (7) 10:41; Denver Waclawski (8) 10:43; Ben Kettle (9) 10:58; Landon Bunting (10) 11:01; Joshua Wisner (12) 11:20; Noah Duncan (17) 15:12; Jay-Mason Davis (18) 15:41.

Eighth grade girls, out of a field of 15

Audrey Russell (1) 10:13; Desiree Cleary (5) 11:06; Samantha Jacobson (7) 11:20; Audrey Rosencrans (9) 12:18; Haley Knott (10) 12:58.

Eighth grade boys, out of a field of 11

Hoxie Parks (2) 9:37; Tadgh Sholz (3) 10:13; Chris Lynn (6) 11:32; Eric Super (10) 15:51; Hyram Dory (11) 18:26.

The Best Western Riptide leads Homer City League basketball with only two losses, tallying their 12th win on Monday against the K-12 Teachers 91-48. Nick Finley led all scorers with 22 points, Weston Carroll followed with 16. Mark Putney scored 15 and Jan Spurkland had 12 for the Teachers. The Alaska Bible Institute defeated the Gregoire Construction Smooth Operators 56-42. Erick Rozeboom put up 25 points while Michael Ross added 15 for ABI. Smooth Operators' Heath Johnson and Dave Drake combined for 25 in the loss. The Bulletproof Nets beat the Home Run Oil Titans 51-38. Aaron Lang and Corey Sutherland both scored 14 points for the Nets. Brother's Erick and Colton Tutt scored 17 and 7 points respectively.

City League Standings Week 14

Best Western Riptide 12-2

Bulletproof Nets 10-4

Home Run Oil Titans 8-6

Alaska Bible Institute 5-9

K-12 Teachers 3-11

Gregoire Construction Smooth Operators 3-11

The Homer Winter Carnival Basketball Tourney with girls and boys varsity teams playing starts today at 2 p.m. at Homer High School. The tourney continues starting at 2 p.m. Friday and at 11:45 a.m. Saturday. Teams from Homer, Nikiski, Grace Christian, West Valley and Valdez play.

An awards ceremony is at 7 p.m. Saturday following the boys final game. All-tournament team players, most valuable player, skills winners and the overall winner of the tourney will be recognized.