The Homer Mariners wrestling boys and girls teams traveled up to Anchorage to compete in the Mountain City Wrestling Invite over the weekend.

With 41 scoring girls teams present and 39 scoring boys teams, the tournament was a glimpse into some of the competition Mariners can expect to face at the Division II state tournament later this year.

The Mariners fared well, coming out with 11th place for the girls team and eighth place for the boys.

Soldotna won the girls tournament, while Bethel won the boys tournament.

Homer was boosted by strong performances from first-place finishers Saoirse Cook at girls 126 (won championship match by decision, 2-0) and Justus Grimes at 135 (won championship match in overtime by decision, 5-4).

Cook racked up 32 points in five matches to be 5-0 in-tournament, with four pinfalls en route to her decision win in the championship. Grimes came up just behind with 28 points in four matches (two wins by pinfall, two by decision).

The Mariners had another pair of finalists in Roane Cook at girls 185 and Paul Minke at 145, who both finished second.

Homer also counted on key performances with third-place finishes from Brayden Woods at 152 and Luca Fitzpatrick at 103.

Homer Mariner Wrestling returns with the Homer Rumble Wrestling Tournament at 5 p.m. this Friday and 9 a.m. this Saturday at HHS.

Mariner’s Mountain City Christian Tournament Results: 8th boys team (113 points), 11th placed girls team (56 points).

Girl’s Results:

Saoirse Cook 132, 1st place; Roane Cook 185, 2nd place.

Boy’s Results:

Luca Fitpatrick 103, 3rd place; Justus Grimes 135, 1st place; Paul Minke 140, 2nd place; Brayden Woods 152, 3rd place.