Basketball Game Preview: Homer Mariners vs. Susitna Valley Rams

The Homer Mariners will be taking part in a tournament against the Susitna Valley Rams at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Homer has given up an average of 70.3 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Homer's last matchup with Kenai Central could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Tuesday. The Mariners were dealt a 70-22 loss at the hands of the Kardinals. The game marked the Mariners' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Susitna Valley, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Tikigaq 57-54. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rams have posted since March 15, 2025.

Susitna Valley's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Homer, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.