Homer is 0-9-1 against Kenai Central since April of 2023 but things could change on Friday. The Mariners will head out on the road to take on the Kardinals at 5:00 p.m.
Homer is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Alaska's top teams: Ketchikan, who was ranked 16th at the time (Homer was ranked tenth). The two teams finished up on equal footing with a 1-1 draw on Saturday. The result (or lack thereof) marked Homer's first draw of the season.
Meanwhile, after failing to score in their last contest, Kenai Central made sure to put some goals up on the board against Grace Christian on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 5-1 margin over the Grizzlies. Considering Kenai Central have won five matchups by more than two goals this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Kennedy Wortham and Brynnen Hanson scored all five of Kenai Central's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 21 goals.
Homer's draw gives them a new season record of 3-2-1. As for Kenai Central, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Homer might still be hurting after the 7-1 loss they got from Kenai Central in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. That match was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Mariners were down 3-0.
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