The Homer Mariners will venture away from home to challenge the Ninilchik Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Homer will be strutting in after a win while Ninilchik will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Homer turned things around against Soldotna on Saturday. In a tight match that could have gone either way, they made off with a 55-54 victory over the Stars.
Meanwhile, Ninilchik faced Barrow in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The contest between Ninilchik and Barrow didn't end well, with Ninilchik falling 74-59. The Wolverines' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Homer's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Ninilchik, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Homer came out on top in a nail-biter against Ninilchik when the teams last played back in February of 2024, sneaking past 72-69. The rematch might be a little tougher for Homer since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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