Dayten Van Ostrand

September 10, 2026

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Features, Sports + Recreation

Mariners score their first win, and it’s a big one

Special to the Homer Independent Press The Mariner defense gets ready to stop the ball. (Photo courtesy of Aidan Cooney)… READ MORE
September 3, 2026

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Features, Sports + Recreation

Mariners continue losing streak at home against Dimond

Special to the Homer Independent Press The Homer varsity football team lost for the third straight game, 34-42, in their… READ MORE
August 27, 2026

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Features, Sports + Recreation

Mariner football loses to Whalers in Utqiagvik

Homer fails to come back at northernmost football field in America. By Dayten Van OstrandSpecial to the Homer Independent Press… READ MORE
August 20, 2026

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Features, Sports + Recreation

Homer Mariner football team loses season opener to Kenai

By Dayten Van Ostrand Special to the Homer Independent Press The Mariners run a play against the Kardinals. (Photo courtesy… READ MORE
July 9, 2026

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Community, Features, Sports + Recreation

Homer celebrates its 15th annual Highland Games

By Dayten Van Ostrand Special to the Homer Independent Press Cheldyn Walsh throws the 12-pound weight over the bar. Photo… READ MORE
June 11, 2026

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Features

Champions! Mariners win in baseball

Homer Baseball pulls off another unbelievable comeback, this time to win State Championship By Dayten Van Ostrand The Homer team… READ MORE
June 11, 2026

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Sports + Recreation

Softball finishes 4th at state; athletes compete at Brian Young Invite

Softball beats Kodiak but fails to advance at state By Dayten Van OstrandSpecial to the Homer Independent Press Molly Evans,… READ MORE
June 4, 2026

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Community, Education, Features, Sports + Recreation

Homer Girls Track and Field Team wins State

By Dayten Van OstrandSpecial to the Homer Independent Press The Homer Lady Mariners track and field team hold the state… READ MORE
June 4, 2026

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Features

Homer baseball wins regions, goes to state

Extra inning win advances Homer over Kenai By Dayten Van Ostrand The Homer Mariner baseball team, trailing by seven runs… READ MORE
June 4, 2026

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Features, Sports + Recreation

Homer soccer teams win some, but fall short at state

By Dayten Van Ostrand Special to the Homer Independent Press The Homer Mariners boys soccer team won two games at… READ MORE
May 28, 2026

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Community, Education, Features, Sports + Recreation

Homer dominates Region 3 track and field

Lady Mariners win Region III track and field championship By Dayten Van OstrandFor the Homer Independent Press The Homer Mariners… READ MORE

Author: Dayten Van Ostrand