The 2025 Alaska high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Homer Mariners host the Kenai Central Kardinals on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Homer, AK. Homer looks to stay unbeaten after a dominant start, while Kenai Central seeks to move above .500 with a key road win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Kenai Central (Kenai, AK) vs Homer (Homer, AK)
○ Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 6:00 PM
○ Location: Homer High School, Homer, AK
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Kenai Central Kardinals
The Kardinals enter ranked #13,016 nationally, #22 in Alaska, and #13 in their class. At 1-1, Kenai Central has shown resilience but needs more offensive production to keep pace with Homer’s hot start.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #13,016
○ State Rank: #22 (AK)
○ Class Rank: #13
○ Strengths: Experienced roster, defensive toughness, ability to grind out drives
○ Key to Win: Establish ball control and limit Homer’s explosive offense
Homer Mariners
The Mariners come in ranked #10,665 nationally, #15 in Alaska, and #6 in their class. Homer has been dominant on both sides of the ball, starting 2-0 with a combined 98-8 scoring margin.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #10,665
○ State Rank: #15 (AK)
○ Class Rank: #6
○ Strengths: Explosive offense, stingy defense, strong momentum
○ Key to Win: Maintain offensive tempo and continue defensive dominance
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Central Kardinals | 13,016 | 22 (AK) | 13 | 1-1 | 16 | 50 |
| Homer Mariners | 10,665 | 15 (AK) | 6 | 2-0 | 98 | 8 |
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