In the Nikiski Bulldogs season opener at the farthest North football field in America, Nikiski lead until the final :65 seconds before falling to the Barrow Whalers 12-8 in high school football’s first weekend of the regular season.
Barrow 12 – Nikiski 8
The Bulldogs held an 8-6 lead at the half with a first half rushing touchdown by James Hemphill. Following a scoreless third quarter, Nikiski drove to the Whalers 1-yard line; however, the Bulldogs were turned-away at the goal line just 1:13 into the fourth quarter. Barrow then mounted a 99-yard touchdown drive, using nearly ten minutes of the clock, to take a 12-8 lead.
The Bulldogs final drive ended on an interception with :30 seconds remaining. Final Score: Barrow 12, Nikiski 8.
Other Week One Football Scores (DII & DIII)
Homer 42 – Kodiak 30
Houston 45 – Seward 0
Wasilla 38 – Redington 0
Lathrop 49 – West Anchorage 33
Chugiak 16 – West Valley 8
Eagle River 24 – Palmer 0
