The Homer Mariners battled to a regulation tie with the Chugiak Mustangs; Chugiak takes the victory 17-14 on an overtime field goal.
Chugiak 17 – Homer 14
The Chugiak Mustangs opened with a rushing touchdown and a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Homer answered with a Kain Smith touchdown catch from Carter Tennison for a 7-6 Mustang lead.
Late in the second quarter, Homer intercepted Chugiak and returned to the 9-yard line setting up a Tennison touchdown run of one yard. Halftime Score: Homer 14 – Chugiak 7.
The third quarter was scoreless highlighted by a Mariner defensive stop at the one-yard line holding Chugiak on downs.
The Mustangs opened the fourth quarter with a 5-yard touchdown run at 5:51 to tie the game at 14-14. The Mariners mounted a drive late in the fourth quarter; however fumbled on the 1-yard line. Chugiak’s final drive ended with a Mariner interception. The game ended tied in regulation at 14-14.
In the overtime, Homer with first possession was held scoreless on four downs. Chugiak scored a game-winning field goal of 20 yards on fourth down for the victory. Final Score: 17-14.
