The Homer (AK) varsity football team will host Barrow (Utqiagvik, AK) in a non-conference home game on Friday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Homer vs Barrow Football Game Info:

What: Alaska High School Football
Who: Homer vs Barrow
When: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: 6 PM
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Game preview: Homer vs Barrow

Homer vs. Barrow: Early Season Non-Conference Clash Set for Friday

The Homer Mariners and Barrow Whalers are set to square off in an intriguing early-season matchup on Friday, August 22, at 6 p.m. in Homer. Both teams enter the contest undefeated, each looking to build momentum in the 2025 campaign.

Team Records & Rankings

Homer (1-0) comes into the game ranked No. 17 in Alaska and No. 8 in their class, while sitting at 10,893 nationally. The Mariners opened their season in explosive fashion with a 64-8 road victory over Houston, showcasing one of the state’s most potent offenses.

Barrow (1-0), ranked No. 21 in Alaska and No. 12 in their class (12,433 nationally), also opened strong with a 16-8 home win over Redington. The Whalers relied on a balanced effort, pulling away in the middle quarters and holding on with stout defense.

Scoring Trends

• Homer: The Mariners average a staggering 64 points per game, with most of their damage coming early. They scored 36 points in the first quarter alone against Houston, setting the tone from the opening kick. Their balanced attack added 16 in the second and closed with 12 in the fourth.

• Barrow: The Whalers average 16 points per game, scoring eight points apiece in the second and third quarters in their opener. Defense will be key if they hope to keep pace with Homer’s high-powered offense.

Common Opponents

Both teams already share a common opponent in Redington and Houston:

• Barrow defeated Redington 16-8 in Week 1.

• Homer routed Houston 64-8 in their opener.

The comparison highlights the offensive firepower of Homer versus the grind-it-out, defensive style of Barrow.

Key Matchups to Watch

• Homer Offense vs. Barrow Defense: Can Barrow’s disciplined defense contain Homer’s early scoring bursts? If the Whalers can survive the first quarter without falling behind, they could make this a four-quarter battle.

• Turnover Margin: In games with such contrasting styles, winning the turnover battle could decide the outcome.

• Special Teams: Field position may prove critical if Barrow looks to slow down the pace and limit Homer’s possessions.

Looking Ahead

Interestingly, this is the first of two meetings between the programs this season. After Friday’s non-conference matchup in Homer, the teams will face off again in Utqiaġvik on Saturday, September 20 in a Mid Alaska Conference showdown.

Final Outlook

Homer’s explosive offensive start makes them the early favorite, but Barrow has the kind of defensive grit to keep games close. Fans can expect a clash of styles when these two unbeaten Alaskan teams meet under the Friday night lights.