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Alpena heads to final four

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GAYLORD — For the first time since 2007, the Alpena Wildcats are heading to the Final Four after a decisive 5-2 victory over the Petoskey Northmen in the quarter-finals on Saturday night. The game started with an early lead for Petoskey, as Lynus Cadarette found the back of the net with ...

Rogers City beats Hillman 64-60 in district finals

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The boys basketball teams from Rogers City and Hillman competed in the district final on Friday with the Hurons taking the 64-60 win over the Tigers. The battle of two teams, who split in the regular season, ended Hillman’s shot at winning a fourth consecutive district title. Throughout ...

Alcona boys take first district title since 2013

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On Friday, the Alcona High School boys basketball team defeated Oscoda 41-34. With the win, the Tigers secured their first district title since 2013 and extended their record on the year to 20-3. Garrett Somers had a big night with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals. Ricky Schott had 11 ...

Alpena boys swim team third in conference with 10-2 record

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The Alpena High School boys varsity swim team, led by Jennifer Johnson and Liz Jacques, traveled to Saginaw Valley State University for the annual ISC Swimming and Diving Championship on Friday and Saturday. In only its second season back, the team placed third in the conference with a 10-2 ...

Wildcats win quarterfinal game against Petoskey, 5-2

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The Alpena High School hockey team won the quarterfinals on Saturday in Gaylord with a 5-2 win over Petoskey. With the win, the Wildcats advance to the semifinals on Friday in Plymouth. See the full story from Saturday's game in Monday's edition of The News.