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Wildcat runners shine at Oiler Invitational
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MOUNT PLEASANT — The Alpena High School cross country teams traveled to Mount Pleasant on Friday morning to compete in the 2025 Oiler Invitational, bringing home standout performances and a collection of personal bests. The boys team placed fifth out of 12 large school teams, led by ...
Lumberjacks battle hard but fall to Lakers
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ALPENA — The Alpena Community College Lumberjacks men’s soccer team put up a strong fight against Lakeland Community College on Saturday, but ultimately fell 4-3 in a fast-paced, aggressive matchup. Just minutes into the game, ACC set the tone when Fidel Ramos struck first, putting the ...
Wildcats battle hard but fall short against Boyne City
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ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats varsity football team showed marked improvement on defense and resilience on offense in Friday night’s home matchup against the Boyne City Ramblers, but ultimately fell 13-18 in a hard-fought contest. The opening quarter set the tone for a scrappy game. With ...
Alpena native triumphs at National Triathlon Championship
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MILWAUKEE — Alpena native Kevin Konczak, representing Boulder, Colorado, captured the gold medal in the M 55-59 age group at the USA National Triathlon Olympic Distance Championship on Saturday, Aug. 9. The national championship, considered the most competitive race in the country that is ...
Hillman beats Alcona in first football game of the season
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The Hillman Tigers defeated the Alcona Tigers by a score of 42-22 on Thursday night. The Alcona Tigers were led in rushing by Karen Gonyea who carried 19 times for 140 yards and two touchdowns. The defense was led by Gavin Dellar with 11 tackles, including a sack. Mason Norling and Ben ...