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Wildcat girls fall in last regular season game

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GAYLORD – The regular season ended for the Alpena Wildcats varsity girl’s basketball team after losing to Saginaw United, 58-27, on Thursday. The Wildcats had their share of opportunities, but the shots did not fall, and the pesky defense from Saginaw proved to be too much to ...

Hillman girls mount epic comeback to stun Cardinals

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HILLMAN — Trailing by 18 at halftime and 15 entering the fourth quarter, the Hillman Varsity girl’s basketball team pulled off a stunning 49–46 comeback victory over the Whittemore-Prescott Cardinals. After a cold start left them trailing 30–12 at the half, the Tigers ignited its ...

Alpena student Cooper Bright earns spot with Albion track and field

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ALBION -- Alpena student Cooper Bright was selected as a member of Albion College's 2026 track and field team. Bright competes in sprinting events for a Second Season with the Britons. "This season will be exciting for our youngsters to learn the ropes of competing at the college level," said ...

Henry reflects on the Wildcats’ hockey season

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ALPENA – It has been a week to the day since the Alpena Wildcats hockey team lost a heartbreaker to Traverse City Central in overtime, ending their season in the regional semi-finals. It certainly was not the end the players, coaches, and fans expected for the Wildcats, as the team came off ...

Alpena gymnasts braving the storm to shine at Sweetheart Snowfest

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LUDINGTON – Despite the snowy conditions, the Alpena AAU Gymnastics team delivered a powerhouse performance on February 7 at the Sweetheart Snowfest Invitational. Eleven local gymnasts traveled to the Flipstars Gymnastics Center, braving the elements to secure a massive haul of medals and ...

Hillman boys advance to district finals

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The Hillman High School boy’s basketball team improved its record to 20-2 on the season and advanced to its sixth straight district final by defeating Rogers City 59-45. With the win Hillman secured their eleventh 20-win season in the last 17 years and will square off against Gaylord St. ...