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PREP ROUNDUP: Alpena tops Hillman 71-39

Hillman High School’s boys basketball team picked up a late non-conference game against Alpena on Monday and lost 71-39. Alpena led from start to finish, jumping out 27-11 in the first quarter, and holding Hillman to four points in the second, opening up a big 48-15 lead on Hillman at the half. Alpena generated 26 turnovers in the game and gave Hillman all they could handle. The leading scorer for Hillman was sophomore Ty Muszynski with nine and senior Brenden Rouleau with eight. Senior Cuyler Schultz led Hillman in rebounds with six and added six assists. Alpena was led by ...

PHOTO: Alpena U6 Hockey plays in Gladwin

Alpena falls to Sault Ste. Marie 69-57 in Pink Out game for cancer awareness

ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats took the court Monday night with intensity, building a strong early lead against the Sault Ste. Marie Blue Devils in their annual Pink Out game for cancer awareness, an event held in partnership with Friends Together. Despite their early dominance, the ...

Record-breaking Hubbard Lake Classic Ice Fishing Tournament honors Dave Hillert’s legacy

HUBBARD LAKE — The 2025 Dave Hillert Hubbard Lake Classic Ice Fishing Tournament drew an unprecedented 581 participants, setting a new record for the tournament while raising $13,000 for Friends Together, a local nonprofit supporting cancer patients and their families. The event, which ...

Alpena rallies to secure OT victory over Jeffers on Saturday

ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats pulled off a dramatic comeback to defeat the Jeffers Jets 4-3 in overtime in their final regular season home game on Saturday. Alpena took an early lead in the first period when Clark Weir found the back of the net with 4:23 remaining. The Wildcats held onto ...

Wildcats hockey defeats Traverse City West on Senior Night 4-2

ALPENA — In a fast-paced and physical matchup, the Alpena Wildcats secured a 4-2 victory over the Traverse City West Titans on Friday night, outshooting their opponents and controlling play for much of the game. Alpena set the tone late in the first period when Trevor Worth found the ...