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Wildcats hockey cease successful season with 5-1 loss in playoffs

GAYLORD — Kicking off the quarterfinals against one of the toughest teams in Michigan, the Alpena High School hockey team (17-10-0, 7-2 BNC) took on the Traverse City St. Francis Bay Reps. Entering the game, the Wildcats were at a considerable disadvantage after losing to the Bay Reps ...

Alcona loses in district final

Alcona High School’s boys’ basketball team lost to Roscommon, 51-64, on Friday. Collin Walker had a huge night with 15 points and 12 boards. Evan Borsvold locked down the other block with 12 points and 5 boards. Jacob Renchenski had 8 points. “The environment for the district final ...

Hillman wins basketball district finals against Posen, 65-45

HILLMAN — After taking care of Posen with ease twice this season, the Hillman Tigers (20-2, 10-0 NSLLD) geared up to face Posen again for the district finals on Friday. Similar to the last two matchups, Hillman took home a commanding victory by a score of 65-45. With Friday’s win, the ...

ACC men to host first playoff game in 25 years

ALPENA — The Alpena Community College men’s basketball team has clinched a spot in the postseason and will host the first round of the NJCAA Division II Great Lakes District B Men’s Basketball Championship starting Tuesday. The Lumberjacks finished the regular season with a record of ...

Hitzelberger and Modrzejewski plan to continue athletic careers at ACC

ALPENA — Two local Alpena High School students have decided to take their talents to the next level at Alpena Community College. Sydney Hitzelberger, the Wildcat’s second baseman, and Emilee Modrzejewski, Alpena’s centerfielder, announced at their signing in the Wildcat Den that ...

Hillman defeats Mio, 59-46, sending them forward in the post-season games

ALPENA - After earning a first-round bye due to a 20-2 record and a 10-0 record in the conference, the Hillman Tigers sought complete control over Mio on Wednesday. While Hillman struggled early, the second half was executed perfectly, earning a 59-46 victory led by the standout star ...