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Wildcats battle hard but fall short against Boyne City

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

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

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 ...

Lumberjacks show grit in five-set battle against Hawks

ALPENA — The Alpena Community College Lumberjacks women’s volleyball team took to the court on Friday against the Henry Ford College Hawks in a competitive matchup that ultimately ended in a five-set sweep for the Hawks. The opening set was a back-and-forth contest, with both teams trading ...

Wildcats volleyball team hosts quad tournament

ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats varsity volleyball team hosted a quad tournament on Thursday, competing against Harbor Springs, Boyne City, and Cheboygan. The Wildcats finished the day with one win and two losses. In their opening match, Alpena defeated Harbor Springs in straight sets, 25-10 ...

Wildcats defeat Harbor Springs 5-3 on the tennis courts

ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats boys’ tennis team picked up a strong 5-3 victory in their latest match on Thursday at home, showcasing depth and determination across both singles and doubles play. At the top of the singles lineup, Will Meinhardt battled in a close match at No. 1 but came up ...