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Alpena boys basketball tops Kalkaska 62-60 in overtime on Thursday

ALPENA — On Thursday evening, the Alpena boys basketball team went against Kalkaska in their senior night event. The final score for the game was 62-60 for an Alpena win after going into overtime. When asked about the last message to the seniors, Evan Neff said, “If nothing else, I ...

ACC women’s basketball secures 59-50 victory over NCMC Timberwolves

ALPENA — The Alpena Community College women’s basketball team claimed a 59-50 win over North Central Michigan College on Wednesday, controlling key moments of the game with aggressive defense and efficient free-throw shooting. Alpena took an early lead in the first quarter, finishing ...

Alpena men’s basketball loses to North Central Michigan 57-48

ALPENA — The Alpena Lumberjacks men’s basketball team faced off against North Central Michigan College in a fast-paced, physical contest that saw the Timberwolves come out on top with a 57-48 victory on Wednesday. The game remained close early on, but a late first-half surge from the ...

Hillman boys basketball tops Mio 59-44, clinches Little Dipper NSL title

Hillman clinched the Little Dipper North Star League Championship with a convincing 59-44 win over Mio on Friday. The league championship is Hillman’s fourth consecutive title and 10th title in the last 15 years. The game was a battle of the two top teams in the division with Hillman ...

Alpena wrestler Haley Stenz heads to state finals

Haley Stenz won first place in the 110-pound weight class at Sunday’s MHSAA Regional tournament. She won her first two matches by pin followed by an 8-0 win in the finals. Stenz advances to wrestle in the state finals at Ford Field on Feb. 29. Stenz is the first female wrestler to represent ...