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Wildcats get late comeback victory at Dow Diamond

The Alpena Wildcats varsity baseball team showed grit and determination late in the game on Thursday with a comeback victory against the Bay City John Glenn Bobcats at Dow Diamond in Midland, home of the Great Lakes Loons minor league team. AHS won 7-6. Alpena got a runner on base early with a two-strike single to center field by Cam McEwen, but they could not capitalize on it. After getting down early 3-0 in the bottom of the first inning on some hot hitting by John Glenn, the Cats got two back in the top of the second with three hits, including an RBI single by Owen Kaiser. John Glenn ...

Alpena Sports Hall of Fame inductees to be honored June 7

ALPENA — The Alpena Sports Hall of Fame will honor five inductees at its Hall of Fame banquet on June 7. The inductees include the following: SUE (PIPER) GEYER - AHS 1981 Sue (Piper) Geyer established herself as one of the Alpena area’s most consistent women’s golfers over the course of more than two decades. Geyer’s decorated golf resume is a testament to her talent and ability to win on some of Alpena’s biggest golf stages. Her many victories include a record eight women’s City Open Championships and thirteen Alpena Golf Club Women’s Club ...

PHOTO GALLERY: Alpena Gymnastics holds Spring Shows

ALPENA — This year Alpena Gymnastics had three Spring Shows. All levels of gymnasts from tumbletots to the AAU competitive team performed at each show.

Alpena boys golf team sees early growth, eyes continued progress ahead of regionals

With the spring golf season underway, Alpena High School boys golf coach Tate Skiba is optimistic about the direction of his team. Coming off a strong start, Skiba noted that this year’s first tournament score already surpassed any team score posted last season — a sign that the ...

Alpena softball team takes wins over Garden City, 13-3, and Negaunee, 7-3

ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats varsity softball team picked up two wins Friday, defeating Garden City 13-3 in Game 1 and Negaunee 7-3 in Game 2 behind strong offensive showings and solid pitching performances. In the opening game against Garden City, Alpena took an early lead and never ...

PHOTO: Wildcats girls soccer loses to Petoskey, 3-2