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PREP ROUNDUP: Alpena girls basketball beats Alcona

The Alpena News The Alpena High School girls basketball team beat Alcona 57-16 on Tuesday. Leading Alpena was Kiera Prue with 20 points on the night. Natalie Maychen added 13 while Faith Dragiewicz added 12. Alcona was led by Joanna Steiner with eight points. Rilee Tracy added four and Piper Whitefield and Hanah Renchenski each added two. Alpena returns to action on Friday at Traverse City West. Alcona plays Charlton Heston at home on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. HILLMAN LOSES TO ROGERS CITY Hillman’s boys basketball team lost on the road to Rogers City 56-43 on Tuesday. ...

Alpena secures 89-54 victory over Tawas on Tuesday

ALPENA — The Alpena High School boys basketball team earned a decisive 89-54 win over the Tawas Braves, maintaining control throughout the game with a strong defensive presence and offensive attack. Alpena established its rhythm early, finishing the first quarter with a 20-10 lead. The ...

Alpena girls wrestling team competes in Midland

Alpena High School freshman Haley Stenz led the way for the girls wrestling team with a third-place finish in the 110-pound weight class at the Midland Girls Wrestling Invitational. The tournament was the largest event that the girls have competed in so far this season and represented top wrestlers from across the state. Stenz finished the day with four wins and one loss, including three pins and one technical fall by a score of 19-3 in the third-place final match. Junior Marleigh Hann (115) and sophomore Tryst Bukowieck (120) both finished the tournament with two losses. ...

Thunder Bay Men’s Pool League recent results

Results: Week 11- Jan 29, 2025 Week 11 Standings Team Wins Losses Player’s Pub 2 130 57 Shooters* 120 50 Pompeyo’s 116 71 Sports Page 2* 114 56 Wagon Wheel 1* 96 74 Bogart’s* 90 80 Joe’s Bar* 86 84 Latitudes* 85 85 Sports Page 1* 82 88 Barilik’s 80 107 Wagon Wheel 2 75 112 VFW* 67 103 Pappy’s Pub* 59 111 Player’s Pub 1* 56 114 Bolton Bar* 53 117

Several Alpena wrestlers place at Big North Conference Championships

ALPENA — The Alpena High School wrestling team saw key performances at the Big North Conference Championships on Saturday, with several wrestlers placing and scoring team points. Senior and team captain Lyrik Ricketts highlighted the team’s overall growth this season, noting an ...

PREP ROUNDUP: Hillman bests AuGres

The Hillman High School varsity boys basketball team improved to 11-5 overall and 7-1 in the North Star League with a home victory over second-place AuGres, 53-45. Hillman, once again battling sickness, secured a home victory despite being down one at halftime and heading into the fourth quarter. In a game of runs, Hillman ultimately got more as early success continued for Hillman, jumping out 9-0 to start the game and 15-6 after one quarter, only to see that lead matched by AuGres heading into the half. Ultimately, Hillman outscored AuGres in the second half 34-25 for the ...