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Wildcats cross-country teams battle through rain

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The rain at the Veterans Park in Cadillac on Saturday morning didn’t stop the Wildcats cross-country team from performing well. The girls braved a heavy downpour in the early race and managed a 3rd place finish in the large school division. Abigail Misiak, Gracelyn Heath, Izzy Szymanski, ...

Wildcats crush Blue Devils on homecoming

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By: LESLIANNE JOHNS Special to The News ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats football team gave their fans something to celebrate on homecoming night, earning their first win in 21 games with a dominant 41-0 shutout over Sault Ste. Marie. From the opening drive, Alpena’s offense looked sharp ...

Wildcats open BNC Playoffs with 3–2 win over Petoskey

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ALPENA — The Alpena Wildcats opened the Big North Conference playoffs with a 3–2 win over the Petoskey Northmen on Thursday night, controlling the tempo early and maintaining defensive discipline late to secure the victory. Alpena established its rhythm quickly, playing with pace and ...

Lumberjacks outlast Timberwolves in 5-set thriller

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ALPENA — The Alpena Community College Lumberjacks battled through five intense sets on Wednesday night to earn a hard-fought victory over the North Central Michigan College Timberwolves, 3-2. The match showcased determination, smart play, and clutch performances across the board as Alpena ...