Alcona breezes past Tawas to district final
LINCOLN-The Alcona girls basketball team overcame a slow start against Tawas and beat the Braves 73-49 to take a spot in a Class C district final on Friday at 7 p.m. against Houghton Lake. "We know...
View ArticleACC women win in home finale
The Alpena Community College women's basketball team ended its regular season on a high note on Wednesday. Three players scored in double figures and the Lumberjacks topped Oakland 70-63 at Park Arena...
View ArticleACC men push Raiders to the limit in defeat
For the second straight game, the Alpena Community College men's basketball team showed it's mettle against one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
View ArticleHillman boys aim to win NSL title outright
HILLMAN-There will be no shortage of motivation for the Hillman boys basketball team tonight. Win against Posen and the Tigers clinch their first outright North Star League title in program history.
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AUBURN HILLS-Some local wrestlers fared better than others on the first day of the individual state finals on Thursday at the Palace of Auburn Hills.
View ArticleA bang, not a whimper
Tyler Kollien chucked up a long three-pointer and raised his arms in triumph as he raced down the basketball court.
View ArticleThe long wait is over
LINCOLN-Karina Cole and the Alcona girls basketball team finally got a monkey off their back.
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WOLVERINE-The Posen girls basketball team won its fifth consecutive district title on Friday, topping Onaway 62-36 in a district final in Wolverine. The win advances Posen to a regional semifinal on...
View ArticleStreet Cats fall 7-5 to Soo Firehawks at home
The Alpena Street Cats broke a lengthy streak away from home on Friday, but fell 7-5 to the Soo Firehawks in a tight game that saw the Street Cats (21-15) struggle on the power play. "We didn't...
View ArticleWildcats seize control
A common refrain for the Alpena boys basketball team this season has been that nothing comes easy and that if the Wildcats want something, they'll have to take it.
View ArticleAlcona, Posen girls hoops team tipping off in regional action tonight
The girls basketball district playoffs have come and gone with most area teams getting eliminated. However, two area teams won district championships this year and are heading to separate regional...
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OSCODA-The third time was the charm for the Alcona boys basketball team on Monday. Carson Jamieson scored 21 points and the Tigers topped Tawas 66-40 in a Class C district quarterfinal on Monday in...
View ArticleBig men help Cards beat Wolverine
HILLMAN-It didn't look promising after the first quarter, but the Onaway boys basketball team pulled away from Wolverine in the second quarter and never looked back in a 63-55 win in the first round of...
View ArticleRogers City breezes by Vanderbilt in districts
HILLMAN-The Rogers City boys basketball team has had a rough time over the last two years, but it finally had the chance to win and won big with a 69-26 win over Vanderbilt in a Class D district...
View ArticleThere's nothing to it
By ERIC BENAC News Sports Writer PELLSTON- Another day, another win for the Posen girls basketball team. Its Tuesday night 66-28 win over Pellston in a class D regional semifinal was a lot like last...
View ArticleWildcats facing Trojans in district semis
The Alpena boys basketball team passed a tough test on Monday after beating Marquette 47-34 at home in a district quarterfinal. But the Wildcats aren't necessarily out of the weeds just yet.
View ArticleBeaverton tops Alcona in regional semifinals
SANFORD-The Alcona girls basketball team's season came to an end on Tuesday as the Tigers lost to Beaverton 68-56 in a Class C regional semifinal at Sanford-Meridian. Karina Cole led Alcona (19-4) with...
View ArticleVanPamel reaches milestone in Hillman victory
HILLMAN-It was a David and Goliath situation in Hillman on Wednesday, when the 19-1 Hillman boys basketball team faced 2-19 Rogers City in a class D district semifinal. Goliath did not disappoint in a...
View ArticleCardinals avenge last year's loss to Posen
HILLMAN-The Onaway boys basketball team avenged last year's district loss to Posen on Wednesday in a 59-49 win over the Vikings in a class D district semifinal. "This win ranks up there right in the top.
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