A fight to the finish
LINCOLN-The Alcona volleyball team started strong and finished strong on Monday during a home match against Tawas. The middle part of the match however was another stor.
View ArticlePresque Isle's best
ROGERS CITY-For the first time in four years, the Presque Isle volleyball championship title has a new home. Rogers City won the 2014 championship on its home floor Tuesday, defeating Onaway in three...
View ArticleAlpena Community College cross country finishes outstanding season
The 2014 Alpena Community College cross country season will be one to never forget. Winning two invitationals and setting numerous team records has put this team as one that will be remembered for a...
View ArticleReliving the ups and downs of football season
Am I the only one who's shocked by how fast the high school football season flew by? It seems like just yesterday teams were kicking off to start the year and yet the playoffs start tonight.
View ArticleThe postseason is here
HILLMAN-The Hillman football team is no stronger to postseason play. Now as they get ready for their ninth straight playoff game, the Tigers are hoping this season's playoff ride isn't a short one....
View ArticleThunder Bay Wrecks
The Thunder Bay Wrecks Pee Wee AA hockey team went 1-2-1 last weekend at the Grand Traverse Bay Pee Wee AA Hockey Tournament and ended up qualifying for one of the semifinal games.
View ArticleHillman loses tough playoff battle vs. Cards
By Brandon Folsom Gaylord Herald Times JOHANNESBURG- The Hillman varsity football team couldn't maintain the pace of play in Friday's 35-19 loss to 12th-ranked Johannesburg-Lewiston on the road in a...
View ArticleLocal runners competing in XC finals
BROOKLYN-Last year Alpena cross country runners Mitchell Day and Isaac Cross got to soak up the experience at the atmosphere of competing in a state final. They have bigger goals in mind this year.
View ArticleAlpena gets hounded
For the first 35 minutes of Friday's game, the Alpena Flyers went toe-to-toe with Traverse City, doing everything they could to hand the Midwest Junior Hockey League leaders their first loss. Then the...
View ArticleArea volleyball teams ready for district play
The Onaway volleyball team is no stranger to postseason success. In the last three years the Cardinals have won three district titles and made a run to the semifinals in 2012.
View ArticleAlpena's Day earns all-state at XC finals
BROOKLYN-Before Saturday's Division 1 state cross country final, Mitchell Day's goal was to earn all-state honors. The Alpena sophomore did just that on Saturday, finishing 14th with a career-best time...
View ArticleOne that got away
Alpena Flyers coach Erik Peterson didn't have much to say after Sunday's home game against the Detroit Fighting Irish. He didn't need to. The final score and the Flyers' play said more than enough.
View ArticleRogers City VB falls to Charlevoix in district playoff
INLAND LAKES-The Rogers City volleyball team's season came to an abrupt end on Monday when it was swept by Charlevoix in the first round of its district playoffs. It lost 25-19, 25-15 and nearly came...
View ArticleTaking one at home
By JAMES ANDERSEN News Sports Editor ONAWAY-Before Monday's district semifinal matchup against Posen, Onaway volleyball coach Steve Watson gave seniors Morganne Badgero and Elise Arkwood a pep talk...
View ArticleAlpena VB falls just short in district match
SAULT SAINT MARIE-The Alpena volleyball team's season came to an end on Tuesday in a four-set loss against Sault Saint Marie in the first round of district play.
View ArticleAlpena Sports Hall of Fame announces nominees for 2014 class
Thirty two outstanding performers in numerous sports were recently presented to the Alpena Sports Hall of Fame for selection on the 32nd annual ballot.
View ArticleFinding a way to win
LINCOLN-It was a wild night in Lincoln on Wednesday during a Class C district semifinal volleyball match as Alcona beat Oscoda in four sets, but had to hold off a late rally to win.
View ArticleFour times straight
ONAWAY-Even on an off night, the Onaway volleyball team can still make some big things happen.
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