Investing in success
By ERIC BENAC News Sports Writer The goals are high every year for Alpena High School varsity soccer coach Tim Storch when he holds his annual Storch Soccer Academy.
View ArticleMen's Softball
The Miller/Eagles men's softball team won a pair of close games in recent men's softball action. They beat Hit and Miss 8-5 and Sportspage 8-3. In the first game, the Eagles were out hit 12-10, but...
View ArticleWhat a long strange trip
Goodbyes are never easy. While I could get all poetic and try to create an extended metaphor for a departure, I think I'll just state it simply and bluntly: as of today, I will no longer be a sports...
View ArticleChampions once again
By ERIC BENAC News Sports Writer Neither rain nor thunder nor lighting was enough to stop the Alpena City Open from finishing on Sunday.
View ArticleEvo9x earns top seed for AMCL playoffs
For the second consecutive season, the Evo9x Young Guns Softball team has secured the number one overall seed for the upcoming Alpena Men's City League Playoffs.
View Article11U Blockheads win final tourney of 2015
The Thunder Bay Blockheads 11u team finished its travel season as champions this past weekend in Auburn. The Blockheads participated in the inaugural War Beavers Classic tournament. The tournament is a...
View ArticleTeaming up for success
Under Kurt Golder's tutelage, Sam Mikulak had a stellar career as part of the Michigan men's gymnastics team, winning seven NCAA titles, winning Big Ten Gymnast of the Year and all-around gymnast three...
View ArticleMens Softball
The Miller/Eagles and Bud Light split the first two games in a best-of-3 series in the Men's City League Playoffs. Game 3 is at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. In Game 1, Miller won 18-8, putting the game away...
View ArticleKayaking across Michigan
A group of kayakers is getting a unique view of Michigan this summer. In an effort to see the Lower Peninsula's entire coast line, a group of kayakers is taking part in the inaugural Paddle Relay...
View ArticleLafarge hosting second annual 5K next weekend in Presque Isle
As a tireless volunteer supporting everything from sports teams to school clubs to volunteering in community fundraisers, Billi Murch was always ready to lend a helping han.
View ArticleAlpena 13U Baseball
Not even a strong hitting and pitching performance fromJared Sharpecould carry the Alpena 13U All-Star baseball team past Guernsey Valley, Ohio in Game One at the Ohio Valley Babe Ruth Regionals in...
View ArticleLaVergne named MVP of All-Star Game
TRAVERSE CITY-Trenton LaVergne scored 19 points and added six rebounds, four assists and six steals to win MVP honors during the inaugural boys Northern Michigan All-Star Game The game, played last...
View ArticleA new season begins
On the eve of his first season as Alpena High School's football coach, Brad Moughon couldn't wait to get started. "I was telling the kids I didn't go to bed til 1:30 last night and I was up here in the...
View ArticleMen's Softball
Miller/Eagles routed Bud Light 15-4 to advance in the Men's City League Playoffs on Monday. Bud Light took a 3-0 lead in the first inning after a three-run home run from Sean Riopelle, but from there...
View ArticleNautical Run Results
2015 Nautical Run Results 1 Mile Results 1st Male -Aden Lenard 6:38 1st Female- Morgan Baller 6:46 1. Aden Lenard 6:38* 2. Kyle Schomaker 6:43* 3. Matthew Smart 6:43 4. Zachary Smart 6:44 5. Morgan...
View ArticleHillman's Jones to play in ALWS
Midland Berryhill American Legion Post 165 was on the wrong end of history last summer at the American Legion World Series. Ty Jones is hoping to help Berryhill reverse its fortunes this year.
View ArticleTy Jones, Midland win ALWS opener
Shelby, N.C-Ty Jones and Midland Berryhill American Legion Post 165 got off to a good start in the American Legion World Series on Thursday. Midland began the day with a 12-1 win over Cromwell,...
View ArticleJones, Midland edged by S.C.
SHELBY, N.C.-Ty Jones and Midland Berryhill American Legion Post 165 were just a step behind their opponent on Frida.
View ArticleLahner, Kaiser win AGC Club Championship
2015 Alpena Golf Club Club Championship Final Results: Men's Championship Flight 1 Tom Lahner, 137 2 Dan Budman, 158 3 Tony Crabtree, 161 4 Steve Westrope, 170 5 Ken Pokorzynski, 171 6 Gray Martin, 172...
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