The Hillman boys basketball team improved to 3-2 on the season defeating Whittemore Prescott at home on Monday night, 69-36.

Hillman started sluggish on the defensive end in the first half giving up 26 points but scoring 37. The second half was a different story only giving up three points in the third and seven more in the fourth.

Leading the way in scoring for Hillman was senior Brenden Rouleau with 23 points and four steals. Junior big man Evan Crane filled the stat sheet with 17 points, eight rebounds, and four steals, while sophomore Ty Muszynski would record a double/double with 13 points and 10 rebounds to go along with four steals.

“I thought this was a good turnaround game after last Thursday in Tawas,” head coach Eric Muszynski said. “We cut down on our turnovers and really played Hillman Defense in the second half limiting them to 10 points. I like the fact that we continue to have a balanced attack with three guys in double figures again.”

Hillman returns to action Thursday on the road against Charlton Heston.

ALCONA SNEAKS PAST MIO

The Alcona boys basketball team defeated Mio on Monday, 35-31.

Leading the Tigers was Evan Borsvold with nine points. Richy Schott, Cole Upper, Jordan Benac, and Gavin Dellar each added five points. Vinny Mahalak added four and Ethan Cruz DeVaughn rounded out the night with two points.

“It was a defensive battle in Mio tonight. In a game of limited possessions, we were able to come out on top,” coach Alex Cole said. “I’m proud of the guys for keeping focused throughout adversity and closing out the game down the stretch.”

Alcona hosts Hale on Thursday.

OSCODA DEFEATS POSEN

Oscoda traveled to Posen High School on Monday, defeating the Vikings 46-37.

Posen plays Rogers City on Thursday in Rogers City.

ALPENA SWIM WINS

On Tuesday, the Alpena boys swim team won at home against Oscoda with a score of 108-61. Each swimmer scored in the meet and many PRs and first places were made.

Beginning with individual events, senior Drew McConnell placed first in the 200-yard IM and 100-yard Breaststroke plus had his personal best in both. Kaleb Werth placed first in the 100-yard Backstroke with his personal best and second in the 200-yard IM. Senior Landen Gagnon swam his personal best and received second place in the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle. Junior Alex Winfield placed first in the 50-yard Freestyle with his personal best time and 100-yard Butterfly. Freshman Joshua Short placed first in both the 200-yard Freestyle with his personal best and the 500-yard Freestyle. The team also finished first in the 200-yard Medley Relay and the 200-yard Freestyle Relay.

The Wildcats are 3-0 and will travel to Caro on Thursday for a 5 p.m. meet.