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3-time state champ North Central overtakes Posen in opener, 54-20

POSEN — Opening up the playoffs with a three-time defending state champion isn’t usually on any coaches’ wish list. That is exactly what Posen had to do on Saturday, however, as they hosted the back-to-back-to-back eight-player Division 2 champions Powers North Central. The ...

Alcona ends football season with 22-6 loss

LINCOLN — The Alcona High School football team ended its 2023 season with a 22-6 road loss to Indian River Inland Lakes in a playoff berth on Friday. The Tigers, an eight-player team, ended the regular season 8-1, racking up big wins throughout the season, including shutouts of ...

Powerlifting unites two Alpena gyms

ALPENA — “I’m so hellbent on finding what people like to do,” Skellafit owner Cristi Johnson said. “Because, then, they’re gonna do it. If it sucks and if you hate it, you won’t. I hated working out. Like, I used to joke in college about how the only time I ever did a sit-up was ...

Alpena XC team ends season

The Alpena High School Wildcats cross-country team wrapped up its season on Friday afternoon at the Michigan High School Athletic Association District 1 regional at Shepherd. Alpena was unable to advance anyone to the state meet this year. The girls team placed eighth, while the boys were ...

Alma bests Alpena swimmers

On Tuesday, Alpena swam home against the Alma Panthers. The night started off well,with seniors Hannah McConnell and Emilee Modrzejewski plus parents being introduced and recognized with flowers. Unfortunately, after a storm delay, the Wildcats lost the last home meet 76-85. High ...

Alcona, Posen football teams start playoff quests this weekend

ALPENA — The varsity football teams from Alcona and Posen high schools have made the playoffs, the Michigan High School Athletic Association announced. Alcona (8-1) will travel to Indian River Inland Lakes (8-1) at 7 p.m. Friday in a Division I, Region 2 eight-player matchup. Posen (8-0) ...