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Wildcats push for win in last game of season

ALPENA — After a brutal and heartbreaking loss last Friday, the Alpena High School Wildcats (1-7, 0-6 Big North Conference) are looking for one final chance to redeem themselves before the season ends. The Wildcats will take on the St. Johns Redwings (3-5, 2-3 Capital Area Activities ...

Swami timed out

Just when you get started, it is time to close. Swami is getting older with each passing day, and, the older he gets, he finds time passes all too quickly. The same can be said of this year’s senior class. Four short years ago, you were just starting high school football, but, for many ...

Alpena volleyball Wildcats fall to Traverse City Central

ALPENA — The Alpena High School varsity volleyball team faced off against Traverse City Central on Wednesday night. The Trojans powered past the Wildcats, winning all three sets by scores of 10-25, 18-25, and 6-25. Alpena’s offense and defense were lacking in some areas, but receiving ...

Wildcats runners set personal bests

Samantha Zolnierek had a career day at the Big North Conference Championships on Tuesday afternoon. She not only broke the 20-minute barrier for the first time, but in doing so placed 13th overall, earning her second team All BNC Honors. The girls, running without injured top runner Emma ...

Marquette scratches Alpena soccer team in district play

MARQUETTE — After being barred from competing in Michigan High School Athletic Association tournament games for 15 years, Marquette’s boys soccer team won against Alpena 3-0 on Tuesday. Marquette coach Dan Salmon said the game was “very exciting. “First district game we’ve had ...

Wildcat golfers 2nd at Big North

The Alpena High girls golf team took second place in the Big North Conference Championship Monday at Traverse City Country Club. The Wildcats shot a 382 as a team. Grace Bouchard led with a second-place score of 83. Sydney Silver and Jami Richards tied for eighth with a pair of 93s. As the ...