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Apr 18, 2024 | 
wbkb11.com | Isabella Shelton
MIO, MI – The McGregor family and Mio basketball seem to go hand in hand. Mia McGregor was counting down the days until she could wear that mighty Mio Thunderbolt jersey. Once that day finally arrived, she rose to the occasion and exceeded all expectations throughout her freshman season. It didn’t take long for anyone to recognize that McGregor has taken the girls basketball scene by storm.
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
wbkb11.com | Isabella Shelton
Kalkaska, MI – It was all Mia McGregor in the MHSAA girls’ basketball regional semifinal against Gaylord St Mary. Despite McGregor’s efforts, the Snowbirds pulled away with the 61-54 win on Monday night. The Mio Thunderbolts (20-5) trailed by just one point after the first quarter. The Gaylord St Mary Snowbirds (17-8) had two scoring stars with the duo of Kaylee Jeffers and Payton Glasby. Throughout the second, the score went back-and-forth.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
wbkb11.com | Isabella Shelton
ALPENA, MI – The Alpena Community College men’s basketball team has secured a spot in the postseason. For the first time in 25 years, the Lumberjacks will finally have the homecourt advantage as they host the first round of playoffs. The numbers don’t lie regarding this year’s ACC men’s basketball team. The Lumberjacks finished with a record of 9-15 and a Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Northern Conference record of 7-7.
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Feb 29, 2024 | 
wbkb11.com | Isabella Shelton
HILLMAN, MI – The MHSAA boys’ basketball District 105 semifinals took place in Hillman on Wednesday night. Posen and Hale opened play for the day, and Hillman versus Mio followed as the four teams battled for a spot in the District final. After defeating Atlanta 60-17 on Monday, the Hale Eagles (13-11) met the Posen Vikings (14-9) in the semifinals. Logan Timm proved why he broke the MHSAA single-season steals record as he led the Vikings to a 41-32 win.
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
wbkb11.com | Isabella Shelton
HILLMAN, MI – The MHSAA girls basketball districts play is set to begin on March 4. While local teams continue their preparations, two Hillman players are heading into the post-season with some extra special momentum. February 17 was a game to remember for Nicole Barbeau. The guard hit the 1,000 points scoring milestone securing her keepsake basketball and poster to commemorate the moment. “Once I knew I was close,” said Barbeau.
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Feb 21, 2024 | 
wbkb11.com | Isabella Shelton
POSEN, MI – The Posen Vikings welcomed in the Mackinaw City Comets on Tuesday night. The matchup turned into a thriller for many reasons. One of those being Logan Timm, who was only two steals away from breaking the MHSAA single-season record. Posen’s longstanding single-season steals record was only captured by Timm a few days ago on February 15. John Wekwert previously held the record in 1982 with 129 steals. Timm added another 14 steals in the Vikings 64-16 victory over Au Gres-Sims on Friday.
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Feb 9, 2024 | 
wbkb11.com | Isabella Shelton
ALPENA, MI – It was a bittersweet moment as Alpena recognized three senior players ahead of their Big North Conference rivalry matchup against Petoskey. Goaltender Jonathan Rensberry plus forwards Anthony Thompson and Bryce Moe celebrated with the crowd at Northern Lights Arena as they took the ice for the last time on Friday night. Alpena came out swinging as the team picked up the 7-2 win over the Northmen to earn the 900th win in program history.
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Feb 9, 2024 | 
wbkb11.com | Isabella Shelton
ALPENA, MI – The high school hockey season has quickly flown by. The Wildcats host Petoskey and will honor their three seniors as they take the ice at Northern Lights Arena one last time in their home finale. It may not seem that long ago, but there’s a certain feeling of excitement that surrounds a young player when they make the varsity roster. Yet, the memories pass by in what feels like the blink of an eye.
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Jan 26, 2024 | 
wbkb11.com | Isabella Shelton
ALPENA, MI – It’s been over 30 years since the Lions have appeared in the NFC Championship game. Emotions are running high as local Detroit fans get ready to watch their team fight for a spot in the Super Bowl. Lions fans are loyal through the good times and the bad. If there’s a word to describe this rare breed, it would be patient. This year’s team is nothing short of magic, and fans are finally being rewarded for their dedication.
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Jan 24, 2024 | 
wbkb11.com | Isabella Shelton
ALPENA, MI – It was a crucial Big North Conference matchup between the Wildcats (11-9) and rival Trojans (9-9) at Northern Lights Arena. Alpena’s winning streak came to an end as TC Central pulled through with the 3-0 victory on Wednesday night. It was a chippy game from start to end on both sides. TC Central had a scoring opportunity when Zander Lorincz went on a breakaway which resulted in a penalty shot. The senior shot the puck above the net to end the first period scoreless.
