Alpena High School Wildcats Athletics

1st picture SR Eva Trainer, 2nd picture SR Olivia Sherwood, 3rd picture Penelope Conboy and 4th picture SR Elizabeth Rabbideau
Photo credit to Elizabeth Rabbideau for 1st- 3rd pictures and Tryst Bukowiecki.

Updated with results
💚🤍 IT’S MEET DAY, WILDCATS! 🤍💚

The Lady Wildcats are hitting the road to Oscoda today for their first meet of the season! 🏊‍♀️

All those practices, hard sets and laps are about to be put to work. Time to get behind the blocks, trust your training and MAKE SOME WAVES!🌊

Warm Ups begin at 8:30AM
Races begin at 10 AM

Good luck, ladies! Swim hard. Cheer loud. Be a great teammate. And most of all — have FUN kicking off the season!

Wildcats Open Season with Third-Place Finish at Oscoda Invitational

The Alpena Wildcats opened their swim season with a strong showing at the Oscoda Invitational, competing against a talented group that included DeWitt, South Lyon, Ogemaw Heights and host Oscoda. In their first meet of the season, the Wildcats battled throughout the day and earned an impressive third-place overall finish. All swimmers either earned points or had a PR.
With the season just getting underway, the invitational provided Alpena with an early opportunity to see where the team stands and to put its training to the test against quality competition. The Wildcats rose to the challenge, turning in solid performances across the pool and showing determination from the first event through the final races.

Alpena’s swimmers demonstrated depth, versatility and a competitive spirit as they contributed valuable points throughout the meet. The team also used the opportunity to establish early-season times, gain race experience and begin building momentum for the season ahead.

While DeWitt and South Lyon provided tough competition, the Wildcats remained focused on their own races and continued to compete hard against every team. Alpena’s third-place finish was a positive start and gave the team confidence as it continues to develop throughout the season. We had the chance to see our swimmers compete, establish some early-season times and learn where we can improve. Finishing third against a strong group of teams is something the girls should feel proud of.

The Wildcats will look to build on their opening performance as they return to practice and prepare for the next challenge away against Ga***rd on Tuesday the 25th at 6pm. With a strong foundation in place and plenty of room to grow, Alpena is looking forward to an exciting season.

Team Results:

DeWitt 474.50
South Lyon 315
Alpena 237
Ogemaw Heights 137
Oscoda 85.50

2026-27 Athletic Orientation for all sports Fall, Winter and Spring for AHS and TBJH Parents
8/18/26 from 6-7:30pm in the AHS Auditorium
We will also be selling passes and punch cards.
For questions please contact the athletic office 989 358 5313

Alpena High School Varsity Girls Swim Team Tryouts

Ready to dive into the season? Join us for Varsity Girls Swim Team Tryouts!

Dates: August 10–13
Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
Location: Plaza Pool

Whether you're a returning swimmer or looking to join the team for the first time, we'd love to see you at tryouts! Bring your swimsuit, goggles, towel, and a positive attitude.

Come challenge yourself, build friendships, and be part of the Wildcats swim team. See you at the pool!

Here are more pictures of our new Weight Room. Thank you to the Board of Education, media and Steve Jakubcin for the amazing photos! We are very excited and grateful! Our Athletes and student body will thrive with this new equipment!

The new weight room is almost complete and it's amazing!
Thank you Steve Jakubcin of IFITAINTBOKEHDONTFIXIT for your photography and ongoing support of Wildcat Atheltics!

Wildcat Weight Room Photo collection by If It Ain't Bokeh Don't Fix It

Sports Physicals at Alpena High Health Center
PDF version of the flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MjQE8wDTNFJPtGgcxhNLPpesOnizSdOV/view?usp=sharing

For anyone interested in Cross Country at AHS this year.

TEAM MEETING

For all new and returning Alpena High School Cross Country Boys and Girls, Athletes and Parents.

Tuesday, August 4th at 5:00 pm under the "Tree", west side of the AHS Gymnasium.



Topics to include:

· Cross Country Camp (August 10th to 14th)

· 2026 Season Meet and Practice schedules

· MHSAA Pre-participation Physical Requirement

· Final Forms sign-up

Questions?

Contact Coach Joe Donajkowski 989-884-2553

APS Athletics is returning to Final Forms which allows you to complete and sign athletic participation forms for your students. You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms once per year and after any update. Click on the Parent Playbook Link if you need help getting started. We are asking the parents/guardians of all students planning to play sports to create accounts in Final Forms and register your student(s).https://alpena-mi.finalforms.com/

PDF Final Forms Instructions

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SFrxMge7PezNkCNj9-TM6u3m8Iu89SBR/view?usp=sharing

You can access these links as well as facility use forms at Wildcat Athletics page on https://www.alpenaschools.com/o/aps/page/wildcat-athletics

There is a new update available for the APS Athletic APP!