Alpena High School
Home of the Wildcats
Boys Varsity Basketball
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4.0 years ago by Tom Berriman
ESCANABA, MI - Adam Urlaub converted a three-point play late in the 4th Quarter as Alpena edged Escanaba, 47-46, on Friday night. After Alpena held the 13-6 lead after the opening quarter, the Eskymos closed the half on a 6-0 run the tie the game 23-23 after one half.
Escanaba dominated the 3rd quarter to take a 41-34 lead, thanks to an 8-0 run. Alpena responded with a 6-1 run to cut the margin to 42-40 with 4:16 left. Adam Urlaub stole the ball near midcourt and drove to the hoop for the and-1 opportunity. Urlaub converted the free throw to give the Wildcat a 47-46 lead with 0:39 to play. The Wildcats were able to hold off the Eskymos and escape with the come from behind win.
Jack Schmanski led the Wildcats with 14 points, followed by Jordan Schult and Adam Urlaub who each had eight points.