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PETOSKEY, MI - The Alpena Girls Basketball team used clutch free throw shooting to knock off BNC rival Petoskey, 48-39, on Friday night. Both teams struggled offensively as the Northmen led 13-11 at the halftime break. Trailing 30-27 entering the final quarter, the Wildcats turned up the pressure by going to a full court press to slow down the Northmen. Offensively, Maddie Voltz caught fire scoring scored eight of her 10 points in the 4th Quarter. With Alpena clinging to the lead late, the Northmen opted to foul and put the Wildcats on the line. Alpena iced the game going 7-for-8 from the line in the final 1:25, including a perfect 4-for-4 from Allie Funk. Jade Schultz was the leading scorer for Alpena with 16 points. Alpena (5-5, 3-2 BNC) travel to Ogemaw Heights on Thursday.
