Alpena, MI — Cadillac Varsity Vikings Fall To Alpena After Surrendering Big First Inning April 9, 2026 vs. Alpena Alpena defeated Cadillac Varsity Vikings 11-2 on Thursday thanks in part to six runs in the first inning. Cadillac Varsity Vikings were the first to get on the board in the first when Heuker drew a walk, scoring one run. Alpena flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring six runs on seven hits to take the lead, 6-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Walker that drove in two. A ground out by Mcarthur extended the Alpena lead to 7-1 in the bottom of the second inning. Kornacki pitched three and one-third innings in relief for Cadillac Varsity Vikings. The righty gave up four hits and one run while, striking out one and walking two. James led things off on the hill for Cadillac Varsity Vikings. The starting pitcher allowed six hits and six runs over two-thirds of an inning, striking out none and walking three. Anderson stepped on the bump first for Alpena. The starter gave up one hit and two runs (zero earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out one and walking five. Hellowell and Heuker each collected one hit for Cadillac Varsity Vikings. Cadillac Varsity Vikings had patience at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. Hellowell, James, and Heuker led the team with two bases on balls each. Cadillac Varsity Vikings turned one double play in the game.