SPORTS
Mickelson heading to state again
For the second straight year, Chisago Lakes sophomore Claire Mickelson is headed to the state girls tennis tournament after putting together another impressive run through the Section 4AA individual tournament last week.
CL just edged by Becker, Casey claims another mark
Chisago Lakes put together a strong performance in the pool, but Becker's depth proved to be just enough as the Bulldogs edged the Wildcats 96-90 in a tightly contested girls swimming and diving dual meet on Tuesday, October 20 at Chisago Lakes High School.
Vikes beat shorthanded Hawks, but upset by Hunters
North Branch's bread-and-butter rushing attack was on full display against Hermantown, as the Vikings used long, methodical drives and timely defensive stops to earn a 32-16 victory over the Hawks.
Wildcats sputter against Zimmerman in finale, rebound for first round section win over Johnson
The Zimmerman Thunder took a 21-0 halftime lead and went on to beat the Wildcat football team 28-7 last Friday, October 23 at Chisago Lakes High School. The game was the final game of the regular season. Despite the loss, the Wildcats (3-5) ended up with the fourth seed and …
CL boys claim conference crown; Hall takes girls title
More than a decade of waiting came to an end for the Chisago Lakes boys cross country team Tuesday, Oct. 20, as the Wildcats put together a dominant performance to capture their first Mississippi 8 Conference championship in over 10 years at the North Branch Golf Course.
Vikings offense churns out points in thrashing of Denfeld
North Branch's offense was firing on all cylinders Wednesday, Oct. 14, as the Vikings piled up touchdowns in bunches and outlasted Duluth Denfeld 61-34 in a wild, high-scoring affair that was early in the week due to the MEA holiday this year.
Wildcats make a run at section true team title, fall just short
The Chisago Lakes Wildcats girls swimming and diving team competed at the Section 5A True Team meet on October 10, delivering an impressive performance to finish second overall by just one point in a tightly contested competition.
Pair of upsets highlight NB’s individual section runs so far
For the second straight year, the North Branch girls tennis team found itself one win away from a trip to the state tournament, but unfortunately for the Vikings, a powerful Rock Ridge squad was standing in their way again.
Wildcats working to advance
Chisago Lakes sophomore Claire Mickelson kept her hopes of a return trip to the state tournament alive with a pair of victories in the Section 4AA individual girls tennis tournament, highlighting the Wildcats' performances in singles and doubles competition.
AREA VOLLEYBALL ROUND UP
The North Branch and Chisago Lakes volleyball teams had opposite results in their final stretch of regular season action last week, as the Vikings picked up a convincing three-set victory over Big Lake while the Wildcats couldn't quite keep pace with Monticello.
Wildcat swimmers continue to shine on the season
The Chisago Lakes girls swimming and diving team put together one of its most complete performances of the season on Saturday, Oct. 3, running away with the team championship at the Simley Invitational behind a strong combination of individual victories, relay dominance and impressive depth throughout the lineup.
Vikings run deep in sections
The North Branch girls tennis team is back in familiar territory as the Vikings continue their march through the Section 7AA tournament.
‘Cats team season over in semis
Chisago Lakes opened its Section 4AA girls tennis tournament run in dominating fashion, but the Wildcats couldn't carry that momentum into the next round as their season came to an end against Totino-Grace.
Wildcats lose momentum in 21-14 loss to winless Princeton
Trailing 21-14 with just under three-minutes remaining in last Friday’s game at Princeton, the Wildcat football team had the ball third and goal on the Tigers’ six-yard line, appearing poised to tie the game. Quarterback Kaiden Melquist took a shotgun snap and headed to the right. As he started to …
