SPORTS
Leuer honored with Haun award by MSHSCA
On Saturday, Oct. 4, the George Haun award was given out by the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association.
North Branch wins three to close out regular season
The girls faced a stiff challenge in the Becker Bulldogs in their opening match.
Without Grand, Vikings upset in section playoffs
Missing top-scorer Brian Grand for the last 20 minutes of the game, the sixth-seeded Vikings boys' soccer team lost to eleventh-seeded Hibbing 2-1 last Thursday, October 9 at North Branch.
North Branch cross country runs past young CL Wildcats squad
In the annual showdown between the northern-most North Suburban Conference teams, North Branch ran away with a dual meet win over the Chisago Lakes Wildcats.
CL wins two, but is eliminated by East
Twelfth-seeded Two Harbors (2-14-0) didn't provide much resistance for the fifth-seeded Wildcats in the opening round of the section 7A boys' soccer playoffs.
Vikings nearly pull off miracle win
The eleventh-seeded Viking girls' soccer team gave sixth-seeded Duluth Central a run for their money, but fell just short as they lost to the Trojans 3-2 in the opening round of the Section 7A playoffs last Thursday, October 9 at Duluth.
Ultra-quick start by Robbinsdale Cooper dooms North Branch football
Hoping to get back in the win column for the first time in a few weeks, the North Branch football team took on a 2-4 Robbinsdale Cooper squad in the last contest of a three-game homestand.
Wildcats snap two-game losing streak, take out Fridley to move over .500
Leading 21-14 late in the game, the Wildcats (4-3) were forced to punt from the Fridley 45 yard line. Wildcat punter Brandon Dawson lofted a high kick that the Wildcats downed at the 2.
Vikings attempt to set an intimidating tone before conference and sections
Big things can come in small packages, and the North Branch cross country team found that out first-hand at the Becker Invitational last week.
Vikes fight for respect against BSM
With back-to-back losses after their first win of the season, the North Branch Vikings took another small step forward against the Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights on Friday, Oct. 2.
Wildcats christen new field with tough loss to S.T.A.
The Wildcat boys' soccer team played one of its best games of the season against second-ranked Benilde-St. Margaret's.
Wildcats dominate North Branch in heated rivalry
A rivalry can make for a thrilling volleyball match between two evenly matched teams, but when one of the squads dominates, the ferocity and luster of a shining rivalry can be lost for a short time.
Wildcats welcome new stadium with near win and homecoming celebration
Playing on their brand-new home field, the Wildcat homecoming game provided 3,500 hometown Homecoming fans with a big dose of excitement.
Vikings show strong defense, but lack scoring
During the last five games, the Vikings (2-8-2 overall, 1-6-1 conference) have allowed just six goals. Unfortunately, they only scored two.
