SPORTS
Despite rain, Wildcats host one and only home meet
The boys and girls cross country teams had a tough week on and off the course last week.
CL Wildcats stopped in their tracks by angry Totino Grace squad
The Totino Grace Eagles won the state Class 4A football championship last season.
Chisago Lakes loses a nail-biter to SLP Panthers
After a remarkable run to a 6-1 record in the North Suburban Conference, the Chisago Lakes volleyball team played their biggest match of the year on Tuesday, Sept. 23, and came up just a hair short against the NSC-leading Spring Lake Park Panthers.
Tigers claw through the Vikings, spoil North Branch's homecoming festivities
The excitement at North Branch's first home football game in four weeks was evident. From the red-and-white clad fans that packed that stadium to the intense looks in the kids eyes, it was obvious that it was homecoming time in Viking Land.
Plan a 'cast and blast' getaway this October
If you're concerned about high fuel costs and find your available fall weekends in short supply, you should consider an October trip to northern Minnesota for a few days of outstanding walleye fishing combined with terrific upland shooting for ruffed grouse.
'Cats narrowly miss beating Eagles
Goals by Hannah Cadry and Cassie Trandahl gave the Wildcats a 2-0 halftime lead against the Fridley Tigers.
Tough schedule runs CL down
A grueling schedule can defeat even the best of teams, and the Chisago Lakes girls tennis team ran the gauntlet last week,
NB earns tough win, drops one to Elks
The North Branch volleyball squad found that out on Tuesday, Sept. 16 against the Columbia Heights Hylanders.
Wildcats bounce back after loss to Eagles
The Totino Grace Eagles scored four goals in a five-minute span in the first half on their way to an 8-0 thrashing of the Wildcats Tuesday, September 16 at Totino Grace.
North Branch runs at a quick pace at the prestigious Milaca Mega Meet
Much like last week's North Branch Invitational, both the boys and girls squad had phenomenal showings at the Milaca Mega Meet on Saturday, Sept. 20 in Milaca.
After first win of the year, Vikings' momentum crushed by Irondale
After securing their first win in nearly two years -- a 21-0 whitewash of Columbia Heights -- the North Branch football team had a tough matchup on their horizon with the Irondale Knights on Friday, Sept. 19.
Chisago Lakes comeback falls just short against top NSC swimming squad
There were plenty of surprises throughout the night as the Chisago Lakes swimming and diving team jockeyed into position to try and topple the mighty Irondale Knights on Thursday, Sept. 18.
St. Francis provides little resistance for Wildcats, Totino Grace up next
The Wildcats played yet another "home" game on the road, and Jordan Hickox emerged as the latest Wildcat to make a big impact.
Grand scores nine in four games as NB goes 3-1
On the strength of Brian Grand's hat trick, the Vikings beat Irondale 3-2 at home on Thursday, September 4.
