SPORTS
THE REST OF THE BEST
North Branch boys soccerMVP: Austin HolmesOffensive MVP: Brian GrandDefensive MVP: Drew LundquistRookie of the Year: Trent HolmesMost Improved: Chris Vanegas
Wildcats girls hockey chopped down by 15th-ranked Lumberjacks
Freshman Megan Lushanko broke into the 2008-2009 scoring column with a bang, netting a hat trick and an assist in the Wildcat girls' hockey team's home opener last Tuesday, November 25 at Chisago Lakes Arena.
Two tough early opponents lead to two big losses to open the season
Cambridge-Isanti-Mora broke open a close game with a five-goal outburst in the last three minutes of the third period to beat the Wildcat girls' hockey team 8-3 in the season opener at the Mora Civic Center Tuesday, November 18.
Lee and Thomsen both earn podium finishes at state swim and dive meet
Too bad Alex Thomsen couldn't freeze frame the state tournament after the first round of dives.
QUEEN OF THE COURT
You'd never guess what Courtney Fautsch really is all about seeing her off the volleyball court.
With winter on the horizon, the Chisago Lakes Ice Arena readies for the cold
Back in 1988, an enthusiastic group of individuals took a shot at building an ice arena in the Chisago Lakes area, and the current hockey program in the community is flourishing because of that longest of long shots.
A GRAND ACHIEVEMENT
North Branch junior Brian Grand has certainly had an interesting journey on his way to being named to the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association's Class A All-State Soccer Team.
Brogan Lee and Alex Thomsen collect section titles, on to state this weekend
After a precarious start to the section meet for the Chisago Lakes girls swimming and diving team, they recovered nicely for many personal records, and a few section championships.
Brother-in-law stabs self- steals headline from Gov. Pawlenty
Thinking of worthwhile things to write about for this article can be a real challenge.
MINNESOTA SPORTS SCENE: Gophers disastrous loss stings, but there's still hope, Vikings beat Packers and the same old sorry Timberwolves
With a lull in the last fall sport left, swimming, and none of the traditional winter sports having kicked in to gear yet here at Chisago Lakes and North Branch, I thought I'd take some of this space to address the state of some of the professional sports teams in …
Sill returns as IIAC Diver of the Year for Luther
Adam Sill, a 2005 graduate of Chisago Lakes High School, is a member of the Luther College swimming and diving team.
Bon voyage to the leaves of change and 'Hello' to the winter wonderland
With the red and yellow leaves turning brown and the green grass starting to gather frost in the middle of the night, the penultimate chapter of the fall sports season has come to a close.
Johnson finishes mid-pack at her first state meet
With the goal of making the state tournament already checked off of her list, Chisago Lakes junior Chelsea Johnson focused her sights on a good showing at the annual tournament at St. Olaf College in Northfield.
Chisago Lakes bested in the section finals by Johnson-led Zephyrs
Three first half turnovers turned into a Halloween nightmare for the Wildcats in last Friday's Section 4AAAA championship football game at Chisago Lakes.
