SPORTS
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.
Chisago Lakes boys soccer team faces toughest test of season
Manny Cruceru, Cam Bouwens and senior Zak Vrudny each scored a first-half goal to help the Wildcats shut out Robbinsdale Cooper (2-11-1 overall, 1-7-0 conference) 3-0 Tuesday, September 23 at Cooper.
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.
