SPORTS
Helgerson earns athletic honors at Augsburg
Erik Helgerson (Sr., Chisago City, Minn./Chisago Lakes HS) was named as one of Augsburg College's Honor Athletes for 2007, the highest honor the school gives its senior student-athletes.
Viking softball season ends with loss to Cloquet
The North Branch softball season came to end Saturday, May 26 with a 9-3 loss to Cloquet. The Section 7AAA game was played at Wheeler Fields in Duluth.
Vikings bow out of sections with loss to Duluth East
The Viking baseball team was defeated 4-1 at Cambridge-Isanti Wednesday, May 23.
Wildcat's Trip'd up by Schultz, knocked out of section playoffs
With two outs in the second inning, the Wildcats scored seven runs with just three hits.
Viking 4x800 relay team sets records, qualifies for State Meet at Hamline
The boys' 4x800 relay team led the way for the North Branch track and field team at the Section 7AA Meet at Grand Rapids Wednesday, May 30 and Saturday June 2.
Wildcats finish season on strong note, qualify for section finals
The Wildcat tennis team finished its regular season on a high note with three consecutive non-conference wins.
Vikings drop 5-3 game to Fridley
The North Branch baseball team took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first at Fridley Friday, May 18.
After tough loss, Viking's bats come to life
The Viking softball team opened the Section 7AAA Tournament by splitting two games at Hermantown Tuesday, May 22.
Wildcats ride Kaiser's arm to victory
Dan Kaiser pitched a complete game, allowing just five hits and one unearned run, as the Wildcats beat section rival Forest Lake 6-1 at Forest Lake Tuesday, May 22.
Wildcats break up Dahlberg's no hitter in wild sixth inning
Viking pitcher Tony Dahlberg took a no-hitter into the sixth inning.
Wildcats lose two of three to end season
Rachel Nelson allowed just one earned run and Jenny Reed homered as the ninth-seeded Wildcats gave fourth-ranked and top-seeded North St. Paul all they could handle.
Girls and boys section golf - Angrimson earns trip to State again
In a steady rain, the Chisago Lakes and North Branch boys played in the Section 7AA Golf Tournament Thursday, May 24 at Grand National Golf Course in Hinckley.
Bluegills, bass and Batman
I quietly paddled the old canoe along the shoreline, the fine tip of my nine-foot fly rod lazily bouncing with each paddle stroke as it rested atop the boat's gunnels.
Viking softball beats Totino, falls to Irondale and Spring Lake Park
The Viking softball team completed its conference season with three games last week.
