SPORTS
Viking volleyball team earns way to Section 7AA Final Four
The North Branch volleyball team avenged a late season loss to Mora by beating the Mustangs when it really counted.
Wildcat volleyball team wins one, drops two to end season
The Chisago Lakes volleyball team completed its regular season at the Sartell-St. Stephen Tournament Thursday, October 19.
Viking football season ends at Totino-Grace
The North Branch football team had the misfortune to play Totino Grace for the second time in less than three weeks.
North Branch boys earn trip to State Cross Country Meet
Fresh from its recent win at the North Suburban Conference Meet, the North Branch boys’ cross country team added the Section 7AA crown and a trip to the State Meet to its list of accomplishments.
Wildcat football knocks out supposed "Super-Power" Panthers
The Wildcat defense came up with a huge goal line stand in the second quarter. The offense used a little razzle dazzle on a fourth quarter touchdown drive.
Bowling
MONDAYChain O’Lakes––Steffen Perrizo, 210; Kelly Ford, 517; B&Bs;, 1,003; B&Bs;, 2,817.
Outstanding walleye bite on the Mississippi and St. Croix Rivers
If you’re just not prepared to admit that the open-water fishing season is drawing to a close and still wish to target larger, active walleyes, I’d strongly suggest you trailer your boat for a day trip to the river.
Viking volleyball improves to 8-2 in NSC
The North Branch volleyball team continued its winning ways the week of October 9 by picking up two more NSC wins.
Last second TD not enough, Vikings lose thriller to Hopkins
One play often changes the complexion of a game. Wednesday, October 18, that play took place as the seconds ticked away in the first quarter.
Has Kim Jong-il ever pitched a perfect game?
North KoreaKim Jong-il, the dictator of North Korea, came to power after his father, Kim Il-sung, died in 1994.
Wildcats swim well against Cooper
The Wildcat swimmers and divers picked up nine second place finishes, but only two firsts as Robbinsdale-Cooper defeated CL 100-84 at the Chisago Lakes pool Tuesday, October 17.
Viking boys win NSC, 10 local runners are all conference
Cross country runners from North Branch and Chisago Lakes competed in the North Suburban Conference Meet Tuesday, October 17 at Bassett Creek Park in Crystal.
Viking tennis completes second NSC season
The North Branch tennis team was eliminated from section play at Centennial Friday, October 6 by a score of 7-0.
Scary Knight(s) start fast, Wildcats recover for victory
After an early turnover turned into a touchdown for the Irondale Knights, the Wildcats rebounded with 21 points by the early second quarter.
