SPORTS
Vikes anxiously await section seed in stacked bracket
By way of North Branch’s wins over St. Francis on Becker over the last week, Monticello’s triumph over Becker and Princeton’s upset loss to Zimmerman, the Magic and Vikings volleyball teams will remain tied at the top of the Mississippi 8 Conference, but Monticello dealt NB their only loss in …
‘Cats impress at Tiger Invite
The Chisago Lakes’ girls cross country team had a nice showing at the large Princeton Tiger Invite on Tuesday, October 8.
Rapids sinks North Branch on late pick-six
In the rough and rugged play of northeast Minnesota football, there’s never an easy Friday night. The North Branch Vikings found that out the hard way last week as they were upset 29-28 by the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks, throwing their once-promising section seed up in the air.
Wildcats fall prey to undefeated Panthers
The Wildcat football team dug a 28-7 hole for itself in the first half against the Princeton Tigers, and never got closer than two touchdowns as the Tigers went on to beat the Wildcats 42-21 Friday, October 4 at Chisago Lakes High School.
Monticello remains a thorn in North Branch’s side
Early last week, the North Branch volleyball team swept Princeton, which was firmly in the top spot of the Mississippi 8 Conference prior to the loss. That gave the Vikings the inside track to their first conference title after a few years of Monticello dominance.
SOCCER POSTSEASON ROUND UP
All four of the local high school soccer teams opened their section playoffs on Tuesday, October 8. The only one of the four teams to win and stay alive in the playoffs were the Chisago Lakes girls.
Chisago City levy set, up nearly 8%
The Chisago City Council on Sept. 24 voted to send a proposed 2025 tax levy of $4,028,960 to the county auditor by the September deadline. Chisago City levied a total of $3.75 million in 2024. (The city can reduce the proposed levy before the end of the year but cannot …
North Branch bags and tags the Hunters at homecoming
After a quick, early strike by Duluth Denfeld made it seem like North Branch’s Friday night match up with them was going to be all offense, all the time, the Vikings promptly rattled off 34 straight points to blow out the Hunters 47-12 and make a statement against the previously …
‘Cats are thunderstruck by Zimmerman for second year in a row
Wildcat running back Carson Langevin scored the first and last touchdowns in the Wildcat football game at Zimmerman last Friday night. But those were the only points for the Wildcats as the Thunder scored 40 points in between and crushed the Wildcats 40-13. Junior quarterback Thomas McEachern was a one-man …
CHISAGO LAKES & NORTH BRANCH SOCCER ROUND UP
The Wildcat boys won just their second game of the season, defeating the Zimmerman Thunder 2-1 on Thursday, September 26 at Zimmerman High School. The Wildcats went on to lose two straight games. They were stung 2-0 by the Big Lake Hornets this past Monday, September 30 at home, and …
Vikings inch closer to M8 conference crown
In what could’ve determined the Mississippi 8 Conference championship, the North Branch Vikings swept the previously unbeaten Princeton Tigers on Tuesday, October 2.
‘Cats salvage hectic week with two wins
The Wildcat volleyball team had a wildly busy week, culminating in the Chisago Lakes Invite, and despite starting the hectic schedule in a rut, the girls broke out of it to win three of their last four.
Vikes cruise past Mora, setting up Denfeld showdown
The North Branch football could have been prime for a let down when they took on Mora Friday, September 20. They were fresh off of a thrilling, last second come-from-behind barnburner against Hermantown the week before and homecoming against a powerful, ranked and undefeated Duluth Denfeld team is coming up …
Wildcats feast at CL Invite, take on elite Roy Griak competition
Chisago Lakes ran roughshod over the competition at the Wildcat Invite on Tuesday, September 12.
