SPORTS
Wildcats have inside track at section top spot
After going 3-0 last week, the Chisago Lakes volleyball team is going to wrap up their season with 19 regular season wins and a fourth place finish in the Mississippi 8 Conference. But, perhaps the most important thing for the ‘Cats is that they seemed to have locked up the …
Wildcats split M8C match ups with Thunder
Abby Zins crushed over 40 kills in two matches last week, but it only resulted in a 1-1 record for the Chisago Lakes Wildcats, as they lost to Zimmerman 3-1 and beat St. Francis 3-0.
STMA Fall Classic a tough test for North Branch
North Branch and Monticello remained on a collision course for a Mississippi 8 Conference championship clash next week when they both won their last two M8C games.
Seasons end for boys soccer, both girls teams moving on
The boys’ and girls’ soccer teams at North Branch and Chisago Lakes high schools had vastly different regular seasons and starts to the playoffs. Both boys’ teams won just two games in the regular season and were crushed in their playoff openers. Conversely, both girls’ teams had great regular season …
‘Cats play much better, but lose close game to unbeaten Princeton
The Wildcats actually outplayed the Princeton Tigers last Friday night and, despite three long touchdowns allowed by the defense, were in a position to win the game. But offensive woes – one lost fumble, two fumbles that were recovered but stopped drives, and two dropped passes that would likely have …
Vikings ground Thunderhawks down, win fifth in a row
There was a slugfest on Friday, October 6 at North Brand Stadium, but like they have most times this year, the Vikings remained standing when they beat back a tough challenge from Grand Rapids, winning 28-21 over the Thunderhawks.
Wildcats’ run snapped at nine
Dating back to the Sibley East tournament last weekend, the Chisago Lakes volleyball team had run off nine straight victories before falling to Holy Angels at the Wildcat Invitational on Saturday, September 30.
Vikes run winning streak to four, title still in sight
North Branch swept a pair of conference matches last week, and they kept their unblemished Mississippi 8 mark in tact to continue on a crash course with Monticello for the conference title.
Chisago girls claim M8C soccer crown
The unstoppable Addyson Barrett scored twice in the second half and the always stalwart Wildcat defense shut down conference goal leader Laurie Wehmhoff to lead the Wildcats to a 3-0 win over the Zimmerman Thunder, a Mississippi 8 Conference frontrunner. The game was played at home on Thursday, September 28.
Vikings pass test, down unbeaten Denfeld
Overcoming a disastrous start on Friday, September 29, the North Branch football team knocked Duluth Denfeld out of the undefeated ranks with a commanding 33-14 win over the Hunters, knocking them from the top 10 rankings and earning themselves some consideration among the state’s elite in Class AAAA.
THUNDER ROLLED
Everything seemed set up for a successful homecoming game for the Wildcat football team at home last Friday night. The undefeated Wildcats (4-0) were facing the struggling Zimmerman Thunder (0-4) and would have the support of a crowd of well over 1,000 people.
Wildcats stay perfect with shootout win over Hornets
If you love offense, the game you wanted to be at last Friday night was the Wildcat game at Big Lake. Both teams piled up over 500 yards of offense and they scored over 100 points between them. When it was all over, the Wildcats beat the Hornets 61-46 to …
HOMECOMING HAMMERING
North Branch took a while to separate from the Mora Mustangs at their homecoming game on Friday, September 22, but once the heat turned up, Mora folded up shop and the Vikings moved to 3-1 with a 40-14 victory.
