SPORTS
Vikings schedule heats up
Even before the season started, the North Branch Vikings knew their stiffest test to date would come December 29 at the Lakeville Holiday Tournament against Red Wing.
Still baby steps, but getting bigger
Against even an average team, a slow start can be a killer. Against a good team, it could lead to disaster.
Wildcats pin first two wins
You might notice Chisago Lakes Wildcats head wrestling coach Shawn Frederixon walking a little straighter this week, with a little more confidence.
Merry Christmas-‘Cats win Holiday tournament
Everything around them was new. New tournament, new arena, new opponents.
Girls state High School Hockey Tournament to stay at Ridder Arena
A federal judge in St. Paul on Dec. 22 ruled in favor of the Minnesota State High School League regarding the venue for the 2004 state Girls' Hockey Tournament.
Wildcats finish 2nd at CL Invite
The Chisago Lakes girls basketball team wanted to send a message early, and they did.
Wildcats 2nd at CL Invite, Vikings 6th
Last Saturday, the Chisago Lakes gymnastics team celebrated the Holiday season by hosting the Chisago Lakes Invite, comprised of seven teams, including North Branch.
After loss to Centennial, Vikings get back on track at Simley Tournament
Riding a two game losing streak, the North Branch girls basketball team had one more game to take care of before the Christmas break.
Mora no match for Vikings
When you’re a shooting team like North Branch, sometimes you start to shoot too much, mainly from the outside.
'Cats pick up first conference win
Winning ugly is still winning, no matter how painful it is to watch.
Sevens are wild - Wildcats win two more
How were they going to respond? That was the question after falling to Spring Lake Park 8-0 their last time out.
'Cats pick up first win
With Breanna Albert out because of an injury, Britni Harris picked up the slack by winning the all-around title last Thursday night versus Hudson, Wisconsin, leading the Wildcats to a three point win.
Ageless...Priceless
f the saying is true, you’re only as old as you feel, Ruben Berg is 90 going on 25. After all, he can still swim a heck of a lot better than most 25 year-olds.
King ( and Queen) of the hill
Rodger Petryk and the Chisago Lakes/St. Croix Falls ski team try to avoid the spotlight at all costs, up even they might have a hard time dodging the critics now, after sweeping the Wild Mountain Invite, a meet that brought in 22 of the best ski teams from around the …
