SPORTS
‘Cats claim first crown at River Falls Invite
After 15 years of second places and third places, the Chisago Lakes gymnastics team finally claimed the first place crown at the River Falls Invite on Saturday, January 13. The Wildcats scored 134.925, edging out host River Falls, who scored 133.175.
Bender earns 100th career win for Chisago Lakes wrestling in busy week
The Wildcats won both of their dual meets at the Benilde-St. Margaret’s Triangular on Thursday, January 11. They beat the hosts 48-30 and prevailed 54-18 over Minneapolis Southwest.
North Branch scoring points vs top teams, but still short
The Vikings lost both of their duals in the St. Francis Triangular last Thursday, January 4. They fell to Big Lake 47-30 and succumbed to St. Francis 45-24. Evan Pommier (152) and Karson Gariepy (215) were the only Vikings to win both of their matches.
Girls narrowly lose to ER & PC
Abby Hansberger scored a power play goal with three minutes to go in the game to give the Elk River Elks a 3-2 win over the Wildcats on Tuesday, January 4 at Furniture and Things Community Event Center in Elk River.
CL sweeps home triangular
The Wildcats conjured up a win in the first dual of the Chisago Lakes Triangular last Thursday, prevailing over the Monticello Magic 39-27. Four Wildcats won their matches by pin – Braxton Bender-Ehlke (145), Michael Amos (152), Brycen Morley (160), and Logan Bender (285).
Wildcats extend Vikings’ misery in county clash
No matter the records the past few years, the North Branch and Chisago Lakes boys basketball teams have had competitive games, and their match up on Friday, January 5 at North Branch was no different.
NB crushes ‘Cats to break out of skid
The North Branch girls basketball team took the anger of their three game losing streak out on Chisago Lakes when the two teams squared off fresh out of the holiday break on Friday, January 5 at North Branch High School.
Vikings earn third place at prestigious gymnastics invite
North Branch held their own quite well at the 45th annual Clemensen Invitiational in Princeton Saturday, January 6. The Vikings finished in third place behind strong showings from Dakota Esget, Libby Nielson and Ella Dick. They were behind only Class AA #4 Hopkins and Class A #3 Perham with a …
Losses continue to pile up for Edge
Becker/Big Lake 4, Northern Edge 0 The Becker/Big Lake Eagles scored three goals in the third period to break open a close, intense game, shutting out the Northern Edge 4-0 on Thursday, January 4 at East Bethel Ice Arena. The game featured roughing minors and a few other penalties of …
CL girls hockey mauls Bears and dethrones Royals over holiday break
Brooke Klemz had two goals and three assists to lead the Wildcat girls’ hockey team to a 7-2 victory over the host Blake Bears in the opening round of the Crosstown Cup at Blake Ice Arena on Wednesday December 27. The Wildcats outshot the Bears 47-24 for the game, including …
Shafer Council tightens expense reports
Shafer City Council met December 19 for a regular Council meeting. All members were present.
Lindstrom Council adopts budget, mobile home park gets shelter
The Lindstrom City Council had two members out sick but they participated online from home, and last week it was a 5-0 vote on finalizing next year’s levy and budget.
