SPORTS
Local runners get down and especially dirty at Swain Invite
Swain InvitationalRecord rainfalls, cold temperatures and lots of mud made for an interested Swain Invitational at Enger Park in Duluth on Saturday, October 5.The course was absolutely soaked and trounced over by the time the varsity runners took to the course, and it provided mudholes, puddles and conditions that most of …
The undefeated Wildcat girls soccer team claimed their first ever M8C championship
The undefeated, untied Chisago Lakes Wildcats girls soccer team was heavily favored going into their match with the young-but-improving North Branch Vikings. But, as often happens in rivalry games, the match turned out to be a tight one, and the teams battled to a 1-1 overtime tie. The game was …
CL's girls tennis team wrapped up their unbeaten M8C season with a win over NB
Chisago Lakes 6, North Branch 1Chisago Lakes finished their undefeated Mississippi 8 Conference slate with a 6-1 win over North Branch last week.
North Branch can't shake funk, fall to Lumberjacks
The North Branch football team dropped it’s third straight game on Friday, September 27 under the beautiful night sky at the new Viking Stadium.
'Cats can't keep up with Elk River's high octane offense
The Elk River Elks’ offensive machine is an impressive sight to watch as it grinds its way down the field, chewing up five yards at a time. But if you are an opposing team or its fans, it’s not that much fun to watch. At their homecoming last Friday night, …
Wildcats score 48 unanswered to come back vs C-I
After spotting the Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets a 16-0 lead in the first eight minutes of the game – and not looking very good doing it – the Wildcats responded with 48 straight points to crush the Bluejackets 48-16 last Friday, September 20 at Cambridge-Isanti High School. Quarterback Austin Siefert led the …
Greyhounds race past Vikings on their homecoming
Homecoming is always a special time for the football players, and although the Vikings lost this chapter in their homecoming history, the memories will still last for the players and coaches.
Chisago Lakes can't stop Bison offensive stampede
The Wildcat football team had executed its game plan while facing the prolific offense of the Buffalo Bison and, despite numerous turnovers and critical penalties, found itself in position to win the game late in the fourth quarter last Friday night. With the Wildcats trailing 26-20, an electrifying 52-yard run …
Two early key drives cost CL in 24-14 loss to SF
St. Francis 24, Chisago Lakes 14Last Friday at St. Francis, the two key long drives of the Wildcat football game came in the first quarter. Starting from their own 9, the Wildcats went on an 18-play, 89-yard drive that was stopped at the two-yard line. The Fighting Saints responded with …
Vikings break the Rails, beating Proctor 29-9 for first win
After a disappointing loss to Mora to open the season, the North Branch football team bounced back for a commanding 29-9 win over Proctor in their home opener to even their record at 1-1.
Chisago Lakes can't take The Pig back from Forest Lake, losing 7-1
Monticello 2, Chisago Lakes 0Monticello scored twice in the first half and held on to beat the Wildcats 2-0 on Thursday, September 5 at Chisago Lakes High School.
North Branch misses opportunities against Mora
Old school football ruled the day when North Branch traveled to Mora to take on the Mustangs in the season opener for both teams on Thursday, August 29.
Chisago Lakes Community Center featuring free trials until Aug. 30
The new Chisago Lakes Community Center’s soft opening started on Monday, August 19 for the public.
Timm and team win gold in world water skiing
Rural Center City resident Craig Timm was part of the 2019 USA Adaptive Waterski Team that won gold competing July 25-28 at the World Championships.
