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Williams heading back to state, NB's Fish to join her
Despite knocking most of their routines out of the park and scoring a far and away season high mark, the Chisago Lakes gymnastics team didn’t even sniff a state tournament berth because they are in the most stacked section in the state.
Wildcats finish season sweep of Vikings in basketball
In a choppy game that saw nearly 30 fouls called on each team, Chisago Lakes finished their season sweep of North Branch in boys basketball, winning 72-57 on Tuesday, February 12.
Chisago Lakes runs through North Branch with ease
The North Branch girls basketball team was looking for a measure of revenge as they traveled to Chisago Lakes on Tuesday, February 12, but they left disappointed. The ‘Cats secured a 69-56 win to finish the season sweep of the Vikings.
All CL skiers have clean runs at state tournament
Chisago Lakes was hoping for some clean runs from their three competitors to see where they’d stand against the state’s elite, and the Wildcats didn’t disappoint on Wednesday, February 13.
Janzig, Cartier and Mower to represent Chisago Lakes at state
Both Chisago Lakes alpine ski teams ran into the buzzsaw that is this year’s Stillwater squad.
Selbitschka named Coach of the Year
North Branch Area High School (NBAHS) varsity volleyball coach Mike Selbitschka has been named Class AA's Head Coach of the Year by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association. Selbitschka and his squad won the Class AA state girls’ championship in November, defeating Marshall High School in five sets.
Chisago Lakes earns state berth in dance
As one of the top three finalists in sectional 2AA dance team competition-- Chisago Lakes is going to the state meet, happening at Target Center Feb. 15 and 16. Pictured above: dance team members gather with their award, at the end of last weekend’s competition. The win was even sweeter …
Chisago Lakes evens season series at one with 4-3 win
Chisago Lakes 4, North Branch 3Jackson Waltman scored his second goal of the game with 45.7 seconds left in the third period to give the Wildcat boys’ hockey team a 4-3 win over the Vikings last Saturday night at Chisago Lakes Arena. The game lived up to the pregame hype. …
Three 'Cat skiers heading to state
From left to right, Sophie Janzig, Jamie Mower and Megan Cartier all earned their spot in the state tournament next week with impressive section runs on Tuesday, February 5 at Giants Ridge. The girls team finished third in sections and the boys fifth. The state meet is at Giants Ridge on Wednesday, February 13.
Both ski teams capture NWSC championships
The girls alpine ski team has had troubles with Centennial all year. The Cougars always seemed to be just a hair faster than the Wildcats, and it led to many second place finishes for Chisago Lakes.
Chisago Lakes holds off late North Branch charge for a rivalry victory
County rivals Chisago Lakes and North Branch have had a fairly one-sided history recently, with Chisago Lakes typically coming out on top.
Vikings and Wildcats duel to a close contest, with CL coming out on top
Despite both teams sporting disappointing records heading into the game, the Chisago Lakes-North Branch rivalry is always heated, and their match up on Tuesday, January 15 was no different.
Chisago Lakes saves best meet for neighbor North Branch
Both Chisago Lakes and North Branch have shown flashes of brilliance this year on the gymnastics mats, but both have also had tough stretches for multiple meets.
Vikings take first round from Chisago Lakes
North Branch 5, Chisago Lakes 3Justin Sachs scored on a power play with just over two minutes to go in the game to break a 3-3 tie with the Wildcats and give the Vikings a 4-3 lead. Joey Kirchner scored and empty-netter with just under a minute to go in …
