SPORTS
Bulldogs grab a win between two rough outings against Rum River
Ramsey 7, Chisago Lakes 6Trailing 7-4 going into the bottom of the eighth against the Ramsey Renegades, the Bulldogs rallied to cut the lead to 7-6, seemingly within striking distance. But Ramsey closer Max Loven, who can throw nearly 90 miles per hour, pitched an immaculate inning in the bottom …
NB alum Michael Hensch caps amazing Gustie career
Through nearly his whole career at North Branch High School, Michael Hensch was a small-ish 6’1”, 210 pound football and baseball player.
Forsberg brothers gain valuable experience at state tournament
Juniors Ben and Will Forsberg went to the state tournament hoping to represent Chisago Lakes with a high finish.
Bulldogs and Nighthawks square up in early season twin bill
So, you’ve heard of the Little Brown Jug? Paul Bunyan’s Axe? Well, starting this year, the North Branch Nighthawks and the Chisago Lakes Bulldogs will play an annual game for their own rivalry trophy: the Pizza Pub Mug. The “Mug” is the brainchild of Nighthawks coach Jim Skroch. Since the …
Paige Bauer finishes seventh, Backes earns two medals
Paige Bauer is no stranger to state tournaments. She has participated in the gymnastics state tournament before, so the big stage wasn’t too much for her to handle.
CL Golf tops-off great season, two make it to state
Wildcat juniors Will Forsberg and Ben Forsberg will be heading to the Class AAA state golf tournament, being held at Bunker Hills golf course in Coon Rapids Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5.
Chisago Lakes squeezes by North Branch to open sections
Chisago Lakes 7, North Branch 6With the Wildcats and Vikings tied 6-6 in the bottom of the sixth inning of the Section 7AAA opener, Wildcat Dylan Tashjian doubled to drive in Logan Bjorkman with the go-ahead run. In the bottom of the inning, Viking pinch-hitter Cole Olson lined into a …
Chisago Lakes takes another from NB in county rivalry
In the Tuesday, May 14 matchup at North Branch, the Wildcats and Vikings each scored single runs in the first three innings, and the game was tied 3-3. The Wildcats kept going, scoring single runs in the fourth and fifth innings, as well. They added three more in the top …
CL boys tennis team claims a share of the conference title
After a 6-11 season last year for the Chisago Lakes boys tennis team, the seniors, all of which were back from a team that didn’t graduate any from the starting lineup, made a commitment to play for the Mississippi 8 Conference championship this year.
North Branch gains revenge, beating CL 6-2 at their park
North Branch 6, Chisago Lakes 2Viking Sophie Smith drove in three runs with a pair of doubles and Kristi Pilz allowed just two runs on five hits, walked two and struck out nine to lead the Vikings to a 6-2 win over the Chisago Lakes Wildcats on Tuesday, May 14 …
North Branch boys finish second at true team sections, girls miss out on return trip
North Branch’s girls track and field team has long been a true team staple at the state meet, but this year, it was nearly the boys’ turn to participate, but they were taken out by Grand Rapids, who had just a bit higher score at the meet in Esko on …
NB earns first win of the year, walking off on Hibbing 5-4
The 2019 season has not be an easy one for the North Branch baseball team.
Chisago Lakes boys golf team starts to whittle down round scores
The Chisago Lakes boys golf team is in fine form despite having multiple rain outs so far this year.
Wildcats finding a groove in tennis
Buffalo 5, Chisago Lakes, 2Despite losing their first match of the year, the Wildcats still have played great tennis so far.
