SPORTS
Norwig breaks out at CR; Logan 9-0
Viking wrestler Josh Logan (132) has had a phenomenal start to the 2019-2020 season. He went 9-0 over the opening weekend, including an individual championship in the Big Lake Invitational. Viking assistant coach Kyle Kahl said, “Josh is lights out on his feet and lights out on top, and he …
Special teams leave much to be desired in an 8-3 loss to Lightning
Northern Lakes 8, Chisago Lakes 3The Northern Lakes Lightning broke open a close game with four straight goals in the second period on their way to an 8-3 win over the Wildcat boys’ hockey team. The lack of a penalty kill for the Wildcats was the difference in this game, …
Opdahl continues to impress in first year of diving, finishing 14th
The erie calm and deep blue waters of the University of Minnesota Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center were interrupted time and time again last week for the Minnesota state diving meet on Thursday, November 21 and Saturday, November 23.
The agony and ecstacy of the state tourney
With great expectations can come great disappointments, and the North Branch Vikings volleyball team felt that sting of disappointment after their five-set state championship loss to Stewartville on Saturday, November 9.
Early surge from Suggs-led SMB holds up through late Chisago Lakes rally at state
In last Saturday’s state tournament game against St. Paul Academy/Minnehaha Academy/Blake (SMB), the Jalen Suggs Show dominated the first half and the Wildcats trailed 35-0 at the end of the half – a seemingly insurmountable lead. But rather than hanging their heads, the Wildcats came out blazing and dominated the …
Opdahl and Stipe heading to state for Chisago Lakes diving squad
Two divers from Chisago Lakes qualified for the state tournament this year, with Hattie Opdahl winning the section and Claudia Stipe coming in fourth place.
Wildcats snatch section championship from Hermantown
The Wildcat football team is headed to the state tournament for the first time since 2001.
Vikings claim third section crown in a row
It’s easy to say “the third time’s the charm” but that’s not entirely accurate when it comes to the North Branch volleyball team and their third straight section championship.
Wildcats to play for section title after upending top-seeded Cloquet
With the Wildcats leading 14-0 midway through the fourth quarter in last Saturday’s section 7AAAA semifinal game at Cloquet, the Lumberjacks were on the brink of scoring a touchdown that would have cut the lead in half. But on second and goal from the three, sophomore Max Pullis created a …
Gillach gains valuable experience at state
Greta Gillach made her debut at the state tournament last week and despite going 0-2, she had a tough fought match in the consolation bracket and gained a ton of experience for her future tennis career.
Lizotte coming home to Minnesota as a member of the Los Angeles Kings
Blake Lizotte’s journey to the National Hockey League is the stuff made for Hollywood.
Defensive meltdown comes at the wrong time, ending CL's season
When Estefani Hanson scored with 1:26 to go in the game to break a 1-1 tie with the Cloquet-Carlton Lumberjacks in the Section 7A championship game, it looked like the top-seeded Wildcat girls’ soccer team was headed to the state tournament for the second time in school history. But just …
NB stumbles in season finale, but crushes Denfeld in first round of sections
Grand Rapids is now out of North Branch’s section, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.
Gillach grabs state tourney bid in girls tennis
Sophomore Greta Gillach has some big foot steps to follow in that were planted by her older siblings, but in her sophomore year she is already starting to match them, step-for-step.
