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SISTER ACT: The Devries sisters lead the charge for CL hockey
New fans attending the Wildcats girls hockey game against SFNB on Tuesday, January 7 at Chisago Lakes Arena may have thought they were hearing things when public address announcer Suzanne Gillespie announced the starting lineup and kept repeating the name “Devries”. But they weren’t hearing things – the four Devries …
North Branch skates past Chisago Lakes in rivalry game
North Branch 5, Chisago Lakes 2A standing-room only crowd of Viking and Wildcat fans was in attendance at the first matchup of the year between archrivals North Branch and Chisago Lakes. When the Vikings increased their lead to 4-0 midway through the second period, it looked like they might run …
Boys win home invite; Mower, Brown and Janzig shine
With the talent on their roster this year, the Chisago Lakes boys alpine ski team knows as long as they can keep their runs clean, they’ll have a shot to win any meet they are in.
Wildcats competitive with Princeton
Princeton 101, Chisago Lakes 85The Chisago Lakes boys swimming and diving team took on Princeton in their season opener on Thursday, December 12 and although they didn’t earn the win, things are looking up this season for the Wildcats.
Vikes dominate section foe Princeton
North Branch 6, Princeton 1The Vikings, currently ranked ninth in the state, did a lot of their damage on special teams against the Princeton Tigers, going three for five on the power play and scoring a shorthanded goal on their way to a 6-1 win Thursday, December 5 at Chisago …
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 …
