SPORTS
Boys alpine team headed to state, Frischmon going for girls
Giants Ridge can make or break a high school skier. It’s not only where the state tournament is held, but it’s also where the Section 7 meet is, which is Chisago Lakes’ stomping ground.
Ski teams finish with matching NWSC crowns
Perfection is hard to achieve, no matter the sport. Perfection is even harder to achieve in alpine skiing where the tiniest loss of an edge can result in a catastrophic crash.So, when the Chisago Lakes boys alpine ski team finished their Northwest Suburban Conference schedule undefeated in five meets, it …
Lady Vikes fall short in shootout with Big Lake
Big Lake 143.85, North Branch 142.175The Vikings gymnastics team saved their best for last, but it just wasn’t enough to beat conference power Big Lake in a dual meet on Monday, February 2.The Lady Vikes traveled to Hornet country to finish up their regular season, and they registered their highest score …
Score two for the Wildcats in the Chisago County rivalry
The first meeting of the year for Chisago Lakes and North Branch boys basketball team produced some late game dramatics and a close affair throughout.The second matchup on Thursday, January 22, however, lacked the suspense of the first one with Chisago Lakes running away early against the Vikings.The Wildcats got …
Wildcats trying to avoid injury bug, but even coach is bruised
St. Francis 133.7, Chisago Lakes 127.85The Wildcats dropped a conference meet to St. Francis last week when they fell 133.7-127.85.Betsy Howerton and Izzy Hindt finished in third and fourth in the all around, including a second place finish on bars and floor from Howerton.
Through unthinkable tragedy, one Chisago Lakes athlete has persevered and flourished
Physical pain has never really bothered Blake Lizotte too much in his life.He’s the youngest and smallest of three athletic brothers. He plays hockey, a physically demanding sport, but only stands 5’7” and weighs 140 pounds. And he sprints around the tennis court to no end with some of the …
Wildcat girls finish third at MLK Invite at Giants Ridge
Ellie Frischmon has strung together a lot of good runs in her alpine skiing career, but she hasn’t quite had the performance she did at the MLK High School Slalom Invite at Giants Ridge last week.Frischmon won the meet with ultra fast times on both runs. In the red run, …
Vikings run away from Chisago Lakes in big win
North Branch has become a very dangerous threat to some top gymnastics teams in the state this year.They were fairly unknown going into the state tournament last year when they finished in fifth place. This year, North Branch will be on everyone’s radar as they are hanging up 135-plus scores …
Swimmers win second at Laker Invite, fresh off close loss to Magic
The Chisago Lakes boys swimming and diving team had the unenviable task of taking on Monticello in their Mississippi 8 season opener. The Magic have long been a powerhouse in the conference and are always a tough draw, even if the Wildc
CL girls hoops honor top 40 players of all time, topple St. Anthony
Despite all the pomp and circumstance of the halftime celebration, the Chisago Lakes girls basketball team was able to stay focused and race out to a big lead over St. Anthony Friday, December
Wildcats win forfeit-filled affair with North Branch
Not too long ago, the dual meet between the Chisago Lakes Wildcats and the North Branch Vikings was the highlight of the regular season for both teams. Whether the meet was held at Chisago Lakes High School or North Branch High School, fans of both packed the gym for what …
Boys fly to third place finish at Wild Mountain Invite
Boys The Wild Mountain Invitational is always a good barometer for the Chisago Lakes alpine ski teams.
Wildcats improve to 7-0 with win over NB
Chisago Lakes 63, North Branch 53The Chisago Lakes Wildcats kept their perfect record in tact with a 10-point win over county rival North Branch Tuesday, Dec. 16 in North Branch.
Dance competition heats up CL gym
In dance team conference competition Monday night this week, hosted by Chisago Lakes Lakettes, the Chisgao Lakes dancers won first place out of seven teams. This meet was for high kick squads. Second place went to Rogers and third place was awarded to St. Francis. Pictured are some of the …
