SPORTS
Keeley Ertl places ninth in vault, 18th in all around at state meet
For the first time in three years, North Branch only had an individual representative at the state tournament, but she did the small town proud.
Swimmers heading into sections looking strong after great season
The 2015-15 season has treated the Chisago Lakes swimming and diving team well, and they have high hopes heading into sections this weekend.
Ertl lone state qualifier in new, tough section gauntlet
After two straight team berths to the state tournament, the North Branch gymnastics team missed out on the three-peat after being placed in a new, ultra-tough section.
County hoops rivalry split again; CL boys romp, NB girls bust slump
The area boys basketball teams kicked off the doubleheader early last week between North Branch and Chisago Lakes, and the game was very similar to the first go-around.
North Branch gets first ever win over Chisago Lakes in boys hockey
Nick Fairbanks scored the game’s only goal at 8:20 of the third period to lead the North Branch Vikings to a 1-0 win over the Chisago Lakes Wildcats. It was the first time the Vikings beat the Wildcats in the history of the rivalry between the two schools. Brandon Waldo …
Teams miss out on state, but Brown and Frischmon both going
With high hopes of multiple individual state tournament berths and maybe even both teams participating in the state meet, the Chisago Lakes boys and girls alpine ski teams were a little disappointed after their Section 7 championships on Tuesday, February 2 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik.
Dancers light up Chisago Lakes High School with slick moves
A total of 11 teams were participating as North Branch and Chisago Lakes jazz and high kick teams went up against competitors in the January 30 section contest, held at Chisago Lakes High School west gym. Neither of the local teams finished in the top three (jazz routines for both …
North Branch girls take it to depleted CL
Already facing an uphill climb this season due to injuries, the Chisago Lakes Wildcats were dealt another blow in their 67-30 loss to North Branch on Thursday, January 21.
'Cats pound Vikings by 40 in boys hoops
In the second half of the county doubleheader on Thursday, January 21, the Wildcats evened the score on the night with a blowout win over North Branch. Earlier in the night, North Branch’s girls team had won big over Chisago Lakes.
North Branch adds to Hall of Fame
The North Branch Athletic Hall of Fame added five members last week, and it was a family affair. Sisters Shannon Devine, Meghan (Devine) Baig, Sheena Devine-Remitz as well as Joe Remitz and Britt Baumann were all inducted for their athletic achievements while at North Branch. The Devine sisters excelled in …
Chisago Lakes tops Cambridge for first M8 Conference win
Chisago Lakes 105, Cambridge-Isanti 79After losing to always-tough Monticello in their first Mississippi 8 Conference tilt of the year, the Wildcats were able to get in the win column in their second match against Cambridge-Isanti on Tuesday, January 7.
AREA BASKETBALL ROUND UP
North Branch Girls - Split two contestsThe Lady Vikes split two games last week, winning a conference match up against Buffalo before losing to non-conference foe Chatfield.In the Buffalo game, Megan Becklin came through big time for North Branch, scoring 10 points and grabbing 10 boards for her first career …
North Branch gymnastics proving to be elite program
If two straight state tournament appearances didn’t already indicate that the Vikings gymnastics program is here to stay, then their rapid upward trajectory this year should do the trick.
