SPORTS
North Branch scoreboard project comes to fruition
An effort that began last winter culminated last week in the installation of new scoreboards in the high school and middle school gyms. The centerpiece of the effort, the main scoreboard in the high school's large gym, includes a roughly 13-foot by 8-foot "jumbotron" monitor to pump up fans during …
SPORTSMEN'S CLUB PICNIC A HIT
The Chisago Lakes Sportmen’s Club annual picnic was held Sunday, August 9 in Chisago City. 6
CL's 15U baseball team wins state
The Chisago Lakes 15U AAA Baseball team recently were victorious in the MYAS Gopher State Tier 2 Championship Game. The Wildcats came back from a four run deficit to defeat Becker Bulldogs 8-7. The game was played at Northwestern College in Roseville. Pictured left to right front: Coach Craig Lindstrom, …
With a new event name comes a new champion
MenFor over a half decade, David Thompson had claimed the Chsiago Lakes Triathlon. He had close finishes and comfortable margins. The St. Paul native took on all comers every year.This year, however, Thompson did not participate in what is now known as Toughman Minnesota, to defend his longtime crown, which …
Safety camp educates area children
North Memorial Air Ambulance arrived at Safety Camp last week at Ojiketa Regional Park and was of great interest to the camp kids. The helicopter technicians and paramedics explain the operations and let the campers see the inside and ask questions. Landing and lift-off are inspiring sights to see and …
Chisago Lakes' own Hills and Sperl earn spots at Motocross National Championship from Loretta Lynn's Ranch
Chisago Lakes High School seniors Evan Hills and Brenden Sperl just made their dreams come true.
Another year, another win for Leaf and Braund in the Loppet 5K
With another Lindstrom Loppet in the books, John Leaf and Tammi Braund continued their domination of the race.Leaf won in a close race with Michael Peterka of Minneapolis. Leaf finished in 16:17 while Peterka was right behind him with a time of 16:24. It was one of the closest races …
Top 11 stories of 2014-15 for CL and NB (Part 2)
First things first, I apologize for a few things getting cut off in last week’s piece in the newspaper (namely, the headline and the last line of the story). That wasn’t an editor’s fault, that was our computers deciding to take off early for the holiday break and mail it …
Top 11 stories of 2014-15 for CL and NB
America. Fireworks. Independence Day. Boating. Grilling. My Annual Top 11 Sports Story List. One of those things doesn’t belong with the others around the Fourth of July every year.
Will Gillach suits up for Lions All Star Series in Chaska
Recent graduate senior shortstop Will Gillach, represented the Wildcats as a member of the North team in the Lions All Star series, played at Chaska Athletic Park Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20. The four teams in the tournament – North, South, East and West – consist of the …
North Branch unveils new logo
North Branch Area Public Schools (NBAPS)unveiled a new, unified, Viking emblem for its sports and activities.
Three area golfers make their mark at state tournament
The state tournament had a fitting end for Chisago Lakes teammates Eric Chambers and Bryce Thompson.
Chambers, Thompson and Kress all going to state; "Cats lose by one to Grand Rapids
All year, the Chisago Lakes boys golf team has been building towards the section tournament. They’ve been honing their shots, practicing their rounds and measuring their distances in anticipation of their two rounds at Hinckley Grand National on Saturday, May 30 and Monday, June 1. And it came this close …
Vikings boys track miss section championship by one point
They already won the True Team section championship and the Mississippi 8 Conference championship, they just needed the Section 7AA championship for the trifecta. But, Elk River blocked them by the slimmest of margins and sent them to a second place finish.
