SPORTS
SLP fans, player ejected during wild game against Chisago Lakes
The fans got their money’s worth when the Wildcats hosted Spring Lake Park last Thursday, May 16 at Chisago Lakes High School. They saw 20 runs, 20 hits, five lead changes and three ejections. Unfortunately, the last lead change saw the Panthers score five runs in the top of the …
Thirty-four teams brave cold conditions for carp tourney
Despite some rain clouds and chilly weather out on the lakes, the fourth annual Chisago Lakes Carp Fishing tourney was a success for anglers and area lakes. There were 579 carp harvested from the lakes, including some gigantic ones.
Leuer reflects on her time at North Branch
On Sunday, May 19, former North Branch Activities Director and Coach Becky Leuer was inducted into the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame. In her acceptance remarks, Leuer said, "I am honored to be inducted into the MSHSL Hall of Fame. I am grateful to North Branch for …
CL's farewell tour of North Suburban tough at times
Robbinsdale Cooper scored two runs in the top of the first inning and the proved to be all they needed as they shut out the Wildcats 5-0 last Wednesday, May 8 at Chisago Lakes. The Wildcats managed just four singles for the game. Wildcats pitchers Kellen Reed, Dylan Magnuson and …
Ideal conditions don't lead to ideal results for NB golf
The North Branch girls golf team had been battling poor weather conditions all year, and there was hope that was the cause of their slow start. But, with the sun shining and the course dry last week, the Vikings still struggled in their North Suburban Conference meet at Victory Links. …
Spartan rugby goes 1-1 in a tough week of match ups
The Chisago Lakes Spartans rugby club had the brutal task of playing two rugby matches in three games, and they came away with a split record and a couple bumps and bruises, but Head Coach Tony Randall thinks they are better off because of it.
Leuer elected to MSHSL Hall
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has announced that former North Branch coach and Activities Director and current Robotics Director Becky Leuer will be inducted in MSHSL Hall of Fame later this month for her career accomplishments.
Girl golfers squeeze in handful of matches as sun begins to shine
Golf has been the spring sport most brutalized by this poor weather lately. Even when the rain and snow stopped, the course needed time to dry out, leaving the teams confined to the gym for longer than the other sports.
Flurry of games continues for North Branch
The season of make up games and postponements continued for North Branch last week. The Vikings opened the week with beautiful weather for a home game against Benilde-St. Margaret’s on Monday, April 29.
Chisago Lakes tops NB in outdoor opener for softball
When the first five Wildcat batters scored in the bottom of the first and the Wildcats led 7-1 over the Vikings after two innings, it looked like the game might be a blowout.
Schindler resigning as girls basketball coach in NB
All good things must come to an end, but neither Dan Schindler nor North Branch High School thought that would be the case so soon for his basketball coaching career.
North Branch splits four of their first five games, blitzkrieg of games awaits after postponements
The early season cancellations and postponements finally took a backseat last week as North Branch took on North Suburban Conference foes Fridley and Spring Lake Park in an indoor game at the Vadnais Heights Sports Center.
Thomsen wins Athena Award
Senior Sam Thomsen won Chisago Lakes’ first ever Athena Award last month, as she was recognized for all the work she has put in to her high school career.
