SPORTS
Vikes struggling to find traction early on
Cambridge-Isanti 3, North Branch 2 In the season opener against the Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets, the North Branch volleyball team dug themselves too big of a hole early on and never fully climbed out of it. The Vikings dropped their first two sets of the season
Emotional match goes in CL's favor
The county tennis rivalry has gotten a bit one-sided recently in favor of Chisago Lakes, but both teams came together before their match earlier this week for a common loss much bigger than the tennis court. Both teams held a moment of silence for Mike Lizotte
North Branch overmatched against tough Panthers team
A new season means a new start, which can mean some new results. For the North Branch football team, not much changed from the last time they stepped on the field. After going 1-8 last year and ending their season with a 45-7 loss to St. Paul Central in the first …
Wildcats upset Mahtomedi in season opener
The monkey is off the back of the Chisago Lakes Wildcat football team. Mitch Berg’s 46 yard touchdown pass to Miles Turk with just under three minutes left in the game and a two-point conversion by Josh Parks gave the Wildcats a 29-22 lead over former section rival Mahtomedi. The …
NBGC crowns annual champs
North Branch Golf Course held their annual Parent/Child Tournament on Saturday, August 11. The 32 teams that competed were divided into three flights
Fresh threads keep football teams modern
National Football League Hall of Famer Deion Sanders once said, “If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good.” If ‘Prime Time’ was right in his assesment, then the North Branch and Chisago Lakes football teams could be primed for some good seasons. Both the …
Vitalis's high school career ends abruptly
Vitalis Lost For the Season In the second game of 2012 for the Wildcat girls’ soccer team, senior forward Gwen Vitalis broke her leg in two places and will miss the entire season. Vitalis was counted on to be a large part of the Wildcat scoring attack.
Ki Chi race winner had to lose a lot before he won
For Chisago City resident David Crawford, the Ki Chi Saga Days celebration has always been a time of celebration. A time for fun with his grandkids. A time to enjoy watching his oldest grandson, Marjace Crawford, run in the Ki Chi Saga Days 5K run. This year’s Ki Chi Saga …
NFLer takes time to chat with North Branch players
Adam Weber, current Denver Bronco and former Universtiy of Minnesota football star spoke with North Branch Area High School football players on June 28. In town to prepare for the upcoming NFL season, Weber spent the afternoon with the squad talking about what it takes to be successful.
Fan Appreciation Night at SCVR on August 31
Not since the days of the old half-mile configuration, going back roughly 20 years, has there been Late Models turning competitive laps at St. Croix Valley Raceway. But for the first time since the track has been reconfigured to its current quarter mile length, the Big Dogs will once again …
More memorable pitching performances from Legion
Here are three more memorable pitching performances. Just like last week’s stories, each one below starts with a theme – an example of a quality that can contribute to a pitcher’s success. One of the stories is from several years ago and two are more recent.
SCVR has fun with Kids' Night and vintage racing
The first full season of racing continued Friday night at the remodeled St. Croix Valley Raceway, with Kids’ Night celebrations and Vintage racing on the card on August 3. In addition to dozens of giveaways for the youngsters, the night was capped off by one of the most dramatic races of …
CL fills hockey coaching vacancy with Gibson
After Josh Liebenow made his stop in Chisago Lakes a brief one, a familiar face will be stepping in looking to bring stability to the Wildcat hockey program. Paul Gibson, who previously served as an assistant coach under Corey McKinnon
