SPORTS
Three Wildcats moving on to alpine skiing state tournament
The Chisago Lakes boys alpine ski team fell a bit short of their aspirations of going to the state tournament as a team, but they still have two boys going as individuals, and a youngster from the girls team will be joining them on their trip back up to Giants …
Chisago Lakes sends three to state
Ellie Frischmon, Jake Sandgren and Anders Brown all qualified for the state tournament earlier this week
CL goes 2-0 in NSC
Wildcat goaltender Bryce Thompson earned his first career shutout and four different Wildcats scored goals in the second period as the Wildcat boys hockey team beat the St. Louis Park Orioles 4-0 Tuesday, January 29 at the St. Louis Park Recreation Center.
Vikes soar past BSM, finish second at Nalan
The Viking wrestling team crushed conference opponent Benilde-St. Margaret’s 59-12 Thursday, January 24 at Benilde. The win improved the Vikings’ record in dual meets to 14-8 overall. Their 6-1 record in the North Suburban Conference puts them in second place, just behind conference leader Totino Grace (7-0).
Vikings look forward to sections as they heat up
Although it was intended to be a varsity only tournament, the North Branch gymnastics team had to call on a few junior varsity competitors at the Princeton Invitational. With some bumps and bruises afflicting the Lady Vikes, they had to call on some reserves as they finished in fourth place …
Virga gets 100th victory
Joe Virga continued to create a legend of his own at the Chisago Lakes Legends Wrestling Tourney last Friday, January 25 at Chisago Lakes High School. Virga was named the tournament MVP by the coaches after winning the 160 pound weight class and also won his 100th career match
Wildcats lose two big leads in as many games
In the first half of Chisago Lakes’ match up against Robbinsdale Cooper last week, it didn’t matter that Cooper was already 7-0 on the year in the North Suburban Conference. It didn’t matter that they are a combined 23-2 in the conference over the last two years.
'Cats fall flat against SF
St. Francis blew open a close game with four goals in the third period, including two shorthanded ones, as the Fighting Saints beat the Wildcat boys’ hockey team 6-1 Thursday, January 24 at Chisago Lakes Arena. The Wildcats also lost to the Saints earlier this season, 5-1 in a game …
Two 41-point losses result in two different reactions
North Branch took on two of the better teams in the North Suburban Conference last week, and they came away with the bumps and bruises to prove it.
CL wins two more, streak now at eight
Offense has been the key to Chisago Lakes past few successful seasons because of prolific scorer Whitney Tinjum. Without Tinjum, the beginning of the year was a bit slow on the offensive end for the Lady Wildcats basketball team, but they’ve found their groove the past few weeks, and they’ve now …
Vikings back on track with three straight wins
The Lady Vikings wrapped up their month long road trip with a narrow -- but much needed -- victory over the Irondale Knights.
Boys demolish NWSC competition at Troll
The Wildcat boys alpine ski team absolutely dominated the competition at the Northwest Suburban Conference meet held at Trollhaugen on Thursday, Jan. 17.
Wildcats fall to Spring Lake Park twice
Spring Lake Park really established themselves as favorites in the North Suburban Conference when they ran over the Wildcats last week, even though the ‘Cats had a great meet.
