SPORTS
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
Klun and NB team awarded accolades
The North Branch Area High School baseball team was one of 14 selected as a "silver" school by the Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association (MSHSBCA)
Legion loses 17-16 barnburner to C-I in first round of playoffs
Mora 6, Chisago Lakes 5 Chisago Lakes 13, Mora 5 The Wildcat American Legion baseball team followed up their first win of the season, a 6-5 victory or Milaca, with a doubleheader split at home against Mora. The Wildcats lost the first game 6-5 before their bats exploded in a …
Thompson cruises to fourth straight tri title
Editor’s Note: To find the full half-triathlon results, please visit www.itiming.com. Due to space constraints, we’ll only highlight the winners and local competitors in this space. Full sprint triathlon results begin on this page and run through page 16. Men Has one man ever made such a grueling test look …
Vitalis rewarded at elite soccer camp
Gwen Vitalis was named Most Valuable Player by the coaching staff at the Coerver Crush Soccer Camp, held last week in Northfield, on the campus of St.Olaf College.
Wildcats Legion team picks up two late wins
North Branch 7, Chisago Lakes 6 In baseball, it’s rare that one bad call by an umpire decides the outcome of a game. But in the game played at Chisago Lakes between the Wildcats and the Vikings, a bad call at home plate in the fifth inning wiped out the …
