SPORTS
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 …
Loppet 5K Run/Walk
After a week of record-breaking heat, perfect weather dawned just in time for Fairview Lakes Medical Center’s 24th annual Lindstrom Loppet Karl Oskar 5K Saturday, July 7, in Lindstrom. Computer timing showed 512 runners and walkers crossed the finish line at the race which benefits health care scholarships
Top 10 stories of 2011-12 for CL and NB
After unveiling the half of the top 10 sports stories of the year last week, it’s time to finish out the list and award someone the top spot on the list for 2011-12. 5. Chisago Lakes wrestling season After sending five wrestlers to the state tournament in 2011
Top 10 stories of 2011-12 for CL and NB
It’s the cream of the crop. The pick of the litter. The creme de la creme. The best of the best. It’s the top 10 sports stories from Chisago Lakes Area High School and North Branch High School from the 2011-12 season.
2012 LARA Rookies Tourney a success
The 2012 Rookies Tournament was a great success. Eight teams participated in the eight week-season, culminating with a league-wide tournament last weekend.
Terror stumble against Sting
Although the sun was shining and the skies were clear for a perfect summer football game over the weekend, the Lakes Area Northern Terror got washed out by the Minnesota Sting.
