SPORTS
Chisago Lakes bruises and batters North Branch for a 48-14 victory
Usually, when the Viking and Wildcat football teams clash, the game ends up being close no matter what the teams' records are.
Congratulations to the winners of the Chisago Lakes Chamber of Commerce golf tournament winners
In the mens division (top), Central Bank's team of Jim Friend, Brian Johnson, Greg Hickcox and Barry Sommervold won by shooting 14 under par.
Vikings crush SLP and BSM
The Vikings opened their home schedule with a rowdy crowd, and they didn't disappoint the red and white clad fans who turned out to support them.
Wildcats craft big turnaround vs SLP
The Wildcat volleyball team almost dug themselves too deep of a hole to get out of early last week against the Spring Lake Park Panthers.
Nelson inducted into Horseshoe HoF
Bud Nelson has been pitching and promoting in the sport of horeshoes for over 25 years in the area,
Wildcats mauled by Panthers
After being shut out in the opener, it looked like the Wildcat offense might be headed for another goose egg against Spring Lake Park.
Vikings struggle through the air, fall 38-14 to Tartan
There's something about the Classic Suburban Conference that is North Branch's part-time kryptonite.
Vikings top Bluejackets
In a back and forth tilt that never had a dominant game in it by either team, North Branch scraped by visiting Cambridge-Isanti for a five-set win.
AREA SOCCER ROUND UP
Here's a recap of early season results for the local high school teams:
Holy Angels overpowers Chisago Lakes in 28-0 rout
Last year, the Wildcats opened the season with a 35-28 win over the Holy Angels Stars at Holy Angels.
St. Louis Park edges North Branch in season opener again
Last year's game between North Branch and St. Louis Park came down to three overtimes and the special teams department, as the game was so long,
KoC crowns five champions in their soccer challenge in NB
The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge was held on Saturday, August 27 at the North Branch Middle School soccer fields.
With fall fast approaching, all sorts of football is on the brain
Uncertainty isn't a flattering word, especially if one is talking about the state of a football program.
NB Golf Course Men's Championship Tournament Aug. 14
North Branch Golf Course held their annual 2011 Men's Championship Tournament/ Steak Fry on Sunday, August 14.
