It was unseasonably warm but the excited youngsters took it in stride, and the 13th annual Chisago County Pheasants Forever Youth Hunt was a big hit anyway.
The intense rivalry between North Branch and Chisago Lakes took to the volleyball courts last week, and the Vikings were able to reclaim county bragging rights for a bit.
The Wildcats had an inspiring goal line stand in front of a standing room only homecoming crowd in the first quarter to keep the game against St. Francis scoreless.
This year a record 109 golfers, 12 volunteers, 30 sponsors and 80 prize donors teamed up to raise $27,473 for Family Pathways Food Pantries, Youth Services and Senior Services.
The Chisago Lakes cross country teams continued their impressive seasons last week, as the boys finished in second place behind 10th ranked Centennial and the girls finished in third place at the Centennial Invite.
With homecoming fireworks blasting overhead and a raucous crowd chomping at the bit, North Branch's gridiron crew was hoping to spoil the party in St. Francis on Friday night.
The boys and girls cross country teams finally had a meet in their own backyard, and they didn't disappoint anyone who turned out to watch them tackle the course at Ki Chi Saga Park in Lindstrom.