| CL's farewell tour of North Suburban tough at times |
Robbinsdale Cooper scored two runs in the top of the first inning and the proved to be all they needed as they shut out the Wildcats 5-0 last Wednesday, May 8 at Chisago Lakes. The Wildcats managed just four singles for the game. Wildcats pitchers Kellen Reed, Dylan Magnuson and Colton Mueller combined to strike out 15 batters, and allowed just seven hits, but walked nine.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 15, 2013 17:03
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| Ideal conditions don't lead to ideal results for NB golf |
The North Branch girls golf team had been battling poor weather conditions all year, and there was hope that was the cause of their slow start. But, with the sun shining and the course dry last week, the Vikings still struggled in their North Suburban Conference meet at Victory Links. “The conditions were the best we’ve seen this season, and still, as a team we didn’t take advantage,” Head Coach Dave Ambers said after the meet.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 15, 2013 17:00
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| Spartan rugby goes 1-1 in a tough week of match ups |
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The Chisago Lakes Spartans rugby club had the brutal task of playing two rugby matches in three games, and they came away with a split record and a couple bumps and bruises, but Head Coach Tony Randall thinks they are better off because of it.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 15, 2013 16:57
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| Wildcats winding down on abbreviated track season |
Both the Wildcat boys’ and girls’ track team fared well in front of the home crowd in the Section 7AA True Team track meet, featuring all nine section teams. The boys finished second behind Grand Rapids and the girls took third behind first place North Branch and second place Hermantown.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 15, 2013 16:55
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| 'Cats topple Vikings for second time this season |
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 15, 2013 16:54
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| Wild week brings Chisago Lakes to end of the season |
After a pair of losses last week dropped the Wildcat record to 2-4, the Wildcats won four straight road games to improve their record to 6-4 on the season.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 15, 2013 16:53
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| Vikings hold off Eagles, breeze through CH and Princeton |
In softball, small ball is the catalyst to winning. The Vikings have only hit one homerun this year, so their runs need to come from their speed and smarts, and that’s exactly how they topped Totino-Grace last week.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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May 15, 2013 16:51
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| Leuer elected to MSHSL Hall |
The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has announced that former North Branch coach and Activities Director and current Robotics Director Becky Leuer will be inducted in MSHSL Hall of Fame later this month for her career accomplishments.
Friday, May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013 11:01
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| Girl golfers squeeze in handful of matches as sun begins to shine |
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Golf has been the spring sport most brutalized by this poor weather lately. Even when the rain and snow stopped, the course needed time to dry out, leaving the teams confined to the gym for longer than the other sports.
Friday, May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013 10:59
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| Flurry of games continues for North Branch |
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The season of make up games and postponements continued for North Branch last week. The Vikings opened the week with beautiful weather for a home game against Benilde-St. Margaret’s on Monday, April 29.
Friday, May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013 10:55
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| 'Cats on early roll, but frustrating SLP snatches one |
The Chisago Lakes boys tennis team eased into their season after all the postponements with a sweeping victory over Princeton. The Tigers were without their top two players, the Mayerchek brothers, and that made things pretty simple for the ‘Cats.
Friday, May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013 10:50
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| Track and field season fully
underway outside for Chisago |
Two Wildcat girls finished in first place in their events at the season opening track event, the St. Louis Park Invitational. Senior Abby Forsman won the 800 meter run with a time of 2:33.07 and senior Hannah Trandahl won the long jump with a leap of 15’4”.
Friday, May 10, 2013
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May 9, 2013 10:44
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| Chisago Lakes tops NB in outdoor opener for softball |
When the first five Wildcat batters scored in the bottom of the first and the Wildcats led 7-1 over the Vikings after two innings, it looked like the game might be a blowout.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 14:19
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| Schindler resigning as girls basketball coach in NB |
All good things must come to an end, but neither Dan Schindler nor North Branch High School thought that would be the case so soon for his basketball coaching career.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 14:17
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| North Branch splits four of their first five games, blitzkrieg of games awaits after postponements |
The early season cancellations and postponements finally took a backseat last week as North Branch took on North Suburban Conference foes Fridley and Spring Lake Park in an indoor game at the Vadnais Heights Sports Center.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 14:15
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| Wildcats go 1-3 on week, but demolish Heights 26-1 |
After a weather-related delay of over two weeks, the Wildcat softball team went indoors to start the 2013 season. They played North Suburban Conference foe Spring Lake Park at the Vadnais Dome in Vadnais Heights on Tuesday morning, April 23. A Wildcat rally in the top of the seventh inning fell just short and the Wildcats lost 5-
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 13:21
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| Vikes win two out of NSC |
The Vikings opened their season up on the Monticello diamond even though it was supposed to be the weekend of the Princeton Tournament.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 13:20
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| CL splits opening games |
Celebrating the fact that they finally got to play their first game of the season, the Wildcats scored nine runs in the second inning on their way to a 12-3 win over Duluth Denfeld. The opener was played last Saturday, April 27 at Chisago Lakes.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 13:19
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| Fernstrom verbals to ISU |
Junior Bryanna Fernstrom announced her verbal commitment to play basketball at Iowa State University in 2014.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 13:18
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| Thomsen wins Athena Award |
Senior Sam Thomsen won Chisago Lakes’ first ever Athena Award last month, as she was recognized for all the work she has put in to her high school career.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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May 1, 2013 13:17
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| Kjos resigns as head coach of Wildcats' gymnastics team |
After narrowly missing out on team state tournament berths the last two years, but getting individuals to the tournament, Chisago Lakes gymnastics coach Brett Kjos has decided to resign from his post.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
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April 24, 2013 12:57
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| Awards aplenty for successful Chisago Lakes boys swimming and diving squad |
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Team Accomplishments: 6-1-1 dual meet record Section 4A True Team Runner-ups Section 4A Runner-ups Section 4A Academic Champions
Thursday, April 25, 2013
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April 24, 2013 12:55
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| MSHSL issues official memo on inclement weather, spring seasons will not be extended |
If you talk to anyone remotely involved in a spring sport right now, the first thing that is going to get brought up is the weather.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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April 17, 2013 12:35
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| Wildcat hockey hands out season ending awards |
The Wildcat boys’ hockey team handed out their 2012-2013 season awards at a banquet held last week at Chisago Lakes High School. First year Wildcat head coach Paul Gibson said “This team’s identity was that they never gave up. It seemed like we had no hope when we were behind at Minnehaha Academy, but these guys somehow came back and won that one. That’s when I knew these guys hated to lose. And we led the state in scoring in the third period with 39 goals.”
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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April 17, 2013 12:30
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| Chisago Lakes wrestling extravaganza a success |
The Lent Town Hall was packed to the rafters last Saturday night as the Chisago Lakes Wrestling Booster Club hosted their fourth annual Wrestling Extravaganza to raise money for the youth, middle school and high school wrestling programs in the Chisago Lakes Area. And while the total amount raised for the evening is not yet available, organizer Joe Virga said “I am confident it will turn out to be the best year we’ve had so far.”
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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April 17, 2013 12:27
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| Nordby resigns as head coach of the boys swimming team |
Fresh off of guiding eight swimmers and divers to the state tournament, boys swimming and diving Head Coach Mark Nordby has resigned from his post.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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April 10, 2013 13:02
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| University of St. Thomas hosts rare indoor track meet, NB starts well |
Although none of the spring sports have been able to practice outside yet, much less play, the North Branch track and field team did have an opportunity to participate in an indoor track meet last week at the University of St. Thomas.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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April 10, 2013 13:00
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| Grapplers recognized at banquet |
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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April 10, 2013 12:56
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| Vikes hockey announces honors |
At their recent banquet, the Viking boys’ hockey team handed out awards for the 2012-2013 season. Head coach Mike Deschneau explained the meaning of some of the special awards.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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April 10, 2013 12:53
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| Awards aplenty for CL girls |
After winning section championships and the consolation championship at the state tournament two of the last three years, the 2012-2013 season was a letdown for the Wildcat girls hockey team. Some drop-off was expected after 12 seniors graduated in 2012. But injuries to key players derailed the Wildcats’ season. They finished with a record of 7-18-1 and were knocked out in the first round of the section playoffs, losing 4-1 to Hibbing/Chisholm.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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April 10, 2013 12:49
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| After state run, CL wrestlers showered with awards |
The Chisago Lakes Wildcats wrestling team held their awards dinner last Friday, March 22 and celebrated their Class AA consolation championship at the state tournament. They also celebrated the fact that they had seven individual state entrants for the second year in a row.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
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April 3, 2013 14:29
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| 'Cats rewarded after second state showing |
The Chisago Lakes Wildcats Girls Basketball team celebrated their second consecutive state tournament season at their postseason banquet on Tuesday, March 26.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
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April 3, 2013 14:24
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| Zupko closes illustrious career at Chisago Lakes |
Senior Quade Zupko ended his career as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in Chisago Lakes Wildcat history. At last Friday’s wrestling banquet, Wildcat head coach Shawn Frederixon praised Zupko for his accomplishments and for his dedication to the Wildcat wrestling program.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
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April 3, 2013 14:22
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| Area football players continue to pile up awards and recognition for Chisago and NB |
Zack Sundly has had an amazing season on and off the field. He led the Vikings to a 5-5 record in football and was named All-Conference and All-Section while the Vikes hosted a section playoff game for the first time in quite some time.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
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March 27, 2013 12:43
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| Vikings award players after 20-8 season |
Thursday, March 28, 2013
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March 27, 2013 12:38
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| Chisago Lakes Hockey Association recognizes 104 athletes for SKATE |
Chisago Lakes Hockey Association recognized 104 skaters who achieved in academics during their 2012-2013 hockey season. The award recognition took place on Thursday, March 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lindstrom with an ice cream social.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
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March 27, 2013 12:37
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| Islanders knock off Chisago Lakes en route to title |
The luck of the draw in the state tournament has haunted Chisago Lakes High School in the past, and in 2013, the girls basketball team felt the sting of that bad luck.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
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March 20, 2013 12:25
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| Wildcats done in by Illikainen, Grand Rapids |
That extra free throw shot or that basket that missed by a quarter of an inch or that moment’s lapse of concentration on defense.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
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March 20, 2013 12:08
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| Wildcats going to state for second year in a row, but stymied by DeLaSalle in first round |
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When this season began, it was branded as a rebuilding effort for the Chisago Lakes girls basketball team.
They lost a bulk of their scoring and rebounding last year in Whitney Tinjum, Zoe Hansen, Brittney Land and Annie Stenson. They were going to be too small. They were going to have a tough time replacing three of their five starters. They weren’t supposed to go back to the state tournament after their historic first appearance last year.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
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March 13, 2013 12:26
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| 'Cats move on to section semifinals with win, nipped by Grand Rapids in overtime |
Despite a sub-par 10-16 record on the season, the Chisago Lakes boys basketball team drew the third seed in Section 7AAA and dispatched their first round opponent last week.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
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March 13, 2013 12:12
