Sports

We are looking for birders who can hike and walk to help us cover the town of Grand Marais for the Great Backyard Bird Count on Feb 15, from 7:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. We will be meeting at my shop at 425 W Hwy 61 to divide up into teams to cover all of town at 7:15 a.m. (similar to our Christmas count). We will need one person for each group to be the compiler for your group using your phone. We'll have a login for you.

After a year's hiatus from varsity basketball, the Cook County girls' team is a testament to the power of perseverance. With a young roster and only one senior, Molly Quello, they are eager to learn and improve. Coach Levi Libra ensures that every player who shows up for practice gets a chance to shine on the court. Despite not securing a win yet, their determination was evident in a recent game where they lost by a mere couple of points due to a missed three-pointer at the buzzer.

On January 2, 2025, the Cook County boys' basketball team, determined to start the new year on a high note, traveled to Two Harbors to face the Agates. Despite a slow start that saw them fall behind 40-23 at the half, the Vikings fought back in the second half, playing the Agates evenly. However, their efforts were not enough, and they lost 72-53. This marks the eighth straight loss the Vikings have had against their North Shore rivals. The game was played in Silver Bay on a neutral court.

On December 20, the North Woods Grizzlies were too much for the Cook County Vikings in a game played at North Woods. The game started with both teams showing great energy, but with 3:08 left in the first, the very aggressive Grizzly team had already committed ten fouls as they kept pulling away. The Vikings, a young team, fought hard but were unable to match the Grizzlies' pace, resulting in a 70-28 defeat.

The Cook County High School boys’ varsity basketball team traveled to Ely the day after Christmas to take part in the annual two day holiday tournament, and came home with mixed results.