BRIAN LARSEN It was a tough weekend for the Cook County High School baseball team, losing three games. While the team plays a flurry of games—some make-up and some regularly scheduled— before the playoffs, one thing is sure: the Vikings' bats have gone quiet.
Each year neighbors and friends on the Gunflint Trail plan and execute all aspects of the beloved Gunflint Trail Canoe Races to raise money for a worthy cause. This year’s Canoe Races will take place Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Gunflint Lodge Harbor on the south shore of Gunflint Lake, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Despite a low-snow year, the Cook County Snowmobile Club persevered, hosting a complete 2023-24 race season. Their partnership with the Minnesota Snow Drag Tour elevated the excitement, introducing a new points series held at all Ridge Riders races: Skyport Lodge, Hungry Jack Lodge, and Poplar Haus.
On Friday, May 10, the Cook County High School girls' fast-pitch softball team squared off against the Mountain Iron-Buhl Rangers and lost 22-7. The loss dropped the Vikings record to 3-6 and 2-4 in the conference.
The CCHS boys' varsity baseball team traveled to Cromwell on Thursday, May 2. They faced a hot pitcher who allowed two hits and one run over six innings, and the Vikings fell 8-1.
The spring Junior Pickleball Camp for Grades 3-5 will begin Monday, May 13th. The camp was pushed back a week in hopes of having better weather.
The Cook County girls' fast-pitch softball team made short work of the visiting McGregor Mercs softball team, handing their guests a 19-1 loss on Monday, May 6. It was a game of collective effort and unity for the Vikings.
Just like baseball and softball some of the scheduled track meets have been cancelled due to inclement weather. One meets that came off as scheduled however was the April 30th track meet at Two Harbors. Below are the top ten Viking finishers for the boys’ and girls’ track teams.
The Vikings received strong pitching from Hunter Gomez, and the bats came to life against the McGregor Mercs in a game played at home on Monday, May 6. The Vikings beat the Mercs 14-4, ending the game in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Vikings scored seven runs in that inning and looked to continue scoring when the game was called.