Vikings’ head football coach, Steven Anderson, welcomed 25 kids to the football team this fall. Assisting Anderson will be Assistant Head Coach Mike Theisman and Assistant Coach Keaton Riley.
At Cook County High School, the fall sports season is in full swing, offering a diverse range of activities. From cross-country meets to volleyball and football games, there’s something for everyone to watch and enjoy.
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The Pincushion Mountain trails, known for their rugged terrain and steep inclines, were once again the site of the Grand Marais Lions Club Fisherman’s Picnic trail races, providing a challenging yet exhilarating experience for the participants.
Most avid golfers never get a hole-in-one, but Ada Hill has managed to get her second ace in the last six years.
Get ready for a thrilling display of athleticism as some of the northland’s finest boy and girl cross country runners gear up to conquer the Pincushion trails on August 28. The action kicks off with the junior high boys and girls races at 1 p.m., followed by the junior varsity at 1:30 p.m., and varsity boys at 2:15 p.m., culminating in the girls’ varsity race at 3 p.m.
The Vikings’ performance in the Twin Ports Summer League was nothing short of impressive. They emerged with the best conference record in the small school division, boasting an 8-4 record. What’s more, all four losses had a cumulative total of 13 points, indicating the team’s resilience and competitiveness. Key wins included a 20-point victory over Cromwell-Wright and a 15-point win against Mc-Gregor. The Vikings’ scoring leaders in the 12 games were MaCoy Fairbanks (Jr), Nick Spry (Sr), Parker Backstrom (Sr), Grant Oberg (Jr), and Sidney Litterst (Jr). Other players who saw considerable playing time were Max Winspear (Jr.), Ayden DeRosier (Jr.), Elias Pszwaro (Jr.), Devan Rude (Jr.), Rolan King (10th), and Chance Jacobsen (10th).
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Lutsen’s Allie Duclos competed in the three-day Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin, last week, and she posted excellent results in the professional logrolling and boom running competitions.