We saw it coming. The kids asked if we really had to practice outside early last week, when our balmy fall suddenly turned to 40 degrees, windy and overcast. We answered, “Do they cancel races in this, or worse weather?” Never, of course! But that didn’t make the Swain any nicer, especially for the coaches, parents and fans who were... READ MORE >
Our eight vehicles, 30 high school racers and 15 coaches and parents looked like a pretty good-sized caravan going down I-35. But we were just a fly on the back of a buffalo when we arrived at the 5,600-racer, 300- team Milaca MegaMeet. With a stop on the way down in Two Harbors for a dinner put together by our... READ MORE >
The Vikings headed to Eveleth for the big Eveleth Invitational on Thursday, September 13. All of the Section 7A teams, except Esko and Crosby-Ironton were there, plus Section 8 power Pequot Lakes. With a total of 18 teams present, we would get a very good early season picture of where we stood, both boys and girls. Our girls were especially... READ MORE >
Fans of Cook County High School track know that we went to the Section 7A finals with hopes of moving one or both of our talented sprinters, Molly Zafft and Peter Warren, through to the State Meet. Unfortunately, they didn’t make it. It wasn’t for lack of training, effort or skill – they showed plenty of those attributes. I’m probably... READ MORE >
Senior Molly Zafft led the Cook County High School track team at the South Sub-section track meet at UMD, winning the 100-meter dash in a PB (personal best) of 13.21, and finishing 2nd in the 200 in 27.37. Junior Peter Warren led the boys’ team, finishing 2nd in the 100 with an 11.69 PB and placing 6th in the 200... READ MORE >
The Polar League conference track meet is always tough, especially since Esko is always tough, as any Cook County High School sports team that has to compete against them knows. Add strong teams from Moose Lake, Two Harbors, and the other eight of us are fighting for individual honors and to score team points. Coming into the meet, held in... READ MORE >
The Cook County Vikings track team headed over to Virginia for our fourth meet of the season, the first time we had raced there in almost 10 years, back in the days of three, rather than two subsection races. We were looking forward to competing against Iron Range teams that we don’t normally see until the Section finals. We knew... READ MORE >
Spring sports are always a challenge in Northeast Minnesota. You might have sun and 70 degrees in March and snow in late April, like this season. Rain showers are frequent. Spring break interrupts practice just when you are getting into shape, and lots of other academic and extracurricular activities pull kids in many directions. But that is all OK, that... READ MORE >
It’s been a pretty crazy spring. As usual, we start practice in mid-March, with a tune-up indoor meet three weeks later, before gearing up for the regular outdoor season in late April. Last year we ran the school halls and gym for the first month, waiting for the snow and ice to melt, then went to a fun meet at... READ MORE >
For those who have followed this year’s cross country team, I’d like to close the season by taking you on a journey of the Section 7A race through the words and thoughts of the coaches and runners. For new readers, a little background. The successful Viking running team lost 10 of 14 varsity runners from last year’s team, including the... READ MORE >
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