After a tough seasonopening loss to Nashwauk, the Vikings had to wait 14 days for the second game of the season. Thelapse in time didn’t help the Vikings. It was like starting all over again, and the Cromwell Cardinals took advantage, outplaying Cook County in every facet of the game. The Vikings dropped the second game of the season, 30-61.... READ MORE >
The Cook County Vikings used a strong first half to win an early Polar League battle on the road against the Two Harbors Agates, 45-34. Thewin improves the Vikings’ record to 2-0 as Cook County enters a tough stretch of three games in five days before the Christmas break. In the first half Cook County’s defensive pressure led to Ailee... READ MORE >
The Cook County girls’ basketball team earned its first victory of the season with a 72-12 win over Lakeview Christian Academy. The Vikings played a great all-around game to start off their season. Five Vikings finished in double figures as the outmatched Lions were overwhelmed with Cook County’s more athletic and talented lineup. Four minutes into the game Cook County... READ MORE >
The Cook County boys’ basketball season opened up Friday night at home against the Nashwauk-Keewatin Spartans. After just seven days of practice, the Vikings and Spartans battled it out on the hardwood with Nashwauk coming away with the victory, 57-46. The Vikings lack of rebounding and poor free throw shooting prevented them from making a second half comeback. Early in... READ MORE >
The Cook County boys’ basketball team started practice on Monday, November 23. It was a tough week to start the season, with Thanksgiving break interrupting the team’s earlyseason physical conditioning. The Vikings practiced for three days and then had much of the team out of town for the four-day Thanksgiving break. The Vikings have 22 boys out for basketball this... READ MORE >
The Great Polar Alliance Conference just released its allconference selections for the 2009 football season. Of the 32 member all-conference team, the Vikings had two first team selections in senior linebacker Kipp Sande and sophomore wideout Dylan Quaife. The Vikings also had two honorable mention selections in seniors Brock Hommerding and Jacob Rude. Senior halfback Brock Hommerding had 127 carries... READ MORE >
TheCook County girls’ basketball team wasted no time in tipping off the 2009- 2010 season. On Monday, November 16 at midnight, the Vikings started their own “Midnight Madness” practice. Head Coach T.J. Super and 17 girls started the season late Sunday night by moving some furniture in the gym, cooking up pizza and supplying some chips, and watching the movie... READ MORE >
"Know-it-all" sports analyst Have you noticed that sports reporters never really report anything about sports anymore? Whether it is on television, radio, or newspaper, reporters never really report newsworthy items. Everyone in today’s media culture is a "talking head" and usually becomes a self-proclaimed expert. More and more former athletes are taking over in the broadcast booths because of... READ MORE >
With the high school football season only three weeks away, it is time for a coach to start preparing for the season. Actually, the coaches have been preparing all summer long, but now is when things start to get busy. Physical forms, supply orders, gear handout, and practice plans all start flooding the priority list at home. The big news... READ MORE >
It is that time of summer when my wife and I begin to plan our late summer and fall schedule. During this time, I am always trying to see if I can find a way to get to a professional ball game of some sort, whether it is the Minnesota Twins or the Vikings. My son Adam has two passions... READ MORE >
