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Junior Camryn Witham skates towards the puck Jan. 21. Hopkins/Park girls hockey defeated North Shore 2-1.

Park turns North Shore south

Katie Nelson and Abby Bartleson January 24, 2023

After tying 1-1 going into the third period, Girls’ hockey pulled off a 2-1 victory against North Shore Jan. 21. For head coach Ryan St. Martin, the third period comeback was a highlight of the game...

Sophomore Micah Curtis shoots the ball Jan. 20. Park lost against Benilde-St. Margarets 85-61.

Boys’ Basketball falls short against rival

Abby Bartleson, John Hunter, and Zoe Ziessman January 22, 2023

After a back and forth, bustling rivalry game against Benilde-St. Margaret's, Park was defeated 85-61 Jan. 20. Regardless of the loss, sophomore Micah Curtis said the game was a good learning opportunity...

Junior Keegan Hartford dribbles the ball down the court Jan. 17. Park lost against Chaska 47-60.

Boys’ basketball faces tough loss

Zoe Ziessman, Scott Schmidt, and Jacob Perszyk January 18, 2023

After a difficult game, Park lost 72-60 against Chaska Jan. 18. Assistant coach Rob Griffin said he was disappointed with the turnout of the game, and said that the team is still working on playing together. “(The...

Sophomore Max Rider prepares to shoot the puck. The Orioles outshot and outscored the Jaguars Jan. 10.

Park victorious against Jefferson

After a four game losing streak, Park broke through with a 6-1 blowout victory against Jefferson on Jan. 10. Boys’ hockey head coach Tyler Brodersen said this win will help energize the team...

Freshman Jordyn McLemore salutes the judge after landing her vault Jan 10. This was Park gymnastics first home meet of the season.

Suffering meets and defeats

Cece Jensen and Char Priadka January 11, 2023

The Park gymnastics team took on Chaska/Chanhassen in their home opener meet Jan. 10.  According to head coach Dawn Thielen, the team had a few setbacks due to poor weather the past week so they used...

Sophomore Magnus Smith completes his race Dec. 15. The boys swim team beat Hopkins Thursday.

Park swims lengths ahead of Hopkins

Aidan Shafton, Noah Leventhal, Alex Geretz, and Eliah Fink December 16, 2022

Boys’ swimming had a smooth start to the season Dec. 15. In their first meet of the year, Park beat Hopkins by a waterslide. Sophomore Magnus Smith said he was impressed with the team’s performance,...

Junior Liam Woodward looks towards his coach Dec. 7. Crush played Edina at US Bank stadium

Crush plays at US Bank Stadium

Noah Leventhal December 15, 2022

In an exhibition match against Edina Dec. 7, the Park ultimate frisbee team, Orange Crush, got to play at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Even with a promising first half lead of 7-6, Crush ultimately...

Sophomore Micah Curtis jumps with the ball Dec. 9. Park won 85-76 against Washburn.

Boys’ basketball victorious at first home game

After a triumphant 85-76 win against Washburn Dec. 9, assistant coach Rob Griffin said he was proud of how the team performed because of the progress players have made. “We have played a lot better...

Junior Henry Schrader skates the puck towards the Orioles offensive zone Dec. 9. Park battled Waconia at home, Friday night.

Orioles sink on the rink

Alicia Mainjeni, Anya Panday, and Maya Nieves December 10, 2022

Parks Orioles went against the Waconia Wildcats during Parks second varsity home game Dec. 9. With less than a minute on the clock, the Waconia Wildcats scored a game-winning goal to beat Parks Orioles...

Senior Teddy Dahlin races after the puck against the Hawks Dec. 1. Park took on Chaska in a defensive game Friday night.

Pucker up buttercup

Maya Nieves, Alicia Mainjeni, and Anya Panday December 3, 2022

Parks Orioles squared up against Chaskas Hawks on the ice Dec. 1 and took a 6-1 loss at their first home game of the regular season. The Orioles engaged their supporters with many activities to celebrate...

Junior Santiago Cabral takes a test for class on Nov. 3.  Standarized testing scores have been at a historical low.

Standardized test scores lowest in years

Maya Nieves November 30, 2022

In the past few years, Minnesota's standardized test scores have decreased by a noticeable amount. Many such as Parks testing coordinator, and students such as Coco Bruin suspect this is a result of COVID-19...

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