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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Junior Ava Jacobson serves the ball to her opponent Oct. 13. Park beat Minneapolis Southwest 5-2 in its second to last game of the season.

Girls’ tennis beats Minneapolis Southwest in close matches

Adam Gips October 15, 2020

After the girls’ 5-2 victory against Minneapolis Southwest, senior Marissa Boettcher said the team made an excellent recovery following its unsteady start.  “I'm really happy with the result of...

Freshman Stephanie Stone swims the butterfly during her meet Oct. 8. The final meet for the JV girls was on Oct. 13.

Park beats Robbinsdale Cooper preceding sections

Ben Sanford and Lilly Strathman October 14, 2020

In its final meet of the season before sections, Park won against Robbinsdale Cooper. The success gave the team confidence and excitement leading up to sections, which begins Oct. 24. According to senior...

SLP girls volleyball celebrates after scoring another point against Bloomington Kennedy during the Oct. 13 match. Park won with a final set score of 3-0.

Girls’ volleyball beats Kennedy in three sets

Harris Keekley and Colin Canaday October 14, 2020

Winning in three sets, girls’ volleyball beat Bloomington Kennedy Oct. 13. According to Head Coach Emily Minnick, a primary factor that led to the win was maintaining energy. “We just stayed...

St. Louis Park football athletes play off in the first quarter Oct. 9. Park lost 7-44 Against Chaska in their first game of the season.

Boys’ football starts season with loss to Chaska

Kate Schneider and Jayde Claussen October 13, 2020

Although the 44-7 loss was not what he was hoping for, athletic director Andy Ewald said the players have been putting lots of effort at practice, but they are still adjusting to playing with the new COVID-19...

Junior Jovan Dennison goes to kick the ball Oct. 8. Park tied 3-3 against Chanhassen.

Park ties Chanhassen 3-3 in final conference game

Sam Listiak and Henry Harper October 11, 2020

Coming into the game, junior Nick Kent knew the team was not in the right mindset to start and this caused the boys to let up two goals right away. Kent said this was a weak point the team needs to work...

Senior Alanna Franklin blocks a Chanhassen player from the ball during the Oct. 8 match. Park lost with a final score of 1-0.

Girls’ soccer team loses close game to Chanhassen

Sam Listiak and Henry Harper October 10, 2020

Heading into the final conference game, senior Sadie Yarosh said the team was in high spirits. “Last time we only lost 1-0, so coming into this game I was confident we could succeed,” Yarosh said....

The girls’ varsity soccer team holds a strategic meeting during their halftime break Sept. 30. While not playing, the MSHSL has suggested to wear masks in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 this season.

Sports take measures during pandemic

Aiden Cullumber October 10, 2020

According to sophomore Ryan duSaire, the soccer team is taking precautions during events. Every player’s temperature is taken when they arrive and masks must be worn at all times. duSaire believes the...

Eighth grader Paxon Myers dashes to overtake Benilde-St. Margaret runner in the last stretch of the race. Myers finished the race with a time of 19:31.

Girls’ cross country wins conference

Talia Lissauer October 9, 2020

As her fifth and final season running cross country came to a close, senior Erin Brousseau said winning the conference was a special way to end even though the season was modified because of COVID-19.  “(Winning...

Senior Gabbie Kruse swims in a freestyle relay Oct. 8. This was the last home meet for the seniors on the team.

Girls’ swimming suffers loss to Chanhassen

Ben Sanford and Lilly Strathman October 9, 2020

Although Park lost against Chanhassen Oct. 8, the team accomplished a lot over the course of the meet. According to coach Amanda Forsberg, the team saw significant improvements in their times and technique. “This...

Senior Macy Martinson protects the ball from the ground at practice Oct 7.  The first varsity volleyball game of the season is at 9 a.m. Oct. 10 at the Benilde-St. Margaret’s Activity Center against Benilde-St. Margaret.

Football and Volleyball updated schedule

Molly Schochet October 8, 2020

In a board meeting held Oct. 10, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) voted to allow Football and Volleyball to begin in the fall. Due to COVID-19, the rules for spectators have changed for both...

Junior captain Alma Beaton dribbles the ball around a Robbinsdale Cooper player during the match Oct. 6. Park won with a final score of 2-1.

Girls’ soccer dominates Robbinsdale Cooper in 2-1 victory

Adam Gips October 7, 2020

After the 2-1 victory against Robbinsdale Cooper, senior Claire Bargman reflected that the girls run into trouble when they don’t stay in the game psychologically. But in this game, they maintained their...

Junior Raquel Schlichting makes an attempt to return the ball from opponent Oct. 1. Park will now prepare for its first Sections meet Oct. 6th

Girls’ tennis beats Chaska 5-2

Tobias Khabie October 4, 2020

After Park girls’ tennis defeated Chaska in their regular season finale Oct. 1, coach Abby Rose said a major aspect that contributed to the win was focusing on the players’ mentalities, a focus the...

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