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Respecting and supporting winter sports

Respecting and supporting winter sports

Alex Driver December 27, 2023

Winter sports are off to a great start this year, with many exciting moments and fun times. Here’s a “how-to” on supporting Park’s winter sports teams this school year.  Starting off with some...

Junior Hazel Theis works out with the Park gymnastics team Dec. 21. Multiple gymnasts were injured at their last meet Dec. 19.

Gymnastics deals with early injuries

Ryan Steinberg December 24, 2023

Park gymnastics team has only been practicing for a little over a month and has already had three of their players get injured at practice. According to head coach Dawn Thielen, the players’ injuries...

Senior Bryn Etzell watches puck Dec 21. Hopkins Park lost 7-3.

Girls hockey loses to South St. Paul

Abby Bartleson December 24, 2023

After a tough 7-3 loss against South St. Paul Dec. 21, assistant coach Annie McNeill said she feels proud of how the team played, even when the score did not reflect their effort. “We played hard for...

Junior Bella Miller drives to the basket Dec. 15. Park girls basketball lost by a large margin of 95-53 against Minnehaha Academy.

Park takes tough loss against star-studded roster

Tyler Eoff and Owen McColgan December 19, 2023

Park took on Minnehaha Academy, and ultimately took a 92-53 loss to the team Dec. 15. Senior Kiya Hegdahl said that even though the team took a big loss, there was still much to benefit from this game.  “Although...

Alpine team member Abe Brandt sets up for mixed practice with Edina December 14. The two teams are setting up their practice course for the evening.

Alpine off to a hot start

Ted McCarren and Max Rider December 19, 2023

In the face of warm weather and little snow, Park’s alpine ski team has started practicing as of last week. Even though the conditions are less than ideal, the team spirits are up and they are excited...

Sophomore Owen Anklam skates down ice Dec. 14. Park defeated Bloomington Jefferson 7-0.

Orioles victorious on the ROC

Jana Faust December 17, 2023

Following a 7-0 win against Bloomington Kennedy and after a tough loss to Holy Angels, assistant coach Noah Parker said a win was exactly what the team needed. “The focus was to get back in the win...

Junior Javaris Ellis dribbles the ball Dec. 15. Park boys basketball dominated with a final score of 102-82.

Emotional win for boys basketball

Deuce Serrano and Ari Lissauer December 17, 2023

Park’s boys basketball won their first game of the year. Park started strong, keeping the lead for most of the game, eventually getting their first win in 23 consecutive games dating back to last year,...

Senior Tommy Walsh packs his skis into his bag Dec. 12. The nordic team practices at Theodore Wirth Park.

Late start for nordic

Jacob Martenson and Ryan Steinberg December 15, 2023

With there being late snowfall this winter, the nordic skiing team is anxiously waiting to get the season going and for that snow to fall. They have been working hard to get ready for the season, but early...

Freshman Isa Lucas holds herself up on bars Dec. 12. Park’s girls gymnastics won their meet against Minneapolis South 126.3-97.3.

Hometown heroes

Louisa Augustine December 15, 2023

Park’s girls gymnastics team had a successful meet at home Dec. 12. It was the third meet of the season, but the first home meet so far. Park competed against Minneapolis South and took first place out...

Parks Nordic team practices at Theodore Wirth Park Dec. 7. The skiers await more snow, but until then they practice the best they can to prepare for upcoming meets.

Park perfects practices

Anna Williams and Emma Egan December 15, 2023

For the past month, Park’s girls nordic team has been practicing in preparation for the upcoming meets. According to head coach Doug Peterson, the management of their schedules around these practices...

Junior Marley Curtis goes for a layup on Dec. 12. Park lost to Hopkins 103-64.

Park gets taken down by Hopkins

Brennan Hogan December 15, 2023

Park’s boys basketball team continued their losing streak as they were dominated by Hopkins, with a final score of 103-64 Dec. 12. Despite the effort from Park against the cross-town rival, Park took...

Athletic trainer Josh Broders helps stretch Josh Middleton after school Dec. 13. Broders works with students to recover from and avoid future injuries.

The talent of trainers

Claire Williams December 14, 2023

Park’s athletic program has been admired for athletes' individual performances, as well as the success of its teams in competition. Success extends beyond the field and the gym, and the perspectives...

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