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Freshman Lianna Hess loads equipment onto the bus Dec. 8. The girls hockey team went on a trip to the North Shore and played two games.

Girls hockey takes on the North Shore

Gabby Fadden December 13, 2023

Once a year, the girls’ hockey team goes out of town for a tournament. This year, the team traveled up to the North Shore. The team played in Silver Bay and Moose Lake. They went 0-2 for the weekend,...

Hopkins Park girls hockey players take a trip to Silver Bay, MN, Dec. 8. They visited Black Beach as a team bonding hike.

How team bonding can improve Park’s sports teams

Kayleigh Bishop December 12, 2023

For a lot of students at Park, sports are an important part of our lives. Along with joining a sports team, you are also joining a community. Everyone has a different experience within these communities,...

Senior Griffin Krone steals puck from the opposing team Dec. 6. Park lost 5-2 to the Stars.

Park loses game to big rival

Jamar Hester Jr December 10, 2023

Park faced a big rival this game as they were eliminated from sections last year by Holy Angels. A well battled game against Holy Angels ended in a devastating loss of 5-2 on Dec. 6. According to coach...

Senior Evie Schmitz drives down the court Dec. 7. The girls basketball team won against Armstrong 67-59.

Park defeats Robinsdale-Armstrong in home opener

Owen McColgan and Finn Berry December 10, 2023

Girls basketball faced off against Robinsdale-Armstrong in their home opener. Riding their momentum of their first win from last week, the girls grab another hard fought victory to win their second straight...

Junior Magnus Smith gets ready to swim against Hopkins Dec. 7. Parks boys swimming win their first meet of the season.

Boys swimming swims to victory

Maya Nieves and Jeremy Eichten December 10, 2023

Boys swimming swam their first meet of the season Dec. 7 at Hopkins High School. Park battled hard and ultimately came out with a victory of 83-76, setting them up for a successful season.  Head coach...

Park’s alpine ski team participates in an ugly sweater contest up at Lutsen Mountain Dec. 2. They enjoyed a trip traveling up north to ski as a team.

Traveling as a team

Louisa Augustine December 9, 2023

Traveling alone is fun, but traveling with your friends and teammates can be even better. Traveling together is a great time for team bonding, as well as a great chance to practice and improve your skills...

Senior Griffin Krone skates towards goal Monday Nov. 27. The Orioles lost 4-1 to the Hornets

Orioles fly north

TJ Brayboy December 7, 2023

Park’s boys hockey season kicked off with their third annual trip to Duluth. This trip was the weekend following tryouts, which happened on Nov. 17 and 18. This would be the 2023-24 Orioles first look...

Freshman Isa Lucas balances on the beam Dec. 5. Park’s girls gymnastics sprung to third out of fourth place.

Gymnastics works on finding their balance

Kayleigh Bishop December 7, 2023

Park’s girls gymnastics placed third out of four teams during their meet at Hopkins Highschool Dec. 5. It was their second meet of the season and despite their loss, head coach Dawn Thielen said the...

Junior Micah Curtis defends the ball from Mound Westonka player Dec. 5. Park’s boys basketball lost a close game with a 70-72 loss against Mound Westonka.

Boys basketball falls short

Ari Lissauer December 7, 2023

After a slow start, Park’s boys basketball couldn't make the comeback against Mound Westonka. They battled back in the second half, causing an intense last few minutes, but the game ended in a 72-70...

Senior Josh Middleton getting injury help by trainer Josh Brodersen on Dec 5. Athletic Injuries can take a toll on ones mental health.

Athletes mental health and injuries

Ryan Moran December 6, 2023

The football season wrapped up a few weeks ago with a loss in sections to Armstrong. The season was filled with injuries for Park, including two players that tore their ACLs over the course of the season....

Senior Charlie Odens shoots the ball Dec. 1. Park lost against Park Center  90-43.

Boys basketball takes a rough loss

Fisher Christopher and Brennan Hogan December 3, 2023

As the new season opened up for Park’s basketball, they were served with a loss of 43-90 against Park Center Dec. 1. Despite the effort from Park against one of the top teams in Minnesota Park takes...

On Nov. 30, the Hopkins-Park hockey team played Delano at home. Freshman Ella Koethe skates for the puck in hopes to get there before her opponent.

Girls hockey falls to Delano

Rachel Arkis December 3, 2023

After a back-and-forth game against Delano Nov. 30, Park’s girls hockey team was ultimately met with a loss. The team managed to score, but Delano came through with two extra goals in the third period,...

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