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The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Sophomore Josh Fink hits the tennis ball back to his opponent May 15. Park played hard against Minneapolis South, and finished their regular season off with a win of 5-2.

Boys’ tennis serves up success

Layla Mickelson and Maya Nieves May 16, 2023

Boys’ tennis faced off against Minneapolis South May 15. Park battled hard during their final match before sections and came out with a 5-2 win.  According to head coach Greg Holmbeck, the matches...

Senior Andruw Vela winds up for pitch May 12. Park dedicated this game to fundraising for ALS research.

Baseball holds ‘Strike Out ALS’ night

Aidan Shafton and Cole Taylor May 15, 2023

Park baseball held their third annual “Strike Out ALS” night during their game vs. New Prague May 12. Families that attended the game were able to help fundraise for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research...

Sophomore Crew Lund hits the ball to his opponent at one of the teams final matches before sections. The match against Orono on May 11 ended in a loss of 6-1.

Boys’ tennis keeps heads high, looking forward

Maya Nieves and Layla Mickelson May 13, 2023

With their heads held up high, the boys' tennis team faced off against Orono during one of their final matches before sectionals May 11. Park gave a good effort but ultimately lost to Orono 1-6. According...

Senior Miles Rider winds up for a swing May 8. Golf had a meet where they placed sixth out of eight at Island View in Waconia.

Boys’ golf is swung onto the rough

John Hunter and Scott Schmidt May 11, 2023

Boys’ golf participated in the third Metro West Conference match against Benilde St. Margaret’s, Chanhassen, Chaska, Orono, Waconia, Jefferson and New Prague on May 8. Senior Miles Rider said the outcome...

Sophomore Anna Healey darts past opponents in the 4x100 relay race. Park’s girls relay placed fifth out of 10th.

Track trusts in True Team

Alicia Mainjeni and Anya Panday May 11, 2023

Along with competing in normal track and field meets, Park’s track and field team competes in special championship meets called true team meets.  True Team meets offer the unique opportunity...

Freshman Jacob Skelly starts to run the mile May 5. Park won the mile race with two people placing in the top three: Paxon Myers and Jacob Skelly.

Track eases their way into midway point of the season.

Cole Taylor and Tyler Eoff May 9, 2023

The track team had a meet May 5 at Benilde-St. Margaret’s. They competed against Benilde, Jefferson and Orono. Coach Chris Nordstrom said the track team met his expectations at the meet. “We...

Azlyn McDonnell gets ready to pitch for the fourth inning on May 4. Park softball ended up losing 7-1 against the Waconia Wildcats.

Progress over perfection

Alex Hoag and Taylor Voigt May 9, 2023

Park girls’ softball battled Waconia for the second time this season May 4. Despite their 17-7 loss back in April, they ended up with a closer game of 7-1. With this improvement, the team feels confident...

Eva Taybior gets ready to swing in the last inning May 5. Park beat Skippers 11-10 with walk-off in last inning.

Girls’ softball wins rival game with walk off

Jamar Hester Jr and Tyler Eoff May 8, 2023

Girls’ softball had a game against rival Minnetonka Skippers May 5 at Aquila Park. Park narrowly won with a final score of 11-10. Chris Gabler said he wants the team to bring the heat for sections. “We’d...

Junior Meg Ridgeway prepares to bowl a strike April 30. Park girls’ lacrosse held their first team bonding of the season at Park Tavern.

Girls’ lacrosse team bonds

Abby Meisler and Ayelel Meyen May 5, 2023

Since the season began, the girls’ lacrosse team has been organizing activities to bring the team closer together. On April 30 Park’s girls’ lacrosse had a team bonding event at Park Tavern. The...

Senior Andruw Vela pitches in the last inning May 3. Park ended up winning the game 3-2.

Baseball defeats local rival

Ari Lissauer and Aidan Shafton May 5, 2023

Park started its five game week off strong with a 3-2 win over Hopkins May 3. As the season begins, head coach Brian Kelly said the veteran players have stepped it up this year. “Going into this year,...

Girls Lacrosse dominated 16-3 against Benilde

Ari Lissauer and Jacob Perszyk April 29, 2023

After taking a loss to the Red Knights April 27, assistant coach Rob Anklam said they are looking to improve on defense for the future. “It's early in the year so defense is really hard,” Anklam...

Sophomore varsity softball player Eva Taybior steps up to bat against Chanhassen April 24. Park suffered a tough loss at Aquila with a score of 13-2.

Girls’ softball strikes out

Alex Hoag and Taylor Voigt April 28, 2023

Park girls’ softball battled the Chanhassen Storm April 24, and despite starting off with strong energy, the team suffered a tough loss 13-2. After a tough loss of 13-2, the team  reflected on their...

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