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Junior Rashaad Kimber dribbles ball Jan. 26. Park took down Chanhassen with a score of 97-95.

Park sneaks away with the win

Fisher Christopher and Deuce Serrano January 28, 2024

Park’s boys basketball faced off against Chanhassen Jan. 26. The game was very back and forth, which resulted in an overtime faceoff with Park eventually closing the game out. Assistant coach Rob...

Senior Sam Fuller takes the faceoff at Bloomington Ice Garden Jan. 25. Park beat Bloomington Jefferson 4-2.

Park defeats Jefferson

Fisher Christopher and Jamar Hester Jr January 28, 2024

Park’s boys hockey team faced off against Bloomington Jefferson and won 4-2 on Jan. 26. Park boys hockey will be heading to playoffs soon, and wins like these are building up confidence and momentum...

Senior Henry Salita swims in synch with Orono swimmer during the 500 breaststroke. Boys swimming lost 71-88 to Orono Jan. 25.

Orono stays a lane ahead

Eliah Fink, Photo Editor January 27, 2024

The Park boys’ swim team faced Orono Jan. 25 at Orono High School. The team lost the meet 71-88, though 13 additional points were scored by Orono’s diving team.  Junior Charlie Rostal said...

Sophomore Carly Otos performs her beam routine at a meet Jan. 23. Park’s gymnastics team received a season record for their performance in the meet.

Flipping to success

Kalsang Wangmo and Alex Driver January 26, 2024

Park’s gymnastics team triumphed over St. Anthony Village 129.8 to 119.15 Jan. 23. Assistant coach Kiri Palmquist said a good part of the meet was how the team got to perform new skills. “I think...

Senior Kiya Grace shoots free throws after being fouled Jan. 24. Park took home a 65-53 loss.

Mid-season sports recap

Yosef Teshome January 26, 2024

As Park sports has approached the half-way point of their winter season, many sports have had their ups and downs.  Junior Noah Margolis said the basketball season has gone well and the team has made...

The girls basketball team’s new head coach Ron Howard talks to the players before the game Jan. 23. This is Park’s first season with Howard as head coach.

Park’s season faces a hurdle

Jaiden Leary and Finn Berry January 26, 2024

Park girls basketball played a strong New Prague girls basketball team on Jan. 23. The game resulted in a loss for Park with the final score being 93-52.  Junior Bella Miller said the game wasn’t...

Senior Addison Chenvert focuses on strength Jan. 17. Girls Nordic prepares for their race on Jan. 25 at Hyland Hills.

Lifting up the competition

Audrey Kuendig and Lucia Versalles January 25, 2024

Park’s girls nordic team has been having a successful season. Their progress is not only attributed to their hard work on the hills, but is also the product of their dedication to showing up in the gym...

Senior Kiya Hegdahl drives to the rim Jan. 24. Park fell to Shakopee 65-53.

Park falls to Shakopee

Ted McCarren and Max Rider January 25, 2024

Park girls basketball faced Shakopee on Jan. 24 in their latest matchup. Park played strong in the first half, but eventually lost some energy in the second, ultimately losing 65-53. Junior Jamaria...

Art by Annika Koch

Gymnastics stays positive despite loss

Annika Koch and Hanna Lipschultz January 23, 2024

Park’s girls gymnastics team lost against Chaska/Chanhassen 123.75-132.575 on Jan. 16. Even though Park lost, sophomore captain Sophie Miller said the meet went alright and though this meet wasn’t...

Junior Micah Curtis defends a shot Jan. 19. Park lost 88-66 to Benilde.

Park falls short to Benilde

Deuce Serrano and Gabby Fadden January 22, 2024

Park boys basketball went up against their crosstown rival Benilde St. Margaret’s on Jan. 19 in a one-way game. Park played catch up the whole game, eventually resulting in a loss 66-88 for the Orioles. Assistant...

Senior Sam Fuller fights for the puck after the faceoff Jan. 18. Park beat Waconia 5-0.

Park boys hockey completes shutout

Jamar Hester Jr and Zara Fakier January 21, 2024

Park’s boys hockey team faced the Waconia Wildcats and won 5-0 on Jan. 19. As the season continues, wins like this are getting more and more important for their section seeding. According to varsity...

Senior Henry Salita prepares for his heat in the 100-meter back stroke against New Prague on Jan. 18. His victory in this heat helped Park beat New Prague

Park takes on the Trojans

Alan Gardner and Maya Nieves January 21, 2024

Boys swimming swam to victory against the New Prague Trojans Jan. 18. The team battled hard and ultimately came out with a victory of 53-41, keeping their winning streak against New Prague secure.  According...

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