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Henry Hortsman-Olson catches a pass on his way to continuing the point Oct. 7. Park beat St. Paul Central 13-3.

Crush defeats opponent

Thomas Halverson and Paxon Myers October 10, 2023

Park’s boys ultimate frisbee team defeated St. Paul Central Oct. 7 with a score of 13-3. This was their third reported win of the season and a great response to a hard loss against Mounds View last week.  Park's...

Senior Jack Mintz prepares to pass the frisbee May 18. Park won against Armstrong 15-4.

Boys’ ultimate crushes Armstrong

Abby Keller and Rachel Arkis May 22, 2023

Park’s ultimate team defeated Armstrong 15-4 on Thursday May 18. Coach Spencer Hagen said he was glad to see the team’s hard work in practice pay off on the field.  “We played really well...

Meet the Athlete: Thomas Shope

Meet the Athlete: Thomas Shope

Alicia Mainjeni March 20, 2023

How long have you been playing ultimate Frisbee? I have been playing ultimate for about 10 years. Why did you start playing ultimate? My dad started playing ultimate in college and he introduced...

Junior Liam Woodward looks towards his coach Dec. 7. Crush played Edina at US Bank stadium

Crush plays at US Bank Stadium

Noah Leventhal December 15, 2022

In an exhibition match against Edina Dec. 7, the Park ultimate frisbee team, Orange Crush, got to play at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Even with a promising first half lead of 7-6, Crush ultimately...

Discs in the dome

Discs in the dome

Eliah Fink December 1, 2022

My experience with St. Louis Park Ultimate Frisbee began this year. I had played other sports as a freshman and sophomore, but this year I decided to try something new. The first thing I noticed was how...

Senior Natashia Johannes throws the frisbee in game against Edina 5/24. Crush won by a score of 12-2.

Crush defeats Edina

Modesty Manion, Jacob Khabie, and Luca Aimo May 31, 2022

At the last regular game of the season May 24, girls’ ultimate overpowered Edina Green Lantern by a score of 12-2. For junior captain Molly Horstman-Olson, the game was exciting and the team was successful. “It...

Boys ultimate practices at Oak Hill park May 18. State is just around the corner.

Ultimate ushers in postseason

With ultimate State fast approaching, boys’ varsity captain Micah Davis said playing ultimate is always an opportunity to gain knowledge and really values team bonding.  “We have practices two...

Junior Jack Mintz sends the Frisbee to a teammate down the field against Hopkins April 19. Park plays Apple Valley April 28.

Crush ultimate falls to Hopkins

Harris Keekley and Colin Canaday April 26, 2022

In a back and forth match between two of the best teams in the state, Crush ultimately lost 13-14 to Hopkins April 19.  According to head coach Spencer Hagen, Hopkins was a tough opponent and Crush...

Junior Danny Shope scores a point June 10. Boys’ ultimate played Maple Grove in conference finals.

Boys’ ultimate team wins conference finals

Lauren Thon June 11, 2021

As the ultimate season comes to a close, the boys’ Crush Ultimate team has been on a roll with their wins. Last night Crush won the conference finals, against Maple Grove June 10, making them conference...

Senior Elizabeth Kniser knocks the disc away from an opponent May 25. The team lost by one in overtime.

Girls’ ultimate suffers close loss to St. Paul Academy

June 3, 2021

When Girls’ Crush Ultimate scored at the last minute to tie up with St. Paul Academy, the game came down to the final point. Senior Mimi Kniser said this nail-biter finish ended with a 10-9 loss for...

Junior Danny Shope throws a frisbee around Junior Beau Finley Nov. 17. The ultimate team has cancelled captains practices but, is continuing to have pickup games.

Boys’ ultimate host safe captains practice

Lauren Thon November 30, 2020

With spring sports being just around the corner the boys’ ultimate team has started its captains’ practices. According to junior and boys’ ultimate captain Danny Shope, the team has been getting...

Club sport sparks involvement

Club sport sparks involvement

Ruthie Posada January 7, 2020

As a sophomore, I knew I needed to be more involved in school activities, frequently finding myself bored. I wanted to join a sport, but I didn’t know if I could handle the serious competition. After...

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