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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

Freshman Lianna Hess recovers the puck against Hutchinson Nov. 11. Hopkins Park defeated the Tigers 8-4 in their home opener.

Hockey pinches out a win

Serena Bovee and Rachel Arkis November 13, 2023

Hopkins-Park Girls Hockey went against Hutchinson Nov. 11 and won with a score of 8-4.  According to the coach Ryan St. Martin, the team played well at the match. “I thought today’s game went...

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,...

Sophomore Magnus Smith completes his race Dec. 15. The boys swim team beat Hopkins Thursday.

Park swims lengths ahead of Hopkins

Aidan Shafton, Noah Leventhal, Alex Geretz, and Eliah Fink December 16, 2022

Boys’ swimming had a smooth start to the season Dec. 15. In their first meet of the year, Park beat Hopkins by a waterslide. Sophomore Magnus Smith said he was impressed with the team’s performance,...

Park players huddle with their Hopkins team during halftime.

Boys’ lacrosse merges with Hopkins

Alex Geretz, Noah Leventhal, and Aidan Shafton May 31, 2022

Boys’ lacrosse at Park has had a drought of games for the last few years. After having dwindling numbers for years, COVID-19 was the final push for the Park lacrosse team to phase out for good –...

Junior Carter Degan defends the goal against Minneapolis. Hopkins-Park won 12-0 in a blowout victory.

Boys’ lacrosse dominates Minneapolis 

Aidan Shafton, Alex Geretz, and Noah Leventhal May 31, 2022

After a 12-0 win over Minneapolis, junior Carter Degan said he played well in his first varsity appearance. “It was nice getting a chance to play on varsity,” Degan said. “It was a good change...

Senior Alma Beaton defends the ball in the second section game against Hopkins Oct. 16. Park lost 4-0.

Hopkins ends girls’ soccer season

Maren Wilsey October 18, 2021

After losing its second sections game to Hopkins Oct. 16, senior and captain Sophia Romero said despite the loss, she was proud of the team’s performance.  “I would have loved to continue on and...

Sophomore Zach Helfman up to bat June 9. Park played Hopkins in sections and lost blank - blank.

Baseball falls in Section finals

Tobias Khabie June 10, 2021

As Hopkins ran up the scoreboard in a pullout victory, senior captain Ethan Schmitz said the team could feel the season slipping out of its hands, yet it still kept pushing until the end. “As (the...

Senior boys’ swimmers pose together after their meet Feb. 25. Park beat Hopkins at the senior night meet.

Boys’ swimming beats Hopkins

Kate Schneider March 2, 2021

At his final meet in the Park pool, senior Luca Giovannelli said he was happy to see the team swimming its best through the end of the final event. “(The meet) went really well, it was really competitive...

Junior Ben Farley fights with Hopkins senior Colin Geiser for the puck Feb. 25. Park defeated Hopkins 6-3.

Boys’ hockey victorious against Hopkins

Emmy Pearson, Design Editor February 26, 2021

After a slow start to the first period, down 1-0, Park endured a tense battle on the ice, racking up six goals in the second and third periods. According to interim head coach Zach Strouts, the team...

Junior Claudy Zua runs to steal the ball from the opposing team Oct. 14. Park won 4-0 against Hopkins.

Boys’ soccer beats Hopkins 4-0 in first sections game

Jack Kroells October 16, 2020

After boys’ soccer shut out victory against Hopkins, players were joyful and celebrated the win, preparing for the games ahead. Coming into the first section game, senior Owen Christiansen said he...

Junior Marissa Boettcher preform her bar routine at Varsity Sections Feb. 15. Park placed sixth overall in the meet.

Gymnastics’ falls in Sections

Talia Lissauer February 19, 2020

Although only a select number of gymnasts were able to compete in Sections, junior Courtney Hanson said the entire team still showed up and motivated those competing. “I think the team cheering for...

Senior Jack Townsend skates after the puck, while senior Avery Pittman battles with Hopkins player Troy Landschoot Jan. 14. Park defeated Hopkins in a shutout 4-0.

Boys’ hockey continues winning streak

Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada January 15, 2020

Following a 4-0 victory against Hopkins, senior Bobby Doss reflected on how these successes have affected him.   “Playing at St. Louis Park, you don't really get the opportunity to win games and...

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