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Junior Danny Lainsbury runs to take the ball from the opposing team Oct. 1. Park won 3-2 against Bloomington Kennedy.

Boys’ soccer struggles to start off strong in first half

Anna Benishek October 4, 2020

Reflecting on the boys' soccer 3-2 win against Bloomington Kennedy Oct. 1, senior captain Alex Ruiz thought there were questionable choices during the first part of the game and the team wasn't ready for...

Junior captain Alma Beaton dribbles the ball passed the Bloomington Kennedy defender. Park tied to Kennedy 0-0.

Girls’ soccer ties Bloomington Kennedy

Ava Ashby October 4, 2020

After tying with Bloomington Kennedy for the second time this year, head coach Benjy Kent said he wants to keep the team’s spirit high to win the final conference games. “We are still hopeful that...

Junior Freya Wade prepares to dive into the water during her race Oct. 1. This meet was Parks first away meet of the season.

Girls’ swimming embraces teamwork during a challenging season

Lilly Strathman and Ben Sanford October 4, 2020

After a tough season due to COVID-19 precautions, Park came out victorious in its meet versus Bloomington Kennedy. Senior captain Lily Metzler said she realized the team helped carry her through the meet...

Senior Lucy Zumbrunnen runs past spectators Sept. 26. Benilde-St. Margarets held the meet at Basset Creek Park with a total of three teams competing.

Cross-country reflects on loss to Benilde

Adam Gips September 30, 2020

Despite the cross-country teams’ loss, senior Josh Krueger said the race format created a different mentality for him. “The top seven people didn't run today, so I was the number one (runner) for...

Junior Bennett Kouame goes after the ball while the opposing team tries to block him Sept. 24. Park won 2-1 against Benilde-St. Margaret.

Boys’ soccer defeats Benilde

Molly Schochet September 26, 2020

After a hard fought game against Benilde-St. Margaret's, junior Joe McGurgan said Park came out victorious. McGurgan said he felt like the team started out well.  “We came out really strong and we...

Freshman Stephanie Stone competes in her race Sept. 24. Benilde beat Park girls swimming 51-37.

Girls’ swimming improves times and technique

Ben Sanford September 25, 2020

Despite losing 51-37 against Benilde St. Margaret’s, Park persisted. In its second meet of the season, the team relied on it’s younger swimmers to carry the team, as many returning swimmers were unable...

Senior Marissa Boettcher prepares to volley the ball back to her opponent sept. 22. Park lost their first varsity match 4-3 to Chanhassen.

Girls’ tennis edged out by Chanhassen

Tobias Khabie September 23, 2020

Coming into their match against Chanhassen Sept. 22, the girls’ tennis team was looking for redemption after losing to them a few weeks prior. According to coach Abby Rose, while the team did improve...

Senior Maddy Doherty helps her teammate out during the JV 500 freestyle race by putting signs into the water Sept. 15. The signs let the swimmer know how many laps they have completed.

Girls’ swimming perseveres despite COVID-19 challenges

Ben Sanford and Lilly Strathman September 22, 2020

Park won its first swim meet of the season against Bloomington Jefferson 49-42 Sept. 15. After adjustments to the regulations at meets and practices, including zero spectators and masks on the pool deck,...

Sophomore Zoe Gutz reaches for the ball to hit back to her opponent. Gutz played a tough singles match but ultimately lost.

Girls’ tennis falls to Benilde

Grace Schultz September 19, 2020

After losing 7-0 against Benilde-St. Margaret's, the girls' tennis team had numerous difficult matches and were unable to defeat the Red Knights. Coach Greg Holmbeck said he is proud of the girls and...

Senior Dare Kroeten goes to strike the ball Sept. 24. Park lost 1-0 against Chanhassen.

Girls’ soccer loses to Chanhassen

Ryan Barnett September 19, 2020

Heading into the first game against Chanhassen of the season, assistant coach Lydia Brubaker knew the girls had a challenging game ahead of them. With Chanhassen’s 3-2 record going into the game, the...

Senior Alex Ruiz-Shimada goes to kick the ball while blocking the opposing player Sept. 24. Park tied 0-0 against Chanhassen.

Boys’ soccer ties with Chanhassen 0-0

Anna Benishek September 19, 2020

As Park played its opponent Chanhassen, the team worked hard to win, but were not able to score against them. The team was disappointed with the result, but it gives them a chance to learn and prepare...

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