The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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 Hattie Kugler swims breaststroke during practice after school. The swimmers upped their yardage and then tapered it in preparation for State Nov. 17 and 18.

Varsity swimmers prepare for upcoming sections

Isaac Wert November 1, 2016

With sections Nov. 9 and 11, varsity swimmers are preparing for the upcoming competition through a “peak week” and a taper, according to Head coach Joe Yaeger. Senior captain Katie Orton said...

Senior Captain Sammi Baer protects the ball from the opponent. The Orioles lost 1-3 in the Oct. 13 game.

Girls’ soccer loses 1-3 in first Section game to Hopkins

Alec Pittman November 1, 2016

After tying Hopkins earlier in the season, junior captain Rafferty Kugler said she couldn’t help but feel disappointed after the team’s loss to Hopkins Oct. 13 in sections. Kugler said the hard...

Junior Rachel Laing (left) and senior Amaia Floreal jump up and block a hit from the Burnsville Blaze. The Orioles lost last time it played Burnsville.

Girl’s volleyball wins first section game

Hannah Leff October 29, 2016

The girls’ varsity volleyball played their first section game on Oct. 24 at Park against the Burnsville Blaze. The Orioles won the game 3-0. According to MN Volleyball Hub, the team won the first...

Source: Varsity head coach Ben Wolfe

Orioles advance in sections

Sam Birnberg, Adam Johnson, and Jacob Stillman October 28, 2016

      Park football won their first sectional game on Tuesday night against the Southwest Lakers. The Orioles shut out their opponents in the triumphant performance, 49-0.       Park head coach...

Eating greens improves performance

Samyu Yenamandra October 27, 2016

It can be hard for student athletes to maintain a sufficient diet, according to registered dietician Alyssa O’Brien, but O’Brien said eating right is necessary for athletes. “(Eating right) will...

Senior Natalie Lorentz pays close attention to her opponent during her match on Monday. Lorentz had a strong showing at sections this year not losing a match until her second day.

Team finds success in individual Sections

Alissa Meredith October 24, 2016

According to tennis head coach David Breitenbucher, players from the girls’ tennis team participated in individual Sections hosted at the Lakeville Lifetime. Those team members included freshman...

Sports strive for inclusion

Ndunzi Kunsunga October 24, 2016

When senior athlete Dania El Ghandour, who wears a hijab, saw student apprehension about joining sports, she remembers her own experiences with the intersection of religion and sports. “I think they...

Volleyball senior night ends in loss

Volleyball senior night ends in loss

Hannah Leff October 23, 2016

When senior Paige Steward walked into the gym last Monday, Oct. 17, she knew it was an important game. Girls’ varsity volleyball celebrated senior night on Oct. 17 for their last regular season game...

Girls’ swim team honors seniors

Girls’ swim team honors seniors

Isaac Wert October 16, 2016

Assistant coach of girls’ swimming Amanda Forsberg said senior night is a long-running tradition among high school sport teams. “It’s the last home meet of the season, where we honor the swimmers...

Senior Taylor Ewald and varsity team surpirses head coach Whitney Meierotto-Simon with shirts supporting her mother.

Volleyball dedicates game to Coach’s mother

Hannah Leff and Maximilian Bechtold October 15, 2016

When volleyball head coach Whitney Meierotto-Simon entered the gym, she was blown away by the overwhelming support from the volleyball program. During the game against Burnsville on Monday, Oct....

Varsity football players watch their teammates during their Homecoming game Oct. 7.

Park football looks for improvement

October 14, 2016

Park aims to break their winless season as they face the Park Center Pirates, Friday Oct. 13, on the road. Park Center’s season has been highlighted by a single win against Bloomington Kennedy on...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

The Echo intends for this area to be used to foster healthy, thought-provoking discussion. Comments are expected to adhere to our standards and to be respectful and constructive. Furthermore, we do not permit any of the following inappropriate content including: Libel or defamatory statements, any copyrighted, trademarked or intellectual property of others, the use of profanity and foul language or personal attacks. All comments are reviewed and approved by staff to ensure that they meet these standards. The Echo does not allow anonymous comments, and requires a name and valid email address submitted that are variable. This email address will not be displayed but will be used to confirm your comments. Online comments that are found in violation of these policies will be removed as quickly as possible. Please direct any further questions to [email protected].
All The Echo Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
Sports