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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

Senior Zach Navenski prepares to throw a ball Feb. 7. Baseball began captains practices this week.

Baseball swings into action

Gabby Fadden, Staffer February 13, 2024

As the winter sports season comes to an end, the spring sports are kicking into gear. Park’s baseball team has begun their preparation for the upcoming season with starting captains practices on Feb....

Junior Micah Curtis slithers through a defender Feb. 9. Park defeated Chaska 92-72.

Park locks down a win

Deuce Serrano and Fisher Christopher February 12, 2024

Park boys basketball faced up against Chaska Feb. 9. Though the game was close, Park took the lead in the second half, eventually winning by 20 points against Chaska. Assistant coach Rob Griffin said...

Nordic coach, Doug Peterson waxes a ski on Feb 1. The team uses the basement space as their headquarters and to do ski maintenance.

Dungeon, no Dragon

Hanna Wilsey February 11, 2024

Despite common knowledge, there is a room located in the school basement nicknamed “the dungeon.” This space was historically used for the wrestling team, as it contained a small weight room and cushy...

Junior Charlie Rostal gets set for his heat against Chaska Feb. 6. It was Parks senior night and last home meet of the season

Swimming seniors say sayonara

Jeremy Eichten and Maya Nieves February 9, 2024

Park boys swimming took on Chaska/Chanhassen for their final home meet of the season, but something was extra special about the meet. As it was the final home meet of the season, it was also senior night....

Senior Evie Schmitz drives towards the basket Feb. 6. Schmitz manages to score a total of 40 points, contributing to a 90-81 win against Waconia.

Meet the Athlete: Evie Schmitz

Madeline Anklam, Staffer February 9, 2024

How long have you been playing basketball? I’ve been playing since third grade. My brother and I played a lot growing up, that’s what really got me into it. He’d always beat me until I grew up and...

Senior Addison Chenvert jumps into the air above her teammates celebrating the announcement of their Section 6 win Feb. 5. They tied Wayzata in points and won by a tiebreaker.

Skiing to success

Ena Mekic and Alyssa Johannes February 8, 2024

After a long season, Park girls Nordic won the 6A Section Tournament on Feb. 6, qualifying for state next week. Park boys Nordic placed in fifth and did not qualify for state.  According to Nordic...

Senior Drew Honie faces off a Chaska player in a standoff Jan. 23. Park took a victory in this game with a score of 7-0.

Boys hockey shuts down Chaska

Jana Faust and Fares Hendi January 29, 2024

Parks boys hockey faced Chaska and won 7-0 Jan. 23. A lot of the game was played in Park's offensive end with the boys being able to consistently find the back of the net on opportunities.  Head coach...

New boys basketball head coach Arsenio Richardson watches the team do drills Jan. 29. This is his first year as the boys varsity basketball coach as he was previously the girls varsity basketball head coach.

Park adapts to new coach

Yosef Teshome January 29, 2024

Park has hired a new boys basketball head coach for the 2023-24 season. According to new head coach Arsenio Richardson, his goal for the new season is to attend the state tournament. “The ultimate...

Successful start, successful end?

Successful start, successful end?

Rowan Jansen January 29, 2024

Park’s nordic teams competed in the conference championship Jan. 26, resulting in the girls team winning first place and the boys coming out in third.  Coach Conor Weberg said this meet gave him...

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...

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