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Senior Evie Schmitz looks to give Park their sqark back. Park lost to Chaska 92-76 Jan. 16.

Park falls in high intensity battle

Owen McColgan and Tyler Eoff January 21, 2024

Park girls basketball took on the Chaska Hawks in a high scoring game. Park ended up losing after their momentum slowed down halfway through the second half, and Chaska took control of the game with a...

Senior Henry Salita prepares for his heat in the 100-meter back stroke against New Prague on Jan. 18. His victory in this heat helped Park beat New Prague

Park takes on the Trojans

Alan Gardner and Maya Nieves January 21, 2024

Boys swimming swam to victory against the New Prague Trojans Jan. 18. The team battled hard and ultimately came out with a victory of 53-41, keeping their winning streak against New Prague secure.  According...

Middle-schooler Axel Smith swims neck-and-neck with an opponent Jan. 13. The boys team competed at the True Team meet on Saturday.

Swimming strategy swiftly sees success

Eliah Fink, Photo Editor January 18, 2024

Park swam true Jan. 13 at their True Team meet at Art Downey Aquatic Center. True Team meets offer a special opportunity for every swimmer in the meet to score points and contribute to their team's...

Sophomore Elsa Crow rehearses on the bars during girl’s gymnastics practice Jan. 14. The team prepares for their upcoming competitions.

Born ready to tumble

Jesse Belen and Kayleigh Bishop January 17, 2024

For girls gymnastics teams, meets are made up of four different sections: beam, vault, bars and floor. In each segment of the entire competition, gymnasts have routines they follow, helping them achieve...

Freshman Ella Koethe steals the puck from Minneapolis. Hopkins-Park took home a 2-2 tie Jan. 11.

Girls hockey takes on Minneapolis

Rylie Unangst, Rachel Arkis, and Serena Bovee January 16, 2024

On Jan. 11, girls hockey took on Minneapolis in a head-to-head match with the final score being 2-2. Between periods of this match, there was a scrimmage between youth players due to it being youth night....

Senior Tommy Keller races to the finish line Jan. 13. The varsity boys nordic team at Park raced at Theodore Wirth Regional Park.

Boys’ Nordic on fire in frigid temperatures

Jacob Martenson and Ryan Steinberg January 15, 2024

Park Boys Nordic won Loppet Invite on Jan. 14 with incredible performances from their top competitors. According to head coach Doug Peterson, the team felt very at home at Theodore Wirth and took advantage...

Sophomore Owen Anklam scans the ice for the puck. Park fell to Benilde 1-4 Jan. 9.

Meet the Athlete: Owen Anklam

Ryan Moran January 14, 2024

When did you start playing hockey? I started playing hockey when I was probably two or three years old with my dad and brother, at Nelson Park by Peter Hobart. We just like to go down there, skate and...

Senior Henry Schrader fights for a face off in the third period on Jan. 9. Park lost 3-1 to Benilde St. Marget.

Park loses Highway 100 battle

Jamar Hester Jr and Clara Bagne January 13, 2024

Park boys hockey faced up against the number six ranked team Benilde St. Margaret’s on Jan.9 . Park fell short to a late game goal that put Benilde up by one. In a play to tie the game and go to overtime...

NFL Playoffs kick off

NFL Playoffs kick off

Deuce Serrano January 9, 2024

With the NFL (National Football League) regular season coming to a close, it's now time for the climax of the season, the playoffs, and ultimately what all teams have been working for: the Super Bowl....

Infographic by Kayleigh Bishop

Nordic season struggles with snow delay

Abby Bartleson January 8, 2024

While the typical winter months would be filled with snow, like in previous years, Park is experiencing somewhat of a “snow drought.” Many sports at Park in the winter are set indoors, except for Nordic...

Junior Rashaad Kimber shoots a free throw Jan. 4. Park won against Fridley 90-87.

Park takes down undefeated squad

Ari Lissauer and Deuce Serrano January 6, 2024

Park boys basketball faced the No. 9 ranked team Fridley on Jan. 4 in a hard fought back and forth game, eventually resulting in a 90-87 win for the Orioles. Head coach Arsenio Richardson said this...

Wolves off to a historic start

Wolves off to a historic start

Ted McCarren January 2, 2024

As of Dec. 26, the Minnesota Timberwolves have 22 wins to their five losses, accounting for the best start record-wise in the franchise’s 34-year history. The electrifying performance of the Timberwolves...

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