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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

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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...

Respecting and supporting winter sports

Respecting and supporting winter sports

Alex Driver December 27, 2023

Winter sports are off to a great start this year, with many exciting moments and fun times. Here’s a “how-to” on supporting Park’s winter sports teams this school year.  Starting off with some...

Junior Hazel Theis works out with the Park gymnastics team Dec. 21. Multiple gymnasts were injured at their last meet Dec. 19.

Gymnastics deals with early injuries

Ryan Steinberg December 24, 2023

Park gymnastics team has only been practicing for a little over a month and has already had three of their players get injured at practice. According to head coach Dawn Thielen, the players’ injuries...

Senior Bryn Etzell watches puck Dec 21. Hopkins Park lost 7-3.

Girls hockey loses to South St. Paul

Abby Bartleson December 24, 2023

After a tough 7-3 loss against South St. Paul Dec. 21, assistant coach Annie McNeill said she feels proud of how the team played, even when the score did not reflect their effort. “We played hard for...

Junior Bella Miller drives to the basket Dec. 15. Park girls basketball lost by a large margin of 95-53 against Minnehaha Academy.

Park takes tough loss against star-studded roster

Tyler Eoff and Owen McColgan December 19, 2023

Park took on Minnehaha Academy, and ultimately took a 92-53 loss to the team Dec. 15. Senior Kiya Hegdahl said that even though the team took a big loss, there was still much to benefit from this game.  “Although...

Alpine team member Abe Brandt sets up for mixed practice with Edina December 14. The two teams are setting up their practice course for the evening.

Alpine off to a hot start

Ted McCarren and Max Rider December 19, 2023

In the face of warm weather and little snow, Park’s alpine ski team has started practicing as of last week. Even though the conditions are less than ideal, the team spirits are up and they are excited...

Sophomore Owen Anklam skates down ice Dec. 14. Park defeated Bloomington Jefferson 7-0.

Orioles victorious on the ROC

Jana Faust December 17, 2023

Following a 7-0 win against Bloomington Kennedy and after a tough loss to Holy Angels, assistant coach Noah Parker said a win was exactly what the team needed. “The focus was to get back in the win...

Junior Javaris Ellis dribbles the ball Dec. 15. Park boys basketball dominated with a final score of 102-82.

Emotional win for boys basketball

Deuce Serrano and Ari Lissauer December 17, 2023

Park’s boys basketball won their first game of the year. Park started strong, keeping the lead for most of the game, eventually getting their first win in 23 consecutive games dating back to last year,...

Senior Tommy Walsh packs his skis into his bag Dec. 12. The nordic team practices at Theodore Wirth Park.

Late start for nordic

Jacob Martenson and Ryan Steinberg December 15, 2023

With there being late snowfall this winter, the nordic skiing team is anxiously waiting to get the season going and for that snow to fall. They have been working hard to get ready for the season, but early...

Freshman Isa Lucas holds herself up on bars Dec. 12. Park’s girls gymnastics won their meet against Minneapolis South 126.3-97.3.

Hometown heroes

Louisa Augustine December 15, 2023

Park’s girls gymnastics team had a successful meet at home Dec. 12. It was the third meet of the season, but the first home meet so far. Park competed against Minneapolis South and took first place out...

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