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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

Sophomore McCabe Dvorak leans into senior Hans Lovig to gain possession of the puck. Dvorak scored once against Chanhassen in the second period and has the second most in goals with seven so far this season. Dvorak has also racked up five assists as of Jan. 9 according to MN Hockey Hub.

Gallery: Boys’ hockey wins their second conference game

January 20, 2019

Park boys' has played Chaska and Chanhassen in the Metro West conference. Park lost to Chaska Jan. 10 and won 4-1 against Chanhassen Jan. 19.

Freshman Raelyn Wertz practices a layout flip with a half twist on floor Jan. 17.

Gymnastics prepare to compete at Henry Sibley Invitational

Tamar Gewirtz and Hayley Westwood January 18, 2019

Junior Molly Miller said she is looking forward to her team applying new skills at the invitational meet Saturday, Jan. 19. “I am excited to see what my teammates and I can do because during practice...

Senior Mary Gleason keeps the puck away from sophomore Christina Spanier during the Hopkins/Park game against Eden Prairie Jan. 15. The team lost 0-8.

Girls’ hockey falls to Eden Prairie

Sophie Olmen January 18, 2019

According to senior Mary Gleason the game didn’t turn out the way the team wanted but started it strong. “I don't think it went as we planned, but we knew the team was going to be good so we had...

Sharing culture through dance

Sharing culture through dance

Maggie Klaers January 17, 2019

Irish dance is a staple of Irish culture and heritage — it was around way before the Riverdance tour took the world by storm. It originated as religious dancing rituals of the Celts and developed into...

Sophomore Paris Johnson dunks the basketball to score two points for Park. The boys’ basketball team’s next game is against Richfield At 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at Park High School.

Park boys’ basketball prepares to play conference rival Richfield

Kate Schneider January 16, 2019

According to senior Keyshon Howard, Richfield hasn’t been a top competitor in the past. But the team is improving and Park plans on entering the game prepared. “They haven’t been too good these...

Ben St. Clair places third in the 200-yard freestyle during the meet against Benilde. They faced off at the St. Louis Park Middle School and came away with the win, beating Benilde by four points. The team’s next meet is at 6 p.m. Jan. 17 at the high school against Robbinsdale Cooper.

Boys’ swimming prepares for Robbinsdale Cooper

Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte January 16, 2019

According to head coach Amanda Forsberg, coaches plan on putting swimmers into events they don’t normally compete in to expose them to new competition when they swim Robbinsdale Cooper. “We will put...

The new Allianz Field, home of the MN United FC soccer team, will open in the spring. The Allianz Field will host its first match April 13 against the New York City FC soccer team.

New stadium to open in spring

Sofia Seewald January 16, 2019

According to girls’ varsity soccer captain, junior Ava Bishop, the Allianz Field stadium opening in the spring will be very beneficial to the Twin Cities community. “The stadium will bring a form...

The costs of winter sports

The costs of winter sports

January 16, 2019

The different sports played at Park in the winter have a wide variety of equipment with differing prices. Girls' gymnastics costs the least with gymnasts paying for warmups, leotards and grips according...

Senior Lioul Minas and Junior Nick Riley face off during a soccer practice during their time in Barcelona.

Joy of the People travels to Spain

Maria Perez-Barriga January 16, 2019

Artistic director Theodore Kroeten said soccer club Joy of the People was invited to represent the United States to the World Futsal Cup tournament in Spain. They competed against teams from different...

Sophmore Jack Wandmacher challenges Holy Angels player for the puck. The Park boys hockey team played against Academy of Holy Angels 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Rec Center.

Boys’ hockey loss redirects team focus

David Bryant January 16, 2019

Assistant coach Zach Strouts said despite the slow start the team showed potential throughout the third period. “I think the team had a good period where they competed because they wanted it more...

Junior Cole Ewald dribbles the ball around a defender on the opposing team to head towards the basket. At the game against Bloomington Jefferson on Jan. 15, Park won with a score of 50-49.

Park boys’ basketball beats Bloomington Jefferson in close game

Kate Schnider January 15, 2019

Coach David Breitenbucher said the team lacked speed the first half but was able to pick it up during the second half. He also said the team cannot stop trying once they have a large lead, as the team...

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