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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 Boys Swimming captains Luke Anderson and Max Bechtold practice their kicking technique during practice Nov. 26. As the captains Anderson and Bechtold lead captious practices before the season begins.

Boys’ swimming introduces new captains

Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte November 27, 2018

Head coach Amanda Forsberg said the captains were chosen because of the way they treat their teammates and how much effort they put in to swimming. “Luke and Max were actually really good leaders...

Park competes in their first game during the Pat Patterson Tournament at Hamline University. This was the first game in a two day tournament at Hamline.

Girls’ basketball participates in tournament

Ella Hammerstrand and Nolan Kelly November 25, 2018

The girls’ basketball team competed in the Pat Patterson tournament at Hamline University according to Head Coach Arsenio Richardson. He said Park’s first loss to Stillwater was downcast yet optimistic. “It's...

Senior Libby Ramsperger and senior Eléna Jommi share their excitement about the upcoming season at their third day of practice Nov. 13. The team is currently focusing on dryland training and core since there is no snow yet.

Nordic Ski looks forward to an eventful season

Kaia Myers November 20, 2018

According to Nordic Ski head coach Doug Peterson, the team is diligently working toward their goals, which includes state for some skiers. “I believe that the team is going to be competitive because...

Senior Mary Gleason looks to shoot during the game against Anoka Nov. 15. Hopkins Park lost 2-5. The teams overall record is 2-1.

Girls’ hockey experiences first loss

Sophie Olmen and Rachel Salzer November 16, 2018

After Hopkins Park’s first lost of the season, sophomore Erin Brousseau said game started strong then became more challenging. The team played against Anoka Nov. 15. “I think it started out pretty...

Senior Luke Mobley faces off against Chanhassen player Charlie Montag. Park beat Chanhassen 3-1 Feb. 8 at Victoria Field House.

Meet the Athlete

November 15, 2018

Learn more about a few of our school's athletes from different sports.

Sophomore Grace Loveland swims backstroke in the 200-yard individual medley Nov. 8. Park placed second overall at Sections.

Girls’ swimming places second in Sections

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood November 13, 2018

According to senior captain Claudia Stone, Park preformed well at Sections with certain individuals and relays qualifying for State. “Sections went very well overall. We were able to qualify two relays...

Sophomore Abby Meyer keeps the puck away from an Orono player Oct. 10. Hopkins Park ended with a final score of 6-3.

Girls’ hockey beats Orono in first season game

Sophie Olmen and Rachel Salzer November 12, 2018

After the first game of the season, junior Anna Nicholls said one thing that stood out to her was that the team put in effort throughout the whole game. “I think we all played our hardest. First game...

Josie Mosby running close to the finish line placing 20th at State. She received her second best time 18:32.20 Nov 3.

Freshman runner places at State tournament

Talia Lissauer and Ben Sanford November 7, 2018

Freshman Josie Mosby ran in State for the second consecutive year, and according to head coach Chris Nordstrom, she ran an amazing race and accomplished all of her goals. “Josie ran a really smart...

Meet the Athlete: Rakesh Plantz

Meet the Athlete: Rakesh Plantz

Marta Hill November 4, 2018

How long have you been running cross country? I’ve been on the team since eighth grade, so this is my fourth year. Why did you become captain in the middle of the season? I think I became captain...

Freshman Josie Mosby surges towards the finish at the conference meet. Mosby was the sole Park qualifier for State. Other season highlights include winning both the Maroon Griak and Conference title. They placed sixth at Sections.

Freshman qualifies for State

Talia Lissauer and Tamar Gewirtz November 2, 2018

Senior Cecelia Schmelzle is very proud of the team and Mosby for doing so well in this Conference. “We had Josie qualify for state so that’s always exciting,” Schmelzle said. “Everyone else...

Playing through the pain

Playing through the pain

Emma Leff November 1, 2018

At a cold, rainy soccer practice last April I remember lining up to kick a long ball. As soon as I had kicked it, I knew something was wrong. My quad was extremely tense and it hurt to walk. I tried to...

Senior Alejandro Caceres blocks apposing player in attempted tackle on the quarterback. This was Park’s last game of the season against Robbinsdale Cooper Oct. 27.

Football ends season with loss against Robbinsdale Cooper

Maddie Schutte and Kate Schneider November 1, 2018

After finishing out the season with a 49-14 loss against Robbinsdale Cooper, senior Adam Bauer said creating a better team bond early in the season would have helped the team to play better. “We had...

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