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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

Junior Nicholas Riley does a move to switch the direction of the play. Park played Bloomington Kennedy Oct. 13 and had a final score of 2-1. Their next game will be Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. against Wayzata at the stadium.

Boys’ soccer wins second section game

Claire Bargman October 13, 2018

Senior Sam Diamond said Park boys’ soccer has an upper hand on other schools because the whole team can control the ball with great skill. “Every single player on our team is just really good on...

Freshman Josie Mosby runs with two competitors in the Griak race, Sept. 29. Mosby placed first individually and the team placed first overall.

Girls’ cross country top runner

Tamar Gewirtz and Talia Lissauer October 13, 2018

Current freshman, Josie Mosby said she has been on the varsity cross country team for the past two years. Last year she made it to state, a huge accomplishment for her and her entire team, according to...

Freshman Kate Kasica uses her body to keep the ball away from one of Cretin-Derham Halls offensive starters. Park lost 0-3 Oct. 12.

Girls’ soccer team contends in sections game

Nolan Kelly and Ella Hammerstrand October 12, 2018

Girls’ varsity soccer captain, senior Rachel Young, said she felt optimistic despite the defeat that signaled the end of their season. “Of course it's always hard to end the season, but we knew...

Boyss soccer team celebrates goal by junior Nick Riley in overtime. Their next section game will be Saturday, Oct. 13

Boys’ soccer wins in overtime against Minneapolis South

Sophie Livingston and Sadie Yarosh October 12, 2018

According to sophomore Alex Ruiz, the boys’ soccer game did not go as planned, but they managed to finish off the game with a win beating Minneapolis South 1-0. According to MN Soccer Hub, Parks’...

Junior Anna Long swims the breaststroke during the meet on Oct. 11. The team won 78-12 against Bloomington Kennedy.

Girls’ swimming beats Bloomington Kennedy

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood October 11, 2018

According to sophomore Greta Kulevsky, the positive approach from the girls’ swimming team helped them gain victory over Bloomington Kennedy. “I think it went pretty good, we all had a good attitude...

Junior Aliviah McClinton steals the ball from Kennedy player and prepares for  pass to another teammate.

Girls’ soccer ties Conference game

Creston Halstead October 11, 2018

When evaluating the girls' soccer team's success this season, head coach Benji Kent said the team's performance has exceeded his expectations. “They are showing a lot of heart and I feel like they’re...

Closing down on competitive dance

Closing down on competitive dance

Rachel Salzer October 9, 2018

At the age of 2 I went to my first dance class. I started my dance career at a studio in St. Louis Park called On Your Toes. At first I was only in recreational classes then when I turned 6 I started...

Freshman Josie Mosby attempts to push past her opponents during the Griak meet. It took place Sept.29

Girls’ cross country places first at Griak

Talia Lissauer October 8, 2018

As racers sprinted across the finish line and their names flashed across the scoreboard cross country head coach Chris Nordstrom said he had a feeling that was difficult to describe. “As the race...

Parks student section waits for the second half of the homecoming game against Richfield, Sept. 21. All students are matching in Park pride thanks to the super fan account notifying everyone of the dress code

Three seniors unite to create superfans

Jenna Cook October 8, 2018

Senior Aidan Henry said he enjoys running Park pride social media accounts intended to get students to attend school sporting events. “There’s a lot of glory involved. It’s fun, I enjoy it. I...

Sophomore Reagan Alexander goes to hit the ball after sophomore 
Olivia Lainsbury sets to her against Coon Rapids September 17th. Park won 3-1.

Volleyball prepares to face opposition

Dahlia Krebs and Ruthie Posada October 8, 2018

According to junior Ivy Jones, preparing for matches involves knowing ahead of time the skills needed to face that particular opponent. “We can know what kind of skills they’ll be doing and be able...

Senior Sam Diamond steals the ball from opposing Washburn player successfully passing to a teammate, Oct. 6.

Boys’ soccer faces first loss of the season

Claire Bargman October 6, 2018

Junior Nicholas Riley, captain for the varsity boys’ soccer team said the team stayed focused against Washburn, and the loss will give them a new edge for future games. “I thought we fought...

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