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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

Girls lacrosse plays against Benilde St. Margarets April 19. Park lost 5-12.

Weather creates new challenges for spring sports

Kate Schneider May 7, 2018

A record 13 inches of snow fell on St. Louis Park in mid-April, according to Kare 11, crushing athletes’ hopes of practicing outside. The blizzard caused many games to be canceled or rescheduled,...

Sophomore Annie Breyak and senior Savannah Kjaer swim their extended duet at the dual meet against Richfield May 3. The teams next meet is at 4:30 p.m. May 8 at the high school swimming pool.

Synchro beats Richfield in dual meet

Dani Orloff and Sam St. Clair May 6, 2018

While reflecting on the synchro team’s final score at the dual meet against Richfield May 3, sophomore Ava Tronson said the 35-12 win reflects the commitment of all members of the team. “I think...

Freshman Evelyn Gutzke hits a backhand during gym class at the Park tennis courts May 1. Gutzke was a member of Parks tennis team this past fall.

Tennis courts to be updated

Emma Kempf May 5, 2018

The tennis courts at the high school are currently a mute shade of yellow, but, according to Athletic Director Andrew Ewald, they used to be orange. “When that paint first got applied it was orange,...

Sophomore Stephanie Perez ran the 200 meter sprint event at SLP on April 26th.

Girls’ track looks to improve after meet

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson May 5, 2018

According to girls’ track junior captain Olivia Mosby, the team is still adjusting to the track as a result of too few outdoor practices and a young team. “Everyone is kind of getting back into...

Meet the Athlete: Annie Breyak

Meet the Athlete: Annie Breyak

Rodolfo Zarate May 4, 2018

How long have you been doing synchronized swimming? I started synchro in second grade, but I've been swimming with the high school since seventh grade. What's your favorite thing about synchronized...

Junior Anthony Odens pitches the ball toward home plate during Parks game April 30 against Benilde St. Margarets.

Baseball game at CHS Field ends in disappointment

Mimi Fhima and Izzy Leviton May 4, 2018

Senior Liam Sivanich said although the team lost, the game on the CHS field was a great opportunity to play on a professional field. Park lost 5-6 after the ninth inning against Benilde-St. Margaret's...

Freshman Jarielyz Lopez maneuvers around the opposing team so she can effectively get the ball away from the goal. Park went up against Holy Family Academy April 30.

Girls’ lacrosse defeated by Holy Family Catholic

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood May 4, 2018

Although girls’ lacrosse lost to Holy Family Catholic 3-18, assistant coach Lauren Bruun-Bryant said they improved on certain skills after beginning its outdoor practices, reaching an overall record...

Junior Gerald Perelman smashes a return against Bloomington Jefferson in his match April 24. Park lost 1-6.

Boys’ tennis finds success in condensed early season

Eli Curran-Moore and Tennam Gyaldatsang May 3, 2018

Seven matches into the season, the boys’ tennis team lost its first three consecutive matches, losing to Bloomington Jefferson and Chanhassen 1-6, then Hopkins 2-5. Afterward, the team turned over with...

Senior captain Annabelle Schutte pitches for Park May 1. Park lost 1-2 to Benilde-St. Margarets.

Park falls to Benilde-St. Margaret’s

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf May 3, 2018

Park was up 1-0 at the bottom of the sixth inning, but Benilde had bases loaded. Benilde scored two runs and Park struck out at the top of the seventh. Senior captain Megan Perkins said she was disappointed...

Junior Aaron Sledge positions himself to catch the ball at Parks away game against Robbinsdale Armstrong High School. Park lost to Armstrong 1-2.

Orioles to play at Saints’ stadium

Mimi Fhima and Izzy Leviton April 30, 2018

According to senior outfielder and captain Jonny Sorenson, he is excited to take on rival school Benilde-St. Margaret’s at CHS Field, the home of the St. Paul Saints. Sorenson said he looks forward...

Senior Abati Dedefo attends track practice April 23. Dedefo will be attending the University of Sioux Falls next year running collegiate track.

Senior commits to run collegiate track

Nicole Sanford April 30, 2018

Senior Abati Dedefo said while being a multi-sport athlete as a track runner and soccer player, he chose to continue running track at the collegiate level because he believes it offers him the most potential....

Junior Maddy Schmitz takes a swing during the varsity softball game against Richfield during the top of the second April 28. Park won 3-1.

Softball wins three games in one day

Abby Intveld April 29, 2018

At the bottom of the eighth inning of their final game on April 28, junior Savannah Romero said tensions were high as the team fought to maintain its two-point lead. “It was stressful, but we kept...

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