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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

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...

Junior Grace Hammond throws a pass at the Edina Mixer tournament April 7.

Snow pushes back girls’ ultimate spring season

Devin Raynor April 27, 2018

After having two games delayed due to snow, past the start of the spring season, senior girls’ ultimate captain Esther Gendler said winter weather has prevented playing in outdoor conditions. “We’re...

Junior Aliviah Mcclinton scans the field for an open pass April 24. Park loses to Eagan 6-17.

Girls’ lacrosse falls to Eagan

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood April 26, 2018

According to junior captain Grace Lynch, even though the girls’ lacrosse team did not have many practices outside, the team went into the game with a good mentality. “I really think we would have...

Senior Zach Listiak high fives his teammates after he hit a home run during the second inning of the first game against Chanhassen on April 26.

Park, Chanhassen baseball split games

Mimi Fhima and Izzy Leviton April 26, 2018

After losing to Chanhassen three years in a row, baseball head coach Brian Kelly said the win over Chanhassen April 26 at Minnetonka High School sparked excitement among the team. Park scored six...

Photo illustration by Katie Hardie

Step to it challenge encourages physical activity

Sofia Seewald April 26, 2018

As freshman Bella Kaplan tries to stay physically fit throughout the school year, she said the Step to it challenge will be a great opportunity for her and other students to get involved in more physical...

Senior Annabelle Schutte catches a ball during a drill in softball practice April 24. Varsity softball team will be playing Cooper at 4:30 p.m. April 26 at Aquila Fields.

Six games rescheduled after April snow

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf April 25, 2018

The varsity softball team will play its first six games of the season within three days, according to coach Bobby Crumpton. The team will play its first game April 26 at Aquila Park, followed by a double-header...

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