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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

Boys Lacrosse players hold pre-season practice at the St. Louis Park High School Stadium.

Boys’ lacrosse team prepares for season

Sofia Seewald and Isabel Kjaer March 7, 2018

As he attends the boys' lacrosse preseason practices, senior captain Mitchell Vortherms said they allow players to build team unity and reinforce techniques players may have lost during the offseason. “I...

Senior captain Jonny Sorenson pitches against Minneapolis South at Parks Section game on May 26 last year at Dakota Park. Park won 10-0.

Baseball practices humble mindset

Mimi Fhima March 7, 2018

After a disappointing start of the season last year, freshman catcher Sam Hunt expects the team will make a strong return this spring. According to Hunt, the combination of returning players and younger...

Senior Kamil Mayfield looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Orioles next game will be Mar. 1 against Bloomington Kennedy.

Girls’ basketball quiz and photo gallery

Breanna Thompson and February 28, 2018
Senior Kamil Mayfield looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Orioles next game will be Mar. 1 against Bloomington Kennedy.
Sophomore Will Mathews swims in the section finals Feb. 24. Five Park swimmers qualified for the state preliminary meet March 2.

Boys’ swimming qualifies for state meet

Dani Orloff February 28, 2018

According to junior Luke Anderson, after the section finals Feb. 24, five Park swimmers qualified for the state preliminary meet. “I am really excited (for state),” Anderson said. “I am glad that...

Varsity coach David Breitenbucher leads the boys tennis pre-season meeting Feb. 21. The boys tennis season will start practice April 2.

Boys’ tennis faces player shortage

Katie Hardie February 26, 2018

According to senior captain Adam Johnson, the boys’ tennis team will be facing a shortfall of players for their upcoming 2018 season. After realizing there would be a lack of players on the team,...

Freshman McCabe Dvorak fights Edina defense player Jake Boltmann for the puck in Parks second Section game of the season. Park lost to Edina 6-1.

Boys’ hockey season ends with loss to Edina

Isabel Kjaer February 25, 2018

According to defensive coach Dan Batdorf, the 6 - 1 defeat at the sections semifinals game against Edina is tough for the dedicated and united senior group. “They have known each other forever. These...

Park boys hockey celebrates after the final buzzer of their game Feb. 22. Park beat Benilde 2-1 to advance to the section semi-finals.

Boys’ hockey beats rival Benilde

Isabel Kjaer February 24, 2018

While reflecting back on the 2-1 win against rival Benilde St. Margaret's, defensive coach Dan Batdorf said the team’s long-time involvement in the sport often gives them the upper hand in tough games. “We...

Junior Lindsey Olson and freshman Reagan Alexander defend against Bloomington Kennedy player on Feb. 20. Park won the game 53-48.

Girls’ basketball beats Bloomington Kennedy

David Bryant February 23, 2018

Senior Tejah Hayden said the communication both on and off the court is what allowed the team to come out on top in their game against Bloomington Kennedy. “Our energy on the bench and our communication...

Senior Kyle Hedblom attempts to block the ball against freshman McCabe Dvorak during three-on-three basketball Feb. 21.

Student Council hosts three-on-three basketball

Hanna Schechter, Photographer February 23, 2018
Senior Kai McKee attempts to block the ball during three-on-three basketball on Feb. 21. The Snodaze Dance takes place at 8:00 p.m. Feb. 24.
Freshmen Kendall Coley shoots over defender from Chaska during the game on Feb. 15. The Orioles win 71-61.

Girls’ basketball prepares for Sections

David Bryant and Hayley Westwood February 21, 2018

Head coach Arsenio Richardson said the girls’ basketball team has been doing well, but is still not where they want to be after their 71-61 win against Chaska. “More or less, I’m happy with the...

Senior assistant captain Atticus Raasch blocks a shot from Benildes Jerome Newhouse during the first period of the game on Feb. 13. Despite the loss, Raasch made 39 saves throughout the game.

Photo Gallery: Boys’ Hockey

February 20, 2018
Senior assistant captain Atticus Raasch blocks a shot from Benilde's Jerome Newhouse during the first period of the game on Feb. 13. Despite the loss, Raasch made 39 saves throughout the game.
Junior Cecelia Schmelzle skate skis during the first race of the State Meet on Feb. 15. The meet was held at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN.

Junior speeds toward State

Abby Intveld and Ndunzi Kunsunga February 16, 2018

Waiting anxiously for her results at nordic Sections Feb. 5, junior Cecelia Schmelzle said she was excited when she found out she qualified for State. “It was close. I didn’t know right away if I...

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