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The Echo

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...

Freshman Rachel Stien performs a back walk over on beam during practice Feb 13. The next Park gymnastics meet is 12pm at Minnetonka High School Feb 17.

Gymnastics prepares for Sections

Hannah Leff and Izzy Levtion February 15, 2018

Junior gymnastics captain Savannah Romero said she felt relieved when she found out she won all-around at the team’s last regular meet of the season on Feb 9. “It’s been something I’ve been...

Senior captain Shae Pekarek carries the puck down the ice in Parks 4-0 loss to Benilde Feb. 13. Park went scoreless with a goal being called off in the second period.

End of season boys’ hockey quiz

William Phelan, Adam Johnson, and Sam Birnberg February 15, 2018

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Mayfield joins 1,000-point club

Mayfield joins 1,000-point club

Alec Pittman, Jacob Stillman February 15, 2018

Confetti showered the stands behind Park’s bench as senior Cire Mayfield scored his 1,000 career high school point after driving with his right hand to the basket. Assistant coach Rob Griffin said he...

Senior Savannah Kjaer and sophomore Annie Breyak practice their vertical bent knees at a Minnesota Aquafins club practice. They practice three days a week to prepare for the upcoming high school season.

Synchronized swimming looks to recruit new members

Yonit Krebs February 14, 2018

After noticing dwindling interest among girls in joining the synchronized swimming team, senior Alex Monson decided to talk with potential recruits individually to build interest. “Usually for normal...

Sophomore Shayla Miller scans the court for open team mates while dribbling down the court on Feb 5. The Orioles lost 58-63 to Chanhassen.

Girls’ basketball strives for success

David Bryant, Breanna Thompson February 14, 2018

After a 58-63 loss to Chanhassen, girls’ basketball coach Arsenio Richardson said the fundamental problem leading to the teams loss was its inability to start off strong. “We didn't come out in...

Junior Luke Anderson swims the 200-yard individual medley in Park’s meet against Richfield Feb. 8. The Orioles defeated the Spartans 91-70. The Orioles’ next meet is Sections Feb. 22 at the Art Downey Aquatic Center in Edina.

Boys’ swimming beats Richfield in final dual meet of the season

Eli Curran-Moore and Tennam Gyaldatsang February 14, 2018

The team exhibitioned during the Feb. 8 meet against Richfield, resulting in a 91-70 win, according to senior Tommy Guddal. The meet was the last dual meet of the season. Guddal said the team has been...

The Hopkins-Park hockey team lost to Edina 1-6 Jan. 6. The team ended their season Feb. 10 against Cretin-Derham Hall at the Palace Ice Garden arena.

End of season girls’ hockey quiz

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman February 13, 2018
End of season girls’ hockey quiz. Test your knowledge here!
Senior Cire Mayfield dribbles down the court in the Orioles win over Benilde Jan. 30. Mayfield is ten points away from his 1000th career point. Mayfield will look to make history as the Orioles play 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the high school against Chaska.

Senior likely to achieve his 1,000th point in game vs Chaska

Alec Pittman and Jacob Stillman February 9, 2018

With senior Cire Mayfield ten points away from 1,000 over the course of his high school career, Athletic Director Andy Ewald said he believes Mayfield will reach this prestigious milestone tonight against...

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

Boys’ hockey beats Chanhassen

Isabel Kjaer February 9, 2018

According to sophomore goalie William Pinney, the game Thursday went worse than expected technically, but the team won 3-1 regardless. “I think it went okay, I think we could play better but we came...

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