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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

Senior and Captain Jonathan Sorenson fights for the puck against a Chaska forward in its outdoor game Jan. 30 at the ROC against Chaska. Park  lost in overtime with a final score of 6-5.

Boys’ hockey loses to Chaska

Isabel Kjaer January 31, 2018

Looking back on his team’s 5-6 loss, senior Conor Schubring said despite the setback in overtime, the players put their best effort into the game. “I think we kind of pulled up short today. But...

Super Bowl matchups to look for

Super Bowl matchups to look for

Jacob Stillman January 31, 2018

Eagles pass rush vs. Patriots O-line For the Patriots, the key for the last 17 years has been to keep quarterback Tom Brady’s jersey clean, and that will not change this coming weekend. Given time in...

Mayfield looks to attack the Redhawk defense. The Orioles record as of Jan. 26 is 7-8 overall, and 3-1 in conference.

Meet the athlete: Cire Mayfield

Jacob Stillman and Alec Pittman January 27, 2018

How long have you been playing basketball? I have been playing since second grade.   How long have you been playing for Park? I have been playing for Park since seventh grade.   What...

Miracle in Minnesota

Miracle in Minnesota

Sam Birnberg January 25, 2018

One minute, 18 seconds left on the clock in the third quarter. A 17-0 halftime lead as good as gone. My heart raced as the Saints marched down the field. I had seen this game before. In my lifetime alone...

Junior Jackson Hand passes the puck to one of his teammates during their game Jan 11 against Blake. Hand said the teams schedule remains the same over finals.

Athletes face increasing responsibility with semester tests

David Bryant January 24, 2018

With finals occuring on Jan. 24 and 25, junior hockey player Jackson Hand said he often feels overwhelmed over this time of the year. Junior hockey player and IB diploma candidate Neil Walsh said finals...

Senior Katie Fredrickson moves the puck up the ice toward the goal. Park/Hopkins will play against Minnetonka Jan 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Girls’ hockey hosts pasta party

Racquel Fhima, Samantha Klepfer January 24, 2018

According to girls’ hockey coach Chris Erickson, the girls’ hockey team took a break off the ice to have a pasta party as a part of a team building initiative. Erickson said he thinks pasta parties...

Senior Katie Fredrickson and Sophomore Sarah McCallon win the puck from Eden Prairie players. Park/Hopkins lost 5-1.

Girl’s hockey defeated by Eden Prairie

Racquel Fhima and Samantha Klepfer January 24, 2018

 Hopkins\Park Girls’ Hockey team were unsuccessful in their game against the Eden Prairie Eagles on Jan. 16, losing 5-1. Junior Mary Gleason said she thinks the team put in a lot of effort. “For...

Sophomore Sarah Mccallon fights for the puck against Edina defender. Girls hockey plays Wayzata at 3 p.m. Feb 6 at the Minnetonka A arena.

Girl’s hockey faces defeat against Edina

Racquel Fhima and Samantha Klepfer January 24, 2018

Facing the Edina Hornets last night, Hopkins\Park girls’ hockey was defeated 10-0. Senior Katie Frederickson said she thought her team was confronted with several difficulties throughout the game. “We...

Junior Lindsey Olson dribbles past a Chaska defensive player. The Orioles won 74-61 on Jan. 16.

Girls’ basketball defeats Chaska

David Bryant January 22, 2018

Sophomore Jordyn Turek said the girls' basketball team felt well after defeating Chaska, a difficult opponent in the past. “I feel really good about the game, we haven't beat Chaska in awhile and...

Senior captain David Salamzadeh swims the 200 individual medley Jan. 16. 
 Salamzadeh finished with a time of 2.07.

Boys’ swimming beats St. Paul Academy and Summit 54-40

Eli Curran-Moore and Tennam Gyaldatsang January 17, 2018

According to head coach Amanda Forsberg, the team’s hard work over winter break has paid off in their meet against St. Paul Academy and Summit (SPAHA), where they won 54-40. “We've had a lot of...

Senior captain Alex Balfour clears the ball up field against Minneapolis Southwest. Park beat the Lakers 1-0.

Senior commits to St. Thomas

Elise Riley January 17, 2018

When senior Alex Balfour committed to play Division III soccer at the University of St. Thomas, she said she felt relieved after the long process of searching for a college. “I was really excited...

Senior Katie Fredrickson keeps her eye on the puck during the girls varsity hockey game Jan. 11 at the Rec Center. Hopkins-Park beat Benilde-St. Margarets 3-2.

Girls’ hockey beats Benilde

Nicole Sanford, Ruby Stillman, and January 12, 2018

Walking off the ice after Hopkins-Park’s 3-2 win against its rival team, junior Mary Gleason said the victory made her feel proud. “(I felt) amazing (when I scored), obviously against the team that...

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