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Junior Sidney Hosfield, sophomore Racquel Fhima and Junior Susi Hu at the tennis banquet Oct. 25. The three players received flowers after they were notified that they were chosen as captains for the 2018 season.

Girls’ tennis selects new captains

Eli Curran-Moore and Anna duSaire November 17, 2017

As sophomore Racquel Fhima looks forward to being one of three captains for next years tennis season, she said each of the captains contribute something different to the team. During the end of season...

The effort others don’t see

The effort others don’t see

Adam Johnson November 17, 2017

As I started taking tennis lessons with a new coach, I could tell he was different, but in a great way. He was not only able to teach me the technique required to become a better player but he also helped...

Cross country captains for next years 2018 season pose for a photo together. From left to right are sophomore Carissa Prestholdt, junior Cece Schmelzle, sophomore Kaia Myers, junior Creston Halstead and sophomore Carter Rost.

Cross country team votes for 2018 captains

Tennam Gyaldatsang and Ella Hammerstrand November 17, 2017

As the cross country season ends, captain Kaia Myers said a good captain must be able to be on top of their work and have exceptional  communication skills. “You need to be very organized. Running...

eSports team created

eSports team created

Jacob Stillman November 16, 2017

When eSports team adviser Jacob Utities heard of other schools that were participating in competitive video gaming, he decided to bring it to Park. “I came up with it last year, I heard another school...

Seniors Randy Mayele and Antonio Olivas-Reyes work to get the ball away from their side of the field. Park soccer played Chanhassen Sept. 14.

Boys’ varsity soccer reflects on improvement

Tjessa Arradondo November 16, 2017

According to assistant coach Pat Hartman, the boys’ varsity soccer team has come a long way since losing its first two games this fall. “We have really skilled players, but I think one of the biggest...

Sophomore Hattie Kugler helps a teammate count laps during the 500 freestyle Sept. 7. She qualified for the State meet in the 100 yard breaststroke.

Swimmers qualify for State

Maddie Lund and Sophie Yarosh November 15, 2017

When junior Lexi Lee touched the wall finishing the 200 yard medley relay and saw her teammates screaming and jumping on the swim deck, she immediately knew the relay qualified for State. “One thing...

Head coach David Breitenbucher hands out requirements at the boys basketball meeting  Nov 2. Tryouts will begin at 3:30 Nov 20.

Boys’ basketball prepares for tryouts

Yonit Krebs November 14, 2017

Junior basketball player Anthony Rayson said in addition to introducing the new boys’ basketball coaching staff, the team prepared for the intensity of the basketball season at the interest meeting Nov....

Senior Kai McKee and junior Akili Farris embrace in the last seconds of the State Quarterfinals game against Brainerd. Brainerd defeated Park 24-7 in Parks first ever State appearance. Park also had their first winning season since 1972.

Park’s historic season ends at St. Cloud

Sam Birnberg, Adam Johnson, and William Phelan November 14, 2017

Park’s historic season came to an end as the football team fell to the Brainerd Warriors in the 5A State Quarter-finals by a score of 7-24. The Orioles finished the regular season with a 7-3 record,...

Sophomore Cole Ewald, along with his teammates, bleached his hair for Park Footballs first State game. Park plays Brainerd at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at St. Cloud State University.

Football team bleaches hair before State

William Phelan November 8, 2017

According to senior captain Peyton Morrison, the football team got together Nov. 6 and 7 in order to dye their hair. “On Monday and Tuesday, the whole team got together at my house to bleach our hair...

Park played Bloomington Jefferson on Oct. 5. Junior Zinedine Kroeton won the 2nd Team All-State award this fall.

Junior captain awarded high honor

Jenna Cook November 8, 2017

Junior captain Zinedine Kroeten said although being named to Minnesota’s second All-State team is an honor, he doesn’t play soccer for the awards. “I’ve just been playing my whole life,” Kroeten...

Sophomores Carissa Prestholdt and Kaia Myers run alongside fellow teammate eighth-grader Josie Mosby to help her train for the state meet Nov. 4.

Eighth grade cross country runner makes State

Tennam Gyaldatsang and Ella Hammerstrand November 6, 2017

According to girls’ cross country assistant coach Jill Kraemer, eighth grader Josie Mosby was the first cross country runner since 2006 to qualify for the State cross country meet. “(Mosby) is the...

Senior captain Jonny Sorenson drops back to throw it long against Robbinsdale Cooper. St. Louis Park will play Brainerd in their first ever State Tournament appearance.

Park football makes history

Sam Birnberg, Adam Johnson, and William Phelan November 5, 2017

The St. Louis Park Orioles edged out Cooper 13-12 to win the Section 5AAAAA championship, reaching the State Tournament for the first time in the program’s history. Senior quarterback Jonny Sorenson...

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