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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

Hockey referee prepares for a face off Oct. 26. A referee shortage has impacted Park for the past couple of years.

Impact of referee shortages

Mohamed Ahmed November 16, 2024

Referees are responsible for significant moments of decision-making and enforcing rules in sporting games. However, high school sports in Minnesota are facing a growing challenge—a shortage of qualified...

Senior boys' soccer players stand for senior night ceremony Oct. 1. Every season, seniors are celebrated for their commitment to their sport with a ceremony dedicated to them.

Last nights under the lights

Owen McColgan November 9, 2024

With the fall sports season wrapping up, so are many senior high school athletes' final seasons. Senior night is a tradition where all the parents walk their kids onto the field and get introduced before...

Head boys' soccer coach Anson Opara goes over plays during halftime Oct. 9.  Coaches are leaders who help guide players throughout their high school athletic career.

Coaches carry an impact

Ryan Moran November 9, 2024

Coaches are intertwined with high school sports—they have unique jobs balancing athletes' sports lives with school lives, something club sports don't have to worry as much about. In high school sports,...

Sophomores Aaron Tix and Lucas Dearking sport their Vikings apparel during lunch Oct. 24. Many students and staff at Park wear their Vikings gear to school to show support for the team.

The purple and gold are on a roll

Maximo Dean October 29, 2024

Heading into their bye week, the Minnesota Vikings had started their season off strong with a record of 5-0. After two close games that didn't go in their favor, they now hold a record of 5-2, making them...

Fair use from Minnesota United

A championship is calling

Shepard Cox October 28, 2024

Following an emphatic and emotional 4-1 win against St. Louis SC, Minnesota United is heading into the playoffs with some newfound energy. United, also referred to as the Loons, was able to celebrate Franco...

Crushing the competition at state

Crushing the competition at state

Aidan Shafton May 31, 2024

The Minnesota Ultimate Frisbee State Tournament is just around the corner for Orange Crush. Through lots of practices and focus, Crush has prepared diligently for this year’s state tournament. Here is...

Freshman Nicholas Moran steps into his swing to practice before their upcoming game May 20. Moran is on Junior Varsity.

Joining a high school sport as an underclassman

Ted McCarren May 26, 2024

Growing up, I always wanted to play football. I would play with my friends at recess or in someone’s backyard, having some of the best moments of my childhood. However, my parents didn’t let me play....

Why hockey is played in short spurts

Owen McColgan, Staffer April 29, 2024

Many people who don’t know how hockey works wonder why the players are on the ice for such little time when they play. Well as a hockey player myself i can explain many reasons that will help you understand...

Hanna Wilsey

Skison finale

Hanna Wilsey, Photo Editor April 8, 2024

Earlier this month, I raced at Junior Nationals for the second time. This year, the event took place in Lake Placid, New York and lasted a week. There were a variety of different races that challenged...

Finding the perfect fit

Finding the perfect fit

Rowan Jansen January 25, 2024

A lot of athletes play both high school sports and club sports. I play both club softball and high school softball. On the surface they are the same thing, but when one digs a little deeper into the meaning...

Basketball is having there youth night  Jan 23. Youth Night is important for all sports.

Youth night for sports

Lex Lee January 25, 2024

Every year we have one special day for each sports team which is called youth night. Youth night is a night when kids of an organization in the city come to play during halftime of a game. Youth Night...

Sophomore Elsa Crow rehearses on the bars during girl’s gymnastics practice Jan. 14. The team prepares for their upcoming competitions.

Born ready to tumble

Jesse Belen and Kayleigh Bishop January 17, 2024

For girls gymnastics teams, meets are made up of four different sections: beam, vault, bars and floor. In each segment of the entire competition, gymnasts have routines they follow, helping them achieve...

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