The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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

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...

Wolves off to a historic start

Wolves off to a historic start

Ted McCarren January 2, 2024

As of Dec. 26, the Minnesota Timberwolves have 22 wins to their five losses, accounting for the best start record-wise in the franchise’s 34-year history. The electrifying performance of the Timberwolves...

Hopkins Park girls hockey players take a trip to Silver Bay, MN, Dec. 8. They visited Black Beach as a team bonding hike.

How team bonding can improve Park’s sports teams

Kayleigh Bishop December 12, 2023

For a lot of students at Park, sports are an important part of our lives. Along with joining a sports team, you are also joining a community. Everyone has a different experience within these communities,...

Park’s alpine ski team participates in an ugly sweater contest up at Lutsen Mountain Dec. 2. They enjoyed a trip traveling up north to ski as a team.

Traveling as a team

Louisa Augustine December 9, 2023

Traveling alone is fun, but traveling with your friends and teammates can be even better. Traveling together is a great time for team bonding, as well as a great chance to practice and improve your skills...

Hanna Wilsey

Winter workout woes

Hanna Wilsey November 29, 2023

When the leaves start to change and the sun sets before dinner, it’s safe to say that winter is coming. With the harsh winds nipping at your face, it’s time to find alternative ways to stay active...

College sports atmospheres are out of this world

College sports atmospheres are out of this world

Ryan Steinberg, Staffer November 15, 2023

People go to college for many reasons — to become independent, to learn or even just to get away from their parents. Whatever the reason, many consider the sports culture in the college selection process....

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