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Support means success

Support means success

Anna Williams September 26, 2023

Throughout my life, I have been an athlete, training on a soccer field or in a gymnastics club. Focusing on the tactics and technicality of soccer or the artistry and composition of gymnastics routines,...

Nigeria and England face off in the women’s World Cup Aug. 7. England won 4-2 on a penalty shootout in Brisbane, Australia.

A lot of penal-tea this World Cup

Jesse Belen August 28, 2023

If your life depended on one person missing a wide open goal, who would you ask to take the shot? After watching the USA vs. Sweden game, most would pick Megan Rapinoe. After a sloppy group stage, USA...

Summer soccer skills program

Summer soccer skills program

Layla Mickelson May 29, 2023

During the summer, there are many opportunities that are available to high school students. One that is offered to all aspiring female soccer students is the soccer skills program run by head coach Anne...

Used with permission by Scott Berry

From teammates to opponents

Abby Bartleson May 26, 2023

Since fourth grade I have been playing lacrosse. This sport has always been a big part of my family and I’s lives, especially now that my younger brother plays lacrosse as well. For every spring that...

Used with permission by Scott Berry

Bringing together the community one coach at a time

Lilly Fandel-Thompson May 23, 2023

After being part of the St. Louis Park Youth Lacrosse Association for eight years, and all the lessons and experiences I gained from being a part of the association, I felt it was time to give back. That...

Used with permission by Hanna Wilsey

Alaskan adventures

Hanna Wilsey April 1, 2023

This month, I had the opportunity to travel to Fairbanks, Alaska for the 2023 Junior Nationals nordic ski competition. Over the course of a week, I raced three different times at varying distances. The...

It’s about the journey, not the destination

It’s about the journey, not the destination

Lilly Fandel-Thompson March 27, 2023

During my freshman year I entered my first club, True Lacrosse Minnesota, and within a couple of months I was already being taught about college recruitment. After being heavily involved in a sport that...

Gymnastics team underfunded

Gymnastics team underfunded

Anna Williams February 28, 2023

The first year I joined the gymnastics team at Park was my freshman year. Coming from a club gym that had a reputation for being well-funded, I was astonished when I was introduced to the high school gym....

From Hyland Park to Giants Ridge

From Hyland Park to Giants Ridge

Modesty Manion February 28, 2023

After getting fourth in the State meet last year, the girls’ Nordic team went into the sections meet determined to return to Giants Ridge for the State meet. This year, we were the Metro West Conference...

New team, new opportunity

New team, new opportunity

Jana Faust January 26, 2023

Skiing has always been a very important part of my life. I started skiing when I was little, and it has been something that has stuck with me. In sixth grade, I joined a recreational race team. The next...

Ineligibility policy harms transferring athletes

Ineligibility policy harms transferring athletes

Halima Bigirindavyi January 9, 2023

Participating in athletics in high school is a great opportunity for students to get involved and engaged in their community. High school athletics can build bridges among students, teach leadership skills...

Junior Rylie Unangst, along with sophomores Ruby Fadell and Carina Otos, hands out car wash passes Dec 20. The girls lacrosse team is holding a car wash fundraiser this week.

Scrubs and sales

Alicia Mainjeni December 21, 2022

To kickoff the season, the girls’ lacrosse team wanted to start off on a positive note. Due to the lack of turf practice space and team apparel expenses in previous years, this year the girls’ lacrosse...

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