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Meet the Athlete: Ingrid Kotnik

Meet the Athlete: Ingrid Kotnik

Madi Abelson May 15, 2025

Why did you decide to join flag football? I did dance for 16 years, I started when I was one year old. This is the first year that I have not done any dance, so I needed something to fill that space....

Senior Josh Fink prepares to return the ball to his opponent April 29. Park lost to Bloomington Jefferson 3-4.

Tough time for tennis

Louisa Augustine May 5, 2025

Park boys tennis faced off against Bloomington Jefferson April 29 at home. Park put up a fight, but after a back-and-forth battle, eventually lost to Jefferson 3-4. Despite the loss, senior Thomas Halverson...

Meet The Athlete: Kylie Kaiser

Meet The Athlete: Kylie Kaiser

Amisha Persaud May 5, 2025

How did you first get into golf, and what inspired you to pursue it? I first got into golf when I was in seventh grade, in the middle of COVID because my stepdad introduced me to it and I joined the team...

Junior Riley Ridgeway cradles the ball while running to the goal April 29. The Orioles beat opponent Waconia Wildcats 14-7.

Clearing the way to victory

Alyssa Johannes May 2, 2025

Park’s girls lacrosse team went face-to-face with the Wildcats at Waconia High School Stadium April 30, winning 14-7. This game not only broke their previous three-game losing streak, but also gave senior...

Junior Mason Helfman steps up to plate April 29. Park battled back against Orono, winning 6-5.

Park battles off the Spartans

Ari Lissauer May 1, 2025

In nail-biter fashion, Park fended off Orono in the seventh inning. After an early comeback from being down 2-0, the Orioles led 5-2. Their lead didn't last as a few walks caused a 5-5 tie game. In the...

Sophomores Nadine Farag and Mais Moukamer line up for a play during practice April 23. The team has been focusing on strategy and learning plays so far this season.

Oriole girls in a flag football whirl

Luciana Scheid May 1, 2025

Through the teamwork and collaboration of many people, Park now has its first-ever all-girls flag football team. The team is split into four different parts: Varsity Black, Varsity Orange, JV Black, and...

Junior Dominic Barth pitches for the game against Edina April 18. Dominic plays outfield for the Orioles when he's not pitching.

Meet the Athlete: Dominic Barth

Audrey Kuendig April 30, 2025

When and why did you start playing baseball? I have played for a long time, since Little League. I’ve played outfield, pitched and played first base throughout my career. I started playing because I've...

Senior and captain Luke Thompson hits the ball down the fairway. He swings his driver at Minneapolis Golf Course April 21.

Meet The Athlete: Luke Thompson

Lila Frank April 28, 2025

When did you start playing golf? I started playing when I was about four or five. I would go to the course with my dad and he got me into it. I started playing in tournaments when I was about nine or...

Senior and captain Cole Denham steps into his swing April 15. Park fell to Benilde 10-8.

A loss on Highway 100

TJ Brayboy April 18, 2025

On April 15, Park’s boys baseball team played the Benilde Red Knights in their first of two regular-season matchups. The game went back-and-forth, with Park leading 3-3 at the bottom of the fourth inning....

Springing into the sports season

Springing into the sports season

Gabriel Fink April 7, 2025

Spring has sprung, and students and staff alike are winding up for spring activities. For some, that might be a job or a favorite hobby, but for others, it's their spring sport. Park has numerous spring...

Meet The Athlete: Savannah Davis

Meet The Athlete: Savannah Davis

TJ Brayboy April 7, 2025

When did you first get introduced into sports? When I was in elementary and preschool, I started playing basketball because my aunt played basketball, and then I played soccer for a little bit, and softball....

A group of student-athlete sophomore boys eat Park-provided lunches March 10. A typical meal students receive consists of an entree item accompanied by milk and a fruit or vegetable.

Feeding the birds

Gavin Shultz April 7, 2025

As the spring sports seasons begin, one thing becomes apparent at Park: the contents of lunch. Many have wondered whether school-provided lunches meet the ideal conditions students need, especially student...

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