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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

Junior Alexander Hager runs to advance the ball toward the opponents goal. Park defenders allowed zero goals during the second quarter of their game against Hopkins April 16.

Boys’ lacrosse captain optimistic after recent losses

Nolan Kelly April 24, 2019

According to long-stick midfielder, junior Alexander Hager, he has been playing lacrosse since eighth grade and has begun targeting his efforts as a new captain on building better chemistry on the team. “I...

Senior Savannah Romero throws the ball to sophomore Hannah Howell April 18. Parks current record is 0-3.

Softball struggles in third game

Claire Bargman April 24, 2019

As captain and senior Maddy Schmitz improved her batting in the first weeks of the season, she said she was excited to show off her hard work. Coach Bobby Crumpton said certain players had exceptional...

Junior Ava Tronson performs her ballet leg in front of a panel of judges at a figure meet March 21.

Synchro team washes hair in sinks

Yonit Krebs and Sam St. Clair April 23, 2019

As sophomore Maya Lee transitions from practice to school in the mornings, she said the construction poses a challenge for swimmers looking to shower before school. “We don’t have a locker room,...

Sophomore Drew Boyum throws the ball against Edina High School April 17. The teams current record is 5-3.

Baseball wins three consecutive games

Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte April 22, 2019

After seeing teammates continuously supporting each other, whether they made an error or had a good play, coach Brian Kelly said the supportive environment has led the team to its three-game winning streak....

Junior Anna Nicholls cradles the ball to move between two Benilde-St. Margaret players April 18. Parks next game is against Hopkins 6 p.m. April 23 at the stadium.

Girls’ lacrosse quiz

Breanna Thompson and Sophie Olmen April 22, 2019

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Senior Semaj Mitchell tosses disc to teammate at practice April 17. Boys ultimates next tournament is the Madison Mudbath April 27-28.

Boys’ ultimate sets goals for tournament

Kaia Myers April 21, 2019

As senior Gavin Charpentier contemplates the upcoming Madison Mudbath ultimate tournament, he said he is looking forward to getting closer with the team. “I think since (the tournament is) early...

Senior Donovan Hill practices with his fellow track teammates by walking over hurdles before running. The recent snowstorm April 11 caused the team to again be indoors.

Snow delays track

David Bryant and Hayley Westwood April 18, 2019

Freshman Renee McSherry said because of the April snow, pole vaulting practice is only allowed limited amounts of time indoors as they can’t practice outside and other sports also occupy the gym. “I...

Sophomore Marit Gabel reaches to catch the disc at practice April 17. According to coach Liz Bixler, current practices are focused towards ultimates next game April 23 against Hopkins.

Girls’ ultimate competes in first game of the season

Kaia Myers April 18, 2019

As junior captain Ally Feller reflected on the team’s first game, she said it was an excellent chance to get the team acclimated to playing together. “It was our first game so we didn’t play as...

Sophomore Marissa Boettcher bunts the ball during an indoor practice April 15. Park softballs current record is 0-1.

Softball faces multiple weather challenges

Claire Bargman April 16, 2019

Softball coach Kristin Johnson said that games in cold weather can become more of a mental block than a physical challenge. “Both sides are in the same situation,” Johnson said. “So then it becomes...

Freshman Charlie Poulter chips at the first hole during a match against Armstrong April 9. The match took place at Brookview Golf Course.

Boys’ golf suffers first loss

Sofia Seewald, Ruby Stillman, and Ethan Meisler April 14, 2019

After losing to Robbinsdale Armstrong in the first match of the season, freshman golfer Tommy Tight said he wishes he had played better, but is able to look ahead to the next match. “I don’t think...

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