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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 Savannah Romero prepares to catch the ball thrown by junior Maddie McIntosh May 16. The Orioles defeated Benilde-St. Margarets 6-5.

Park defeats Benilde on senior night

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf May 18, 2018

Coming after a disappointing loss to Benilde, sophomore Margaret Klein said it was important for the team to play a better game and win. “The last game we played against Benilde, we lacked energy...

Senior Haim Lyubeznik hits a forehand during practice in preparation for the teams first Sections match May 16 against Apple Valley.

Boys’ tennis prepares for first Sections match against Apple Valley

Eli Curran-Moore and Tennam Gyaldatsang May 16, 2018

The boys’ tennis team finished its regular season with a 6-4 record, according to head coach David Breitenbucher. The team only played ten total matches, earning them the eighth seed in the conference,...

Senior Liam ONeil tries to block Breck player Senior Brendan at 7 p.m. game at Breck on May 11.

Boys’ lacrosse defeats Breck

Isabel Kjaer and Sofia Seewald May 15, 2018

According to Varsity coach Tim Goh, the team’s 8-5 first win reflected their talent, which the team hopes to use throughout the rest of the season. “I thought this game went really well. We finally...

Junior Maranda Hoogenraad throws the ball back to the pitcher May 12. The Orioles beat Southwest 10-7.

Team finishes tournament strong despite setbacks

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf May 14, 2018

Tensions were high at the top of the sixth inning in the third game of the day, until junior Maddie Schmitz hit a home run for the Orioles. “It was exhilarating,” Schmitz said. “It brought everyone’s...

Freshman Maia Seidel hits an approach shot during a match May 9 at Brookview Golf Course. The next varsity match is 7:30 a.m. May 14 at Rush Creek.

Girls’ golf perseveres through tough match

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman May 11, 2018

According to senior Carly Livingston, the girls’ golf team faced some challenges during its most recent conference match May 9. “A couple girls on the team played really well, and the other half...

Senior Zach Listiak celebrates after getting a double in the early innings of Parks non-conference game April 12 against Edina.

Park sweeps Chaska in double-header

Mimi Fhima and Izzy Leviton May 10, 2018

After Park baseball accomplished a 9-0 lead in the second double-header game against Chaska May 9, the Chaska baseball team slowly came back, scoring 14 runs and taking a 14-12 lead by the last inning,...

Sophomore Hilda Habia jumps hurdles on track meet April 26. Parks next meet is May 16 at Chanhassen High School.

Girls’ track and field quiz

Breanna Thompson May 10, 2018

Test your knowledge on the girls’ track team by clicking on the link below. This quiz will cover basic facts and information about the girls’ track team. Loading Girls’ track and field quiz var...

Girls lacrosse plays against Benilde St. Margarets April 19. Park lost 5-12.

Weather creates new challenges for spring sports

Kate Schneider May 7, 2018

A record 13 inches of snow fell on St. Louis Park in mid-April, according to Kare 11, crushing athletes’ hopes of practicing outside. The blizzard caused many games to be canceled or rescheduled,...

Sophomore Annie Breyak and senior Savannah Kjaer swim their extended duet at the dual meet against Richfield May 3. The teams next meet is at 4:30 p.m. May 8 at the high school swimming pool.

Synchro beats Richfield in dual meet

Dani Orloff and Sam St. Clair May 6, 2018

While reflecting on the synchro team’s final score at the dual meet against Richfield May 3, sophomore Ava Tronson said the 35-12 win reflects the commitment of all members of the team. “I think...

Freshman Evelyn Gutzke hits a backhand during gym class at the Park tennis courts May 1. Gutzke was a member of Parks tennis team this past fall.

Tennis courts to be updated

Emma Kempf May 5, 2018

The tennis courts at the high school are currently a mute shade of yellow, but, according to Athletic Director Andrew Ewald, they used to be orange. “When that paint first got applied it was orange,...

Sophomore Stephanie Perez ran the 200 meter sprint event at SLP on April 26th.

Girls’ track looks to improve after meet

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson May 5, 2018

According to girls’ track junior captain Olivia Mosby, the team is still adjusting to the track as a result of too few outdoor practices and a young team. “Everyone is kind of getting back into...

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