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Junior Geiber Silva runs towards first base after batting 7.00 p.m May 19. Park defeated its rival school with a score of 7-3.

Baseball bounces back, beats Benilde

Aidan Shafton and Noah Leventhal May 21, 2023

After a recent five-game losing streak, Park baseball found itself back in the win column after they defeated Benilde-St. Margaret’s May 19. Junior Graham Sullivan said he felt confident going into...

Junior Martin Gablenko defends the net Tuesday May 16. 
Hopkins-Park boys lacrosse beat the Mustangs 17-3.

Triumph on the turf

Jacob Martenson and Anna Williams May 19, 2023

Hopkins-Park boys’ lacrosse challenged Breck during their non-conference matchup and won with a score of 17-3. According to junior Martin Gablenko, the team was connected on the field, allowing them...

Senior Rachel Katzovitz and junior Mae Turman soar out of the water in their routine May 17. Synchronized swimming commemorated the end of the regular season with a large “razzle dazzle” event Wednesday.

Picture-perfect pool performance

Eliah Fink and Alex Geretz May 19, 2023

Synchronized swimming held a performance May 17 to commemorate the end of the regular season.  Junior Mae Turman said despite having a swimmer who couldn’t make it, the team persevered and performed...

Sophmore Sophia Mavis runs with the ball. Park suffered an 11-12 loss against Hopkins.

Girls’ lacrosse defeated by Hopkins

Rachel Arkis and Abby Meisler May 19, 2023

After Parks girls lacrosse’s 11-12 loss during a back and forth game against Hopkins May 17, head coach Kate Pearson said despite the team’s defeat, they played their best game so far this season. “Unfortunately...

Sophomore Cora Zumbrunnen gets ready to sprint to second base May 15. Park lost to New Prague 18-5.

Softball senior night sparks emotion

Taylor Voigt and Jamar Hester Jr May 18, 2023

Parks girls’ softball had their senior night against New Prague May 16.  Despite a 18-5 loss, the focus wasn’t on the game. The seniors said they will miss the team and playing for Park when they...

Senior Anna McCallon defends the ball May 12. Girls’ lacrosse won their senior night game with a 10-8 win against Holy Angels.

Girls’ lacrosse senior night

Abby Meisler and Hanna Wilsey May 17, 2023

To celebrate the seniors’ hard work throughout high school, Parks girls’ lacrosse held senior night May 12.  The team played its final game against Holy Angels, and won 10-8. Senior Cecelia Meyen...

Sophomore Josh Fink hits the tennis ball back to his opponent May 15. Park played hard against Minneapolis South, and finished their regular season off with a win of 5-2.

Boys’ tennis serves up success

Layla Mickelson and Maya Nieves May 16, 2023

Boys’ tennis faced off against Minneapolis South May 15. Park battled hard during their final match before sections and came out with a 5-2 win.  According to head coach Greg Holmbeck, the matches...

Senior Andruw Vela winds up for pitch May 12. Park dedicated this game to fundraising for ALS research.

Baseball holds ‘Strike Out ALS’ night

Aidan Shafton and Cole Taylor May 15, 2023

Park baseball held their third annual “Strike Out ALS” night during their game vs. New Prague May 12. Families that attended the game were able to help fundraise for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research...

Sophomore Crew Lund hits the ball to his opponent at one of the teams final matches before sections. The match against Orono on May 11 ended in a loss of 6-1.

Boys’ tennis keeps heads high, looking forward

Maya Nieves and Layla Mickelson May 13, 2023

With their heads held up high, the boys' tennis team faced off against Orono during one of their final matches before sectionals May 11. Park gave a good effort but ultimately lost to Orono 1-6. According...

Senior Miles Rider winds up for a swing May 8. Golf had a meet where they placed sixth out of eight at Island View in Waconia.

Boys’ golf is swung onto the rough

John Hunter and Scott Schmidt May 11, 2023

Boys’ golf participated in the third Metro West Conference match against Benilde St. Margaret’s, Chanhassen, Chaska, Orono, Waconia, Jefferson and New Prague on May 8. Senior Miles Rider said the outcome...

Sophomore Anna Healey darts past opponents in the 4x100 relay race. Park’s girls relay placed fifth out of 10th.

Track trusts in True Team

Alicia Mainjeni and Anya Panday May 11, 2023

Along with competing in normal track and field meets, Park’s track and field team competes in special championship meets called true team meets.  True Team meets offer the unique opportunity...

Freshman Jacob Skelly starts to run the mile May 5. Park won the mile race with two people placing in the top three: Paxon Myers and Jacob Skelly.

Track eases their way into midway point of the season.

Cole Taylor and Tyler Eoff May 9, 2023

The track team had a meet May 5 at Benilde-St. Margaret’s. They competed against Benilde, Jefferson and Orono. Coach Chris Nordstrom said the track team met his expectations at the meet. “We...

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