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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

Sophomore Ally Feller kneels and throws a pass during the Edina Mixer tournament April 7.

Girls’ ultimate starts season with Edina Mixer

Devin Raynor April 13, 2018

According to girls’ ultimate assistant coach Callyssa Ozzello, the girls’ ultimate team kicked off the first weekend of the spring season by participating in the Edina Mixer tournament April 7. Ozzello...

Ultimate junior captain Daniel Hunegs passes the frisbee to a teammate at practice. The team is preparing for their tournament April 28-29.

Ultimate chooses tournaments for the season

Ella Hammerstrand and Carissa Prestholdt April 13, 2018

According to junior ultimate captain Daniel Hunegs, the head coach of the team decides what tournaments the team will play in based on player’s flexibility regarding practices and holidays. “Spencer,...

Senior captain Riley Dvorak slides into second base during Parks first regular season game against Edina. Park scored the first run of the game, but lost 3-1.

Baseball team remains positive, confident after loss

Mimi Fhima and Izzy Leviton April 12, 2018

Despite today’s loss to the Edina Hornets, head baseball coach Brian Kelly said he is pleased with the team’s performance and believes the Orioles outplayed Edina. Kelly said the team began mentally...

Freshman Katie Casey gets help from a Tria employee while she signs into her computer to get ready for concussion testing April, 6.

Athletes participate in concussion tests

Izzy Leviton April 12, 2018

Junior lacrosse captain Grace Lynch said she believes Park has invested more into athletic programs this year, especially with the new captains training and concussion testing. “It feels like our...

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Boys baseball capitalizes on Arizona heat

David Bryant April 12, 2018

After spending part of spring break with the boys' baseball team in Arizona focusing on preparing for the first games of the season, sophomore Alex Riley said the trip helped him improve overall and adjust...

Senior varsity softball captain Annabelle Schutte runs a drill at practice March 16. Schutte pitches for Parks softball team.

Softball player looks forward to final season

Emma Kempf and Abby Intveld April 12, 2018

Senior Annabelle Schutte said she started playing softball around age six, started pitching around age nine and became a varsity pitcher during her freshman year. “It was a big deal. We don’t have...

Senior Riley Dvorak congratulates teammate during Parks Section game  against Minneapolis South  May 26 last year at Dakota Park. Park won 10-0.

Team prepares for match-up against Edina

Mimi Fhima April 11, 2018

According to junior outfielder Aaron Sledge, despite the recent cold weather, he is not concerned about tomorrow’s non-conference baseball game against Edina. Sledge said the team has prepared mentally...

Head coach Katie Gliske talks to Jayde Claussen about her head injury April 5. Katie Gliske takes over as head coach for the girls lacrosse season.

Girls’ lacrosse coach steps into new role

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood April 11, 2018

According to sophomore Anna Nicholls, Katie Gliske will be the head coach for the girls’ lacrosse varsity team this season. “Our head coach, Kyle Sweeney, had her baby, so she is on maternity leave...

Freshman Jarielyz Lopez-Barrera cradles the ball towards the net with teammate and freshman Kathryn Schugg close behind during tryouts April 5.

Girls’ lacrosse kept indoors due to weather

Sophie Olmen and Hayley Westwood April 10, 2018

Due to the cold weather, junior captain Grace Lynch said the girls’ lacrosse team has been pushed inside for their first week of the season. “(The weather) is forcing us to be inside, and it is...

Senior captain Kyle Hedblom works on passes at lacrosse tryouts April 4. The team started practice April 2.

Senior commits to Milwaukee School of Engineering

Sofia Seewald and Isabel Kjaer April 10, 2018

According to the boys’ lacrosse varsity head coach Chris Bixby, senior Kyle Hedblom’s recent commitment to play lacrosse at the Milwaukee School of Engineering will give Hedblom a well-deserved opportunity. “I...

Boys lacrosse team conducts tryouts despite snow at Parks stadium. Tryouts took place April 2-5.

Boys’ lacrosse conducts tryouts outdoors

Sofia Seewald and Isabel Kjaer April 9, 2018

According to senior Kyle Hedblom, the boys’ lacrosse team held tryouts to evaluate how each player has developed over the winter and which players have the skill set to play at a high competitive level....

Head coach David Breitenbucher talks with the boys tennis team about their upcoming game schedule.

Boys’ tennis holds indoor tryouts, practice for coming matches

Eli Curran-Moore and Tennam Gyaldatsang April 9, 2018

According to head coach David Breitenbucher the team has faced limited court availability due to snow, and other school’s tennis teams are in a similar predicament. Breitenbucher said he expects a slower...

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