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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...

Senior commits to DePauw University

Senior commits to DePauw University

Mimi Fhima and Izzy Leviton April 8, 2018

Malaika Bigirindavyi According to senior baseball player Brent Ryan, after visiting DePauw University in the fall he immediately felt at home. Ryan said in addition to the comfortable atmosphere of...

Girls golf head coach Zach Strouts greets a parent at the parent informational meeting April 4. The first match is at 2 p.m. April 10 at the Bluff Creek Golf Course.

Girls’ golf holds parent meeting

Nicole Sanford and Ruby Stillman April 8, 2018

Stephanie Slavik, the mother of a first-time golfer, said attending the girls’ golf informational parent meeting left her feeling confident about the expectations for the rest of the season on behalf...

Senior Meghan Perkins participates in a drill during softball tryouts on March 16. Due to weather, varsity softballs first game, schedules for April 10, was canceled.

Softball’s first game of the year canceled

Abby Intveld April 6, 2018

In the face of snow and weather issues, softball varsity coach Trent Seaman said he got a message April 3 that the first game of the season was canceled. “There was no notice of when (the game) would...

Shea Pekarek commits to play college baseball

Shea Pekarek commits to play college baseball

Mimi Fhima and Izzy Leviton April 5, 2018

Malaika Bigirindavyi As senior captain Shea Pekarek reflects on his recent commitment to play baseball at Concordia University, he said his summer coach Aaron McEachran is the person who motivated him...

Riley Dvorak to apply baseball talent in college

Riley Dvorak to apply baseball talent in college

Mimi Fhima, Izzy Leviton, and April 5, 2018

Malaika Bigirindavyi After contacting multiple colleges this year, senior Riley Dvorak said he chose to attend University of St. Thomas, continuing his baseball career. “I started with sending emails...

Ian Sandbo commits to Hamline University

Ian Sandbo commits to Hamline University

Mimi Fhima and Izzy Leviton April 5, 2018

According to senior Ian Sandbo, Hamline University presented the perfect opportunity to continue his academic and athletic endeavors. Sandbo said his commitment to Hamline University’s baseball program...

Junior track captain Anna Jennisen runs during practice warm ups March 21.

Meet the girls’ track captains

Yonit Krebs and Breanna Thompson March 28, 2018

As track concludes its second week of practices, senior captain Anna duSaire said she hopes to build a closer-knit team this year. “I think the team can be a little bit more cohesive than it has been...

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