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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

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...

 Senior Esther Gendler practices her flick throw after practice Mar. 7. Gendler tried out for the USA national team Feb. 10 and 11.

Senior invited to apply for USA ultimate team

Yonit Krebs March 22, 2018

When senior girls’ ultimate captain Esther Gendler received an email from USA ultimate in September inviting her to tryout for their 2019 team, she said at first she overlooked it, thinking it was just...

Used with permission from Sam Hunt

Freshman commits to Vanderbilt

Mimi Fhima March 22, 2018

According to head baseball coach Brian Kelly, all of the stars aligned for freshman catcher Sam Hunt, allowing him to verbally commit to one of the top baseball programs in the country. After recruitment...

Juniors Savannah Romero and Madison McIntosh run a drill during varsity softball practice  March 16. Tryouts occurred the week of March 12.

Softball begins season

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf March 22, 2018

Junior Reagan Brown said she regretted not trying out for a sports team for three years, but put herself all in at softball tryouts the week of Mar. 12. “(Tryouts) made me really look forward to the...

Senior captain Annie Van-Pilsum Johnson guards sophmore Sarah McCallon during a captains practice Mar. 13. The last captains practice will be held March 20.

Girls’ lacrosse captains share upcoming goals

Hayley Westwood and Sophie Olmen March 21, 2018

When senior captain Annie Van Pilsum-Johnson first started playing lacrosse seven years ago, she said she immediately fell in love with the game. “I started playing because I did not have a spring...

Sophomore Tjessa Arradondo, junior Lily Kulevsky and senior Alyssa Crump condition for the season. Synchros next meet will be held at 4:30 p.m. April 3 at Park against Prior lake and Blake high schools.

Synchro prepares for a successful season

Carissa Prestholdt March 19, 2018

According to freshman Maya Lee, creating relationships with her teammates is crucial to having a rewarding year. “I want to do more team bonding activities, (and) I want to do some sleepovers with...

Senior Carly Livingston hits the golf ball at a golf match at Theodore Worth Park. The 2018 season will begin at the end of March.

Senior to begin final year of golf

Nicole Sanford, Ruby Stillman, and March 17, 2018

While the game of golf is often relaxing, mental toughness abides as a crucial aspect to being a successful player, according to senior girls’ golf captain Carly Livingston. “I like that it’s...

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