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Junior captain Billy Nicholls practices with the golf team after school at the Brooklyn Park golf dome. The teams first varsity conference match will be held on April 10.

Boys’ golf team made up of younger players

Maddie Lund and Hanna Schechter April 3, 2017

Junior boys’ golf captain Billy Nicholls said he is excited to work with the incoming golfers and teach them new skills.   “I’m looking forward to getting back out there and competing again (and)...

Head varsity coach Brian Kelly talks to seniors Connor Cornell and Julien Shadle and junior Brent Ryan after their pre-season meeting March 16. At the meeting Kelly discussed plans for the upcoming Arizona trip and the outline of the season.

Previous team progress fuels excitement

Jane Anderson and Anna duSaire March 30, 2017

Senior captain Julien Shadle said in his final year on the team he looks forward to enjoying every moment with his teammates. “Just playing with the guys, having one last go around, just having fun,”...

Softball assistant coach Trent Seaman collects the teams fundraising money. The team is fundraising for their Spring Break trip to Kansas City, Mo.

Girls’ softball team hosts informational meeting

Max Bechtold and Grace Farley March 27, 2017

According to the Park softball coaches, captains and players they are setting their goals high for the upcoming season. The team hosted an informational meeting March 6 to discuss the season. Varsity...

Freshman Rafe Covin prepares to swing at the ball during captains’ practice. According to head coach David Breitenbucher, the boys’ tennis team will be able to continue having both a JV team and a varsity team this year despite low numbers.

JV team remains despite low numbers

Alec Pittman and Atticus Raasch March 23, 2017

Questioning the future of the boys’ tennis program, senior captain Oscar Laing said he feels relieved Park will have a JV team. “I feel a little better, if we don't have a JV team it’ll be tough...

Senior Ryan Keith warms up for his second day of track practice this season. The team will practice inside until they are able to use the track outside.

Weather fails to deter track team

William Phelan and Jacob Stillman March 22, 2017

Despite the recent dump of snow, Junior sprinter Peyton Morrison said the track team has been able to hold productive practices indoors. “It has been a good start to the season,” Morrison said....

Girls golf head coach Zach Strouts passes out flyers during an informational meeting March 16. The season started March 20.

Girls’ golf holds informational meeting

Elise Riley, Sophie Yarosh, and Alex Balfour March 22, 2017

According to assistant coach Joe Yaeger, the girls’ golf informational meeting March 16 served its purpose and prepared players for the first practice. “We talked about the schedule for the upcoming...

Senior Owen Geier warms up for his second day of track practice this season. The team will practice inside until they are able to use the track outside.

Captains practice builds team cooperation

William Phelan and Jacob Stillman March 15, 2017

According to senior captain Vince Callahan, the track team organizes captains practice with the hope of bringing athletes together and creating a more cohesive team atmosphere. “The main reason for...

Junior Eva Argo practices driving last season at Brookview Driving Range.

Girls’ golf swings into motion

Alex Balfour, Sophie Yarosh, and Elise Riley March 15, 2017

Girls’ golf will be holding an informational meeting March 16 to discuss season practices, apparel and what registration entails, according to junior captain Carly Livingston. Livingston said she...

Softball assistant coach Trent Seaman collects the teams fundraising money. The team is fundraising for their Spring Break trip to Kansas City, Mo.

Girls’ softball team hosts informational meeting

Max Bechtold March 8, 2017

Softball coaches, captains and players are setting goals for the upcoming season. The team hosted a meeting March 6 to discuss the season. Softball coach Bobby Crumpton said the season begins on March...

Senior Oscar Laing prepares to strike the ball during captains practice at Williston Fitness Center.  Tryouts will take place from 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. April 3-5 at the Park tennis courts.

Boys’ tennis seeks out new members

Emma Kempf March 6, 2017

According to varsity tennis head coach David Breitenbucher, for the last several years, the boys’ tennis team has faced dwindling numbers. With the upcoming season, Breitenbucher said he encourages...

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