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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 varsity softball player Eva Taybior steps up to bat against Chanhassen April 24. Park suffered a tough loss at Aquila with a score of 13-2.

Girls’ softball strikes out

Alex Hoag and Taylor Voigt April 28, 2023

Park girls’ softball battled the Chanhassen Storm April 24, and despite starting off with strong energy, the team suffered a tough loss 13-2. After a tough loss of 13-2, the team  reflected on their...

Junior Martin Gablenko defends the net April 26. Hopkins-Park lost to Minnetonka 20-3.

Tough time on the turf

Anna Williams and Dahlia Herman April 27, 2023

Following a loss on April 20 Hopkins-Park boys’ lacrosse focused on their performance and aimed high for their match-up against Minnetonka on April 26. According to junior Jair Romero, he is proud of...

Sophomore Gabby Fadden pitches to start off the softball game April 14. Park opened with a win against Southwest for the home opener.

Girls’ softball home opener is a success

Alex Hoag and Taylor Voigt April 21, 2023

After a tough loss to Waconia April 13, the Park softball team had a close and successful game against Southwest April 14, ending in their first win of the season. Players said that everyone had positive...

Senior Kamryn Halley prepares to receive a ball at second base April 19. Park’s softball team continued to compete despite the low temperatures.

Out with the cold

Taylor Voigt and Alex Hoag April 21, 2023

After being stuck inside for tryouts and the first few weeks of the season, Parks softball team had their first outdoor practice April 12. Players said that they are excited to be playing with their friends...

Sophomore Ximena Gomez Rodriguez practices short throws as a warmup March 17. The Crush ultimate team has to practice indoors due to the late snow.

Spring season delays

Lilly Fandel-Thompson April 20, 2023

Spring sports are beginning their seasons, yet are finding issues with impacts from the long winter weather.  Minnesota winters are cold and long, which has taken a toll on the beginning of the season...

Junior Saul Zis blocks Mounds View Mustangs player April 13. Crush won their first game of the season 15-5.

Crush reigns successful against Mounds View

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis April 15, 2023

Following their first game of the season, boys’ ultimate took home a triumphant win. Crush went up against Mounds View on April 13, and ended with a final score of 15-5. Head coach Spencer Hagen said...

Sophomore Thomas Halverson serves the ball to Chanhassan at the first match of the season. The match was on April 13 at the high school’s tennis courts.

Boys’ tennis served a gust of bad luck

Layla Mickelson and Sarah Peterson April 14, 2023

Boys’ tennis were challenged by strong wind and heat during their first match of the season April 13. Despite the matches being back and forth, Park ultimately lost to Chanhassen 6-1, a result against...

Senior Denly Lindeman leads the track team during pre-practice stretching April 13. The team was successful in rasing money for the program through fundraising efforts.

Spring sports teams hold fundraisers

Alex Hoag April 14, 2023

To combat the many costs that come with playing a sport, many of Parks sports teams have been hosting fundraisers for financial support. Through these initiatives, the softball and track teams have found...

The track team warms up April 13. The team is unable to host meets this season.

Torn up track hurts team

Anya Panday and Alicia Mainjeni April 13, 2023

In recent years, Park’s track team has struggled with having an outdated track. Due to the age of the track, the quality has reduced to the point where the team can no longer hold home meets. However,...

Freshman Riley Ridgway and sophomore Ashley Berry warm up during lacrosse tryouts April 4. The girls’ lacrosse season officially starts April 10.

Girls lacrosse season begins

Abby Meisler April 7, 2023

Girls’ lacrosse began their first captains practices in January. Twice a week — on Mondays and Wednesdays — the girls’ lacrosse team practices at Anytime Fitness in Edina. This season there are...

Junior Thomas Shope blocks senior Ryan DuSaire while scrimmaging March 25. This was the first varsity Ultimate practice of the season.

Crush hits the field for another season

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis April 7, 2023

Even with the bitter cold Minnesota winter and lack of indoor practice space, Parks’ boys ultimate frisbee team has been practicing weekly in order to spring into their new season. Assistant coach Tyler...

Junior Landon Tasto winds up for amazing swing at golf practice. Practice was held at the indoor golf course Inside Edge Golf 3/27/23

Boys’ golf begins practices

John Hunter and Lex Lee March 29, 2023

Despite the snowy weather outside, Park’s boys golf team has been busy preparing for their upcoming spring season. On March 27, the team met for their first official practice at Inside Edge Golf. After...

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