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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

Junior captain Kamryn Halley celebrates a successful at-bat with assistant coach Al Wachutka. Park lost 1-10 against Benilde St. Margarets May 20.

Softball fails to get revenge

Lilia Gonzalez and Najma Hussein May 24, 2022

Softball headed into the game May 20 against Benilde St. Margaret's with the hopes of getting revenge from their last game. Unfortunately, Park ended with a loss of 1-10. According to sophomore Ella Nguyen,...

Boys ultimate practices at Oak Hill park May 18. State is just around the corner.

Ultimate ushers in postseason

With ultimate State fast approaching, boys’ varsity captain Micah Davis said playing ultimate is always an opportunity to gain knowledge and really values team bonding.  “We have practices two...

Senior Kristofer Hokenson pitches the ball May 20. Hokenson earned 17 strikeouts against Benilde-St. Margarets.

Baseball victorious against rival

Oliver Smith and Danny Shope May 23, 2022

After numerous lead changes in an extra innings effort May 20, Park prevailed 5-4 against rival Benilde-St. Margaret’s. With playoffs approaching, head coach Brian Kelly said this game was another...

Freshman Ximena Gomez Rodriguez throws the disc into play May 17. Crush beat South 9-7.

Crush defeats South in close battle

Modesty Manion, Jacob Khabie, and Luca Aimo May 23, 2022

Despite the downpour May 17, Park’s girls ultimate team prevailed, winning the game against South 9-7.  According to coach Kevin Ruda, the team struggled initially, but it kicked it into high gear...

Sophomore Graham Sullivan prepares to swing May 17. Park lost with a final score of 5-6 against Waconia.

Waconia halts win streak

Tobias Khabie and Oliver Smith May 19, 2022

Coming into the game against Waconia, the baseball team was riding a six-game winning streak after a win against Chanhassen the previous night. However, the team wasn’t able to extend its streak, as...

In his first at-bat, Senior Stanley Regguinti connects with a pitch against Chanhassen May 16. Regguinti helped Park extend its winning streak to 6 games.

Baseball wins sixth straight game

Oliver Smith and Ari Lissauer May 18, 2022

Going into their second game against Chanhassen this year, the boys baseball team was riding a five game win streak. Junior captain Stefano Giovannelli said going into the game, the team knew they had...

Freshman Rowan Jansen practices throwing in between innings. Girls softball lost 2-4 against Waconia.

Softball falls to Waconia

After holding Waconia to one run for a majority of the game May 6, Park softball ultimately lost 2-4.  According to coach Chris Gabler, the team played hard, but could have won if it stayed more focused.  “It's...

Junior Leila Campbell swims her solo routine. The dress rehearsal took place on Tuesday May 17.

Synchro team starts off hot

Abby Meisler and Nina Miller May 11, 2022

After winning all of its meets this year thus far, the girls’ synchronized swimming team is aiming for a high-achieving season. According to head coach Carolyn Guddal, to reach its goals the team prepares...

Sophomore Brennan Anderson gets ready to hit the ball. Boys tennis’ held a tournament fundraiser on May 7.

Boys’ tennis holds fundraising tournament

Rachel Arkis and Zoe Ziessman May 11, 2022

Halfway through the boys’ tennis season, team captains Robert Perelman, Marcus Hosfield, James Vournakis and coaches organized a fundraiser to raise money for the team and to spend time with the community,...

Senior Georgia Charpentier readies to throw in hopes of getting an out April 22. Softball will have its next game May 2 against Bloomington Jefferson.

Softball swings into a victory

Halima Bigirindavyi and Najma Hussein May 2, 2022

As softball started its first game on the dirt, the team celebrated their first victory of the season with a score of 15-3.  Senior Georgia Charpentier said the game was a good start to the season.  “I...

Sophomore Nate Schwietering serves the ball April 22 at the first match of the season.

Boys’ JV tennis defeats Chaska

Rachel Arkis and Abby Bartleson April 30, 2022

After weeks of matches being canceled and having indoor practices due to weather, the JV boys’ tennis team finally had their first match. According to coach Andres Gamero, despite the setbacks, the team...

Senior Ezra Hudson participates in the 100-meter hurdles April 26. Parks next meet is 4:00 p.m. May 2 at Chanhassen High School.

Field competitors give their all

While track and field usually brings sprinting to mind, there’s more to the sport than just running. Park also competes in discus, shot put, hurdles and jumps. Senior Giulia Ruffoli said her favorite...

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