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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...

Freshman Eva Taybior lines up to swing April 20. Softball has been unable to practice outside due to poor weather.

Weather freezes out spring sports

Tobias Khabie April 28, 2022

While Minnesota weather normally forces spring sports to delay its seasons or move indoors, athletic director Andy Ewald said this year’s conditions have had an unprecedented impact on the season. “In...

Junior Isabel Nathan practices throwing a frisbee during ultimate practice April 13. Due to lack of MNHSL distinction, ultimate frisbee is not categorized as a sport.

Ultimately not a sport

Jacob Khabie and Modesty Manion April 28, 2022

As spring begins, Park’s ultimate frisbee teams yet again begin its seasons as clubs, without the distinction of being called a sport. According to junior Greta Runyan, this re-categorization would benefit...

Junior Jack Mintz sends the Frisbee to a teammate down the field against Hopkins April 19. Park plays Apple Valley April 28.

Crush ultimate falls to Hopkins

Harris Keekley and Colin Canaday April 26, 2022

In a back and forth match between two of the best teams in the state, Crush ultimately lost 13-14 to Hopkins April 19.  According to head coach Spencer Hagen, Hopkins was a tough opponent and Crush...

Eighth grader Riley Ridgway scans the net as she prepares to shoot during the first half of the game April 21. Girls lacrosse lost 17-1 in its first game of the season.

Girls Lacrosse takes 17-1 loss

Jacob Perszyk and Tenzin Gyaldatsang April 26, 2022

After a 17-1 loss to Benilde St. Margaret’s, girls’ lacrosse coach Kate Pearson said she is happy despite the loss and is hopeful for the future of the team. “This was our first game of the season....

Freshman Crew Lund prepares to serve a ball April 14. Tennis practices have been inside due to cold temperatures, rain and snow.

Boys’ tennis season impacted by weather

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis April 26, 2022

Even with the boys’ tennis season having started in early April, the team has only played one match. Due to its unpredictable weather, Park has experienced a wide variety of weather, like rain and snow....

Junior James Hager competes in the 100-meter hurdles April 11. Park’s next meet is 3 p.m. April 11 at Armstrong High School.

Track competes in first outdoor meet of season

Amongst a mass of people congregated around a small track, freshman Autumn Walberg said her first outdoor race was exciting because of the energy the crowd brought. “It’s a quad meet so there are...

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