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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Senior Malik Akindele protects ball for layup Feb. 21. Park fell short to 
Chanhassen 89-86.

The Storm strikes Park

Ari Lissauer February 24, 2025

Park boys basketball was not able to finish their comeback against the Chanhassen Storm Feb. 21. In a high-scoring game, the Orioles were down double digits. During their final push in the last finish,...

Junior center Marty Hirte sets up in a face-off against Benilde St. Margaret Red Knights Feb. 20. Parks 7-2 loss in sections put an end to the 2024-25 season.

Last flight for the Orioles

Audrey Kuendig February 23, 2025

Parks boys hockey played their sections game against Benilde St. Margaret's Feb. 20. Park suffered a loss of 2-7, but overall ended their season with a 16-9 record. The game marks the end of the hockey...

Sophomore Finn Brooberg hustles to defend Southwest
guard Feb. 15. Bench and JV players played a key role in Parks 81-69 victory.

Orioles sink the Lakers

Arjuna Murugesan February 18, 2025

Park defeated section opponent Southwest High School while playing away Feb. 15. With the State tournament in March getting closer every game, sectional wins are even more important. With some starters...

8th grader Ella Ludwig and seniors Gabby Fadden and Bella Miller fight for possession of the ball. This game took place on Feb. 13. at Park.

Orioles wings clipped by the Trojans

Amisha Persaud February 17, 2025

Park girls basketball faced off against New Prague Feb. 13. The Trojans swiftly took over the court and continued to dominate throughout the game. New Prague won with a final score of 75-48. According...

Head coach John Hayes analyzes the court Jan. 7. Park defeated the Jaguars 52-44.

This staff might be here to stay

Arjuna Murugesan February 11, 2025

Park’s girls basketball team has had a change in leadership this year and it has been the third switch in coaches in the past three seasons. With this being the third coach-swap in a row, all eyes are...

Hopkins Park celebrates after scoring a goal Feb. 8. Hopkins Park beat Bloomington Jefferson 4-2.

Royals take the crown

Skye Richardson February 11, 2025

Girls hockey played Bloomington Jefferson in the first round of sections on Feb. 8. Hosting a section game for the first time in years, Hopkins Park ruled the rink and won 4-2. The Royals finished the...

Junior captain Kaylee Crump races towards the finish line. Park's girls nordic came in third place during the sections race Feb. 3.

Race for state ends in heartbreak

Luciana Scheid February 6, 2025

Park’s girls nordic team raced in their section race Feb. 3. In an attempt to make it to state, the team ended up in third place, just one spot short of qualifying. They were neck and neck with Hopkins...

Junior center Marty Hirte gets ready to set up in a face off against the Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights. Park ends with a loss after a game against hometown rivals Feb. 1.

Park hockey falls short

Lila Frank February 5, 2025

On Feb. 3, Park boys’ hockey faced Benilde-St. Margarets and were defeated in a close game of 3-4. With the Red Knights being one of Park's biggest rivals, it was bound to be an intense game. Park started...

Four JV Park nordic skiers go towards the start flag for their race at Theodore Wirth National Park Jan. 14. While there wasn't much real snow, the artificial snow allowed them to race.

Oh snow!

Louisa Augustine February 3, 2025

After a snowless winter last year, 2025 has yet to be better. All kinds of winter sports are feeling the effects of a lack of snow, and Park’s nordic team has had to learn to adapt. Assistant coach...

Junior Teddy Rich Scores a goal to start off Park's game Jan. 31. Park came out on top with a 7-1 win against Chanhassen.

Park hockey takes down Chanhassen

Wesley Marggraf February 3, 2025

Park’s boys hockey team matched up against Chanhassen Jan. 30 and beat them 7-1. The game started early on offense with a big goal by junior Teddy Rich, and soon after, a long-range goal from sophomore...

Park's various basketball teams practiced and warmed up for practice Dec. 18. The lack of gym space has caused more crowded practice areas.

King of the court

Ryan Steinberg January 28, 2025

As the weather goes from cold to freezing, everyone is forced indoors. Sports are no exception, as the Park gyms are filled and constantly in high demand. Park has two gyms, the main gym and the field...

Senior Micah Curtis takes a free throw Jan. 26. Park lost on a last-second buzzer beater to Chaska.

Park battles in a loss against Chaska

Colin Faust January 26, 2025

Park boys basketball lost 80-78 on a long-range buzzer beater from Chaska player Noah Slinde Jan. 24. Park fought and the score remained neck and neck throughout the game. Coach Rob Griffin said coaching...

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