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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 Kendall Coley defends junior Raegan Alexander Nov. 14. Coley was recently ranked as one of the top 10 Minnesota girls basketball recruits, according to the Star Tribune.

Girls’ basketball player ranked top 10 in Minnesota

Noah Orloff November 20, 2019

When junior Kendall Coley found out she was announced as one of Ron Haggerston’s Star Tribune top 10 Minnesota girls’ basketball recruits, she said she was surprised. “I was shocked because I...

Junior Alena Jaranilla blocks senior Shalya Miller during practice. The first game will be 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22 against Hill-Murray at Hopkins High School.

Girls’ basketball eager to win conference

Maddie Schutte and Sofia Seewald November 17, 2019

Captain and senior Shayla Miller said after being close in past years, she hopes to end her basketball career at Park by winning their conference this season.  “I really would like to win our conference...

Juniors Olivia Krueger, Maddie Olson, Eden Swartz and Rachel Stein watch their teammates TikTok videos Nov. 4 at captains practice. The goal of captains practice was to have gymnasts bond with their teammates.

Winter sports host tryouts

Maddie Schutte November 11, 2019

Listed below is the information for winter sports tryouts and pre-tryout practices to prepare for the season. Additional details and contact information for coaches can be found at gopark.org. 

Juniors Josie Briant and Raina Kronfeld and sophomore Ryan Rasmussen perform a dance in front of the gymnastics team Nov. 4 at captains practice. The gymnastics teams first meet is Dec. 7.

Gymnastics provides welcoming atmosphere at captains’ practice

Talia Lissauer November 9, 2019

Preparing for her fifth year in high school gymnastics, junior Marissa Boettcher said it is necessary to practice amongst new and old gymnasts to create a supportive team. “I think it's important...

Sophomore Reagan Alexander protects the ball from two Chanhassen players. During the Park-Chanhassen game on Jan. 11, Chanhassen won with a score of 79-74.

Girls’ basketball season summary

This infographic features some important moments of the girls’ basketball 2018-19 season. The four key moments focus on the early season, Lindsey Olson reaching 1000 points, senior night and the section...

Senior Adam Bauer protects the ball from Hopkins defender March 8. Park lost to Hopkins 59-82.

Boys’ basketball loses to No. 1 seed Hopkins

Sophie Olmen March 9, 2019

After falling to Hopkins in the Section semifinals to close out the season, senior Adam Bauer said the team put up a tough fight and gave it all they had. “I think we just played our heart out. I...

Junior Cole Ewald passes the ball to a teammate during Parks first Sections game against Minneapolis South March 5. Park won the game with a score of 87-63.

Park boys’ basketball starts Sections with win against South

Kate Schneider March 6, 2019

According to junior Erik Piehl, the game against South was a successful start to Sections, despite some moments where Park fell behind. “I think it went really good. We started off the game really...

Junior Cole Ewald works his way around the opposing team in hopes of scoring. This was Parks last game before Sections. The game took place March 1 and Park won 55-41. Its next game takes place at 7 p.m. March 8 at Osseo High School against Hopkins.

Park boys’ basketball ends season with win

Kate Schneider March 6, 2019

Coach David Breitenbucher said despite low expectations for Park basketball, the team had one of their best seasons and heads into Sections with a positive outlook. “Some people picked us to be at...

Sophomore Raegan Alexander goes in for a layup. Park played Bloomington Kennedy with a final score of 76-70, Park winning in overtime Feb. 17.

Girls’ basketball overcomes Kennedy in first Section game

According to junior Shayla Miller, the game was especially difficult and intense because, if they didn’t win, their season would be over. “We knew they were going to battle, they were going...

Sophomore Faith Johnson leaps above a defender, looking to score a breakaway layup. Park finished third in the Metro West conference with a record of 9-5.

Girls’ basketball triumphs in final conference game

Nolan Kelly February 26, 2019

In Park’s final regular-season game against Chaska, Park not only won, but gave the crowd a particularly enjoyable experience, according to senior Jamelia Addison. “The game was really good,”...

Hayden Zheng accepts first place medal for his performance in the 200 IM. The award was presented to him by math teacher Amanda Forsberg. The time of 1.56.1 minutes and place qualified him for the State meet March 1 and 2.

Boys’ swimming takes third place at Sections

Maddie Schutte February 25, 2019

Despite countless snow days during the intense training season, coach Amanda Forsberg said the team stayed determined which contributed to its success at sections. “I think they were really focused....

Sophomore Rachel Stein begins her routine on the beam Dec. 11 at their home meet against Richfield. The Park Gymnastics team has begun strength training once a week to help them develop their skills in preparation for future meets.

Gymnastics prepares for Sections

Tamar Gewirtz and Hayley Westwood February 25, 2019

According to sophomore Marissa Boettcher, the entire girls’ gymnastics season leads up to the Sections meet, which will take place Feb. 16. “Sections is our biggest meet of the season. It is what...

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