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Freshman Hiro Mckee practices butterfly stroke following the Jefferson meet Feb. 5. He is preparing for the upcoming meet Feb. 9 at Oak Grove Middle School.

Boys’ swimming blows out Bloomington Jefferson

Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte February 7, 2019

According to sophomore Zach Affeldt, the team had a successful meet against Bloomington Jefferson despite coming off of peak week which is the most intense practices of the season. “It went really...

Junior Rakesh Plantz races Jan. 10 at Theodore Wirth Park. Theodore Wirth was the same location where Plantz raced in the Section 6 meet Feb. 4. According to Plantz the boys team placed 6th out 12 teams after racing in icy conditions.

Sections performance inspires Nordic team

Kaia Myers February 5, 2019

Junior captain Rakesh Plantz said he was pleased with how the Nordic team skied at Sections. “I think our team did really well, considering the circumstances. It wasn’t the best conditions for...

Sophomore Erin Brousseau guards the puck from a defender. Hopkins/Park plays its first section game at 7 p.m Feb. 7 at Parade Ice Garden.

Girls’ hockey loses by one point to Mahtomedi

Sophie Olmen and Sadie Yarosh February 3, 2019

Hopkins/Park loses in a close game by one point against Mahtomedi, according to sophomore Erin Brousseau, the game went well and the team put in all its effort. “The game went really well, we didn’t...

Junior Avery Pittman takes the puck toward the net. Pittman scored the first goal of the game Jan. 31. Park tied Bloomington Jefferson 2-2 with sophomore Lucas Hand scoring a goal to tie it up with 15 seconds left. The teams conference record is 8-9-1 and its next game is against Chaska at 4 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Rec Center.

Boys’ hockey fight until end

David Bryant February 1, 2019

Sophomore Lucas Hand said the team eased up too much after its quick first goal. “I think we were feeling a little too comfortable being up one goal, if we went out there and played like we were playing...

Sophomore Olivia Krueger jumps on the springboard to perform her vault routine. Park gymnastics competed at Henry Sibley High School Jan. 19.

Gymnastics takes third at meet

Tamar Gewirtz and Hayley Westwood January 21, 2019

The Park girls’ gymnastics team competed against Henry Sibley High School in an invitational meet Saturday, Jan. 19. According to head coach Dawn Thielen, the team did well despite some setbacks. “We...

Sophomore McCabe Dvorak leans into senior Hans Lovig to gain possession of the puck. Dvorak scored once against Chanhassen in the second period and has the second most in goals with seven so far this season. Dvorak has also racked up five assists as of Jan. 9 according to MN Hockey Hub.

Gallery: Boys’ hockey wins their second conference game

January 20, 2019

Park boys' has played Chaska and Chanhassen in the Metro West conference. Park lost to Chaska Jan. 10 and won 4-1 against Chanhassen Jan. 19.

Freshman Raelyn Wertz practices a layout flip with a half twist on floor Jan. 17.

Gymnastics prepare to compete at Henry Sibley Invitational

Tamar Gewirtz and Hayley Westwood January 18, 2019

Junior Molly Miller said she is looking forward to her team applying new skills at the invitational meet Saturday, Jan. 19. “I am excited to see what my teammates and I can do because during practice...

Senior Mary Gleason keeps the puck away from sophomore Christina Spanier during the Hopkins/Park game against Eden Prairie Jan. 15. The team lost 0-8.

Girls’ hockey falls to Eden Prairie

Sophie Olmen January 18, 2019

According to senior Mary Gleason the game didn’t turn out the way the team wanted but started it strong. “I don't think it went as we planned, but we knew the team was going to be good so we had...

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