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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

Senior Boys Swimming captains Luke Anderson and Max Bechtold practice their kicking technique during practice Nov. 26. As the captains Anderson and Bechtold lead captious practices before the season begins.

Boys’ swimming introduces new captains

Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte November 27, 2018

Head coach Amanda Forsberg said the captains were chosen because of the way they treat their teammates and how much effort they put in to swimming. “Luke and Max were actually really good leaders...

Park competes in their first game during the Pat Patterson Tournament at Hamline University. This was the first game in a two day tournament at Hamline.

Girls’ basketball participates in tournament

Ella Hammerstrand and Nolan Kelly November 25, 2018

The girls’ basketball team competed in the Pat Patterson tournament at Hamline University according to Head Coach Arsenio Richardson. He said Park’s first loss to Stillwater was downcast yet optimistic. “It's...

Senior Libby Ramsperger and senior Eléna Jommi share their excitement about the upcoming season at their third day of practice Nov. 13. The team is currently focusing on dryland training and core since there is no snow yet.

Nordic Ski looks forward to an eventful season

Kaia Myers November 20, 2018

According to Nordic Ski head coach Doug Peterson, the team is diligently working toward their goals, which includes state for some skiers. “I believe that the team is going to be competitive because...

Senior Mary Gleason looks to shoot during the game against Anoka Nov. 15. Hopkins Park lost 2-5. The teams overall record is 2-1.

Girls’ hockey experiences first loss

Sophie Olmen and Rachel Salzer November 16, 2018

After Hopkins Park’s first lost of the season, sophomore Erin Brousseau said game started strong then became more challenging. The team played against Anoka Nov. 15. “I think it started out pretty...

Sophomore Abby Meyer keeps the puck away from an Orono player Oct. 10. Hopkins Park ended with a final score of 6-3.

Girls’ hockey beats Orono in first season game

Sophie Olmen and Rachel Salzer November 12, 2018

After the first game of the season, junior Anna Nicholls said one thing that stood out to her was that the team put in effort throughout the whole game. “I think we all played our hardest. First game...

Senior Lindsey Olson dribbles the ball during a workout for the 2018-19 girls basketball season. The season starts Nov. 12.

Senior commits to play Division II basketball

Sophie Olmen and Sadie Yarosh October 26, 2018

As senior Lindsey Olson plans to attend Minnesota State University Mankato in the fall of 2019 to play basketball, her teammates are excited for her and for what is to come.  Olson said she has been...

Freshman takes home State title

Freshman takes home State title

Muna Ali April 3, 2018

Having swum competitively for eight years, freshman Hayden Zheng said he ended this year’s season with an individual State title in the 100 yard breaststroke. “I thought I did really well at this...

Senior Cire Mayfield drives to the basket against Wayzata defender Kody Williams. The Orioles were defeated by the Trojans 66-59 Mar. 9.

Boys’ basketball loses to Wayzata in Section semis

Alec Pittman and Jacob Stillman March 15, 2018

After starting the game slower than originally planned, junior Jacob Houts said the team couldn’t catch up with Wayzata’s offense. “I think that in the second half we came out slow and they got...

Junior Luke Anderson swims the breaststroke during practice in preparation for State competition March 3.   Anderson attended this years State competition for the first time, swimming the 100 backstroke.

Boys’ swimming flies through State

According to boys' swimming head coach Amanda Forsberg, after section finals Feb. 24, five Park swimmers qualified for the State preliminary meet March 2 and State finals March 3 at the University of Minnesota...

Sophomore Will Mathews swims in the section finals Feb. 24. Five Park swimmers qualified for the state preliminary meet March 2.

Boys’ swimming qualifies for state meet

Dani Orloff February 28, 2018

According to junior Luke Anderson, after the section finals Feb. 24, five Park swimmers qualified for the state preliminary meet. “I am really excited (for state),” Anderson said. “I am glad that...

Park boys hockey celebrates after the final buzzer of their game Feb. 22. Park beat Benilde 2-1 to advance to the section semi-finals.

Boys’ hockey beats rival Benilde

Isabel Kjaer February 24, 2018

While reflecting back on the 2-1 win against rival Benilde St. Margaret's, defensive coach Dan Batdorf said the team’s long-time involvement in the sport often gives them the upper hand in tough games. “We...

Junior Lindsey Olson and freshman Reagan Alexander defend against Bloomington Kennedy player on Feb. 20. Park won the game 53-48.

Girls’ basketball beats Bloomington Kennedy

David Bryant February 23, 2018

Senior Tejah Hayden said the communication both on and off the court is what allowed the team to come out on top in their game against Bloomington Kennedy. “Our energy on the bench and our communication...

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