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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 Griffin Krone skates towards goal Monday Nov. 27. The Orioles lost 4-1 to the Hornets

Parks’ boys hockey falls in home opener

Fares Hendi and Jamar Hester Jr November 30, 2023

As a new season for Park hockey opens up, they are greeted with an unfortunate loss against Edina on Nov. 27. Despite the effort put into the well-fought match-up between the two teams it still ended up...

Seniors join junior varsity

Seniors join junior varsity

Alex Driver November 28, 2023

This winter season, seniors who tried out for the boy’s hockey team have the opportunity to make the junior varsity team.  This policy change is a change from from last year when seniors could play...

Nordic hosts a coupon fundraiser

Nordic hosts a coupon fundraiser

Claire Williams and Lucia Versalles November 22, 2023

To kick off the Nordic ski season, the team came together as a program to raise money for seasonal expenses. All the athletes got into teams and split up by going door to door selling coupons that support...

On Nov.7 boys hockey had a practice session. Coach Donahue draws up a new drill.

Winter captains come to an end for the season

Rowan Jansen November 21, 2023

With winter captains practices wrapping up, players and coaches are excited to continue the bonds they have been forming in this upcoming season. Captains practices help student athletes get to know their...

Junior Ailish Fitzpatrick defends the ball, attempting to intercept the pass. Park was defeated by Prior Lake 6-10 Nov. 12.

Girl’s Chillax off to a good start

Annika Koch November 14, 2023

Park’s girls, student-led winter lacrosse team, Chillax, won both of their games against Shakopee and Owatonna Nov. 5. These two wins started their winter league off strong. Freshman Lola Grimm said...

Freshman Lianna Hess recovers the puck against Hutchinson Nov. 11. Hopkins Park defeated the Tigers 8-4 in their home opener.

Hockey pinches out a win

Serena Bovee and Rachel Arkis November 13, 2023

Hopkins-Park Girls Hockey went against Hutchinson Nov. 11 and won with a score of 8-4.  According to the coach Ryan St. Martin, the team played well at the match. “I thought today’s game went...

Evelyn Schmitz drives to the basket. Girls basketball lost to Cooper 80-41 March 1.

Hawks reign over the nest

Dahlia Herman and Sarah Kluckhohn March 3, 2023

On March 1, girls’ basketball lost 80-41 against Robbinsdale Cooper in a section game that ended their season for the year.  Senior Stayci Spates said she gave her best effort because this was her...

Sophomore Henry Berg swims into sixth place among eight other swimmers Saturday, Feb. 25. Parks state meet will take place March 2–4.

Winter sports in short

Eliah Fink February 28, 2023

Winter sports for the 2022–23 season at Park are coming to a close. According to Park athletic director Andy Ewald, the majority of sports seasons are already over. “We still have three sports going...

Park gymnasts prepare to compete on vault Feb. 18. The Orioles placed fifth at the 6AA Sections meet at Hopkins High School.

Orioles flip to fifth

Anya Panday February 24, 2023

On Feb. 18, Park’s Orioles finished out its gymnastics season at the 6AA Sections meet, with a chance to qualify for the state meet. After flipping, tumbling and jumping on four different events, the...

Junior Evelyn Schmitz drives to the hoop, as she attempts a layup Feb. 18. Schmitz leads the Orioles in points this year with 280.

Girls’ basketball battles New Prague

Ari Lissauer and Jacob Martenson February 20, 2023

Park beat New Prague  Feb. 17, in a close 67-62 win. Head coach Arsenio Richardson said that Park remained competitive even when playing through injuries. “We got a lot of injuries but tonight was...

Junior Addison Chenvert begins her leg in the relay race Feb. 15. Chenvert skied out of the tag off zone in sixth place.

Nordic returns to the ridge

Park’s girls’ nordic team competed in the state tournament Feb. 15-16 after finishing in second place during sections. Overall, the Orioles finished 13th out of 16 teams. According to junior...

Sophomore Max Rider takes a shot on net Thursday night Feb. 16. The Orioles walked away with a win against Bloomington Jefferson 3-1.

Senior night spark

Maya Nieves and Alicia Mainjeni February 17, 2023

On Feb. 16, the St. Louis Park Rec Center was decked out with senior jerseys, banners and stands filled with supportive fans. Boys’ hockey took a 3-1 win in their final game before sections against...

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