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Sophomore Micah Curtis shoots the ball Jan. 20. Park lost against Benilde-St. Margarets 85-61.

Boys’ Basketball falls short against rival

Abby Bartleson, John Hunter, and Zoe Ziessman January 22, 2023

After a back and forth, bustling rivalry game against Benilde-St. Margaret's, Park was defeated 85-61 Jan. 20. Regardless of the loss, sophomore Micah Curtis said the game was a good learning opportunity...

7th grader Luis Dominguez swims backstroke vs Jefferson Jan. 12. Park ended up winning the meet 51-42.

Complication, frustration, celebration

Aidan Shafton, Noah Leventhal, Eliah Fink, and Alex Geretz January 19, 2023

Despite multiple barriers going into the competition, Park boys’ swimming team won their third meet of the season versus Jefferson Thursday, Jan. 12.  Junior captain Henry Salita said the team has...

Junior Camryn Witham prepares to receive a pass Jan. 16. Park lost to Anoka 4-5 in overtime.

Girls Hockey loses to Anoka

Crystal Diaz and Rachel Arkis January 19, 2023

After a loss against Anoka, Hopkins-Park reflected and set new goals for upcoming games. The team lost 5-4 against Anoka Jan. 16. Head coach Ryan St. Martin said the team had difficulty managing a goalie...

Junior Keegan Hartford dribbles the ball down the court Jan. 17. Park lost against Chaska 47-60.

Boys’ basketball faces tough loss

Zoe Ziessman, Scott Schmidt, and Jacob Perszyk January 18, 2023

After a difficult game, Park lost 72-60 against Chaska Jan. 18. Assistant coach Rob Griffin said he was disappointed with the turnout of the game, and said that the team is still working on playing together. “(The...

Sophomore Rowan Jansen celebrates after a goal on Jan. 12. Park came out with a 5-1 loss.

No hope at New Hope

Cole Denham, Jacob Martenson, and Jamar Hester jr January 18, 2023

Park’s girls’ hockey team lost 5-1 to New Hope Jan 12. According to head coach Ryan St. Martin, it was a tough game, as it was very one-sided from the start. “I think we just have to be focused...

Senior Shantell Harden sets up a layup to score Jan. 10. Harden has committed to Mankato State.

Battle for the ball

With the win against Orono Jan. 10, the girls’ basketball team is confident in moving forward, but wants to maintain a strong focus on bettering their game, according to assistant coach Chris Nordstrom....

Sophomore Max Rider prepares to shoot the puck. The Orioles outshot and outscored the Jaguars Jan. 10.

Park victorious against Jefferson

After a four game losing streak, Park broke through with a 6-1 blowout victory against Jefferson on Jan. 10. Boys’ hockey head coach Tyler Brodersen said this win will help energize the team...

Freshman Jordyn McLemore salutes the judge after landing her vault Jan 10. This was Park gymnastics first home meet of the season.

Suffering meets and defeats

Cece Jensen and Char Priadka January 11, 2023

The Park gymnastics team took on Chaska/Chanhassen in their home opener meet Jan. 10.  According to head coach Dawn Thielen, the team had a few setbacks due to poor weather the past week so they used...

Boys’ swimming wins division at invitational meet

Boys’ swimming wins division at invitational meet

Aidan Shafton, Eliah Fink, Alex Geretz, and Noah Leventhal January 11, 2023

After boys’ swimming won the bronze division at the University of Minnesota invitational meet, coach Joe Yaeger said Park’s unwavering focus was a key factor in their win Jan. 7. “The team...

Junior Tony Kruse passes the puck out of the defensive zone. Park took on Chanhassen in their final game of the Holiday Invitational Dec. 29.

Orioles lose to the Storm

Alicia Mainjeni, Anya Panday, and Maya Nieves December 30, 2022

Park’s Orioles flew onto the ice for the third and final day of the 2022 Winter Invitational Tournament Dec. 29. The Orioles were up against the Chanhassen Storm for their third game of the tournament...

Senior Mason Amelse controls the puck in the Orioles’ offensive zone. Park took on Minneapolis at home in a tie game Dec. 23.

Orioles fly to a tie

Alicia Mainjeni, Maya Nieves, and Anya Panday December 24, 2022

The game was close, with the Orioles tying the score with less than 15 seconds on the clock. Park’s Orioles took the ice to play the Minneapolis Lions Dec. 23. After eight minutes of overtime, the Orioles...

Senior Shantell Harden get ready for a three pointer shot Dec. 17. Park defeated Como Park 76-54.

Girls’ Basketball triumphs over Como Park

Mya Stanberry and Anna Williams December 24, 2022

In the fourth game of the season, with a match-up against Como Park Dec. 17, Park came out victorious. For junior Kiya Hegdahl, the game depended on players’ staying focused and maintaining confidence,...

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