Girls’ basketball competes in challenging conference matchup
January 15, 2019
Filed under Winter sports
Early during its game on Friday, the girls’ basketball team took the lead against Chanhassen. With a combination of good decision making and ball handling, Park played a strong game, according to junior Jordyn Turek. “I really liked our ball movement on offense,” Turek said. “I feel like we w...
Girls’ basketball victorious on opponent’s court during conference game
Nolan Kelly and Creston Halstead
January 9, 2019
Filed under Showcase, Winter sports
After a victory over Bloomington-Kennedy, Park felt resolute with their performance, according to coach Arsenio Richardson. “We have a talented team, we have a strong opportunity to contest — to be conference champs,” Richardson said. After previous games, Park focused on their weaknesses, some...
Boys’ basketball prepares for game against Minnetonka
December 21, 2018
Filed under Winter sports
According to coach Rob Griffin, Minnetonka is a high-scoring team and in order to win, Park has to stay in control of the ball and the speed of the game. “To beat them, we’ve got to play our game, we’ve got to be able to control the tempo of the game. Minnetonka scores around 80 points a ga...
Meet the Athlete: Paris Johnson Jr.
December 21, 2018
Filed under Meet the Athlete
How long have you been playing basketball? I have been playing since I was three. But for the school, for actual teams, I have been playing since the seventh grade. What are you looking forward to this season? I’m looking forward to having fun with my teammates, bringing a lot of energy with th...
Girls’ basketball contending in pre-conference game
Creston Halstead, Nolan Kelly, and Ella Hammerstrand
December 20, 2018
Filed under Uncategorized
Park showed endless energy and effort throughout their 73-38 victory against Fridley on Dec. 18, according to sophomore Faith Johnson. “I thought we did pretty good,” Johnson said. “I thought that we had a lot of effort in the first half and the second half.” No game so far has matche...
Memories that keep on
December 3, 2018
Filed under Sports Columns
As I begin my final season of basketball for my high school career, many thoughts run through my head. I began playing the sport in kindergarten, and I have played it since. From parks and recreation, with everyone playing together, to varsity at the high school — and many teams in between. Including...
Weekly games unite faculty
April 16, 2018
Filed under School clubs and activities, Showcase
According to engineering and science teacher Mark Miller, a group of teachers and administrators from around the district get together every week to play basketball. “We play basketball starting at 6 o’clock at the middle school every Wednesday, and we get a group together and we play four on four,...
Women’s sports are never represented like mens
April 15, 2018
Filed under Opinion
Millions of people tune in every year to the men’s NCAA March Madness tournaments, even though there is a equally exciting and well played women's tournament going on. We mainly hear about the men’s tournament in everyday conversation because people just don’t cover it as thoroughly. The ...
Student Council hosts three-on-three basketball
Hanna Schechter, Photographer
February 23, 2018
Filed under Sports
Senior Kai McKee attempts to block the ball during three-on-three basketball on Feb. 21. The Snodaze Dance takes place at 8:00 p.m. Feb. 24.
Mayfield joins 1,000-point club
Alec Pittman, Jacob Stillman
February 15, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Winter sports
Confetti showered the stands behind Park’s bench as senior Cire Mayfield scored his 1,000 career high school point after driving with his right hand to the basket. Assistant coach Rob Griffin said he believes this feat is even more impressive because of who Mayfield has played alongside for the la...
Midseason boys’ basketball quiz
Jacob Stillman and Alec Pittman
January 8, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Winter sports
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Girls Basketball focuses on future improvement
David Bryant, Breanna Thompson, and Hayley Westwood
December 22, 2017
Filed under Winter sports
Freshman Raegan Alexander said the team did not perform well on the defensive side of the court as the girls' basketball team lost to Minnehaha Academy 56-68 Dec. 15, bringing their record to 4-2. “Our defense just wasn't as good as we thought it would be. We worked on it all week and ha...
According to an email from District communications director Sara Thompson Jan. 15, high school students were evacuated from the building at 10 a.m. Jan. 15 due to an electrical fire in the cafeteria...
According to Roots and Shoots club leader, senior Katie Christiansen, marching to the Capitol acted as another chance to reinforce the need for environmental action for Minnesota. “We met with Gov....
Talia Lissauer, Maddie Schutte
According to junior Zachary Weiser, although the team has continuously beat Benilde in the past, it entered looking for a competitive meet and the results delivered. “We have never lost to Benilde,”...
