The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

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

Park students attend a boys basketball game against Waconia on Feb. 18. There has been less fans present at girls sporting events.

Fan disparity impacts athletes

Elena Ortiz-Fishman and Danny Shope February 24, 2022

Surrounded by countless empty bleachers at basketball games, senior Selam Maher said the lack of fans at girls’ games has been alienating.  “It's completely opposite. Girls’ games and gyms are...

Senior Shantell Harden drives towards the basket for a layup Feb. 11. Masks are not required for athletes while actively playing in a practice or game.

Girls’ basketball loses to Orono

Ivan Zank, Ari Lissauer, and Colin Canaday February 13, 2022

Falling to Orono Feb. 11 with a final score of 74-41, coach Arsenio Richardson said that a lack of intensity contributed to the loss. “I thought we were going to be able to compete better,”...

Meet the Athlete: Selam Maher

Meet the Athlete: Selam Maher

Oliver Smith January 27, 2022

How has the switch been from Hopkins to SLP? It’s been good. In the beginning it was hard to make friends but overall it’s been nice getting to know the coaches and everyone on the team.   How...

Park completes second straight overtime win

Park completes second straight overtime win

Aidan Shafton January 25, 2022

After a 70-62 comeback win for Park, head coach Dave Breitenbucher said the end of the first half came with struggles making the comeback more difficult.  “In the first half we turned the ball over...

Double trouble with the Curtis twins

Double trouble with the Curtis twins

Crystal Diaz January 19, 2022

How have you benefited from playing together?   Marley: We win a lot of games because we score twice as much. It’s easy to get a point, it's a quick win. Micah: It’s made me better playing...

Senior Blake Anderson drives to the net looking to make a basket. Athletes are not required to wear masks during practices and games, but they are recommended by the athletic department and MSHSL.

Masks shouldn’t be needed for sports

Michael Hoikka January 19, 2022

As COVID-19 rates go up, talks of athletes wearing masks in indoor sports have become more popularized. I was not thrilled when I first heard this news, because as a person with asthma it's already hard...

Senior Blake Anderson drives to the net looking to make a basket. Athletes are not required to wear masks during practices and games, but they are recommended by the athletic department and MSHSL.

Masks should be required for indoor sports

Adam Gips January 19, 2022

Omicron. It’s been the only thing one can hear. But with over 1,500 cases every day in Hennepin County, it’s becoming a real cause for concern. And with indoor sports still not mandating masks, it’s...

Junior Shantell Harden drives to the basket against Benilde Jan. 14. Park lost the game 65-43.

Girls’ basketball defeated by Benilde St. Margaret’s

Char Priadka and Andrea Melear January 19, 2022

After a 65-43 loss against Benilde St. Margaret's junior Stayci Spates said the team struggled to carry out plays and rebound successfully. “We didn’t do well rebounding defensively or offensively....

Senior Blake Anderson drives to the hoop to score the game winning basket against Orono Jan. 11. Anderson blocked a layup by Orono on the next play to clinch the win.

Park prevails in overtime thriller

Aidan Shafton January 13, 2022

After a 62-61 overtime win over Orono, senior Blake Anderson said that staying focused and sticking to the game plan was key to Park coming away with the win. “We had to keep playing hard, especially...

Senior Trevor Piehl dunks the ball during a 73-64 loss to Kennedy Jan. 4. The team’s next game will be away against New Prague Jan. 7.

Boys’ basketball burned out by Bloomington Kennedy

Maren Wilsey and Jacob Khabie January 5, 2022

After a 73-64 loss to Kennedy, senior point guard Will Dvorak said the team was plagued with a  lack of motivation, leading to the team's defeat. “They really just played harder than us — they...

Senior Will Dvorak shoots a free throw in overtime to extend the lead and take the win Dec. 21. Park’s next game is against Hastings at 7 p.m. Dec. 29 at Hastings High School.

Park victorious in home opener

Tobias Khabie December 22, 2021

After Park defeated Minnehaha Academy, one of the top teams in the state, senior Evan Donesky said the 61-53 win showed how valuable teamwork and camaraderie can be. “We've been playing for seven...

Senior Blake Anderson drives to the net looking to make a basket. Athletes are not required to wear masks during practices and games, but they are recommended by the athletic department and MSHSL.

Buckets before the bell

Tobias Khabie and Aidan Shafton December 7, 2021

After staying hours after school for football practice in the fall, junior Stefano Giovannelli said he was relieved that this wouldn’t be the case for basketball, where practices are now held in the...

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