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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...

Sophomore Griffin Krone pushes opponent to defend the puck. Park won against Kennedy 6-1.

Boys’ hockey beats Bloomington Kennedy

Grace Stillman and Tenzin Gyaldatsang December 16, 2021

After the boys' hockey team trounced Bloomington Kennedy 6-1, head coach Ben Horsch said players were able to have more fun during the game which fueled the win. “We put a couple of bucks on net,...

Freshman Amara Schroeder sets the ball to be hit Oct. 11. Park won 3-0 against Bloomington Kennedy.

Volleyball beats Kennedy in three sets

Colin Canaday, Char Priadka, and Harris Keekley October 13, 2021

Having defeated Bloomington Kennedy in every match for the past two seasons, volleyball head coach Sam Hanlon said the team was dialed in to continue the win streak when the teams faced off Oct. 11. “We...

Senior Connor Coleman practices his breast stroke Jan. 13. Park beat Bloomington Kennedy 74 to 19 in its Jan. 14 meet.

Boys’ swimming starts season with win

Kate Schneider January 17, 2021

After only a short time to prepare, sophomore Miles Nordling said the meet against Bloomington Kennedy gave the swimmers a chance to show their improvement since last season. “It went very well, especially...

Senior Annie Holden hits the ball in the game against Bloomington Kennedy Nov. 5. Park won with a final set score of 3-0.

Girls’ volleyball beats Kennedy a second time

Colin Canaday and Harris Keekley November 6, 2020

Once again beating Bloomington Kennedy in three sets Nov. 5, senior Anna Bauer said that a big focus of this match was the serve. “Since the serve is the first part of the point, it really sets the...

SLP girls' volleyball celebrates after scoring another point against Bloomington Kennedy during the Oct. 13 match. Park won with a final set score of 3-0.

Girls’ volleyball beats Kennedy in three sets

Harris Keekley and Colin Canaday October 14, 2020

Winning in three sets, girls’ volleyball beat Bloomington Kennedy Oct. 13. According to Head Coach Emily Minnick, a primary factor that led to the win was maintaining energy. “We just stayed...

Junior Danny Lainsbury runs to take the ball from the opposing team Oct. 1. Park won 3-2 against Bloomington Kennedy.

Boys’ soccer struggles to start off strong in first half

Anna Benishek October 4, 2020

Reflecting on the boys' soccer 3-2 win against Bloomington Kennedy Oct. 1, senior captain Alex Ruiz thought there were questionable choices during the first part of the game and the team wasn't ready for...

Junior captain Alma Beaton dribbles the ball passed the Bloomington Kennedy defender. Park tied to Kennedy 0-0.

Girls’ soccer ties Bloomington Kennedy

Ava Ashby October 4, 2020

After tying with Bloomington Kennedy for the second time this year, head coach Benjy Kent said he wants to keep the team’s spirit high to win the final conference games. “We are still hopeful that...

Junior Freya Wade prepares to dive into the water during her race Oct. 1. This meet was Park's first away meet of the season.

Girls’ swimming embraces teamwork during a challenging season

Lilly Strathman and Ben Sanford October 4, 2020

After a tough season due to COVID-19 precautions, Park came out victorious in its meet versus Bloomington Kennedy. Senior captain Lily Metzler said she realized the team helped carry her through the meet...

Senior Marissa Boettcher prepares to volley the ball back to her opponent sept. 22. Park lost their first varsity match 4-3 to Chanhassen.

Girls’ tennis edged out by Chanhassen

Tobias Khabie September 23, 2020

Coming into their match against Chanhassen Sept. 22, the girls’ tennis team was looking for redemption after losing to them a few weeks prior. According to coach Abby Rose, while the team did improve...

Junior Parker Brynildson avoids Kennedy's senior Andy Trenary and looks to move the ball upfield. Despite losing, Park forced Kennedy to use multiple timeouts throughout the game.

Boys’ lacrosse challenges opponent

 After a season of shutouts and blowouts, Park finally felt that it was able to unleash some of its potential, according to assistant coach Aaron Peterson. “Today we proved that our hard work is...

Junior Cole Ewald works his way around the opposing team in hopes of scoring. This was Park's last game before Sections. The game took place March 1 and Park won 55-41. Its next game takes place at 7 p.m. March 8 at Osseo High School against Hopkins.

Park boys’ basketball ends season with win

Kate Schneider March 6, 2019

Coach David Breitenbucher said despite low expectations for Park basketball, the team had one of their best seasons and heads into Sections with a positive outlook. “Some people picked us to be at...

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