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Senior Parker Knudson looks to make a pass to a teammate May 22. Orange Crush Ultimate was triumphant against Andover, winning 12-11.

Crushing it on senior night

Hanna Wilsey June 3, 2024

After an already successful season thus far, Park boys ultimate secured a close win for senior night. After a tough battle, the team walked away with a 12-11 victory over Andover. They came from behind,...

Senior Aaron Casey-Fix jumps to catch the frisbee on May 8. Park's boys ultimate team has been putting in the work to prepare for nationals.

Gliding into nationals

Rylie Unangst, Staffer May 15, 2024

After clinching their spot for the high school national frisbee invite, Park’s ultimate team is working towards success for the nationwide battle coming up on June 7 and June 8. The team is fine tuning...

Sophomore Owen Anklam prepares to throw the frisbee April 17. Crush ended up winning the game 15-8.

Crush craves continuous consistency

Noah Leventhal April 25, 2024

Coming off a resilient performance against Edina last week, Crush faced Armstrong in their third game of the season April 17. They secured a victory with a final score of 15-8, but not without noting...

Senior Thomas Shope catches a frisbee Sept. 16. Crush won with a final score of 15-6.

Crush crushes the competition

Thomas Halverson and Paxon Myers September 19, 2023

Park’s ultimate frisbee team, Crush, played against Roseville Sept. 16. This was their second game from this fall season and they started the season undefeated after beating Minnetonka Saturday September...

Junior Saul Zis blocks Mounds View Mustangs player April 13. Crush won their first game of the season 15-5.

Crush reigns successful against Mounds View

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis April 15, 2023

Following their first game of the season, boys’ ultimate took home a triumphant win. Crush went up against Mounds View on April 13, and ended with a final score of 15-5. Head coach Spencer Hagen said...

Junior Thomas Shope blocks senior Ryan DuSaire while scrimmaging March 25. This was the first varsity Ultimate practice of the season.

Crush hits the field for another season

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis April 7, 2023

Even with the bitter cold Minnesota winter and lack of indoor practice space, Parks’ boys ultimate frisbee team has been practicing weekly in order to spring into their new season. Assistant coach Tyler...

Junior Liam Woodward looks towards his coach Dec. 7. Crush played Edina at US Bank stadium

Crush plays at US Bank Stadium

Noah Leventhal December 15, 2022

In an exhibition match against Edina Dec. 7, the Park ultimate frisbee team, Orange Crush, got to play at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Even with a promising first half lead of 7-6, Crush ultimately...

Senior Natashia Johannes throws the frisbee in game against Edina 5/24. Crush won by a score of 12-2.

Crush defeats Edina

Modesty Manion, Jacob Khabie, and Luca Aimo May 31, 2022

At the last regular game of the season May 24, girls’ ultimate overpowered Edina Green Lantern by a score of 12-2. For junior captain Molly Horstman-Olson, the game was exciting and the team was successful. “It...

Freshman Ximena Gomez Rodriguez throws the disc into play May 17. Crush beat South 9-7.

Crush defeats South in close battle

Modesty Manion, Jacob Khabie, and Luca Aimo May 23, 2022

Despite the downpour May 17, Park’s girls ultimate team prevailed, winning the game against South 9-7.  According to coach Kevin Ruda, the team struggled initially, but it kicked it into high gear...

Junior Isabel Nathan practices throwing a frisbee during ultimate practice April 13. Due to lack of MNHSL distinction, ultimate frisbee is not categorized as a sport.

Ultimately not a sport

Jacob Khabie and Modesty Manion April 28, 2022

As spring begins, Park’s ultimate frisbee teams yet again begin its seasons as clubs, without the distinction of being called a sport. According to junior Greta Runyan, this re-categorization would benefit...

Junior Jack Mintz sends the Frisbee to a teammate down the field against Hopkins April 19. Park plays Apple Valley April 28.

Crush ultimate falls to Hopkins

Harris Keekley and Colin Canaday April 26, 2022

In a back and forth match between two of the best teams in the state, Crush ultimately lost 13-14 to Hopkins April 19.  According to head coach Spencer Hagen, Hopkins was a tough opponent and Crush...

Junior Molly Horstman Olson passes the frisbee while dodging a defender during a scrimmage September 26. Ultimate is looking to gain more players as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Ultimate prepares for upcoming season

Lily Nugteren, Katie Nelson, and Elena Ortiz-Fishman December 14, 2021

As the girls’ ultimate team prepares for the start of the spring season, it’s been focused on recruiting new members. After a large number of seniors graduated last year, according to senior and captain...

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