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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Sophomores Aaron Tix and Lucas Dearking sport their Vikings apparel during lunch Oct. 24. Many students and staff at Park wear their Vikings gear to school to show support for the team.

The purple and gold are on a roll

Maximo Dean October 29, 2024

Heading into their bye week, the Minnesota Vikings had started their season off strong with a record of 5-0. After two close games that didn't go in their favor, they now hold a record of 5-2, making them...

Senior Nate Nowak said his goodbyes Oct. 26. This was Park's last game of the season.

Endzone heartbreak

Miles Johnson October 28, 2024

Park ended their 2024 season by losing 15-49 to Armstrong High School Oct. 26. This game against Armstrong was the last game of many Park football athlete’s careers—there were thanks given out...

Park's defense lines up to stop the Southwest Lakers Oct. 22. Park wins 37-18 in their first game of sections.

Orioles fly above Lakers

Gabriel Fink October 25, 2024

Park played Southwest and beat them in their first sections game of the year on Oct. 22. The game ended with a score of 38-18, Park having more than double the score of Southwest, winning the game. Assistant...

Senior Jeremy Eichten prepares for offensive play. Eichten is a wide receiver for Park.

Meet the Athlete: Jeremy Eichten

Preston Miller October 17, 2024

What motivated you to start playing football? I have loved football since I was a kid. I have always watched it and supported the Vikings. At first, I just wanted to try (football) out, but I have really...

Park players fight for ball after fumble Oct. 10. Park falls to Cretin-Derham Hall 38-7.

Park attempts to beat a tough opponent

Colin Faust October 13, 2024

The Orioles went head-to-head with Cretin-Derham Hall at the University of St. Thomas stadium on Oct. 10. Park boys’ football kept the score close during the first half being down 15-7, but they ended...

Sophomore Everett Arnold runs ball into the end zone, scoring a touchdown Sept. 13. Arnold currently has 746 throwing yards.

Meet the Athlete: Everett Arnold

Leo Schmoll October 10, 2024

Who inspired you to play football? I would say my parents inspired me the most. They put me in when I was young, and I have loved it ever since. I would watch the Vikings games with them, and Odell Beckham...

Senior Sam Tolzin blocks Tartan player Oct. 4. The Orioles won 24-21 at home.

Orioles tackle the Titans

Audrey Kuendig October 7, 2024

Boys football tackled their way to a win against the Tartan Titans, ending off senior night strong with a score of 24-21 Oct. 4. Wrapping up the pre-playoff home games, Park celebrated their first home...

Junior Ryan Oleisky catches a pass in the second quarter Sept. 27. Park went on to win 35-21 against Bloomington Jefferson.

Orioles fly over Jefferson

Leo Schmoll September 30, 2024

The Orioles marched down to Bloomington Jefferson stadium for their second away game, and walked away with their second win of the season on Sept. 27. This win brings Park to a 2-3 record halfway through...

The Orioles break out of their nest at homecoming Sept. 20. Park lost 0-41 to Cooper.

Park didn’t bring it home

Anwar Mowlid September 24, 2024

After a win last weekend against Apple Valley, Park was ready to battle Robinsdale Cooper. Under the Friday night lights, the Orioles hosted Cooper for their homecoming football game on Sept. 20. Park...

Park's defense brings down Apple Valley's running back in the first quarter Sept 13. Park won the game 35-28.

Battle of the birds

Bennett Anderson September 16, 2024

On Sept. 13 at Apple Valley’s home stadium, Park played their third game of the season and won their first game overall. This win puts the Orioles at a 1-2 season pre-homecoming game. After a hard...

Freshman Nicholas Moran steps into his swing to practice before their upcoming game May 20. Moran is on Junior Varsity.

Joining a high school sport as an underclassman

Ted McCarren May 26, 2024

Growing up, I always wanted to play football. I would play with my friends at recess or in someone’s backyard, having some of the best moments of my childhood. However, my parents didn’t let me play....

Illustration by Rowan Jansen

Underdogs on home soil

Lucas Tangelson, Staffer March 22, 2024

The FIFA (Fédération internationale de football association or International Association Football Federation) World Cup is the single largest sporting event in the world. In the 2022 World Cup alone...

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