Kaepernick uses platform as athlete to affect necessary change

Sydney Hall
November 17, 2016
Filed under Opinion, Opinion Columns

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s choice to kneel during the playing of the national anthem as a protest against the brutal police killings of innocent black citizens of our country is pertinent to raising awareness and creating conversation about race in the United States. Follow...

Tags: Football, Kaepernick, National anthem, protests

Orioles advance in sections

Sam Birnberg, Adam Johnson, and Jacob Stillman
October 28, 2016
Filed under Fall Sports, Sports, Uncategorized

Park football won their first sectional game on Tuesday night against the Southwest Lakers. The Orioles shut out their opponents in the triumphant performance, 49-0. Park head coach Ben Wolfe said he thinks the team can prove they can play even better in upcoming sectional games. ...

Tags: Football

Players to target in fantasy football leagues

Raphy Gendler and Sam Orloff
September 11, 2016
Filed under Opinion

With the fantasy football season in full swing, take a look at players who Echo analysts think will have big seasons to propel your team to the championship. Quarterbacks Raphy: Drew Brees (New Orleans)- #9 threw 32 touchdowns and led the league in passing yards last season, so where’s the love...

Tags: fantasy football, Football

Football finds new management

Josh Mesick
September 9, 2013
Filed under Fall Sports

With the introduction of new head football coach Ben Wolfe, Park hopes that a new coaching style will transform into a winning season for the first time on the new turf. Wolfe currently is a teacher at St. Louis Park Middle School and previously worked as the defensive coordinator for Washburn High...

Tags: Football