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On Nov.7 boys hockey had a practice session. Coach Donahue draws up a new drill.

Winter captains come to an end for the season

Rowan Jansen November 21, 2023

With winter captains practices wrapping up, players and coaches are excited to continue the bonds they have been forming in this upcoming season. Captains practices help student athletes get to know their...

Athena award

Shantell Harden receives Athena award

Taylor Voigt May 12, 2023

Senior girls’ basketball captain Shantell Harden was a recipient of the 2023 Athena award for her outstanding achievements. The Athena award honors female athletes for their excellence in sports, their...

Evelyn Schmitz drives to the basket. Girls basketball lost to Cooper 80-41 March 1.

Hawks reign over the nest

Dahlia Herman and Sarah Kluckhohn March 3, 2023

On March 1, girls’ basketball lost 80-41 against Robbinsdale Cooper in a section game that ended their season for the year.  Senior Stayci Spates said she gave her best effort because this was her...

Sophomore Henry Berg swims into sixth place among eight other swimmers Saturday, Feb. 25. Parks state meet will take place March 2–4.

Winter sports in short

Eliah Fink February 28, 2023

Winter sports for the 2022–23 season at Park are coming to a close. According to Park athletic director Andy Ewald, the majority of sports seasons are already over. “We still have three sports going...

Junior Ruby Massie protects the ball from Jefferson defender Feb. 24. Jefferson won 61-58.

Senior night showdown

Anna Williams and Dahlia Herman February 27, 2023

Park girls’ basketball suffered their final conference loss against Jefferson with a final score of 61-58, on Feb. 24. Head coach Arsenio Richardson said that even though the score did not show a victory,...

Senior Stayci Spates shoots the ball from the 3-point line on Feb. 14. The girls basketball team lost to Benilde 40-90.

Red Knights reign triumphant

Sarah Kluckhohn and Anna Williams February 16, 2023

On Feb. 14, Park girls’ basketball took a loss against Benilde-St. Margaret’s. Assistant coach Chris Nordstrom said after a rough start, the team found it hard to bounce back.  “We put ourselves...

Senior Stayci Spates looks for opening to pass to teammate Feb. 10. The girls’ now have 13 loses and seven wins.

Girls’ basketball crushed by Chaska

Sarah Kluckhohn February 12, 2023

On Feb. 10, Park’s girls’ basketball team lost to Chaska 82-41. Head coach Arsenio Richardson said the loss was understandable.  “We didn’t perform to our best,” Richardson said. “We...

Senior Maecee Alexander shoots the ball towards the hoop Jan. 20. Park was defeated.

Park’s rival takes glory

With every win there's always a tough loss. Park lost to rival Benilde-St. Margaret Jan. 20. Assistant Coach Kika Greenlee said that the team put in their best effort. “It went okay. They had some...

Senior Shantell Harden get ready for a three pointer shot Dec. 17. Park defeated Como Park 76-54.

Girls’ Basketball triumphs over Como Park

Mya Stanberry and Anna Williams December 24, 2022

In the fourth game of the season, with a match-up against Como Park Dec. 17, Park came out victorious. For junior Kiya Hegdahl, the game depended on players’ staying focused and maintaining confidence,...

Senior Selam Maher passes the ball after being pushed to the ground March 5. Maher was the only senior on the team this season.

Wayzata win ends Orioles’ season

Molly Schochet March 7, 2022

Senior Selam Maher held back tears as the buzzer went off, marking the end to her final game of her high school career . While the team's loss marked an end to a chapter in her life, Maher said she...

Sophomore Evelyn Schmitz drives towards the basket March 2. Park won against Robinsdale Cooper 71-54.

Girls’ basketball triumphs over Cooper in Sections

Spectators stood up and cheered as the game ended with a 71-54 win for Park. Junior Shantell Harden said she was glad the team made it to Sections, since it was an excellent chance to compete against a...

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,”...

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