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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

Freshman Gretchen Fandel-Thompson looking to put Park on the board May 25. Park took a tough loss to Chanhassen 18-1.

Practice to make perfect

Jacob Martenson and Anna Williams May 30, 2023

Following a 17-1 loss against Chanhassen, head coach Kate Pearson said the effort was apparent, but when competing against a strong team and being faced with a disappointing outcome, the team realizes...

Azlyn McDonnell gets ready to pitch for the fourth inning on May 4. Park softball ended up losing 7-1 against the Waconia Wildcats.

Progress over perfection

Alex Hoag and Taylor Voigt May 9, 2023

Park girls’ softball battled Waconia for the second time this season May 4. Despite their 17-7 loss back in April, they ended up with a closer game of 7-1. With this improvement, the team feels confident...

Senior Kamryn Halley prepares to receive a ball at second base April 19. Park’s softball team continued to compete despite the low temperatures.

Out with the cold

Taylor Voigt and Alex Hoag April 21, 2023

After being stuck inside for tryouts and the first few weeks of the season, Parks softball team had their first outdoor practice April 12. Players said that they are excited to be playing with their friends...

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 Rowan Jansen and senior Sofia Hoffman skate towards the puck Jan. 16. Park lost 4-5 against Anoka during overtime.

Two girls’ hockey teams unite

Crystal Diaz, Rachel Arkis, and Abby Bartleson January 25, 2023

The Park girls’ hockey team is co-opted with Hopkins. Due to a lack of players, both schools united to create a single competitive girls’ hockey team between the two schools where they can focus on...

Junior captain Addison Chenvert and sophomore Evelyn Barnett get ready to hit an incoming ball. Park came out on top in the tournament Oct. 1.

Girls’ volleyball sets to serve

Abby Bartleson, Crystal Diaz, and Zoe Ziessman October 2, 2022

After experiencing fluctuation on the team due to injuries and sickness, the girls’ volleyball team came out victorious in the tournament Oct. 1. According to head coach Sam Hanlon, the team has a positive...

Sophomore Huston Samoy gets ready to spike the ball Sept. 15. Samoy plays opposite hitter.

Girl’s volleyball thrown off by Benilde

Rachel Arkis, Crystal Diaz, Zoe Ziessman, and Abby Bartleson September 17, 2022

In a matchup Sept. 15, Park suffered a 3-0 loss against rival Benilde St. Margaret's. Junior captain Addison Chenvert said going into the game she was excited to go out and show that their hard work...

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...

Senior Alanna Franklin blocks a Chanhassen player from the ball during the Oct. 8 match. Park lost with a final score of 1-0.

Girls’ soccer team loses close game to Chanhassen

Sam Listiak and Henry Harper October 10, 2020

Heading into the final conference game, senior Sadie Yarosh said the team was in high spirits. “Last time we only lost 1-0, so coming into this game I was confident we could succeed,” Yarosh said....

Senior Jordyn Turek jumps to shoot the to ball while being defended by a Park Central player. The Girls Basketball team was defeated 62-70 by Park Central Dec. 2.

Girls’ basketball stays positive after loss to Park Center

Maddie Schutte and Molly Schochet December 4, 2019

After starting off the season playing three of the top five teams in the state, coach Arsenio Richardson said the team has improved and kept its spirits high despite being defeated by Park Center. “Park...

Junior Raegan Alexander scores a point against Edina Sept. 25. Park won the match 3-1.

Volleyball wins a big game against Edina

Colin Canaday and Harris Keekley September 27, 2019

After a fierce battle against Edina on Sept. 25, the girls volleyball team won 3-1, marking their 9th win of the season. The Orioles win puts their record at 9-2, giving the team a strong record. Girls...

Sophomore Faith Johnson leaps above a defender, looking to score a breakaway layup. Park finished third in the Metro West conference with a record of 9-5.

Girls’ basketball triumphs in final conference game

Nolan Kelly February 26, 2019

In Park’s final regular-season game against Chaska, Park not only won, but gave the crowd a particularly enjoyable experience, according to senior Jamelia Addison. “The game was really good,”...

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