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The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Senior Sadie Lund prepares to serve ball to opponent Wednesday Sep. 21. Park ended up winning the match 7-0.

Girls’ tennis dominates in blowout victory

Noah Leventhal, Aidan Shafton, and Alex Geretz September 23, 2022

After Park won Wednesday, Sept. 21 in a 7-0 sweep against Richfield, head coach Andres Gamero said he was impressed with the team’s effort throughout the match. “We did really well today, (the)...

Senior captain Selee Olmen returns the ball to the opposing team Sept. 22. Park lost its first varsity match 4-3 to Chanhassen.

Captain’s tennis career comes to an end

Sam Swisher November 2, 2020

Senior Selee Olmen recently completed her high school tennis career when she competed in her last match Oct. 14. When reflecting on her time, Olmen said her commitment to being a leader on and off the...

Junior Ava Jacobson serves the ball to her opponent Oct. 13. Park beat Minneapolis Southwest 5-2 in its second to last game of the season.

Girls’ tennis beats Minneapolis Southwest in close matches

Adam Gips October 15, 2020

After the girls’ 5-2 victory against Minneapolis Southwest, senior Marissa Boettcher said the team made an excellent recovery following its unsteady start.  “I'm really happy with the result of...

Junior Raquel Schlichting makes an attempt to return the ball from opponent Oct. 1. Park will now prepare for its first Sections meet Oct. 6th

Girls’ tennis beats Chaska 5-2

Tobias Khabie October 4, 2020

After Park girls’ tennis defeated Chaska in their regular season finale Oct. 1, coach Abby Rose said a major aspect that contributed to the win was focusing on the players’ mentalities, a focus the...

Senior Marissa Boettcher prepares to volley the ball back to her opponent sept. 22. Park lost their first varsity match 4-3 to Chanhassen.

Girls’ tennis edged out by Chanhassen

Tobias Khabie September 23, 2020

Coming into their match against Chanhassen Sept. 22, the girls’ tennis team was looking for redemption after losing to them a few weeks prior. According to coach Abby Rose, while the team did improve...

Sophomore Zoe Gutz reaches for the ball to hit back to her opponent. Gutz played a tough singles match but ultimately lost.

Girls’ tennis falls to Benilde

Grace Schultz September 19, 2020

After losing 7-0 against Benilde-St. Margaret's, the girls' tennis team had numerous difficult matches and were unable to defeat the Red Knights. Coach Greg Holmbeck said he is proud of the girls and...

Sophomores Charlie Poulter and Miles Rider, along with other Park students, spectate the girls’ varsity tennis match Aug. 26. Spectators were encouraged to wear masks and social distance by the Park sports administration.

Procedures for attending fall sports events

Emmy Pearson and Lauren Thon September 4, 2020

Attending St. Louis Park High School sporting events in the fall of 2020 will look different than the past years. With the COVID-19 pandemic still present precautions become necessary for spectators. These...

Junior Raquel Schlichting uses a backhand motion to hit the ball to her opponent Aug. 26. Park lost all of their varsity matches to Benilde-St. Margarets.

Girls’ tennis loses first match to Benilde

Jacob Khabie August 30, 2020

According to coach Abby Rose, despite a 0-7 loss, she is still satisfied with how her team performed Aug. 26, and is looking forward to the season ahead. “Even though the score doesn’t necessarily...

Freshman Kamryn Halley hits a volley during her match Sept. 23. Players are preparing for Sections beginning Oct. 2.

Girls’ tennis defeats Holy Angels

Talia Lissauer September 24, 2019

After playing in her first singles match in a long time, junior Anna Jensen said she played well but struggled with endurance. “I haven’t played singles in a while so it was good to play singles...

Junior Susanna Hu works her backhand during one of her matches during the tennis season. Hu has directed much more of her free time towards tennis instead of other activities.

Junior switches to tennis full time

Avia Kaner-Roth January 9, 2018

Junior tennis player Susanna Hu said her motivation to play tennis full time was due to thoughts about college, as well as her passion for the sport.  “I really wanted to participate in tennis in...

Junior Sidney Hosfield, sophomore Racquel Fhima and Junior Susi Hu at the tennis banquet Oct. 25. The three players received flowers after they were notified that they were chosen as captains for the 2018 season.

Girls’ tennis selects new captains

Eli Curran-Moore and Anna duSaire November 17, 2017

As sophomore Racquel Fhima looks forward to being one of three captains for next years tennis season, she said each of the captains contribute something different to the team. During the end of season...

Junior Violet Huber serves the ball during a tennis match against Richfield, Sept. 28.

Girls’ tennis sweeps Richfield 7-0

Eli Curran-Moore and October 3, 2017

Finishing under some slight rain, the team didn't play their best despite finishing with a 7-0 win according to senior captain Maddie Lund. “This match we didn't play our best, I don't know if it...

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