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Junior Jason Chu competes in his 100 yard freestyle Nov. 10. Park lost 88-95 against Hopkins.

Park defeated by Hopkins in opener

Tobias Khabie December 11, 2019

After a close loss to Hopkins in its first meet of the season, Park boys’ swimming is nevertheless on track for a successful season, according to coach Amanda Forsberg. “I'm really happy with a...

Sophomore Deontez Ross Jr. goes up for a layup Dec. 10. The record of the boys basketball team is 0-3.

Boys’ basketball plays Hopkins in upcoming game

Adin Zweigbaum and Sadie Yarosh December 11, 2019

As Dec. 12 approaches and the team practices for its game against Hopkins, coach Rob Griffin said the players will be focusing on improving the skills of each player and controlling the ball. “We...

Freshman Rose Huse competes in the 100 backstroke against Hopkins Oct. 15. Park beat Hopkins 50-44.

Park breaks losing streak against Hopkins

Talia Lissauer October 16, 2019

After beating Hopkins for the first time, senior Franny Bevell said the team worked hard all season for this meet and it went just as she wanted it to. “We prepared all season for this meet, we have...

Sophomore Jack Wandmacher throws the ball to second base. Wandmacher had one of two total hits in the game. The game took place at 6 p.m. May 29 at Hopkins High School.

Baseball loses to Hopkins in Sections

Talia Lissauer and Maddie Schutte May 30, 2019

Before going into the game against Hopkins, sophomore Sam Hunt said he felt pressured for the team to play well after earning the second seed for the first time. “I think we were a little tight...

Senior Adam Bauer protects the ball from Hopkins defender March 8. Park lost to Hopkins 59-82.

Boys’ basketball loses to No. 1 seed Hopkins

Sophie Olmen March 9, 2019

After falling to Hopkins in the Section semifinals to close out the season, senior Adam Bauer said the team put up a tough fight and gave it all they had. “I think we just played our heart out. I...

Sophomore Reagan Alexander goes to hit the ball after sophomore 
Olivia Lainsbury sets to her against Coon Rapids September 17th. Park won 3-1.

Volleyball prepares to face opposition

Dahlia Krebs and Ruthie Posada October 8, 2018

According to junior Ivy Jones, preparing for matches involves knowing ahead of time the skills needed to face that particular opponent. “We can know what kind of skills they’ll be doing and be able...

Hopkins high school increased its security this past year by adding alarms to all doors. Other schools in the Minneapolis area have also taken extra security measures.

Minneapolis area schools strengthen security

Lukas Levin May 2, 2018

When Southwest senior Noah Prince saw the increase of protection at his high school, he said he saw a frivolous system that seems to hurt students more than help. “As a student, all increases in security...

Freshman Jack Wandmacher looks to play the puck during the Orioles win against Hopkins. Park won 5-0, shutting out the Hopkins offense.

Boys’ hockey shuts out Hopkins

Isabel Kjaer January 3, 2018

According to senior captain Jonny Sorenson, Park’s 5-0 victory against Hopkins can be attributed to an early lead. “I think we got to them early, and we scored goals quick in the first period, and...

Freshman Andre Barajas swims the butterfly during the meet against Hopkins Dec. 14. The boys swimming teams next meet is away against Watertown-Mayer Dec. 19.

Boys’ swimming falls to Hopkins in first dual meet

Eli Curran-Moore and Tennam Gyaldatsang December 15, 2017

Amid the roar of cheering spectators and teammates, senior captain Adam Recknagel said the best moment of the boys’ swim meet for him was seeing freshman Hayden Zheng break two previous records in the...

Junior Katie Fredrickson, #20, chases after the puck against New Prague  Nov. 15. The Park/Hopkins team went on to win the game 8-3.

Meet the athlete: Katie Fredrickson

Grace Lynch January 13, 2017

Who Katie Fredrickson Grade Junior Sport Hockey What position do you play? I play left wing. When did you start playing hockey? I started playing when I was in kindergarten. What...

Restaurant Review- Aji: Contemporary Japanese

Restaurant Review- Aji: Contemporary Japanese

Isaac Greenwood and Josh Scal, Staff Writer March 9, 2013

Asian cuisine restaurant fails to impress   Recently opened on Main St. in downtown Hopkins, Aji restaurant serves up Japanese cuisine in a modern, sophisticated venue. Only a ten minute drive...

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