Boys’ basketball falls to Cooper 61-63
March 12, 2020
After a tough loss, which ended Park’s 2019-2020 season, against Robbinsdale Cooper March 6, sophomore Deontez Ross said the team stuck together and stayed persistent. “We played hard for the most part. The game didn’t turn out the way we wanted it to, sadly, but we all played hard, we stayed ...
Boys’ hockey season comes to an emotional close
Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
February 21, 2020
After the Feb. 20 Sections loss to Cretin-Derham Hall, Park players gathered around each other on the ice in tears and in support of each other. Senior Will Pinney said the emotions were running high throughout the game. “They were a really good team. The energy on the ice was unreal. It definite...
Hopkins/Park loses final Section game
February 9, 2020
Senior Anna Nicholls said the girls’ hockey team expressed the most spirit seen this entire season, which helped them compete against Blake in Sections Feb. 8. “We played really well in the first period. The energy on the bench was unreal and unlike any other game,” Nicholls said. “Blake...
Hopkins/Park ends regular season with loss to Edina
February 2, 2020
Senior and captain Sarah McCallon said her team put forth a great deal of effort during their final game of the regular season. “Although it may not have reflected on the scoreboard, I think that overall it was a hard-fought battle,” McCallon said. Junior and captain Erin Brousseau said ...
Girls’ basketball loses to Cooper for 14th year in a row
January 7, 2020
After girls’ basketball lost to Robbinsdale Cooper Jan. 3, junior and captain Kendall Coley said the team’s lack of strength and focus in the first half led to an undesired outcome. “The first half we got down by a little,” Coley said. “It was because we didn’t turn on that motor that we n...
Outdoor battle ends in overtime loss
Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
January 5, 2020
When boys’ hockey took on Eastview Jan. 2 at the Recreation Outdoor Center, coach Andrew Sackrison said the tight matchup allowed for an enjoyable game. “It was a good hockey game. Great chances on both sides and great efforts for both sides,” Sackrison said. “Obviously would like to come out...
Boys’ basketball defeated by Henry Sibley
December 11, 2019
After giving up a strong lead, Park boys’ lost to Henry Sibley, according to sophomore Deontez Ross. “We started off strong, but we let them gain a lot of momentum,” Ross said. “At the end of the first half we let them get back into the game, they got comfortable, and we let them make a b...
Boys’ basketball loses at home opener
December 2, 2019
After losing to Burnsville in the first game of the season, coach David Breitenbucher said he attributes the loss to lack of preparedness. “It was pretty hard to prepare for the game because it was Burnsville’s first game as well so there was no scouting,” Breitenbucher said. “I usually go ...
Girls’ hockey team loses to Benilde-St. Margaret’s
December 2, 2019
According to junior Abby Meyer, the Hopkins/Park girls’ hockey team did not compete well against Benilde St. Margaret’s. “I don’t think it was one of our best games. I feel like we came into (the game) a little nervous and scared because we heard of Benilde’s reputation,” Meyer said....
Park loses in fourth set to Lakeville North
Colin Canaday and Harris Keekley
November 9, 2019
Following the win against Moorhead Nov. 8 in the State consolation semifinals, Park lost to Lakeville North Nov. 9 with a set score of 1-3. According to junior captain Hannah Howell, going into the game Nov. 9 the goal was to repeat the strengths from Nov. 8. “We knew we wanted to play how we...
Girls’ swim falls to Benilde
October 23, 2019
According to junior Grace Loveland, despite losing to Benilde St. Margaret’s 73-97, everyone on the team worked hard and beat previous times. “The highlight of this meet was everyone coming together and really trying their hardest,” Loveland said. “Even if their races went really well or ...
In an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising the use of cloth face coverings and continuing to practice social distancing, according to a recommendation...
Gabriel Kaplan and Talia Lissauer
This story is updated as of 3:30 p.m. March 26. Earlier this month, Echo asked its Instagram followers to submit questions and we did our best to answer your concerns then, and we have reached out again...
Marta Hill, Gabriel Kaplan, Isabel Kjaer, and Talia Lissauer
During a conference call March 25, Gov. Tim Walz ordered all Minnesotans to limit their movement outside of their homes to protect those most at risk from the pandemic — this request includes an extension...
Park is having virtual dress codes over time away from school March 23- 27 because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The dress codes are being used to unite the community because distance learning has made it...
