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Junior Sydney Gallentine makes a throw to first base May 24. Park lost this sections game against Hopkins 4-11.

Park struggles in season-ending sections loss

Ryan Steinberg May 27, 2024

Park softball lost 11-4 to Hopkins in their section semi-final game, ending their season May 24. The team finished the year with an 11-12 record. While the season is over, the team felt the season was...

Junior Eva Taybior hits the ball April 24. Park took a close loss against Chanhassen, ending with a score of 11-10.

One small mistake can mess up a game

Jamar Hester Jr and Yosef Teshome May 1, 2024

Park’s softball team faced off against Chanhassen April 24. After going on a two game road trip, Park lost 11-10 at home with this loss park sitting at barely above a .500 win percentage and a record...

Seventh grader Gabbie Loberg throws a pitch against Chaska April 22. The Orioles lost this game 5-3.

Softball faces straight, hard-fought loss

Jacob Martenson, Staffer April 29, 2024

Park’s girls softball played a great game against Chaska, but ended up losing in a close game with a score of 3-5. Park hopes to bounce back in their next game against Bloomington Jefferson, and add...

Finding the perfect fit

Finding the perfect fit

Rowan Jansen January 25, 2024

A lot of athletes play both high school sports and club sports. I play both club softball and high school softball. On the surface they are the same thing, but when one digs a little deeper into the meaning...

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...

Sophomore varsity softball player Eva Taybior steps up to bat against Chanhassen April 24. Park suffered a tough loss at Aquila with a score of 13-2.

Girls’ softball strikes out

Alex Hoag and Taylor Voigt April 28, 2023

Park girls’ softball battled the Chanhassen Storm April 24, and despite starting off with strong energy, the team suffered a tough loss 13-2. After a tough loss of 13-2, the team  reflected on their...

Sophomore Gabby Fadden pitches to start off the softball game April 14. Park opened with a win against Southwest for the home opener.

Girls’ softball home opener is a success

Alex Hoag and Taylor Voigt April 21, 2023

After a tough loss to Waconia April 13, the Park softball team had a close and successful game against Southwest April 14, ending in their first win of the season. Players said that everyone had positive...

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...

Sophomore Ximena Gomez Rodriguez practices short throws as a warmup March 17. The Crush ultimate team has to practice indoors due to the late snow.

Spring season delays

Lilly Fandel-Thompson April 20, 2023

Spring sports are beginning their seasons, yet are finding issues with impacts from the long winter weather.  Minnesota winters are cold and long, which has taken a toll on the beginning of the season...

Senior Denly Lindeman leads the track team during pre-practice stretching April 13. The team was successful in rasing money for the program through fundraising efforts.

Spring sports teams hold fundraisers

Alex Hoag April 14, 2023

To combat the many costs that come with playing a sport, many of Parks sports teams have been hosting fundraisers for financial support. Through these initiatives, the softball and track teams have found...

Sophomore Ella Nguyen prepares to hit the ball in sections against Armstrong.  Park ended up winning 10-6.

Softball soars through sections

Alex Geretz, Aidan Shafton, and Noah Leventhal June 6, 2022

Park softball conquered Armstrong Tuesday. May 31, with a final score of 10-6 in the fifth section game. Coach Alan Wachutka said the team's strong drive to succeed pushed it far ahead of competition.  “[Park]...

Junior captain Kamryn Halley celebrates a successful at-bat with assistant coach Al Wachutka. Park lost 1-10 against Benilde St. Margaret's May 20.

Softball fails to get revenge

Lilia Gonzalez and Najma Hussein May 24, 2022

Softball headed into the game May 20 against Benilde St. Margaret's with the hopes of getting revenge from their last game. Unfortunately, Park ended with a loss of 1-10. According to sophomore Ella Nguyen,...

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