Referees are responsible for significant moments of decision-making and enforcing rules in sporting games. However, high school sports in Minnesota are facing a growing challenge—a shortage of qualified...
With Advanced Placement tests and final exams in full swing, student athletes have to have a good balance between school and sport. One factor that doesn’t help this busy time in school is the extremely...
Joining a new sport as a freshman or middle schooler can be intimidating. But is it just as difficult to join a new sport as an upperclassman? Many juniors and seniors at Park take this route, and have...
After an already successful season thus far, Park boys ultimate secured a close win for senior night. After a tough battle, the team walked away with a 12-11 victory over Andover. They came from behind,...
Park girls lacrosse faced up against Visitation High School May 18 in a head-to-head match. After a rough first half, Park managed to pull through in the second half and tie the game during senior night,...
Growing up, I always wanted to play football. I would play with my friends at recess or in someone’s backyard, having some of the best moments of my childhood. However, my parents didn’t let me play....
Park’s sports budget is fed by the school district’s general fund, which is partitioned out to all areas of the district. According to sports director Andy Ewald, the athletic department receives a...
Despite common knowledge, there is a room located in the school basement nicknamed “the dungeon.” This space was historically used for the wrestling team, as it contained a small weight room and cushy...
Many high school athletes have been participating in their respective sports for a large portion of their lives. Especially now that middle schoolers are allowed to be on high school teams, a student-athlete...
Park’s girls nordic team has been having a successful season. Their progress is not only attributed to their hard work on the hills, but is also the product of their dedication to showing up in the gym...
Park girls basketball faced Shakopee on Jan. 24 in their latest matchup. Park played strong in the first half, but eventually lost some energy in the second, ultimately losing 65-53.
Junior Jamaria...
