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Sophomore Finn Berry swims the 200 IM on Feb. 2. The boys team lost to Benilde-St. Margarets this past Thursday.

Loss to Benilde serves as wake up call

Alex Geretz, Eliah Fink, and Tyler Eoff February 4, 2023

Boys’ swimming experienced their first-ever loss to Benilde-St. Margaret’s Feb. 2 with a final score of 95-77. In the penultimate meet of the regular season, Park failed to attain victory a second...

New team, new opportunity

New team, new opportunity

Jana Faust January 26, 2023

Skiing has always been a very important part of my life. I started skiing when I was little, and it has been something that has stuck with me. In sixth grade, I joined a recreational race team. The next...

Dr. Courtney Bouchard speaks about the history of female athletes Jan. 11. Bouchard gave a presentation about Title IX to Park female athletes.

Title IX presentation promotes positivity

Jacob Martenson January 25, 2023

Park female athletes welcomed Dr. Courtney Boucher from the Tucker Center to give a special Jan. 11. This event proved to be an informational and inspiring presentation about women in sports. According...

Sophomore Rowan Jansen and senior Sofia Hoffman skate towards the puck Jan. 16. Park lost 4-5 against Anoka during overtime.

Two girls’ hockey teams unite

Crystal Diaz, Rachel Arkis, and Abby Bartleson January 25, 2023

The Park girls’ hockey team is co-opted with Hopkins. Due to a lack of players, both schools united to create a single competitive girls’ hockey team between the two schools where they can focus on...

Junior Camryn Witham skates towards the puck Jan. 21. Hopkins/Park girls hockey defeated North Shore 2-1.

Park turns North Shore south

Katie Nelson and Abby Bartleson January 24, 2023

After tying 1-1 going into the third period, Girls’ hockey pulled off a 2-1 victory against North Shore Jan. 21. For head coach Ryan St. Martin, the third period comeback was a highlight of the game...

Junior Camryn Witham prepares to receive a pass Jan. 16. Park lost to Anoka 4-5 in overtime.

Girls Hockey loses to Anoka

Crystal Diaz and Rachel Arkis January 19, 2023

After a loss against Anoka, Hopkins-Park reflected and set new goals for upcoming games. The team lost 5-4 against Anoka Jan. 16. Head coach Ryan St. Martin said the team had difficulty managing a goalie...

Junior Keegan Hartford dribbles the ball down the court Jan. 17. Park lost against Chaska 47-60.

Boys’ basketball faces tough loss

Zoe Ziessman, Scott Schmidt, and Jacob Perszyk January 18, 2023

After a difficult game, Park lost 72-60 against Chaska Jan. 18. Assistant coach Rob Griffin said he was disappointed with the turnout of the game, and said that the team is still working on playing together. “(The...

Freshman Jordyn McLemore salutes the judge after landing her vault Jan 10. This was Park gymnastics first home meet of the season.

Suffering meets and defeats

Cece Jensen and Char Priadka January 11, 2023

The Park gymnastics team took on Chaska/Chanhassen in their home opener meet Jan. 10.  According to head coach Dawn Thielen, the team had a few setbacks due to poor weather the past week so they used...

Ineligibility policy harms transferring athletes

Ineligibility policy harms transferring athletes

Halima Bigirindavyi January 9, 2023

Participating in athletics in high school is a great opportunity for students to get involved and engaged in their community. High school athletics can build bridges among students, teach leadership skills...

Moroccan flag hangs in Park after their World Cup victories Jan 6.  Morocco is the first African country to ever reach the semi-finals for the World Cup.

Morocco kicks off history

Anya Panday January 9, 2023

As the 2022 World Cup comes to a close, one of the many topics of discussion is Morocco’s qualification for the semifinals. After taking a 1-0 win against Portugal Dec. 10, Morocco made history as the...

Sophomore Magnus Smith completes his race Dec. 15. The boys swim team beat Hopkins Thursday.

Park swims lengths ahead of Hopkins

Aidan Shafton, Noah Leventhal, Alex Geretz, and Eliah Fink December 16, 2022

Boys’ swimming had a smooth start to the season Dec. 15. In their first meet of the year, Park beat Hopkins by a waterslide. Sophomore Magnus Smith said he was impressed with the team’s performance,...

World Cup causing distractions in class

World Cup causing distractions in class

Lex Lee December 16, 2022

With the World Cup having been moved from the summer to the fall, it has caused some problems in classrooms. When I think of the World Cup, I think of sitting on a couch and watching it in the summer....

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