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The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Senior Ryan Rasmussen drives toward the goal. Girls lacrosse won 18-3 in a blowout victory against St. Paul Academy May 12.

Girls’ lacrosse trounces St. Paul Academy

Jacob Perszyk and Tenzin Gyaldatsang May 18, 2022

Following a 18-3 blowout victory against St. Paul Academy, coach Kate Pearson said the team's effective game plan led to the win May 12. “It went really well. We played together as a team and we were...

In his first at-bat, Senior Stanley Regguinti connects with a pitch against Chanhassen May 16. Regguinti helped Park extend its winning streak to 6 games.

Baseball wins sixth straight game

Oliver Smith and Ari Lissauer May 18, 2022

Going into their second game against Chanhassen this year, the boys baseball team was riding a five game win streak. Junior captain Stefano Giovannelli said going into the game, the team knew they had...

Freshman Rowan Jansen practices throwing in between innings. Girls softball lost 2-4 against Waconia.

Softball falls to Waconia

After holding Waconia to one run for a majority of the game May 6, Park softball ultimately lost 2-4.  According to coach Chris Gabler, the team played hard, but could have won if it stayed more focused.  “It's...

Junior Leila Campbell swims her solo routine. The dress rehearsal took place on Tuesday May 17.

Synchro team starts off hot

Abby Meisler and Nina Miller May 11, 2022

After winning all of its meets this year thus far, the girls’ synchronized swimming team is aiming for a high-achieving season. According to head coach Carolyn Guddal, to reach its goals the team prepares...

Sophomore Brennan Anderson gets ready to hit the ball. Boys tennis’ held a tournament fundraiser on May 7.

Boys’ tennis holds fundraising tournament

Rachel Arkis and Zoe Ziessman May 11, 2022

Halfway through the boys’ tennis season, team captains Robert Perelman, Marcus Hosfield, James Vournakis and coaches organized a fundraiser to raise money for the team and to spend time with the community,...

Sophomore Nate Schwietering serves the ball April 22 at the first match of the season.

Boys’ JV tennis defeats Chaska

Rachel Arkis and Abby Bartleson April 30, 2022

After weeks of matches being canceled and having indoor practices due to weather, the JV boys’ tennis team finally had their first match. According to coach Andres Gamero, despite the setbacks, the team...

Freshman Eva Taybior lines up to swing April 20. Softball has been unable to practice outside due to poor weather.

Weather freezes out spring sports

Tobias Khabie April 28, 2022

While Minnesota weather normally forces spring sports to delay its seasons or move indoors, athletic director Andy Ewald said this year’s conditions have had an unprecedented impact on the season. “In...

Eighth grader Riley Ridgway scans the net as she prepares to shoot during the first half of the game April 21. Girls lacrosse lost 17-1 in its first game of the season.

Girls Lacrosse takes 17-1 loss

Jacob Perszyk and Tenzin Gyaldatsang April 26, 2022

After a 17-1 loss to Benilde St. Margaret’s, girls’ lacrosse coach Kate Pearson said she is happy despite the loss and is hopeful for the future of the team. “This was our first game of the season....

Freshman Crew Lund prepares to serve a ball April 14. Tennis practices have been inside due to cold temperatures, rain and snow.

Boys’ tennis season impacted by weather

Abby Bartleson and Rachel Arkis April 26, 2022

Even with the boys’ tennis season having started in early April, the team has only played one match. Due to its unpredictable weather, Park has experienced a wide variety of weather, like rain and snow....

Freshman Thomas Halverson throws the ball to serve March 20. Boys tennis tryouts begin April 4.

Boys’ tennis season right around the corner

Rachel Arkis and Zoe Ziessman March 24, 2022

With the start of boys’ tennis beginning April 4, senior captain Robert Perelman is looking forward to a season unaffected by COVID-19. “(Last year), we didn't have a lot of matches and could only...

Sophomore Margaux Pollock and Freshman Tarike Meyerhoff  practice side arm throws March 21. This was the final captains practice for the girls lacrosse team.

Girls’ lacrosse begins captains practices

Jacob Perszyk and Tenzin Gyaldatsang March 22, 2022

Going into the girls’ lacrosse season, sophomore captain Margaux Pollock said the team needs to improve its atmosphere. “Building a stronger chemistry between like the new girls (will be important)...

Coach Carolyn Guddal instructs swimmers March 10. This is Guddals first year of being the head coach for girls synchronized swimming.

Synchro dives into new waters

Elena Ortiz Fishman March 12, 2022

With the resignation of Jessica Gust, Linda Gust and Rose Evensen, the girls’ synchronized swimming team was faced with finding new coaches to fill the empty spots. Stepping into the role will be...

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