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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)...

Seventh grader Gretchen Fandel Thompson faces defender freshman Ruby Smith during practice April 12. The lacrosse team has begun practices preparing for their spring season.

Girls’ lacrosse starts season

Maria Perez Barriga April 14, 2021

Head coach Kyle Sweeney said many players were on edge during lacrosse tryouts because the season was canceled in 2020.  “It was really exciting, but also a lot of the girls were nervous because...

Juniors Olivia Krueger, Maddie Olson, Eden Swartz and Rachel Stein watch their teammates' TikTok videos Nov. 4 at captains' practice. The goal of captains' practice was to have gymnasts bond with their teammates.

Winter sports host tryouts

Maddie Schutte November 11, 2019

Listed below is the information for winter sports tryouts and pre-tryout practices to prepare for the season. Additional details and contact information for coaches can be found at gopark.org. 

Senior Maddy Schmitz pitches the ball to a teammate during softball tryouts March 13. The teams' first game will be 4:30 p.m. April 9 at New Hope Learning Center against Robbinsdale Cooper.

Softball finds its strengths and weaknesses

Claire Bargman March 18, 2019

According to softball coach Bobby Crumpton, both the new and experienced players have great skill, and he’s optimistic about the teams future. “Our younger classes are just amazing, amazing talent....

Senior Halle Weinmann carries the ball up the field during a game against Chaska May 8, 2018. Girls' lacrosse tryouts for the 2019 season begin April 8.

Spring sports’ tryout schedules

Emma Leff March 4, 2019

The 2019 season for spring sports is quickly approaching. According to gopark.org, the registration cost for all spring sports is $160. Registration forms are available in the athletic office or online...

Senior Isaac Swartz swings a forehand returning a shot against Bloomington Jefferson during their match April 24. 2018.

Boys’ tennis team size affected by sports policy

Eli Curran-Moore and Tennam Gyaldatsang April 25, 2018

As the boys’ tennis team suits up for the season, the size of the team is affecting the team's chances in competition, according to senior captain Sam Birnberg. Birnberg said Park has a sports policy...

Boys' lacrosse team conducts tryouts despite snow at Park's stadium. Tryouts took place April 2-5.

Boys’ lacrosse conducts tryouts outdoors

Sofia Seewald and Isabel Kjaer April 9, 2018

According to senior Kyle Hedblom, the boys’ lacrosse team held tryouts to evaluate how each player has developed over the winter and which players have the skill set to play at a high competitive level....

 Senior Esther Gendler practices her flick throw after practice Mar. 7. Gendler tried out for the USA national team Feb. 10 and 11.

Senior invited to apply for USA ultimate team

Yonit Krebs March 22, 2018

When senior girls’ ultimate captain Esther Gendler received an email from USA ultimate in September inviting her to tryout for their 2019 team, she said at first she overlooked it, thinking it was just...

Juniors Savannah Romero and Madison McIntosh run a drill during varsity softball practice  March 16. Tryouts occurred the week of March 12.

Softball begins season

Abby Intveld and Emma Kempf March 22, 2018

Junior Reagan Brown said she regretted not trying out for a sports team for three years, but put herself all in at softball tryouts the week of Mar. 12. “(Tryouts) made me really look forward to the...

Sophomore Rafe Covin coils to swing a backhand at captains’ practice during the 2017 season. According to head coach David Breitenbucher, tryouts will be 3:30-5:00 p.m. April 2-4 at the St. Louis Park High School tennis courts.

Boys’ tennis gears up for tryouts, upcoming season

Eli Curran-Moore and Tennam Gyaldatsang March 12, 2018

The boys’ tennis team held a preseason meeting to finalize registration, captain practices and look at recruitment for the JV team, according to head coach David Breitenbucher. Breitenbucher said...

Junior Emma Peterson skis her way up a hill during JV Champs last January. Nordic captains practices start Nov. 6.

Winter sports to recruit new players

Nicole Sanford October 26, 2017

According to boys’ swimming senior captain Adam Recknagel, any high schooler can join the swim team and will be placed in either exhibition, junior varsity or varsity events, depending on their speed. “There’s...

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