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The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

The student news site of St. Louis Park High School

The Echo

Freshman volleyball player Katie Crocker completes her homework in the stands of a varsity volleyball game Sept. 10. Many student athletes have a difficult time finishing their homework during their primary sports seasons.

Students struggle adjusting to school and sports

Molly Schochet September 30, 2019

According to junior volleyball player Kristi Thompson, it is extremely difficult to manage both school and sports due to the large time commitment each requires. “It's really hard to balance your...

Sophomore Lily Nugteren and junior Helen Tefera dry off a car at the carwash fundraiser Aug. 25. The fundraiser was held at Jerrys Hardware Store on Louisiana Ave.

Volleyball raises over $5,000

Ruthie Posada, Molly Schochet, and Ayelet Prottas August 28, 2019

With just soap and wet rags, the volleyball team’s carwash not only raised $5,300 for their upcoming season, but also doubled as an opportunity for team bonding.  Jennifer Anderson-Winward, a parent...

Senior Gabby McCaa signs a contract to play D1 volleyball at Boston College. McCaa was first committed to the University of Southern California, but then changed her mind.

Senior changes school commitment

Sofia Seewald December 22, 2018

After verbally committing to play volleyball at the University of Southern California, senior Gabby McCaa saw Boston College as a better fit. “I was committed to the University of Southern California...

Senior Maddy McIntosh serves the ball to the opposing team during the match against Bloomington Kennedy Oct. 10. McIntosh committed to play volleyball at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in fall of 2019.

Volleyball captain commits to University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Dahlia Krebs and Ruthie Posada October 31, 2018

When she visited the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus last spring break, senior Maddy McIntosh said she knew it was perfect for her. “I took a last minute trip with my mom to visit my...

Senior Maddy McIntosh and sophomore Raegan Alexander celebrate with their teammates after winning a point against Bloomington Jefferson Oct. 25. The team moved on to play Edina in the semi-finals on Oct. 30.

Volleyball beats Bloomington Jefferson

Dahlia Krebs October 31, 2018

The volleyball team beat Bloomington Jefferson 3-1. They advanced to the semifinals of sections against top-seeded Edina Oct. 30 at Edina High School. Sophomore Hannah Howell said because the team lost...

Sophomore Ryan Barnett serves the ball during the junior varsity volleyball practice.

Sophomore takes role as volleyball team manager

Maddie Schutte October 29, 2018

Sophomore Ryan Barnett said he had only been playing volleyball for a year before being contacted by the junior varsity coach to assist their team. “The JV Coach approached me one day after I made...

Players get into formation for the next play against Benilde  Oct. 16, Park beat Benilde 3-0. The first section game will be at 7 p.m., Oct. 25 at Bloomington Jefferson.

Volleyball prepares for sections

Dahlia Krebs October 24, 2018

Looking forward to sections, senior Maddy McIntosh, who is a captain, said the team has to work on maintaining their focus even after they get scored on. “I feel like sometimes we get in a rut like...

Players huddle together to regroup after a play. Park won against Benilde 3-0 during the senior night match on Oct. 16. The next game will be against Rochester Century High School at 5:15 Oct. 18 at National Volleyball Center in Rochester.

Park sweeps Benilde St-Margaret’s

Dahlia Krebs October 17, 2018

Playing and beating Park’s rival Benilde St-Margaret’s after Park was defeated last year felt fantastic according to girls’ volleyball captain, junior Makaila Winward. “They’re our rivals...

Senior captain Maddy McIntosh and junior Ivy Jones play in the match against Bloomington-Kennedy Oct. 10. Earlier they had done the dig pink dress code as shown by their pink hair and hair ties.

Volleyball promotes breast cancer awareness

Dahlia Krebs and Mira Malka October 15, 2018

Raising awareness about breast cancer is important, according to senior Gabby McCaa because she said she wanted to support women who are battling for their lives. “We want to support cancer research...

Sophomore Olivia Lainsbury serves the ball to the opposing team. The volleyball team played in the Hopkins tournament Oct.6, finishing the day with a score of 2-2.

Volleyball competes in Hopkins tournament

Ruthie Posada October 6, 2018

The Hopkins all-day volleyball tournament, Oct. 6, brought tough competition for varsity volleyball teams from all across Minnesota according to Coach Whitney Meierotto-Simon. According to Meierotto-Simon...

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