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Park senior Ashley Davis opened the season with two strong all-around meets.

Davis leads Park gymnastics in two meets

Ashley Davis won the floor exercise and finished second in the all around to lead the Park Wolfpack in Saturday’s My Ribbon My Reason nine-team invitational gymnastics … more

By John Molene | 12/11/25

Park’s Caleb Sweet (35), Carter Coombs (5), Manuel Vargas (4) and Justin Ebbers (22) cheer on the Wolfpack reserves as the end of the game.

Wolfpack boys off to a racing 2-0 start

The opening two games of the 2025-26 season couldn’t have gone much better for Park as the Wolfpack routed both Brooklyn Center and St. Paul Como Park in two games at Cottage Grove. With a … more

By John Molene | 12/11/25

Senior Kailena Krech made an appearance as a trombone-playing Grinch as the Park band entertained at Friday night’s game.

Girls' basketball drops a trio

Park fell to 0-3 in home games to start the 2025-26 season, falling to visiting Woodbury 64-52 in Suburban East Conference girls' basketball Friday. The loss capped a tough week for the Wolfpack who … more

By John Molene | 12/11/25

Park’s Stella Daly (16) had a goal and two assists in Park’s overtime win Saturday against Eastview,

Park Roundup

McMorrow’s two goals lift Wolfpack girls Not content with scoring the tying goal in the third, Park junior forward Maleah McMorrow slammed in the game winner in overtime to lift the … more

By John Molene | 12/5/25

Junior guard Tea Alvarenga’s 23 points keyed Park’s win over Simley.

Park girls roll in basketball season opener

Junior guard Tea Alveranga’s 23 points led the way as Park’s girls opened the 2025-26 basketball season in a big way Tuesday, scoring a whomping 65-34 decision from host Simley in a … more

By John Molene | 12/5/25

Zack Carr of the Wolfpack is aiming for his fifth trip to the state wrestling tournament.

Park wrestling looks ready to challenge

Park wrestling returns – albeit without one of its all-time greats in the graduated Ginnar Mullen, a six-year starter and the Wolfpack’s all-time win leader. It’s probably also … more

By John Molene | 12/5/25

Paul Wallace swims in a meet against Cretin-Derham Hall last season.

Swim and dive team ready to make a splash

Parker Jeseritz, Park’s top swimmer from last season has departed – but the Wolfpack have some talented veterans and promising newcomers set to hit the waters this season. Jeseritz … more

By John Molene | 12/5/25

Volunteers and race participants turned out to the Hale the Bird 5K in Hamlet Park last Thursday. The race was cancelled for trail.ice. Photos by Joseph Back.

Hale to the Bird 5K cancelled for ice

Hale to the Bird 5K was scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 27 9 a.m. Unfortunately for this year, icy trails and safety concerns forced 5K cancellation, after a late Wednesday snowstorm brought the white … more

By Joseph Back | 12/4/25

Junior forward Addie Corkish fires a shot on her way to scoring a hat trick for the Wolfpack.

Corkish’s hat trick lifts Wolfpack

Park junior Addie Corkish netted a hat trick with three goals in the Wolfpack’s 4-0 win over visiting Two Rivers/St. Paul in a non-conference girls hockey game Thursday at Cottage Grove Ice … more

By John Molene | 11/28/25

Senior Ashley Davis finished 16th at state in the all-around last season is a primed to vault up this winter.

Davis to lead talented Park gymnastics team

Park senior Ashley Davis soared her way to multiple section and state honors last season. This season she’s hoping to take a few more teammates with her. Davis placed 16th in the Class AA … more

By John Molene | 11/28/25

Seniors Aaron Sandin (15) and Brandon Bihm (14) will be key players for the Wolfpack this season, but the graduated Mac Maluski (2), Anthony Giadyu (4) and Leo Eiden-Giel (24) will be missed.

Boys basketball team ready to roll

It will be a new looking Pak boys basketball team this season with several key players graduated, but also several key ones back for more. Park was 12-16 overall last winter, finishing eighth in … more

By John Molene | 11/28/25

Wolfpack teammates congratulate sophomore Jaxon Yates for his second period goal Saturday that gave Park a 2-1 lead.

Boys hockey opens season 0-1-1

After a slow start, Park got rolling in the second period and took a 2-1 lead, but an experienced Rosemount Irish team quickly regained control and skated to a 4-2 victory Saturday afternoon at … more

By John Molene | 11/28/25

A technical rendering showcases the complete Hastings Hockey Day Minnesota uniform, including the Dakota-inspired jersey and matching breezers. The design highlights the mato wakan, or bear spirit silhouette, the Dakota word for the area of Hastings, Owo’Bopte, and traditional Dakota color patterns tied to the four directions. The uniform also features a map of Minnesota labeled in Dakota and shoulder patches representing the Prairie Island Indian Community, connecting hockey tradition with local Dakota heritage.

A Jersey with a Story: Hastings Unveils Dakota-Inspired Look for Hockey Day Minnesota

When the Hastings Raiders skate onto the outdoor ice during Hockey Day Minnesota on January 24, 2026, they will bring more than school spirit and sharpened skates. They will carry stories of the land … more

By Bruce Karnick | 11/20/25

Girls hockey drops home opener

Visiting Mounds View/Irondale took down host Park in girls hockey Saturday afternoon in the home opener for the Wolfpack, winning a 7-4 slugfest. The visitors led 3-2 after one period and 6-4 … more

By John Molene | 11/20/25

Thunderbolts seniors Jordan Nde (18), Kalabe Tobe (22) and Logan Curtis (8) were all named to the state all-tournament team.

Thunderbolts finish second at state

“It was a tough one in the championship game,” said Thunderbolts head coach Jeff Figlmiller. “I think we ran a little bit out of juice. Good tournament. We had a great game Friday … more

By John Molene | 11/20/25

Alayna Adamez and teammates celebrate a win in the section playoffs.

Adamez scores trip to the Super Bowl

Nominated by the Minnesota Vikings, Park senior Alayna Adamez, the quarterback of the Wolfpack’s first flag football team, has been selected as the NFC North winner of the NFL Latino Youth … more

By John Molene | 11/20/25

Park’s players whoop it up after a victory last season.

Girls basketball ready to run

Veteran Park coach Stephanie Tolkinen has a game plan in place for the 2024-25 season. More fast-paced and less set offenses, more tenacious defense, excellent team chemistry and a willingness … more

By John Molene | 11/20/25

Park’s Eli Firchau runs in the snow-covered NXR Heartland Regional cross country championships.

Park Sports Roundup

Igl dives to 22nd in the state meet Park junior diver Ruby Igl finished 22nd in the diving competition in the 2025 MSHSL Girls Class AA State Swimming and Diving championships held Thursday … more

By John Molene | 11/20/25

Park junior Ruby Igl dives her way to state with a fourth-place finish at sections.

Igl dives her way to state, Micek just misses

For Park junior diver Ruby Igl it was a meet to remember. But for Park’s eighth grade swimming stars Grace Sahli and Chloe Micek it was more likely a meet that’s going to spur them … more

By John Molene | 11/14/25

Park senior Luke Dahlstrom (6) celebrates a big goal against East Rudge last winter.

Park hockey team ready to reload

It’s a new season and lots of new faces on the ice for the 2024-25 Park boys hockey team. Park must replace a lot of its scoring punch from a year ago but returns several key players in … more

By John Molene | 11/14/25