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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Captain Jesse Posada ‘26 throws a pitch during the team’s final home game, a 4-3 win against Saint Agnes on May 12.

Baseball Finds Rhythm, Success

London Gilbert, Sports Editor June 12, 2026

On May 17, the baseball team wrapped up their regular season by splitting a high-stakes doubleheader matchup against powerhouse Duluth Marshall. They secured an important victory in the first game, 6-5,...

Gopalakrishnan hits a serve during a home match against Mounds Park Academy on May 11.

Boys’ Captains Fight Mental Challenges

Nick Gajdusek, Contributing Writer June 12, 2026

While the debate around the hardest sport is a perpetual brawl, one would have to be ignorant to forget tennis. The sport calls for athletes to use both extreme power and precise millisecond decisions...

Skibell and Olly compete during the Mallory Qualifier on Lake Minnetonka on May 3.

Sailing Cruises to National Competition

Faith Zhao, Creative Director June 12, 2026

Despite the majority of members being freshmen, the sailing team had an unprecedented season. For the first time, they qualified for the prestigious Phoebe King National Invitational Regatta in Annapolis,...

Captain Jesse Posada '26 throws a pitch during the team's final home game, a 4-3 win against Saint Agnes on May 12.

Baseball Finds Rhythm, Success

London Gilbert, Sports Editor May 28, 2026

On May 17, the baseball team wrapped up their regular season by splitting a high-stakes doubleheader matchup against powerhouse Duluth Marshall. They secured an important victory in the first game, 6-5,...

March Mystery Athlete

March Mystery Athlete

Lilly Tarakji, Student Life Editor March 13, 2026

This month’s mystery athlete is a freshman who figure skates for Blake. She first stepped onto the ice when she was in preschool through an introductory program. Although she took a short break from...

Kajsa Sjoberg '28, Vida Wolstencroft '28, Karenna Church '29, and Alexandra '27 smile for a picture during the state tournament.

Fencing Team Continues to Dominate at State

Evie Chow, Copy Editor March 13, 2026

On Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1, students competed at the Minnesota State High School Fencing Championship. Both the women’s and the men’s teams took home first in the overall team standings,...

The Bearstang Team placed second in state after having a multitude individuals place in the finals.

Young Swim & Dive Team Eat, Sleep, Swims to State

Ben Aviles, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2026

The Bearstangs, with an average freshman grade, competed in the Boys Swimming and Diving Class A State Meet. They competed between Thursday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 28. As a team, they finished second...

Girls Hockey Team Makes Most of Relationships

Girls Hockey Team Makes Most of Relationships

Lilah Johnson, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2026

Team chemistry is one of the keys to success, and this years girls hockey team exemplifies this better than any.      In the locker room before games, they go around and share their goals for the game....

Parents of sports teams often help by purchasing and distributing snacks, such as the captains’ parents on the ski team.

Students Highlight Parents’ Help

London Gilbert, Sports Editor January 30, 2026

Behind every successful high school sports program, there is a group of parents working quietly to support their athletes and teams. From organizing snacks to volunteering at competitions, parental involvement...

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