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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Place kicker Theo Crosby kicks off in a game against St. Paul Central on October 5.

Wolfpack Surges Past the Competition

Sam Deignan, Contributing Writer November 4, 2018

As the SMB Wolfpack football team finishes up another undefeated season, the spotlight remains on members from Minnehaha Academy. However, despite their few numbers, members from the Blake community have...

BGV battles Providence for Dig Pink (Gallery)

BGV battles Providence for ‘Dig Pink’ (Gallery)

Alyssa Story, Managing Editor October 9, 2018

   

The Senior duo used to be supervised by Athletic Director Nick Rathmann, but now operate the box completely on their own.

The View From The Top: Inside The Announcer’s Box

Averi Sullivan, Sports Editor October 3, 2018

Stepping foot into the Aamoth Stadium announcing room, affectionately called "The Box" by those that work in it, feels like walking into a world entirely of its own. Complete with grand glass...

The Bears get set to kick off against St Thomas Academy. This win brought the Bears to 4-0-0 on the season.

Wattson shines in Boys’ Soccer win over St Thomas Academy

Will Svenddal, James Kililea, Andrew Leslie, Contributing Reporter September 5, 2018

The #2 ranked Blake Boys' Soccer defeated #8 ranked Saint Thomas Academy 2-0 Tuesday night in very rainy and humid conditions. Captain Jake Lundberg '19 led the Bears with the game winning goal early,...

Bears set up for a set piece  in the second half. Going into the game, the Bears were ranked second in the state and Orono was ranked fifth.

Boys’ Soccer starts season with major home victory

Isaac Gittleman, Online Editor August 23, 2018

    Boys' Soccer defeated Orono 4-1 at home to open their season. Three unanswered goals by Jack Lagos '22, Ben Lee '19, and Howard Henderson '20 mid way through the first half put the...

Even on the hottest days, Joe Mairs ‘20’s Bernese Mountain Dog Gary is a staple at boys’ tennis matches.

Boys’ Tennis receives support from Gary the Bernese Mountain Dog

Asya Shogren, Features Editor May 25, 2018

As the courts opened up late for the spring this year, the Boys’ Tennis team’s season commenced with a new member–Gary. Tennis matches often host an audience of numerous parents accompanied by...

Cheryl Minde ‘20 throws a discus during a practice. The team practices all of their various events along the fields and track at the Hopkins campus.

Track teams succeed at conference meet

Zach Slavitt and David Bix, Staff Writers May 25, 2018

The boys’ and girls’ track and field teams are wrapping up another successful season. The girls are doing very well this year, winning the conference championship on May 17 despite having significantly...

Softball changes class

Jack Prince, Student Life Editor May 1, 2018

After playing a few seasons in Class AAA, the Girls’ Softball team is moving down a class to AA. The team is looking for more success in the postseason after ending last season with a 0-2 record in...

Boys’ Golf delays outdoor activities

Zach Slavic & David Bix, Staff Writers May 1, 2018

Boys’ Golf looks to have another successful season this year after winning state last season. Losing three key graduates from last year’s team, college golfers Reece Sanders ‘17, Ian Murray ‘17,...

Team members warm up before a practice. The team practices at Bryn Mawr Park, very close to the Upper School campus.

Ultimate frisbee begins season

Daniel Lesov, News Editor May 1, 2018

This spring, one of the more expansive programs at Blake, the ultimate frisbee team, looks to reach new heights. The team finished 7th in State last year, which was a huge accomplishment, but they have...

The boys lacrosse team hooting and hollering after a successful captains practice in 2017.

Boys’ Lacrosse prepares for season

Daniel Lesov, News Editor March 16, 2018

With spring coming, one of the nation’s rising popular sports is coming back into the fold. Blake Boys Lacrosse enters the season with many high expectations and team goals for this year. Last season...

The team warms up in the gym before a practice

Baseball gears up for new season

Zach Slavitt & David Bix, Staff Writers March 15, 2018

The Blake Baseball program is growing and is poised for yet another season as a state contender. Last year the team made it to the section final and this year Michael Fraley ‘20 says “I expect that...

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