The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

The Wolfpack prepare for their epic Friday night matchup against DeLaSalle. As the starting lineup is announced, the team readies itself for any challenges that present themselves. The Wolfpack ended up winning this game with a whopping score of 44-0.

Injury Hinders Wolfpack, Team Now Ready For Anything

Ali Hecker, Opinions Editor September 29, 2022

This year, the SMB Wolfpack has experienced a number of setbacks, from broken collarbones to the common cold.   The Wolfpack’s running back, Zach Weiner ‘23, says, “I broke my collarbone last...

Fox, a captain and former midfielder, shows his commitment to his team by volunteering to play goalie for the rest of the season.

Boys’ Soccer Finds New Goalie Mid-Season as Captain Steps Up

Faith Zhao, Contributing Writer September 29, 2022

Recently, the varsity boys soccer team’s goalie, Roland Bentley '25, broke both of his collar bones during a match on Friday.      Marcus Hedlund '23 said, “None of us actually had thought...

Girls Tennis Practice in August 2022

Fall Sports Begin, Captains Ready to Start Strong

Cleo Kilpatrick, Photo Editor August 30, 2022

August 15 was the first day of official practice for all high school sports around the state. Most teams had captains’ practice the week before so team members could get to know each other and build ...

Sam Hardy 24 on defense guarding an Orono player. Bears won 4-8 against Orono.

Despite Loss Tight Team Bond

Charlotte Opp, Food Editor June 1, 2022

This season the Boys Lacrosse Team has been a tough competitor against many teams and was undefeated for a total of 9 games before losing to Bloomington Jefferson, a top team. Currently, the team is at...

Graham Heathcote 22 jumping in the air, warming up for game vs. Wayzata. Boys varsity team won against Wayzata. This was a monumental win for boys varsity Ultimate team.

Ultimate Team Keeps Growing

Evan Vezmar, Opinions Editor June 1, 2022

The sport of Ultimate Frisbee has gained in popularity at Blake over several years and has led to the establishment of a JV and Varsity boys’ team and a girls’ Varsity team. While not part of the Minnesota...

Junes Mystery Athlete Reveal

June’s Mystery Athlete Reveal

June 1, 2022

This month's mystery athlete was Julia Blum '22!    

Boys varsity team won Conference match vs. St.Paul Academy, Breck, Minnehaha Acadmey, Providence Acadmey and Mounds Park Academy.

Golf Starts Slow

Andrew Richardson, Staff Writer June 1, 2022

 “The weather has been absolutely atrocious.” Jason Gelb '22, senior captain of the golf team, sums up the season thus far with these words, which seems to define every spring in Minnesota. At the...

Rossalyn Moore 25 and Eva Redmond 25 are in full spirit mode to support the bears.

Bears Crush Mustangs First Annual Event

Kate Rekas, Staff Writer June 1, 2022

The Defend the Den event on May 16th was considered a success by its organizers as well as the Blake Boys baseball team. Not only did Blake beat Breck in a nail-biter that ended with a score of 8-7, but...

Mystery Athlete Reveal

Mystery Athlete Reveal

April 29, 2022

This month's mystery athlete was senior and softball player Molly Haag!

The team lost to Orono 1-6 at their match on Thursday Apr. 21, 2022. The match was at Blake on one of the first sunny days in April. Pictured: Varsity players cheering on their fellow teammates, while waiting for their matches to start.

Boys’ Tennis Team Express Goals, Hopes for 2022 Season

Allyson Jay, Managing Editor April 29, 2022

After a long, relaxing spring break, the boys’ tennis team quickly ramped up with tryouts and practices, soon after their official spring season started. Sam Leslie ‘24, one of four captains this year,...

March Mystery Athlete Reveal

March Mystery Athlete Reveal

March 10, 2022

This month's mystery athlete was Jake Svenddal!!

Wyatt Dayhoff ‘22 and Liao getting ready for the 200 IM at section prelims. Liao finished 3rd at section finals with a time of 1:58.71 seconds which qualified for state!

Bearstangs Ranks #2 in the Nation

Amelia Bush, Arts and Culture Editor March 10, 2022

Bearstangs crushed it at class A state with 495.5 points. The team is ranked second in the nation with six seniors and two Olympic trial swimmers on their team. The team dynamic is supportive and encouraging...

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