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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

The Spectrum

Pictured: Girls Alpine state team and coaches: Robbie Massie ‘03, Betsy Strachota and Chris Girk. 
Girls placed 3rd as a team and individually, Ava Pihlstrom ‘22 was fifth, Vivien Pihlstrom ‘25 was eighth, Mackenzie Higgins ‘24 placed 34th, Kate Rekas ‘23 was 52nd, Hughes was 66th, and Lily Erlandson ‘23 fell and wasn’t able to finish.

Girls’ Alpine Ski Team Makes Historic Run at State

Noor Naseer, Editor Emertius March 10, 2022

The Girls’ Alpine Ski Team just capped off a historic season. Not only were they conference champions, but they also got second place at sections and advanced to the state tournament as a team for the...

Mystery Athlete Reveal

Mystery Athlete Reveal

February 10, 2022

Teammates stand anxiously waiting for a shot to be made.

Strong Chemistry Leads to Success of Boys Basketball Team

Jason Rotenberg, Staff Writer February 3, 2022

The Boys’ Varsity Basketball team is off to a hot start this season with a record of 5-2 so far. Assisting the team to their five wins are two of their highest scorers, Grayson Okoronkwo ‘24 and captain...

On Thursday January 27, the Nordic team had a meet versus multiple schools Hiawatha Golf Course. Pictured: members of getting ready to race on a warm Minnesota day.

Young Nordic Team Makes Fresh Tracks

Gabi Marmet, Staff Writer February 3, 2022

The Nordic team has experienced challenges this season including the cold weather and COVID-19.. Catherine Lin mentions, “The meets are definitely a challenge. We have to like wear a bunch of layers,...

Ellie Morrison 23 Commits for Two Sports in College

Ellie Morrison ’23 Commits for Two Sports in College

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer December 16, 2021

Committing to a Division I school for one sport wasn’t enough for Ellie Morrison ‘23. So she decided to commit to two sports. Morrison is committed to play hockey and lacrosse at Dartmouth College...

Sydney Dorvil ‘23, Team USA Synchronized Skater, Balances Academics & Athletics

Sydney Dorvil ‘23, Team USA Synchronized Skater, Balances Academics & Athletics

Mina Rossi, Contributing Writer November 30, 2021

Sydney Dorvil ‘23, a member of Team USA Synchronized Skating, demonstrates the immense amount of hard work and time commitment it takes to excel at a sport like figure skating. Traveling every weekend,...

Collegiate Sports Recruitment Process

Collegiate Sports Recruitment Process

Cleo Kilpatrick, Staff Writer November 7, 2021

Some athletes at Blake are at ease now because many have committed to colleges for their sports and they feel relieved and excited. Lucio Bollettieri ‘22 who is verbally committed to Colorado College...

Student Section Returns, Positively Impacts Players on Field

Student Section Returns, Positively Impacts Players on Field

Shagun Sinha, Contributing Writer September 29, 2021

Following a year of strict COVID-19 precautions, student sections are allowed at fall sporting events once again. Classmates are able to come to support their friends, an essential element missing from...

Harrison Oxford23 tees of in a Match against Wayzata at Burl Oaks

Boys Golf Looks To State Using Past Advice

Maggie Seidel, Managing Editor June 2, 2021

It was not long ago since Derek Hitchner '18 teed off to win the Class AA State Championship in 2016. Now concluding his sophomore year at Pepperdine University, the echoes of his swing can be heard throughout...

Five year coach Tyler Biwan says Our guys are ones who will hang around a little bit after practice and goof around and we promote that as coaches. We want our guys to come early, stay late because being in hybrid mode right now, for many of them that’s the only time they’ll see each other everyday. We’re gracious that we get that opportunity and we harness that by hanging around pre and post practice.”

Boys Basketball Team Makes History, Gears Up For Sections

Noor Naseer, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2021

     Currently ranked number four in class AA, the boys’ basketball team is making history. Not only is this the highest the team has ever been ranked, but they also have a record of 15-2, with losses...

Dressen addresses the team before the start of the game.

Hockey Team Connections Strengthen Despite Pandemic

Maggie Seidel, Managing Editor, Business Manager March 1, 2021

     "The JV team has always had a pretty strong bond with each other," says third year JV hockey player, Luke Sugalski '22. Though, in typical 2020-2021 style, no season is truly the same. This, however,...

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