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Boys and Girls State Soccer Photos

Boys and Girls State Soccer Photos

Elena Gill, Staff Photographer November 8, 2019

Menge poses with his award in his office. He has always made it a point
of pride for his teams to display sportsmanship.

Menge Earns Spot in Hall of Fame

Tyler Holmes, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

On Sunday, October 21, Paul Menge stood on a podium in front of 5000 onlookers during the State Soccer Banquet in Saint Paul. Boys and girls teams from around the state watched as Menge was introduced...

Coaches Cherish Connections with Student-Athletes

Coaches Cherish Connections with Student-Athletes

Robert Grace, Contributing Writer November 6, 2019

Within our community, there are about 12 teachers and faculty members that currently coach a sports team for Blake, not including former coaches. Therefore, it is imperative that they balance both their...

Yoga Classes Are Offered as an Easy Way to Fill Sports Requirement

Yoga Classes Are Offered as an Easy Way to Fill Sports Requirement

Emma Martinez Sutton, Managing Editor October 14, 2019

Yoga at Blake provides a relaxing, fun, and different way for students to earn their required sports credit. This winter sport lasts from about November to February and meets twice a week after school...

Combined Swim and Dive Team Collaborates

Combined Swim and Dive Team Collaborates

Maggie Seidel, Student Life Editor October 11, 2019

As the Blake Girls’ Swimming and Diving team dives into the water, Providence and Blake swimmers both sport the same swimcap. Despite their separation during their days at school, the team is incredibly...

Fine looks to score. She hopes to continue her success into college next year.

Athlete Spotlight: Ali Fine Shoots for Success

Lillian Anderson, Contributing Writer October 11, 2019

This month’s spotlight athlete Ali Fine ‘20 plays for the Blake Girls Varsity Soccer team, acting as a key member of the team both in spirit and in skill as one of their captains. She’s been playing...

Bravo strategizes with Ellie Nixon 23

New Girls’ Tennis Coach Brings New Energy to Successful Team

Audrey Anderson, Contributing Writer September 25, 2019

The Blake girl's tennis team welcomes a new assistant coach to the team this year: Victoria Bravo. Bravo hopes to convey to the team that she is not only a coach, but she is also there to act as a support...

The Bears line up for the national anthem before a home game. The team has scored 58 goals this year already with Benji Pomonis leading the way with 13 goals.

Boys’ Soccer Looks to Win Second Straight Championship

Jack Prince, Opinions Editor September 25, 2019

On November 2, 2018, U.S. Bank Stadium witnessed the impossible. Fans, spectators, family members, coaches, and players all looked on as Keegan James ‘21 nailed a 55- yard kick to win the Boys...

The Wolfpack gathers on the sidelines of Blakes home field.

Despite Losing Key Players, Wolfpack Thrives Under Media Spotlight

Daniel Lesov, Online Editor September 22, 2019

Wolfpack’s star player causes the team’s popularity and players’ motivation to soar with the media’s attention. Jalen Suggs, a two-sport and five-star varsity athlete for Minnehaha Academy, holds...

Girls’ Golf Hopes To Continue Great Culture

William Lyman, Co-Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2019

“It’s right next to a prison,” says Anna Secor ‘20 of Parker’s Lake Golf Center, the off-campus home of the Blake Girls’ Golf team. The placement of the course, just off of Vicksburg Lane in...

Kenna Vavricheck 21 makes good contact with the ball as she swings.

Softball Leaps Into Future

William Lyman, Co-Editor in Chief April 19, 2019

It was 5:13 pm on Monday, April 8, as Kenna Vavrichek ‘21 stepped up to bat during the bottom of the 3rd inning. It was the inaugural game of the Girls’ softball 2019 season against Legacy Christian...

KK Haug and Madeleine Wethington Win Best Player in their Sport in the Same Year!

KK Haug and Madeleine Wethington Win Best Player in their Sport in the Same Year!

Brian Brener, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

Strong mentors and a passion for their sport has led to Blake receiving the Ms. Soccer and Ms. Hockey award in the same year. KK Haug ‘19 and Madeleine Wethington ‘19 have both been models of excellence...

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