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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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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...

Maggie Bowman, Jim Mahoney and Patrick Barry supporting their respective teams, the Minnesota Vikings, the Boston Red Sox, and the Green Bay Packers

Teachers Find Balance In Deep-Rooted Loyalties To Sports Teams

Sara Richardson, Opinions Editor March 15, 2019

Extreme sports loyalties run deep, deriving from family traditions and childhoods in communities where sports are front page news. From fire hydrants painted green and yellow for the Green Bay Packers,...

Crazy Winter Still Slowing Spring Sports

Jack Prince, Staff Writer March 15, 2019

On a Saturday afternoon, the Girls’ Lacrosse team sprints between lines in the gym. Only a hundred yards away from their home turf, the team is unable to practice due to another year of huge snowfalls....

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,...

Mystery athlete competing in Mens Epee at state tournament.

February’s Mystery Athlete of the Month

Josie Lagerstrom, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2018

This month’s mystery athlete has been on Blake’s fencing team for four years, specifically on the Varsity Men’s Epee for three years. He won second place for Men’s Team Epee at State in 2016-2017,...

Connecting teachers with their college athletic careers

Connecting teachers with their college athletic careers

Daniel Lesov, News Page Editor February 7, 2018

Mr. Batiste attended Colby college in Maine and played football. Mr Batiste was one of the best defensive players for the team in the late 2000s. Mr Batiste has translated his playing to Blake as he is...

Verified and Unified; the Blake Swim and Dive team.

Jumping Into Boys Swim and Dive

Ava February 7, 2018

Connected, unified, committed, hard-working, fun, excellent- these words can be used to encapsulate the Blake Swim and Dive team. The Blake swim team is co-op of two schools, but it is anything but divided....

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