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The Spartan Speaks

Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) talks with Minnesota Lynx guard Anna Cruz (51) against the Indiana Fever in the second half of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball finals, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2015, in Minneapolis.

Women’s Sports Prove Important in Today’s World

Kate Edwards, Junior Editor November 2, 2015

The Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota’s WNBA team, won their third Championship on October 14, 2015. It seems the Lynx are the only Minnesota team that is consistently on the top. However, the attendance...

Guy Mohs with his parents.

Hometown Kid

Sam Sustacek, Sports Editor October 27, 2015

You might see him strolling through the halls of Orono High School, headphones in and a grin painted across his face, and think that Guy Mohs has known nothing but joy. He walks with a swagger, and...

Spartans Set for State

Spartans Set for State

Alex Rusciano, Opinions Editor October 26, 2015

The boys and girls soccer teams successfully made it to the state tournament this year. The girls shut Waconia out 3-0 while the boys crushed Wilmar’s hopes with an overtime goal. Both teams were given...

Cross Country racers during the meet.

Cross Country Races to the Finish Line

Ella Langer, News Editor October 14, 2015

Running in a chilling breeze under a dark cloudy sky, the Orono Cross Country team competed in Litchfield against multiple other schools. Kicking the race off with the middle school runners and working...

Spartans Rise Over the Storm

Spartans Rise Over the Storm

Sam Sustacek, Sports Editor October 5, 2015

On the rainy night of Sept. 18, the Orono Spartans continued their winning ways by trouncing the Chanhassen Storm 56-14 to start the season 5-0 to celebrate Homecoming. The Spartans dominated through the...

​Anthony Tavella scores against Hopkins.

Spring Sports Recap

Will Dittrich, Sports Editor May 26, 2015

With the weather warming up and students counting down the days until summer, the spring sports season at Orono High School is coming to an end. Eight different teams all started their season with optimism...

Rachel Fay clears the pole.

Orono Spartans Athlete of the Month: Rachel Fay

Will Dittrich, Sports Editor May 23, 2015

  Junior track and field runner Rachel Fay is the fifth recipient of Athlete of the Month for the Orono Spartans during the 2014-2015 sports season. Fay has been a very impressive runner for...

60 for #60 Foundation logo.

Live Like Everyday Is Gameday

Claire Hasselman, Staff Reporter May 21, 2015

Give 60 for #60 is a foundation in honor of an Orono Spartan Jake Anderson. The foundation will be hosting Keith Hawkins at Orono High School on Wed. May 27. Keith Hawkins is an exceptional speaker who...

​Anthony Tavella scores against Hopkins.

Spring Sports Recap

Will Dittrich, Sports Editor May 20, 2015

With the weather warming up and students counting down the days until summer, the spring sports season at Orono High School is coming to an end. Eight different teams all started their season with optimism...

Tiger Woods stats from the tournament.

Ricky Fowler Wins The Players in Aggregate Round

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor May 12, 2015

This year's The Players championship was held at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. The weather was at a great temperature of 82 degrees with sunny skies. It was a great weekend for golf. The tournament started...

Sophomore Carly Peterson cheered on the Wild with her Dad.

Minnesota Wild season comes to an end

Alex Rusciano, Student Life Editor May 8, 2015

The Minnesota Wild was in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks. This was the fourth game and if the Blackhawks won, it would end the Wild's season. Minnesota fans...

Orono Boys Lacrosse Off to Great Start

Will Dittrich, Sports Editor April 29, 2015

The Orono boys lax team is off to a tremendous start early on in the season. The boys were expected to compete for a conference championship with all of the quality players it returned from last year campaign....

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