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The Spartan Speaks

The Student News Site of Orono High School

The Spartan Speaks

Senior Connor Chappell dunks the ball while the opposing team can only watch.

Sports have returned to OHS

Billy McGannon, Sports Editor January 21, 2021

Minnesota high school sports have been on pause since November 21, 2020. That put an end to volleyball and football season. With many things being shut down most students have been waiting for winter activities...

At Orono High School on November 5, Girls Varsity Volleyball plays a game against Mound Westonka High School. Freshman Izzy Torve (10) and Junior Sophie Jaques (17) block the opponent, which teammate Lily Maas (7) is covering.

Orono Spartan Volleyball Smashes Mound Westonka to Score a Win

Tillie Hogenson, Health and Wellness Editor January 15, 2021

Orono Spartan Volleyball played the Mound Westonka White Hawks on November 5. Because of the pandemic, the Spartans would have an adjusted schedule, playing the White Hawks for the second time in the same...

Head coach Joe McPherson talks to the team after the sad loss to the Holy Angels.

Orono Spartans Football Season Comes to a Sad End

Mikayla Burns, Editor in Chief January 15, 2021

Before the game started the announcers took some time to recognize the senior football players and senior cheerleaders. This game was not just a section championship but it also served as a senior...

Fans do the roller coaster cheer during a game.

Fans in the Stands

Billy McGannon, Sports Editor October 9, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released information regarding fans' attendance at high school football games. The number of fans allowed is 250, and that number is divided by the two teams....

Players give each other congratulatory  high fives after beating St. Anthony Village.

Football and Volleyball season moved to fall

Lauryn Pietrzak, Broadcast/Video Editor October 9, 2020

The Minnesota State High School League has overturned their original decision to move Football and Volleyball to the Spring season. On August 4th, the board of directors met to discuss when high school...

Staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic is easier as the weather warms.

Going Out During COVID-19: Healthy movement towards normality

Nolan Tichy, Copy Editor May 6, 2020

It has been more than a few weeks since many states in the US went into total lockdown, forcing people to stay inside their home with only those who are in immediate relation to them. As the country is...

Wrap up of the winter sport season

Wrap up of the winter sport season

Margaret Kraus, Sports Editor April 2, 2020

Boys basketball senior night

Lauryn Pietrzak, Staff Reporter March 6, 2020

The boys varsity basketball team competed in their final home game last thursday against St. Paul Central. The team celebrated their six playing seniors: captains Nick Brynes and Jack Patterson, Sander...

Orono Girls Hockey Section Finals vs. Breck

Tillie Hogenson, Staff Reporter February 27, 2020

Tillie Hogenson Staff Reporter  Breck Girls Hockey is set to play in the section final. The Breck Mustangs played the Orono Spartans on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the St. Louis Park Recreation Center....

Boys hockey team holds an I Heart Hockey fundraiser

Gabby Hyrkas, Features Editor February 27, 2020

Gabby Hyrkas Features Editor Fly high 55 means a lot to the Orono boys hockey team. Former coach, Zach Nelson, died of a heart attack after the team won the state title in 2018. On February 11th against...

The Orono Spartanettes “groove” into the state competition

Maddie Combs, Visuals Editor February 27, 2020

Feb. 14 and 15 marked the state competition for dance teams across the state of Minnesota. Dance teams from all regions of the state, including Orono's own Spartanette dance team, gathered at the Target...

Kopesky confronting a Minnetonka player, attempting to get around him.

Boys’ Athlete of the Month: Jack

Jordan Allar, Sports Editor February 26, 2020

Jordan Allar Sports Editor Sophomore point guard Jack Kopesky was chosen by the Spartan Speaks as the boys’ Athlete of the Month. Being only a sophomore, Kopesky has had a lot of playing time and...

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