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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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UNITED. The Metro-South Phoenix girls hockey co-op huddles together at a recent match on Dec. 7. They lost 0-2 against the Lakeville South Cougars.

[SPORTS OPINION] Better funding will lead to more success for Phoenix hockey

Nora Grande, Staff Writer December 23, 2023
The co-op team is built up of multiple different schools that are not close in distance to each other, but the hockey team should still be able to put together some more training sessions.
ROUND IN A CIRCLE. Two players from each team were speedily in pursuit of the puck. The Lakeville South Cougar player No. 7 had gotten possession of the puck for a split second before the Phoenixes took the puck from them.

Phoenix Hockey falls 2-0 to Lakeville South Cougars

Zimo Xie, RubicOnline December 12, 2023
The hockey teams will face off again on Dec. 12 at home.
2023 ATHENA. Senior Heidi Deuel has displayed steadfast dedication to hockey and soccer throughout her five years of varsity sports at SPA. Captain of both teams, she represents everything that an Athena should be.

Heidi Deuel named 2023 Athena

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline March 13, 2023
Senior Heidi Deuel was named SPA's 29th Athena for her athletic excellence.
LETS GO SPARTANS. Students gather to cheer on the SPA boys hockey team as they face off against Highland Park in the first round of the section tournament. The Spartans went on to win the game 5-2.

Co-op sports provide connectivity, relationships between fans

Tommy Verhey, Director of RubicOnline February 26, 2023
At some winter sports events, black or crimson is worn with pride.
BIG BLOCK. Senior Solvej Eversoll jumps and blocks a serve from the opposing team. Eversoll plays for the Northern Lights volleyball club when the high-school season is not in session.

Club sports build competitiveness, relationships, athletic success

Tommy Verhey, Director of RubicOnline January 30, 2023
In team sports, athletes play for the name on the front of the jersey. For some athletes, this means their club's logo.
Spartans fail to beat Breck in second match-up, lose in overtime

Spartans fail to beat Breck in second match-up, lose in overtime

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline January 25, 2023
Spartans hockey fell 3-2 in overtime against Breck.
Metro-South falls to Apple Valley in anticipated rematch

Metro-South falls to Apple Valley in anticipated rematch

Alexandra Cardwell, RubicOnline January 23, 2023
The Metro-South hockey team went into the third period too far behind, ending with a 7-3 loss.
PHOENIX RISING. The new hockey co-op stands on the line for the national anthem at Drake Arena at a Nov. 26 game.

The birth of the Metro-South Phoenix

Rita Li, RubicOnline December 12, 2022
United Hockey co-op changes to Phoenix.
FINISHING UP: Chad Jameson exits the rink after grooming the ice

Drake Arena: the people behind the ice

Clara Ann Bagnoli, Staff Writer December 8, 2022
The first home game for Spartan Hockey is tonight at 7. Take a look at the day in the life of the Drake Arena managers.
Plaques and trophies containing the MSHSL logo line the walls of athletic hallway in the upper school. With SPA having an MSHSL membership, the athletic department is hopeful for the future of Minnesota athletics following the initiative.

MSHSL fights racism with new initiative

Ali Browne, RubicOnline March 14, 2022
A new MSHSL initiative will address the long-lasting issue of racism in schools and athletics.
ALWAYS BE BETTER THAN THE BOYS. Junior NIkola Barkwell exchanges her United jersey for a Spartan one this season.

Barkwell offers inspiration as a Spartan hockey goaltender

Ali Browne, RubicOnline February 11, 2022
ABBTTB: Always Be Better Than The Boys.
Senior Erin Magnuson cradles the ball during an away game. “I got into both [sports] because my parents played. My mom played lacrosse and suggested [that I] try it, and my dad played hockey, so both my sister and I tried it [too]. I love the intensity of sports and the feeling of accomplishment when I do something well or reach a goal I have set for myself, which is why I really enjoy playing,” Magnuson said.

Senior Erin Magnuson named 2021 Athena award winner

Ali Browne, RubicOnline May 17, 2021
“Sports have made me competitive and driven and have definitely shaped my personality and who I am today,” Magnuson said.
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