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The News of The Blake School Since 1916

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Friesen skis classic in the boys’ Conference race on Jan. 29. Friesen placed 10th in the race.

Nordic Builds Culture For Team’s Bright Future

Rayan Nasir, Perspectives Editor February 8, 2025

With the coming of snow and cold comes the start of the 2024-25 Nordic season. Nordic skiing is a winter sport similar to cross-country running, except on skis and snow. The sport combines endurance with...

Captain Sawyer Guider ‘25 poses after a run at the Wild Mountain Invitational on Jan. 27.

Alpine Skies Through Challenge

Dillon Kaiser, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

Despite the long nights and subzero temperatures, the Alpine team has experienced success throughout the season. Captain Cole Eckes '26 says that "Our performance has been really strong as a team. Obviously...

Daniel skates in a loss to the Montréal Victoire. She next plays the Minnesota Frost on Feb. 11.

Former Blake Skater Finding Pro Success

Lilah Johnson, Managing Editor February 5, 2025

2024 was one of the biggest years ever for women's sports all around the world. Leagues such as the WNBA and the NWSL saw some of the biggest viewership and attendance ever and the Professional Womenís...

Traditions Across Sports Teams Spark Connection

Izzie Miller, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

Since it was founded in 1900, our school has passed traditions down generations. An area with many long lasting traditions is its sports teams. Ranging from pre-game rituals to fun team activities, our...

How Much Do You Know About Winter Sports?

How Much Do You Know About Winter Sports?

Leo Mithun, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

Aafedt watches the teams battle for the puck in the neutral zone. Aafedt had 24 saves in his first victory of the season.

Boys’ Hockey Outmuscles Mustangs in Home Opener

Yoni Zacks, Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2024

A crowd of 327 that featured a mix of students, alumni home for the break, and family and friends of the players spent their first night of break watching the Blake Bears defeat the Mounds View Mustangs...

Girls' Swim and Dive compete their senior night meet on Wednesday, Oct 23. at the school's pool.

Splashing in Countless Victories

Faith Zhao, Student Life Editor November 4, 2024

GO. GO. GO. This year, on Thurs. Oct. 10, 2024, the “Girls Swim & Dive” team headed out to John Glenn Middle School in Maplewood to seize their win. Like many other sports, although the swim...

Girls' Tennis Team (white) lining up and meeting their opponent, Litchfield, in the Class A state tennis tournament championship at the InnerCity Tennis Center in Minneapolis.

Girls’ Tennis Wins State Championship for Second Year In a Row

Charlie Dean, Puzzlemaster November 4, 2024

12 wins, 0 losses, and a State Championship. That was the girls’ tennis team’s record this year. According to Nora Ibrani ‘26, “this [was]more of a building year.” After losing seven of their...

Boys and Girls Cross Country Competes at AA State Race

Boys and Girls Cross Country Competes at AA State Race

Ben Aviles, Opinions Editor November 3, 2024

The girls cross country team competed at the 3AA State Race on Saturday, Nov. 2. This was following a second-place performance at 3AA Sections. As Coach Maggie Bowman put it, “I don't think either team...

Newberry (second from right) rowing on the Mississippi River.

Athletes Sacrifice Free Time For Sports

Olivia Besikof, Contributing Writer November 1, 2024

Students spend so much time on schoolwork that it is often challenging to balance school and sports. Athletes all have different priorities. Jax Newberry ‘27 does hockey, rowing, and circus arts....

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