…Edina Athletics Hall of Fame On Thursday, Sept. 20, Gustavus Head Baseball and Women’s Hockey Coach Mike Carroll was inducted into the Edina High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame because of his athletic efforts for Edina-East High School. Carroll lettered in soccer, hockey and baseball throughout his high school career. After graduating from Edina-East High School in … Continue reading Mike Carroll discusses recent induction into…

The women’s Cross Country team has competed in three meets so far this season, and has been taking great strides towards reaching their goals this season. On Sept. 8, the women placed second out of five teams at the St. John’s Invitational with a total of 57 points. The leading team, Saint Benedict finished with a total of 44 points. Sophomore Caitlin Fermoyle placed first, … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country: hungry for success

Senior Anna Eames’ story is one of perseverance and dedication. Born with a physical disability in her legs, she was unable to participate in impact sports, such as running because of the pain it caused her. When she was five, she started swimming, and by the time she was 15-years-old, she had qualified for the Paralympics. When the pool that Eames trained at hosted a … Continue reading Paralympic swimmer brings home the hardware

Sisu. The Finnish word for what Americans refer to as “having guts” is a term often applied to those who crave the beneficial, yet sweltering heat of the traditionally Finnish experience of sweating it out in the sauna. The art of sauna bathing originated in Finland and has existed for well over 2,000 years according to Susan Nerberg’s article, “Sweat Like a Finn.”  The original … Continue reading It’s pronounced SOW-na, not SAW-na

As the women’s volleyball team enters their fourth week of competitive play, a look at their record may offer a misleading picture of the team’s potential for success.  Their record stands at 6-7, with a string of recent losses negating several early wins.  Nevertheless, the exceptionally young team remains optimistic as they head into the conference season. Senior Captain Erin Sherman is confident about the … Continue reading Volleyball team ready to bounce back

The Women’s Tennis team began its season last Tuesday. The players have had a positive outlook on the upcoming matches, and the team seems to be off to a confident start. “I think we have already made great strides towards becoming a better tennis team in the first week of practice,” Senior Captain Heather Annis said. The fall season kicks off this upcoming week with … Continue reading Women’s Tennis—serving up a great season

With the competitive season quickly approaching the Men’s Tennis team, Head Coach Tommy Valentini is ready to practice hard and welcome the six new players to the family this year. On what was only the third day of practice, players seemed fired up and ready to begin their practice, and to prepare themselves not just physically but mentally for their upcoming competitions for the season. … Continue reading Men’s Tennis: a three-crown season