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Boys lacrosse team practices for their upcoming season on the schools turf fields for captains practice. They consistently work on their passing and catching.

Boys lacrosse team hopes to beat Mahtomedi for first time

Carina Block, Copy Editor April 18, 2019

Last season, the boys varsity lacrosse team graduated many key players, but this season they are still going to strive for a record similar to last year's (11-2). This year's captains are seniors...

Sophomore Savannah Vincent, takes a shot during the spring last year. Preparing for State last season, Vincent practices at Oak Glen Golf Course.

Girls golf tees off, eyes on state

Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor April 10, 2019

The girls golf started after ending the season last year going to State. Practices are held at Oak Glen Golf Course, Monday through Friday from 3-5 p.m. The golf team compete in invitational tournaments...

Juniors Owen Kiser, Bailey Foster and their coach during spring break. Being distance runners, Christensen spends a lot of time with them to help them improve. Coming during spring break gave them an opportunity to get ahead.

Boys track team trains outside during Minnesota heat wave

Michael O'Gorman, Business Editor April 8, 2019

The boys track team started practices during spring break to prepare for this years competitions.  Starting during spring break gave them more time to get ahead of the competition.  The team consists...

The team groups up after making second place in the sectional final. Though they lost to Cretin, the girls are pleased with what they accomplished.

Girls lacrosse looks solid with strong senior class

Q.C. Ho, Editorial Cartoonist April 5, 2019

"Our main philosophy is doing our best," coach Rick Reidt said. Winning sectionals and state are long term goals of the girls lacrosse team, but they are not their sole focus. Beyond competition,...

The girls softball team starts their season with indoor practice. We want to have a good run at state so we need to practice hard, and work on the little things, junior Haley Eder-Zdechlik said.

Girls softball aims to win back-to-back state titles

Annika Brown, Business Editor April 4, 2019

After winning the class 4A state title, the softball team is preparing for another successful season. Tryouts are over and the teams are decided. The girls are determined to keep the same energy and focus...

Boys tennis is ready to start up the new season on the recently melted courts.  The boys will be able to play outside and not have practices canceled as often.

Boys tennis loses key players, senior class looks to meet expectations

Gavan Townsend, Camera Editor March 31, 2019

The boys tennis team is eager to start up their new season and play with their fellow teammates starting March 25 and are planning to make a dent in the enemy competition. Last year, the team was...

A puck flies towards the net while senior forward Wyatt Wasko skates through the right wing. Stillwater defeated Mahtomedi 2 to 1 in one of the final games of the regular season.

Minnesota State hockey tournament celebrates 75th anniversary

Jameson Stahl, Online Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2019

Grab your sticks and lace up your skates. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Minnesota State Boys Hockey Tournament. Games are played from March 6-9 at the Xcel Energy Center in downtown St....

Junior Joe Stengl battles for the puck in front of the net.

Boys hockey team begins section play

Kevin Kerber, Podcast Reporter February 27, 2019

The boys hockey team has had quite a year of hockey as they come to a close with 5 games left. They ended with a record of 11-9 which is better than most other teams. As it stands, Stillwater is ranked...

Senior Sara Scalia shoots a basket Dec. 7 during their game against Forest Lake. The girls won with a score of 59-52.

Girls basketball led by seniors, improves record

Sierra Hippel, Distribution Reporter February 22, 2019

The girls varsity basketball team is in the middle of their season. Their season began in November and goes until March. They have been having a great season and have had much success. Head coach...

The chavels performed Feb. 8. During halftime at the varsity boys basketball game. Along with them were junior dancers from around  the community.

Chevals competes with little defeat

Rosie Nichols, Layout Editor February 14, 2019

Energy, excitement and poise can be seen within the Stillwater Dance team, who are formally known as the Chevals. This group of ladies spend the majority of their fall and winter dancing for the Stillwater...

Senior Karl Gaertner finishes 7th in the section seven race. He will be racing as an individual and with the team at Giants Ridge at the state meet.

Boys alpine captains and coaches show strong start to season

Marlee McGuire, Social Media Editor February 13, 2019

Undergates, delays, hairpins and flushes. Hot iron waxing, and a structured base grind. This is the jargon used by the Stillwater boys alpine ski team, one of the best in the state this year. The Stillwater...

The team sometimes performs in between periods at hockey games. The skaters from left to right Berlim Mosssak, Grace Pugh, Sydney McNurlin, Stephanie Meiesterling, Julia Bennett, Grace Witt, Britta Hornback, Kendra Lundquist, Alecia Poppe, Sophia Weiss, Alison Bladder, Sophie Privette, Kyra Privette and Sophia Heidtke.

Girls skating team gains recognition

Nick Parent, Podcast Reporter February 5, 2019

 The Stillwater girls skating team has been getting more attention that has been building over the past years as people become more aware of it.  The team has girls ranging from seventh grade to...

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