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This is before an important meet for the alpine ski team, Joe Weber explained struggles of the year, It was getting to know the coaches, and for me it was not falling as much

Alpine Ski wins fifth consecutive title

Austin Dowdall, Distribution Reporter April 7, 2016

The Alpine ski team just won their 5th consecutive conference championship. This after they hired a new head coach, and having a successful year. This year, the team had to overcome some hardships,...

Basketball loses first game in sections

Noah Jakupciak, Staff Reporter March 16, 2016

It was a tough season for the Ponies basketball team, as they finished 12-13 and did not win a playoff game. They lost a key player junior Lucas Braun to an injury during the football season, and...

Stillwater made it to the third place game at the state tournament against Wayzata who later won state the following day. The whole tournament was a blast to be at. Although the boys didnt win first place, it was still fun to have the school and community cheering them on, senior Mathias Hoefferle said.

The ride to The Tourney

Justin Hannasch, Print Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2016

In a sellout crowd at Aldrich Arena, fans packed wall to wall and the student section screaming, the boys hockey is heading into overtime versus their rival, Hill Murray. After Stillwater kills off...

Junior Peter Hagel starts a match looking to end in victory as teammates and coaches look on.  I love the environment the matches always have. It pumps me up, says Hagel.

Wrestling team pins down a successful season

Nick Carlson, Field Reporter March 15, 2016

The Stillwater mens wrestling team has finished up their season and are truly proud of what they accomplished. The team may have not seen a complete takedown on their entire season, but certainly flexed...

During a game of basketball there is two full time outs and three short time outs. “We basically say what we are going to play next and we usually see what is going on, like who is doing it wrong so we try to connect people and then we usually tell them what they are doing so we can try to defend against it,” junior forward Emma Murphy says.

Negative chants and music distract players

Madison Crain, Layout Editor February 10, 2016

At any game there is cheering from the band and the crowd. Cheering can both be positive and negative. When the chants are negative, it can distract the players. When the girls varsity basketball...

The Varsity boys team triumphantly pose with their first place plaque after their win at battle creek this past January 26th. (Front row left to right) junior Josh Albrect, 7th grader Caden Albrect, junior Noah Kneeskern, junior Shad Kraftson, junior Nolan Noer (back row) junior Colin Gray, sophomore Jack Lange, sophomore Brian Olson, senior Seth Cattanach, senior Sam Hanson. We have to go and prove that ranking to ourselves and to the state - but I know were capable of winning the state title, senior captain Seth Cattanach says.

Nordic teams face great success

Colin Gray, Staff Reporter February 9, 2016

The cold air creates wisps of breath. There is only 100 feet left to the finish line across a flat course of white snow. In the distance there is the cheers of people. This is how the skiers of the...

I coached a few championship teams before coming to Stillwater, and there were some really motivated girls on the teams I coached before, but Ive found that even with a team with more girls who are there to have fun, I enjoy it just as much, said Coach Taylor.

Girls basketball team stronger than ever

Craig Sanislo, Layout Editor January 14, 2016

The girls basketball team seems like an ordinary team at first glance, but after a while it is easy to see that they have a bond tighter than most other teams, and are led by a coach with a unique...

Senior and captain Claire Weber carves down the slopes. She sets the example for the team by performing after hours of hard work in practice. My role on the team is to encourage the skiers to be fearless. to show them a proper technique or give them simple advice on the chairlift about not giving up. I aspire to continue to hold the teams great legacy as it has been held, and to also continue to push everyone to the next level, says Weber.

Neubauer becomes new alpine head coach

Hannah Anderson, Social Media Managing Editor January 13, 2016

Last year's assistant alpine ski coach Kevin Neubauer has taken over Mary Parcheta's longtime position as head coach after 24 years. She has been involved in the program for the past 25 years and announced...

Boys hockey slams previous state champs

Bennett Friedrich, Sports Layout Editor December 22, 2015

The 4-0 varsity hockey team got out to an amazing start with a huge win 6-5 over Lakeville North, the defending state champions. The team has a solid offensive structure, clearly demonstrated against Lakeville....

Senior Robbie Dunham is playing in his first match on Nov. 23. Dunham explained his favorite aspect of badminton,I like smashing it, I like how it makes it difficult on the opponent.

Winter intramurals bring competition

Austin Dowdall, Social Media Editor December 6, 2015

The winter intramural sports are very anticipated, and began in November. Intramural basketball is the most popular of the winter intramural teams offered to students and teams are being put together...

The Alpine team takes practices very seriously. Right now practices are indoors while they prepare for the upcoming season. Right now all we are doing is dry land work outs. I played soccer which kept me in good shape but for the kids who have been out of sports for a while, its really helpful to them to get back into shape, junior Patrick Allan said.

New expectations for Alpine team

Lucas Braun, Social Media Editor December 5, 2015

The alpine team is looking to improve off of last year's accomplishments, including the title of conference champions for boys and girls as well as having four individuals go to state. They have an...

At practice on Nov. 20 at Lily Lake, the players wait to take the ice. Its important we work hard, Hamilton said. I believe we have more talent than other teams, but we need to be able to come together.

High expectations for boys hockey season

Dylan Andres, Social Media Editor December 5, 2015

  Stillwater boys varsity hockey hasn't even played their first game yet, but have already managed to hold high expectations headed into the season. On Nov. 2 and 11, "Follow The Puck",...

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