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Senior player runs the ball during the 1st down.

Class of 2023 wins the annual powderpuff game

Maya Disher, Photography and Copy Editor October 24, 2022

  Coming off an intense win last year, the senior class of 2023 won for the second time, except this year they truly are the "top dogs," as they beat out the junior class of 2024. Powderpuff...

Josie St Martin celebrates on the ice after scoring.

Josie St. Martin travels to Sweden for hockey Junior Olympics

Lauren Guinee, Business Editor and Copy Editor November 24, 2021

Sophomore Josie St Martin must balance the demands of being a world-class athlete and a high school sophomore. "To have the best time of my life. Don't put too much pressure on myself. Just go out there...

Tanner Voight practicing on the field with Chance Swenson after school.

Tanner Voight plays his first year on the football team

Sumer Harrington, Photography and Online Editor November 23, 2021

Senior year is a time for finding what you love and trying new things. About 57% of high schoolers are a part of a school sport, and around 43% are multi-sport athletes. Tanner Voight is one of those students...

Senior Grace Volkman connects with junior player Charlie Gleason on the sidelines during the game. Grace was recently given the title of the 2021 football manager and she spends practices and game days working hard.

Grace Volkmann takes on role of football manager

Chelsea Stahl, Social Media Editor October 15, 2021

“My favorite part about being the football manager is getting to know and watch so many of the athletes and getting to hype them up and hit their shoulder pads at games, really just being the 'little...

Senior and Junior girls face off for Powder Puff in Pony Stadium during homecoming week.  The competing teams get ready to start a first down in the first 25 minute half of the game.

Juniors win annual Powder Puff

Katie Kangas, Print Layout Editor-in-Chief October 5, 2021

During Homecoming week,  junior and senior girls faced off in the annual Powder Puff football game for the prize title of winner. The upperclassmen girls are coached by their respective grade male football...

Seniors of the class of 2021 gather on the football field to enjoy donuts and hang out. Masks were worn and social distancing guidelines were enforced.

‘Senior Sunrise’: celebrate seniors COVID style

Mairin Torgerson, Photography Editor-in-chief October 26, 2020

An 8 a.m. wake up call had the class of 2021 bundled up in jackets and blankets to gather on the football field, enjoy donuts and watch the sunrise together. Labeled the “Senior Sunrise,” it was the...

Football unites through down year

Football unites through down year

Katelyn Krech, Student Playlist Reporter November 1, 2017

The Ponies Friday night games were not strong, with a 0 and 3 losing streak to start their season off.   After their three losses they came back two weeks ago playing White Bear winning 26-14 and...

The Ponies football team huddles during the homecoming game. “We all stand as one school,” Megan Ramberg says.

Homecoming brings 1000th game and first-ever parade

Kaitlyn Kirby, Business Editor September 18, 2017

Homecoming plays an important part in many student’s high school experience. This year Stillwater homecoming was exceptionally memorable with it being the 1000th Pony game. For seniors, their last homecoming...

Students, staff agree on favorite sports teams

Students, staff agree on favorite sports teams

Gabe Wagner, Distribution Reporter February 14, 2017

Students and teachers usually have different opinions and interests outside of the classroom, but the one thing that mostly anyone can find common ground on is a favorite sports team. A stranger can be...

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Lucas with the ball at a game. After recovering Lucas says, I trust my knee that its going to be fine and everything.

Braun’s injury brings determination

Bella Anderson, Social Media Editor December 1, 2016

What happens when your life is suddenly changed? Senior Lucas Braun knows what this is like. Last year he tore his Anterior Cruciate Ligament and this changed his life forever. There are many things...

Roger Goodells overwhelming controversy surrounds National Football League

Roger Goodell’s overwhelming controversy surrounds National Football League

Quinn Kuslich, In Studio Editor November 14, 2016

Throughout NFL history there have been many controversies about incidents involving players, coaches and other involved parties. Out of these controversies, one is very important. Roger Goodell is the...

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Dunleap and the ponies offense takes the field for the first time in the win or go home game friday night. 
It was a big game and I just looked to keep my success going and help the team Dunleap, says.

Jackson Dunleap turns early season disappointment into memorable end

Gabe Wagner, Distribution Reporter November 11, 2016

  Senior Jackson Dunleap’s varsity football dreams were put on hold when the starting job went to juniors Mason Green and Matt Crowl, but that didn't stop Jackson's drive to achieve his...

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