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The girls swim and dive team worked hard to get 125 consecutive wins.

Making a splash in the record books

Sam Hudachek, In-Studio Producer October 15, 2015

As the Ponies roared ahead in the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay, Brian Luke, the head coach of the girls swim and dive team, looked up into the stands and saw dozens of people holding signs and cheering...

Swimmers are neck in neck as they push towards the final lap.

Girls swim and dive team breaks dual meet record

Grace Donner, Photographer October 4, 2015

Screaming, cheering and the splashing of water; that is what it sounded like when the girls swim and dive team tied the record for most dual meets won in a row. The team has had a streak since 2003...

Photo by Allie Langness
Before the game, a ceremony was held to honor the local first responders throughout from throughout the community. A flag extended across more than half of the field and a flag was hung on the north end of the stadium by two fire trucks.

Ponies pay respect , honor 9/11

Nathan Novotny, Social Media Editor September 23, 2015

  When America was terrorized on the fateful day of 9/11, many thought it would bring the USA down. Fourteen years later we can see it has done just the opposite. Americans everywhere come...

Senior John Huntley, one of the top  runners for Stillwater, pushes his hardest to finish strong in the Minnesota State Championships.

Boys cross-country team fights for victory

Jessica Thomas, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2014

They lace up their spikes as they approach the starting line. As they do their final run outs, they strategize on how they want to run their race. The starter walks to the center of the field. Ready! The...

New leader in the football team’s offense

Braden Cousineau, Social Media Reporter October 30, 2014

Last year DJ Skie ('15) was one of the Ponies leading receivers, this year he is the one on the other end of the ball. Skie, now heading the Ponies agile offense, is new to the position. He has proven...

Consistent server Briana Momchilovich (16), contributes tremendously to the success of the team with her accurate serves.

Volleyball spikes up success

Sara Stickler, Online Editor October 29, 2014

Those Mizuno labeled balls bumping around the high school gym are starting to come to end as the season comes to a close. The  girls volleyball team has done nothing but persist, which created a successful...

Coaches prioritize concussion prevention

Dennis Toenjes, Video Editor October 14, 2014

Concussion Rates in high school sports across Minnesota have been growing at an alarming rate and Stillwater Area High School contributes to this trend as well. Concussions are brain injuries caused...

Senior captain Zach Knox leads the Ponies with the knowledge and wisdom he gained as an underclassman. “Sophomore year, I was playing with upperclassmen,” said Knox. “Now it’s weird seeing sophomores and juniors look up to me.”

Senior Knox leads as football captain

Matt Brown, Social Media Editor October 2, 2014

Three-time Varsity Football player, senior Zach Knox, is one of the new team captains and is now taking up the leadership role and portraying it on the 2014 Varsity Football Team. Although the football...

Sailing Team looking for members and possible school support

Lars Stannard, Photographer October 1, 2014

It is not well known, but some students are currently participating on a sailing team which is stationed and operated by the Saint Croix Sailing School (SCSS) in Hudson, WI. It is a small team consisting...

A look at the Ponies 2014 football season

Matt Salmi, Social Media Editor September 30, 2014

The Ponies football team has started the year off on the right foot as they are 3-0!  The first few games on the Ponies schedule were anticipated to be wins and they won them in convincing fashion.  While...


Showing-off his flawless technique during a reverse straight dive, junior Colin Eason racked up 11 points for his team; 11 points at the particular meet.

Eason motivated by competition

Katelyn Weisbrod January 15, 2014

By Katelyn Weisbrod Walking in the footsteps of greatness is something many athletes. Junior Colin Eason is one of three divers on the SAHS boys swim and dive team, and he is ready to take the board. Eason...


During the State meet held at St. Olaf College, Lange shifts to pass an opponent. Lange passed countless opponents throughout her season, which is why she was such a crucial part to the team.

Lange runs to state

Rose Bruschu December 7, 2013

Junior Abby Lange had a successful cross country season this fall, and made her second career appearance at state on Nov. 2. The race was at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. Lange finished 98th...

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