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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The Varsity volleyball team huddles up as they end another successful season with middle hitter Stephanie Dietrich (’14). From left to right: Stephanie Houle (’14), Stephanie Dietrich, and Janae Momchilovich (’14). Dietrich will be playing volleyball at Michigan Technological University this upcoming fall.

Michigan recruits Dietrich for volleyball

Olivia Braun December 7, 2013

Senior Stephanie Dietrich, a varsity volleyball star since her sophomore year, has decided to continue playing the game she loves into her college career at Michigan Technological University (MTU). As...


Erler jumps elegantly to pose for a photographer while showing off her dance skills. These skills have been honed in by her many years of dancing.

Erler remains positive as chevals captain

December 7, 2013

Senior Bree Erler was honored with being this year’s captain for the Stillwater dance team. Erler faces issues with her last year of dancing with the Stillwater chevals and is disappointed, yet optimistic...


Evans and teammate go up to block an opposing spike during a late season game against Roseville. Evans great leadership showed after stuffing this spike

Evans leads volleyball team through great season

Karlee Stennes December 5, 2013

The girls varsity volleyball team had many ups and downs this past season. Senior Susan Evans has been playing volleyball for 14 years and is a setter and libero, a defensive specialist who bumps the...

Girls swim and dive nearing its final showdown

Katelyn Weisbrod November 27, 2013

Weeks, months and years of harsh and intense training come down to one 100th of a second. One less breath or a couple more kicks can be the difference between a state champion and the runner-up. A poor...


Schertz pins a teammate while at wrestling practice in the gymnasium.

Schertz makes touchdowns and take downs

Lucy Langmack November 26, 2013

It is Friday night and senior Mitchell Schertz is not at home studying. He stands under the bright, field lights and listens to the enthusiastic, proud cheers of his friends and family in the nearby stands....

Soccer coach, new season, new record

Rose Bruschu November 5, 2013

The boys soccer team ended its season on Thursday Oct. 11 but they didn’t go down without a fight. Losing to East Ridge by only one goal, the soccer boys kept their fans on the edge of their seats. The...

Archery team hits a bullseye

Cory Spawn November 4, 2013

The archery and hunting club is a new addition to the list of clubs and teams that students at Stillwater Area High School are able to participate in. The Archery team was started last year. The...


After three years of coaching, Labor has laid the foundation for a successful future for the Ponies. He has achieved this by gaining the players new equipment and through his constant involvement in the community.

Coach Labore lays foundation for Ponies’ successful future

Nick Brevitz November 4, 2013

Social studies teacher Beau Labore took over for the retired Scott Hoffman in the spring of 2011. He brought in the Wing T offense, which has been very effective thus far.  Labore also led the charge...


Although they have different warm up and preparation tactics, when on the field Tillet (7) and Knox (27) unite under the common goal of a successful season.

Tillett and Knox form a dynamic duo

November 2, 2013

Two of Stillwater’s most prized athletes, senior Trevor Tillett and junior Zach Knox, have impressed the student body, community and even the nation with their talents in football.  Tillett, measuring...


The new mountain bike team is already very popular with students.

Mountain bike team starts strong

Lexie Sherrick October 18, 2013

This fall there is a mountain biking team at Stillwater Area High School, offering a new activity for students to participate in. As of now only 29 teams are participating in the Minnesota High School...


Despite his injury Olson still plays a prominent role in football at the high school. He even served as a coach for the girl’s powderpuff team.

Jake Olson is still a leader despite his injury

Ellie Anderson October 18, 2013

Senior year of sports is supposed to be the year that counts the most: college recruiters watching for potential college scholarships and the last year playing with childhood friends. Senior Captain Jake...


The boy’s cross country team continues to do well despite losing many valuable runners from last year.

Cross country boys strive to retain title

Fiona Montie October 17, 2013

Finishing with the lead they started with, the cross country boys team managed to pull through the race with a win once again. Standing amongst the crowd of proud parents, teammates and other curious supporters...

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