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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

Coach Brian Luke instructing drills to the girls Swim and dive athletes Abby Hanson, Hailey Schmidt,

Coach Brian Luke’s slated induction into MSHSL Hall of Fame

Maya Disher, Photography and Public Relations November 17, 2021

On Oct. 12, Brian Luke was announced as one of the twelve inductees into the 2022 class of the Minnesota State High School League Hall of Fame. Having previously been inducted into the Minnesota State...

Junior Alex Ritzer recently committed to the University of North Carolina. He is now hoping, along with the rest of the varsity team, to  play this year; after the season was suspended due to the coronavirus.

Alex Ritzer hits a home run with University of North Carolina

Brianne Johnson, Layout Editor April 1, 2020

The varsity baseball team is fighting for a chance to play at least once this season. Before the coronavirus (COVID-19) suspended the season, the team was busy preparing for a championship season with...

Stillwater coach Scott Christensen and runner Ethan Vargas stand alongside at a meet. The relationship between a coach and an athlete is very important for the races and meets.

More than a cross country state champion coach

Ella Gag, Social Media Editor March 25, 2020

"Coaching is about change and adjustment, coaching is being in the moment," Scott Christensen cross country and track coach said. Christensen has won many awards and championships during his coaching years....

All participation in spring activities is suspended. The Minnesota State High School League continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation.

Girls’ track and field works on new strategies of teamwork

Tyrina McCombs, Distribution Editor March 19, 2020

With the snow gone and warmer weather arriving, the girls track and field team is optimistic about their upcoming season. The girls hope that their bond keeps growing with each other and helps newcomers...

Junior Rubie Ballantyne competes with other members of the synchronized swimming team. The team hopes to win state this year.

Ballantyne pushes for first place in synchro

Natalie Williams, Photography Editor March 5, 2020

As students walk through the halls, they all look the same. A constant stream of teenagers, trying to fit in as best as possible.  Students do not see the unique qualities in each individual. Junior...

Speed skaters practice at the Roseville Oval Dec 16. The skater pictured above is leaning forward in a sitting position. This is an identifying feature of speed skating because this pose is unnatural, speed skaters must train their body to hold this position.

Stillwater speed skater earns new personal best

Kathleen Pothen, Copy Editor February 7, 2020

Junior and speed skater Milan Jostes competes with the Midway Speedskating Club. The Midway Speedskating Club is based at the Guidant John Rose Minnesota Oval. According to the city of Roseville website...

Junior Thomas Watry gets ready to swim at a competition in Texas. Watry swam in multiple national competitions held across the country, including North Dakota, Virginia and Oklahoma.

Thomas Watry prepares for U.S. Paralympics team

Drew Jurek, Graphics Editor January 12, 2020

It was 2014 when junior Thomas Watry went to his first national competition in Richmond, Va. It was a relatively small meet in comparison to future competitions he would take part in; however, the experience...

Senior Delaney Wagner takes pictures in her new college uniform after signing with The University of Wisconsin-River Falls. After three years of playing at the varsity level for the ponies she will play college basketball at the division III level starting next fall.

Wagner faces new leadership opportunity with season-ending injury

Charlie Valerius, Online Editor January 12, 2020

It is late Sunday night when senior Delaney Wagner finishes up her homework and starts packing up her basketball bag for tomorrows tryouts. After a runner up finish at state a year ago, Wagner, elected...

Senior Avery Wright who is a part of the Minnesota Boat Club and swimming team. She commits to University of Wisconsin-Madison for rowing.

Avery Wright commits to University of Wisconsin-Madison for rowing

Annabel Lantz, Photography Editor December 15, 2019

Senior Avery Wright is a team player and leader on both the high school swimming team, as well as the Minnesota Boat Club (MBC) rowing team in Minneapolis. This is only her second year on the MBC rowing...

Sophie Privette balances two winter sports

Sophie Privette balances two winter sports

Julia Bennett, Social Media Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2019

Sophomore Sophie Privette began her skating career at the age of three. Over the past few years, she has taken her passion to the next level by joining the varsity performance team in eighth grade....

Ninth grade gymnast Ella Zirbes signs autographs for her fans at the U.S. Championships. This was held in Kansas City Missouri last August. Fans crowd Zirbes with shirts and merchandise to sign.

Determination will pay off for Zirbes

Maria Supan, Business Editor December 13, 2019

Hardworking athletes have a strong desire to reach the top level of a sport they are passionate about. Although this dream becomes a reality to very few athletes, freshman Ella Zirbes, a young 14 old gymnast,...

Senior Grace Cote prepares for tryouts for her final season on the Stillwater basketball team. She later will continue doing what she loves by playing for the Mayville Comets.

Cote ‘scores’ with her commitment after high school

Fiona Stahl, Online Editor December 2, 2019

Senior Grace Cote continues her basketball career by recently signing to Mayville State University in North Dakota. Cote has played basketball for some time and is thrilled to see what is next for her....

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