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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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Photo by Ellie Speedling- So far in the season, Raleigh has one assist which he got on the Dec. 17 game vs Park. "I knew making the varsity team would be a challenge game by game." says Raleigh.

Raleigh accepted on varsity hockey team

Ellie Speedling, Social Media Reporter • January 8, 2017

  Sophomore Joe Raleigh’s passion for hockey began with watching professional and college teams. Using a stick and a tennis ball as a makeshift puck,  Raleigh practiced what he saw the players...

Tim Hartung, the new head coach of the Stillwater wins the national championship at the University of Minnesota in 1999. Hartung looks share his knowledge of the game and carry this team to another winning season. “I have enjoyed a great career as an athlete and learned a lot of great lessons that I look to share,” Hartung says. (The Guillotine)

Former Gopher wrestler, Coach Hartung leads team

Sam Johnson, Photographer • January 6, 2017

Tim Hartung, the new coach for the wrestling team, is more than just an  average coach. Hartung was a two-time NCAA champion while he wrestled for the Minnesota Gophers. He also participated in...

Photo Courtesy of Angie Kranz-This photo was taken at true team state and Ciana is seen swimming the breaststroke trying to go for the win. "I think it's the year-round training, as well as the teamwork and mindset that you need to have in order to be successful in a high school sport, that was able to help Ciana achieve All-State," sister Malaina Fragnito says.

Ciana Fragnito takes hold of All-State title

Alex Ehde, Social Media Reporter • January 4, 2017

Junior Ciana Fragnito grabs the all-state honorable mention on Nov. 18 for the Stillwater girls Varsity Swim and Dive. She finished 8th at the class AA meet, earning the all-state award. Fragnito has...

John Lindeberg #2, is seen here giving high fives after finishing an intense game. John loves playing on the Stillwater adaptive soccer team and representing the Stillwater Ponies. "It is so much fun to play with my friends," John Lindeberg says.

John Lindeberg, spreading joy with a love for adaptive soccer

McKenna Wohlers, Social Media Reporter • December 16, 2016

  Sophomore John Lindberg plays for the adaptive soccer team. John has played adapted soccer since he was in 7th grade. Pursuing his goals and doing anything regardless of circumstances is...

Photo Courtesy Wendy Clements- This photo was taken on September 25, 2016 at the Stillwater High School soccer field. The people in this photo are Hannah Anderson, Lauryn Gosso, Megan Howard, Olivia Knox, Lexi Feyen, Nicole Ingram, Molly Connors, Kallie Clements, Evelyn Flor, Hannah Beech, Abby Begin, Alyssa Lammers, Macala Vilme, Ava Pagnucco, Julia Bernard, Emma Anderson, Dara Andringa, Halle Peterson and Evie Kohn. This soccer team is a family and are always supporting each other on and off the field. They work as a team and make each other better.

Kallie Clements selected for girls all-state soccer team

Sam Johnson, Photographer • December 3, 2016

Senior captain Kallie Clements proved to be a great role model for the girls of the Ponies soccer team this season, helping them complete a very successful and nearly undefeated season. Because of her...

Photo by Bella Anderson- Lucas with the ball at a game. After recovering Lucas says, "I trust my knee that it's 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...

Courtesy of Tracy McGuire- David Vannort receives the puck at the red line hoping he can score a goal as Woodbury Royal's defender tries to stop him. Vanort hopes he will be doing this on varsity but says, "The seniors have played together since peewees and have such good chemistry," and that will make it hard for him to get time on the ice.

Juniors fight for spot on varsity hockey team

Ryan Shepard, Editorial Cartoonist • December 1, 2016

The boys' varsity hockey team is almost always made up of all seniors this year. There will be a handful of juniors that could be receiving time on the ice. Last season, the team was amazing without...

Courtesy of Mark Hvidsten, MN Soccer Hub/SportsEngine- This photo was taken on September 27, in Park Cottage Grove. In this photo Miki is running towards the ball to make a pass to one of his teammates. Miki is a very focused player and is always on his toes. "He never stops competing and never stops enjoying himself. He is fun to watch," Coach Smothers says.

Villen helps lead soccer team to state

Alex Ehde, Social Media Reporter • November 29, 2016

Senior foreign exchange student Miki Villen leads the boys varsity soccer team to a State Championship win. Coming over from Spain was a big change for Miki, but he is having a blast and gets to go...

Photo by Olivia Knox- Brady Hannigan last year coaching the Hill Murray team. "Confidence is key," is what Hannigan believes in coaching a team.

Hannigan leads boys basketball team to fresh start

Olivia Knox, Distribution Reporter • November 15, 2016

Brady Hannigan is the new boys basketball team head coach and also a new social studies teacher. His past experience will do great things for the program. The team had a tough 2015-2016 season, going...

Photo by Jack Reinseth- One the captains Luke Manning with the puck looks off into the distance at the future of possibilities the team has this year. Manning says, “I think this year will stand out from the rest in terms of how memorable it will be.”

Boys hockey captains prepare to bring back gold

Jack Reinseth, Distribution Reporter • November 13, 2016

The varsity boys hockey team has a long road ahead of them on their trek back to "the X", but things are looking up. Last year the team got the school record by finishing fourth in state. The team...

Press Photo- Allan was able to establish a close bond with his fellow captains through years of play. He has been on the same soccer team as them for years, he has been able to establish a strong chemistry with them which then translates to a closer bond with his team as a whole. "When he [Allan] wants to win a game you don't want to let him down. He really inspires you to play your best," Eckles says.

Patrick Allan leads varsity soccer team towards state title

Jared Dean, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief • November 12, 2016

Nothing speaks to the dedication a captain has to his team quite like the complete sense of leadership and awareness that senior soccer captain Patrick Allan possesses.  If a sports captain has to...

Photo by Gabe Wagner- 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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