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The Pony Express

The girls softball team starts their season with indoor practice. "We want to have a good run at state so we need to practice hard, and work on the little things," junior Haley Eder-Zdechlik said.

Girls softball aims to win back-to-back state titles

Annika Brown, Business Editor April 4, 2019

After winning the class 4A state title, the softball team is preparing for another successful season. Tryouts are over and the teams are decided. The girls are determined to keep the same energy and focus...

Boys tennis is ready to start up the new season on the recently melted courts.  The boys will be able to play outside and not have practices canceled as often.

Boys tennis loses key players, senior class looks to meet expectations

Gavan Townsend, Camera Editor March 31, 2019

The boys tennis team is eager to start up their new season and play with their fellow teammates starting March 25 and are planning to make a dent in the enemy competition. Last year, the team was...

Snowiest April ever delays spring sports season

Snowiest April ever delays spring sports season

Hunter Hippel, Online Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2018

The return from spring break signifies many things for students:  warmer weather, the beginning of the spring sports season, and dwindling days of the school year. But this year, that has not been...

Odd schedule allows girls lacrosse more prep time

Odd schedule allows girls lacrosse more prep time

Susan Hubbard, Video Editor May 1, 2018

The girls lacrosse team has taken shelter indoors, waiting for the snow to melt and their season to truly begin. After weeks of practicing in the dome, the team is getting excited to finally play outside...

Alternative Copy Story and photo by Izzy Allen

Boys tennis ready for run to state tournament

Aubrey Kelley, Photography Editor March 17, 2018

The boys tennis team is waiting in anticipation to finally practice alongside their coach and teammates for the first time in months. Throughout the winter, the boys have been individually practicing in...

Luci Bischoff (left) lands a goal on  Eden Prairie at the state championship the previous year. The team is confident that she will be a key player this year, both in play and in training the newer members. “It's going to be a bit tough, but I'm hoping our team will get to the point where we'll be passing to each other with ease," Bischoff says.

Girls lacrosse looking to replicate last season

Tristan Hatchell, Video Editor May 10, 2017

With spring starting up, the girls lacrosse team had their first couple of weeks and the JV and varsity teams are already looking to keep up their track record from last season.   Although...

The team looks to senior leadership to help direct the team towards success. "We still have our first singles, Jack Leach, and first doubles, Parker and Cole Dutko, from last year who are now all seniors, so we have a more experienced team than last year," juinor Keyan Shayegan says.

Boys tennis team serving up high expectations

Jared Dean, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2017

The boys tennis team has their goal of making the state tournament set again this year with a lineup unlike the lineups they have seen in previous years. The boys tennis season is starting up and...

Photo courtsey Josh Phelps.  Senior Josh Phelps is ready to come back from his injury he received last season. “We weren’t full strength during the big meets because most of our sprinters were injured. I remember feeling a pop in my hamstring and later found out I was going to be out for 3-4 weeks,” Josh Phelps says.

Boys, girls track teams begin season

Sonia Moran, Photographer May 4, 2017

The boys and girls track are sprinting their way in to the beginning on the season. Both teams are strong this year. The runners this year are focusing on training harder this season. The coaches are...

The team is very large in numbers and we're joined by many new faces this year. “We have a big number of new girls this year that are coming from the swim and dive team. Having a swimming background helps so much when learning this sport so it's really nice that we have such a big crossover,” junior Claire Summary says.

Synchro team shoots for success

Ciana Fragnito, Social Media Reporter May 2, 2017

Synchronized swimming, or as some call it underwater dancing, has had a long legacy of great athletes doing great things at Stillwater. The team's competitive side paired with the bonds formed between...

Senior David Johnson putting away his glove after a productive captains practice on the turf at SAHS. Junior Mason Schwerzler says, “The turf is very convenient to have at the high school for baseball. The turf gives us a place to practice despite conditions.”

Baseball starts season training in Kansas City

Andrew Wilcek, Social Media Editor April 4, 2017

  The baseball team is starting off another season and is hoping to thrive off their ability to play as a team in past seasons. The goal for the team each year is to compete for a Conference...

Lacrosse team among best in conference

Lacrosse team among best in conference

Craig Sanislo, Layout Editor March 24, 2017

Hockey, football, basketball; these are some of the popular sports that students turn up in crowds to watch. But one sport that doesn't get enough attention is lacrosse. The boys team is consistently...

The JV team is watching patiently, cheering on their teammates, to close out the inning and win the game. "I feel like we are starting to play together and embrace the "team aspect" of the game of baseball. I hope we can continue with this success for the rest of league and into playoffs," Laubscher says.

Ponies baseball swinging for the fences

Zach Toohey, Copy Editor May 11, 2016

As the dust blows up from under the crashing of the bat, nothing is heard except the gazing of the ball flying high over the pitchers head. This is an average occurrence for the the varsity boys baseball...

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