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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

Athletes sign to pursue athletic career

Olivia Weirtz, Print Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2016

Much of the 2016 graduating class has already competed in their last game, match or meet. The sport that they fell in love with as a child and obsessed over every year since will soon be a part of their...

Boys and girls track teams set their sights on state

Jared Dean, News Anchor April 28, 2016

  The Track and Field teams are sprinting into the season with high expectations. The team is proud of their high rank. The team broke records last year in 110 hurdles and the 4x1 records that...

Junior Parker Anderson and senior Joe Sorenson are the team’s captains this year. “It’s really fun. There are a lot of jokes around the team. Everyone’s pretty calm, there aren’t any big fights,” Anderson says. The only time it does get heated is during games of lightning. The team is very focused during practice and saying practice is calm is an accurate description.

Putting towards a championship season

Shad Kraftson, Distribution Reporter April 27, 2016

The Stillwater boys golf team placed fourth in an invitational against 32 teams on April 14. The team has enjoyed a good start, and the expectations are high for the rest of the season. The team...

Third baseman Alex Ehde gets in position as she anticipates the ball coming to her during the game against Cretin-Derham Hall. “My hopes for the team this year is to have a good conference record and to hopefully make it to state! I think we are more committed this year. Every game and practice matters and I believe my teammates feel the same and work hard. As long as we play for each other and communicate we can go far,” says sophomore Alex Ehde.

Girls softball returns hoping to win state

Madison Crain, Layout editor April 26, 2016

Stillwater girls softball season just started and their goal for this season is to win conference champs then move onto the state tournament and win that as well. Girls softball season has begun...

“This is not a club. It’s a team. My athletes dedicate themselves to this program and that’s an area where other teams don’t do so well. Our athletes show a bigger commitment to the team than other athletes from other programs” coach Scott Christensen said.

Boys track runs towards a championship

Craig Sanislo, Layout Editor April 6, 2016

Stillwater has had a dominant track team for decades. Ten state titles and 51 section titles prove they are no ordinary track team. What is the secret? The coach. Head coach Scott Christensen has...

The girls lacrosse team listens as Raisser talks about how to maintain a positive mindset during the season. "I learned a lot from Rick. He really got into my head on what it means to be a dedicated and hard working athlete," senior Sara Stickler says.

Girls lacrosse team undergoes teamwork motivation training

Megan McGuire, Online Editor-in-Chief April 5, 2016

  Laughter, frustration and a buzz of activity filled the school cafeteria as Teamwork Motivation Trainer Rick Raisser led the girls lacrosse team through multiple mind challenging activities,...

Senior Carly Fedorowski runs down the field against Blake in the 2015 girls lacrosse season. "I’m hoping my senior season of lacrosse will help me prepare for what's to come next year. It will be fun to see how different it is at the college level," senior Carly Fedorowski says.

Fedorowski commits to Lindenwood University

Colin Gray, Social Media Reporter March 17, 2016

Many lacrosse players across America dream of getting an opportunity to be asked by a college to play for them, but for only a few, this becomes a reality. This past November senior Carly Fedorowski ...

Senior Max Evenson (#2) defending the goal last year against Mahtomedi in the section
 tournament. He looks to be a leader on the team this year and hopes to make a solid run in the post season. Evenson said, "We are looking to improve off last year and it will be a lot of fun."

High expectations for 2016 lacrosse season

Lucas Braun, Social Media Reporter January 12, 2016

Last year's lacrosse season did not go as well as expected. They had a solid team but fell short losing to Mahtomedi in the section tournament. This year will be a lot different. They are a lot...

Photo by Dan Justesen

Boys tennis has their eyes on the prize

Matt Salmi, Social Media Editor May 14, 2015

The Stillwater boys tennis team is playing well and looking to make a splash in the section tournament, hoping to eventually get to the state tournament. The current season was a much anticipated...

Sailing team seeks school support

Sailing team seeks school support

Parker Estenson, Advertising Editor May 13, 2015

With the wind whipping past their face, adrenaline pumping through their veins, and the finish line in sight that sailing team looks for victory, but that is not the only thing they are looking for....

Trap team hits the success bullseye

Tyler Hagberg, Online Editor-In-Chief May 12, 2015

The bright orange clay pigeon flies over their heads as senior Erich Korth is at the ready to take fire with his 12-gauge shotgun. Korth has a direct hit, tiny shards fall to the ground into a field. He...

Staying active during the season is very important to both the coaches and players. “We practice every day except for Sunday. But our coaches stress the fact that it's also important to be practicing things you need to work on outside of practice. So we practice ourselves as well,” said midfielder Junior Maria Vitale. Even though the girls spend almost everyday together at practice, they still get together on the weekends. Sam Houle tells us, “Our team is constantly bonding whether it is on or off the field. I'd say the best team bonding is going to Remi's house for team sleepovers.”

Girls lacrosse in the swing of things

Mathias Hoefferle, Distribution Reporter April 30, 2015

  Springtime and warmer weather make for a perfect combination as the season kicks off for the Stillwater Area High School girls lacrosse team. This year the team looks to be one of the best...

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