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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 JV boys tennis team practices every day after school. The team hopes to address its challenges and improve them throughout the season.

Tennis division changes aim to help smaller schools

Wesley Voigt, Political Cartoonist April 24, 2025

This season, the boys tennis team will experiment with a rise of team divisions. Team divisions help accurately divide teams based on size, so that each team gets an equal chance at playing. Right now...

Boys volleyball is practicing for their upcoming game April 15 as they return for the new season. Both varsity and junior varsity are in the main gym preparing.

Boys volleyball season begins second year

Macy Bougie, Online Editor April 23, 2025

Another season of volleyball begins for the boys as they head into spring. Tryouts happened April 3 and 4 with the first game for varsity and junior varsity starting April 15. Many managers are...

From left to right in the photo is senior Mady Richert, senior Rayna Malmberg and senior Gretchen Wenner. this was final team picture day on April 9, at the Ponies Stadium.

Girls lacrosse gears up for 2025 season

Shaeffer Watson, Business Editor April 23, 2025

The two-time section champion girls lacrosse team is gearing up for a brand new season. With only three returning seniors, the team looks different—but their goals are the same as years before. With...

The boys hockey team wins in double overtime against Hill Murray and advances to the state tournament on March 6-8. The team made their way to the final game but unfortunately the game did not go as planned and they lost to Moorhead 7-6.

Varsity boys hockey head to Xcel Energy Center for state

Kaylee Lowe, Social Media Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2025

The boys hockey team advanced to the state tournament after defeating the Hill Murray Pioneers in a thrilling 4-3 victory in a double overtime on Feb. 28. The intense game kept fans on the edge of...

Letourneau leans into the turn on her first run at the state meet on Feb. 12. She knocks the gate out of her way with her pole on the course at Giants Ridge.

Girls alpine places fourth at State meet

George Nelson, Digital Graphics March 12, 2025

After a winning the conference title, the girls alpine team claimed second at the section meet to earn a spot in the State meet where they finished 4th. With a mix of experience and new talent, the team...

While welcoming new coaches Kati Cheney, Heather Lander-Perkins and Lynsey Davis this season, the Chevals hope to see more improvement throughout the next few seasons. The varsity dance team competed their kick and jazz routine at the sections competition on Feb. 8.

From practices to performance, Chevals make their mark at sections competition

Kaylee Lowe, Social Media Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2025

The Chevals dance team puts in months of hard work and dedication, perfecting and fixing their dances for the biggest competition of the season. With sections right around the corner, the chevals spend...

Boys Nordic team stops for a picture during a ski at Giant's Ridge. After climbing the summit trail, they always wanted to go down the bronze one of the highlight trails from camp.

Nordic team starts new season hoping for state meet success

George Nelson, Digital Graphics January 29, 2025

In the midst of another low snow year, the team stays positive and focuses on what they can control. Relegated to the man-made snow loop at Battle Creek the team deals with big crowds as teams flock...

Freshman gymnast Sadie Grecian performs on the beam at the East Ridge meet on Jan. 9. Grecian's teammates cheer her on from the sidelines.

Girls gymnastics team has gone 2-1, so far this season

Hanna Wiese, Graphics Editor January 29, 2025

The girls gymnastics team has had three meets so far this season. The girls have 15 athletes on the team this year and are halfway through their season. The girls have gone two and one so far in their...

Senior goalie Cal Conway stands in the net ready for a shot in hopes of a big win against Eden Prairie on Dec. 3. He has a perfect save percentage of 1.0%.

Varsity hockey welcomes new goalie Cal Conway

Elsie Welch, Photography Editor January 29, 2025

The varsity boys hockey team acquired a new goalie for the 2024-2025 season. Senior Cal Conway transferred from Andover to Stillwater in Nov. 2024. Conway joins his new teammates in hopes of a strong season...

As the Chevals head into their competition season, they welcome all new coaches and some new teammates as well. With new coaches, they hope to see improvement and place higher at their competitions.

Dance team welcomes new members, coaches to team

Macy Bougie, Online Editor December 2, 2024

For this upcoming winter competition season, the Chevals have recently welcomed all new coaches on their team and welcomed about 10 new members. Their new coaches Kati Cheney, Heather Perkins and assistant...

The adapted soccer team played in the synthetic gym on Oct. 29, which was a very intensive game that tied 2-2 on senior night. This game headed the adapted soccer team to state.

Adapted cheer squad kicks off season two

Addy Howe, Business Editor December 2, 2024

The adapted cheer squad is redefining the game through teamwork, positive energy and school spirit. The adapted cheer squad is a group of students with all abilities who cheer at adapted sports. These...

New assistant defensive coordinator, lifting coach sparks transformation

Rosie Druffner, Business Editor December 1, 2024

ETS trainer and assistant defensive coordinator Lucas Garbe leads the football team to success this season. Just this past year, Garbe has not only helped the team stay positive after losses, but has...

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