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The student vs. teacher basketball game was held on Feb. 23 The students lost in OT in a very close game against the teachers. The final score of the game was 62-60.

Students played teachers in basketball game

Mady Richert, Online Editor March 5, 2024

  The student teacher basketball game is something that many people in the building look forward to each year. The basketball game was held on Feb. 23 in the Pony Activities Center main gym....

Senior Abbey Savelkoul, senior Zoe Chase, junior Liby Quast, senior Chloe Stanton and senior Ava Biederman about to get ready for the gymnastics state championship at Wilkins Auditorium Feb. 24. The team has worked hard to get to this point and are ready to give everything they have got into this final hurrah.

Gymnastics team works through tough season

Cole Nuss, Layout Editor March 4, 2024

White powdery chalk dust fills the air. Fans and teammates cheer loudly. Judges jot down notes as they decide their final scores. Individuals work hard in their events to get as many points as possible....

The entire girls wrestling team poses for a team photo in the wrestling gym at the beginning of the season. The team consists of players from all grades, including middle school wrestlers.

Girls wrestling completes team this year

Madi Ruchie, Layout Editor January 30, 2024

Going from three girls to 16 might sound like a small feat, but this is the first time in school history the girls have a full wrestling team. The team was established two seasons ago, with enthusiastic...

Adapted floor hockey season starts strong

Camryn Handberg and Cathleen Costello, Photography Editors January 30, 2024

More than 50 years ago, Jim Christy was looking for an opportunity to participate in high school sports. His differing abilities prevented him from participating in regular sporting events. Christy approached...

Girls hockey makes themselves a popular topic in school conversations after kicking off the season strong. Being known for their passionate and competitive players, it’s no wonder.

Girls hockey determined to make it to state

Mady Richert, Online Editor January 30, 2024

This season, girls hockey will be graduating 13 seniors. There is one main goal for the team, and that is to win a state championship title. With new coaching staff added to the program, there are...

The boys celebrate at the net after they win their game against Park High School at the St. Croix ice arena. They won 4-1 against Park on Dec. 14.

Boys hockey team overcomes losing seniors last season

Amelia Strong, Social Media Editor January 29, 2024

The boys hockey team lost 11 seniors last year and are bringing up a lot of younger players. Their fans did not know how this year was going to be because of all of the new boys coming up to the team and...

The Nordic ski team first practice on Nov. 13 the football fields doing dry-land strength exercises preparing for coming season of snow. They roller ski and run to get ready and build the muscles needed for skiing.

Nordic ski team seeks out another top three placement at state

Adelaide Bielke, Broadcast Editor December 17, 2023

The Nordic ski team is training hard to place top three in the state again after a successful season last year. The captains and coaching staff prepare the team with strength sessions, running, and roller...

Skaters skate on ice for their first practice. The team is getting ready to create their program for performing this winter. They challenge themselves in drills physically as well as mentally to further their individual skills.

Figure skating, challenging sport beyond varsity team

Anna Agnessi, Online Editor December 16, 2023

The varsity figure skating team does more than just skate at hockey halftime. They compete individually, take skill tests and perform at exhibitions and shows around the area. The team's first performance...

The ice rink at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center serves the hockey teams at the high school. Student players who use this rink are now considering their safety due to the death of Adam Johnson.

Student hockey players react after Adam Johnson’s death

Fen Parham, Layout Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2023

“It’s just freaky,” senior Josie Lang said. Hockey player for the Nottingham Panthers, Adam Johnson died Oct. 28 from a cut to the neck. This sent a ripple through the hockey world. Now, players...

The adapted soccer team wins big in the seasons first game on Sept. 28.

New leadership added for adapted soccer team

Cathleen Costello, Photography Editor, Camryn Handberg, Photography Editor November 3, 2023

Watch for the adapted soccer team's new leadership this year. With the loss of the team's long time captains, graduates Tom Putnam and Rylynn Zanon, the team has elected juniors Mason Mora-Clark and Chase...

The boys cross country team start their practice by going on a run together. The team starts the run as a team, and finished as a team. This way the boys are able to feel connected to each other while they run and offer encouragement to people that struggle. This brings them closer together as a team while still training them for state.

Miller steps up to head coach after 10 years

Madi Ruchie, Layout Editor November 3, 2023

So much wisdom and so many happy memories whisked away in that car with Scott Christensen, retiring after so many years of coaching that some of these kids' parents knew him. Everybody waved goodbye for...

Senior Shawn Stephens and junior Landon Huber practice their kicks for an upcoming game later in the week. It is anticipated that they will be successful with their contribution to the team.

Varsity athletes juggle two sports during the busy season

Lavender Schleder, Social Media Editor November 2, 2023

Two varsity athletes have to play double time this season, participating in boys soccer while also kicking for the football team.  These players have been pulled from the soccer team their freshman...

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