Synchronized swimming to make season a team effort
Andrew Phan, Photographer
May 20, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Though synchronized swimming is not one of the sports not affected by the lingering winter weather, the challenges remain. Top rival Wayzata stands in the way of a state title. But the team's tight-knit believes that this is their year. For more information, view the infographic above....
Blind swimmer promotes new perspective on life
Jack Seipel, Social Media Editor
May 18, 2018
Filed under Sports, Winter Sports
The swim and dive team has become a household name since 1975, the year Brian Luke took over as head coach. Since 1991, the Ponies have won 14 section titles and 20 conference titles. Given their decorative history, the Ponies have learned to preach teamwork and the idea that the best swimmer has ...
Simulators do not slow boys golf
Isaac Gunderson, Online Editor
May 11, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Despite the long winter delaying the season, the boys golf team is still expecting to be a contender for the state title. Practices were held on simulators until the weather turned, but the team doesn't believe that will affect them. For more information, view the infographic above....
Snowiest April ever delays spring sports season
Hunter Hippel, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
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 the case. Winter weather has hung around the state for weeks longer than normal. Multiple inches ...
First ever girls ultimate frisbee team emerges
Josh Framke, Distribution Reporter
May 5, 2018
Filed under Featured Videos, News, Sports
The first ever all-girls ultimate frisbee team has been created for the spring season. In the past, the team has competed co-ed, but with the class of 2017 leaving, the team was left with only four members. With the loss of so many team members, they were forced to recruit more members to their ranks a...
Odd schedule allows girls lacrosse more prep time
Susan Hubbard, Video Editor
May 1, 2018
Filed under Showcase, Sports, Spring Sports
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 on the new turf. Since the season started in early April, the team has been practicing at the S...
Unexpected snow affects spring sports
Jameson Stahl and Lilly Sample
April 22, 2018
Filed under Sports
Spring is the time of year when the temperature begins to rise, snow starts melting, and patches of grass become visible again. The warmer weather means the spring sports season is beginning, and teams hit the fields to practice. Minnesota, known for its outrageous winters, is seeming to have one that ...
Boys, girls track look to follow up last year’s run
Jameson Stahl, Online Editor
April 7, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
Track and field season is about to jump off the gun, and this year's group of Ponies are looking to bolt ahead. The girls and boys team were successful last year, and are looking to back that up. Long distance running is the team's strength, while events in the field lack the depth the runners have. &n...
With core intact, softball looking to make run
Abby Begin, Read and Watch Field Reporter
April 4, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
With many returning starters and a new coach, the softball team is ready to embark on a season; one with high expectations. After coming up just short last year, they're hungry for one goal this season: state. ...
Minnesota female athletes inspire future generations
Logan Huber, Distribution Reporter
March 25, 2018
Filed under Sports
Many students have important people in their lives who they like to call role models. Whether it is in sports, academics, music or just in life in general, these are people others look up to and inspire them. Many students have been inspired and affected by the athletes of the United States in t...
Best friends take state, college baseball scouts by storm
Will Gleason, Photography Editor
March 19, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
The chances that any given baseball player makes it to the Division 1 level is 2.8 percent. Two students have overcome those odds and are committed to Division 1 schools to further both their academic and baseball careers. Junior Will Frisch is committed to Texas Christian University in Fort Worth T...
Boys tennis ready for run to state tournament
Aubrey Kelley, Photography Editor
March 18, 2018
Filed under Sports, Spring Sports
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 facilities across the metro area. They are looking forward to playing together within their own facil...