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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

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...

Swimmers start the final wave of girls 100 yard freestyle Nov. 2. Seven girls are in the pool at this time, and Stillwater takes the lead.

Swim team heads to state after strong season

Rylee Van Houten, Photography Editor November 30, 2024

It is the week of Nov. 16, and there are 68 girls grades 7th to 12th grade preparing or helping prepare their nine teammates for the Minnesota State High School League meet at the University Of Minnesota....

Seniors Jack Ridgeman, Mason Mora-Clark, Chase McCann, Mubarek Adem, Sophie Wynne, Sam Enright and Femi Alabi hold up their posters after their final soccer game on Oct. 29.

Seven seniors finish their soccer career undefeated

Cathleen Costello Camryn Handberg, Photography Editors November 29, 2024

Seven seniors on the adapted soccer team are feeling great about finishing their final regular season undefeated. "It's a good way to go out in an undefeated season," senior captain Mason Mora-Clark...

The football team watches videos in the middle of the game to help strategize any possible future plays. The team strategizes for the upcoming game on Oct. 17.

Seniors set to make their final mark on home turf

Kaylee Lowe, Social Media Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2024

The football team makes “Friday Night Lights” a night to remember as they hope to keep a winning streak against other teams while they prepare for their final home game: senior night. The last game...

The cross country team at one of their practices. All sticking together for one another.

Girls cross country: dives inside the mental of long distance running

Jack Howell, Online Editor October 3, 2024

This season, the girls cross country team have stayed very consistent at their meets. The team has many fast runners who are trying to reach their team goals through hard work and support of each other,...

11th grade varsity player Lydia White shares that her passion for tennis started when she was in 7th grade. White enjoyed the sport so much that she decided to continue playing because she enjoyed building skills and making friends. “My favorite part about being on the tennis team is the friendships I have made while on it,” White said.
#girlstennis #varsitytennis #teamwork #positivementality #success

Varsity tennis girls express their experiences as student athletes

Nevaeh Kinney, Layout Editor September 7, 2024

The varsity girl's tennis team believes that encouragement is the most important way to unite a team. At the courts, the girls are visibly proud of their teammates when they are winning and demonstrate...

Senior captains Andrew Walsh and Dylan Riniker run during cross country practice. Running during practice is key to their team's success at meets.

Boys cross country has another great season

Mila Nielsen, Online Editor August 29, 2024

The boys varsity cross country team is having yet again, another great season. They have been ranking in the top schools at all of their meets so far this season. In a couple of weeks they will be attending...

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