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Brand New Turf on pony stadium

Teams play on new turf in Pony Stadium

Bella Anderson, Social Media Editor September 26, 2016

The new turf has been a great change for the athletes. It was installed this past summer giving the athletes the opportunity to use it for current football and soccer seasons. The field has allowed for...

The Pony stadium is going to be turfed so that it is more durable for athletes to use.  When the fields gets turfed it will not get ruined when it rains and or snow.  As well as the stadium getting turfed they will be adding a new bathroom and concession facility.  We are going to have a new turfed field in the stadium, Athletics Director Ricky Michel said.

New country, same sport: foreign exchange athletes adapt to American athletics

Kevin Thole, In Studio Anchor September 25, 2016

The ball soars past the goalie and into the net to conclude an overtime win against conference rival, East Ridge. With another win, the boys soccer team is off to a roaring start to the season. Contributing...

Girls soccer starts hot

Girls soccer starts hot

Jake Caywood, Read & Watch Camera Editor September 25, 2016

The girls soccer team starts the season red-hot and with high expectations of a trip to the U.S Bank Stadium in October. Count on great things to come from this talented group of players. The Ponies...

Photo Courtesy Ben Anderson

Highflying Pony football takes on CDH for No.1 in conference

Gabe Wagner, Distribution Reporter September 25, 2016

Something has to give as the 2-0 ponies renew their rivalry with the equally perfect 2-0 CDH Raiders who come to Pony Stadium Friday night under the lights. With both teams off to perfect starts, the...

Murr carries the ball down the field with speed. This is his second year playing cornerback on the varsity football team.

Ponies stampede to victory in home opener

Ryan Berg, SNO Sports Editor September 23, 2016

On Friday September 9th,  the Stillwater Ponies beat the Roseville Raiders in the first game on the new turf at Pony Stadium. The atmosphere was electric as the defense once again played lockdown and...

Photo Courtesy Tod Clements

Girls soccer team rushes out of gates

Sam Johnson, Photographer September 23, 2016

The Ponies girls soccer team is starting the season in a stampede, winning the first six of their seven games played and allowing no more than two goals against them. The girls lost a match for...

This is a plaque that both swimming teams fundraised to do in honor of him, girls swimming captain Madeline Gilbert explains his impact on her He was a very important person to my diving, he encouraged me to do anything I set my mind to. He also was always cheering me on.

Girls Swimming winning streak keeps getting higher

Alex Ehde, Social Media Reporter September 18, 2016

The Stillwater girls swim and dive team has broken the state record for most dual wins. This team is unstoppable, but winning isn't the only thing they are focused on. The girls swim and dive team have...

Grayson Hosch calls a play in the huddle. (Courtesy of Ben Anderson)

Young football team exceeding expectations

Thomas Johnson, SNO Sports Editor September 14, 2016

The 2016 pony football season is underway and high expectations have already been set for the Ponies, as they have shown a lot of promise in the first two games. The team definitely still has some questions...

Senior Shelby Anderson hits a volley towards the net in one of their four matches during the state tournament at the Baseline Center. I was happy, excited and having some of the most fun I have ever had, playing a tennis match, senior Shelby Anderson said.

Girls varsity tennis team goes to state

Collin Gray, Social Media Reporter November 18, 2015

After working all season and playing in many grueling matches, it finally paid off after two seniors on the girls varsity tennis team make their way to the state tournament. Seniors Savannah Johnson...

When you walk into a varsity volleyball practice you can feel two things: determination and support. Never is there a girl left out or unappreciated. On the last day of practice junior Sarah McCarthy and Rachel Houle team up to bump the ball together. “When youre on the court you can just feel when teams have a certain vibe about them when you walk onto the Stillwater Court you can just tell that these girls have been playing together for 10 years it seems like,” Junior Klein Johnson said.

Volleyball takes second in conference

Rose Stoebner, Visual Arts Managing Editor November 17, 2015

After a difficult season last year, Varsity volleyball has made a complete turn around to finish second in conference at the end of the 2015 season. This year originally started out to be a building...

Team captains pose before going to work on the courts to prepare for upcoming opponents. I know we have some tough competition in our bracket, and expect to see some difficult matches ahead, said junior Emma Germundson said.

Girls tennis heads into post-season

Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor October 27, 2015

The girls Tennis season may seem like it is winding down, but it is actually just starting up as the girls head into the post-season. The Pony's regular season has come to a close. The Varsity girls...

Boys Cross Country team lines up as they prepare for their race this August.

The past and present success of the boys Cross Country team

Lucas Braun, Social Media Editor October 26, 2015

The boys cross country team had been extremely successful in the past and still is today. They have won multiple state titles, regional tournaments, they have even competed in national tournaments...

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