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The Pony Express

The Stillwater mountain bike team poses for a picture after winning the biking tournament. This is the second year in a row the team has won.  Another trophy will be added to the schools collection.

Mountain bike team wins back-to-back state tournament

Toby Weiss, Camera Editor November 6, 2018

The mountain biking team is settling down after their two year back-to-back victory at the Minnesota State Mountain Bike Tournament in Mankato. The Minnesota High School Cycling League was founded...

Girls varsity soccer team huddles before winning game played at home VS Roseville. The team ended regular season with 18 wins, 1 loss, and 4 ties.

Dara Freshman Andringas commits D1 for soccer

Rosie Nichols, Layout Editor November 4, 2018

Few students, let alone freshman, get the opportunity to commit their future away before even stepping foot in a high school. Junior Dara Andringa commited to play Division 1 soccer for the University...

Members of the boys soccer team pose with the 1st trophy after winning the game 2-1 at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Soccer team regains championship status

Ben Wrightsman, Video Editor November 3, 2018

A sea of red cheered on the Stillwater boys soccer team on Nov. 3 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The crowds of fans dressed in red were there to see the Ponies kick in the goal that won them the...

Boys from the Stillwater cross country run tirelessly after school, outside on the new track during the fall season.

Cross country runners go extra mile

Ben Wrightsman, Video Editor November 2, 2018

Thirty-five years ago, in 1983, a major player in the school's athletic history was just beginning his journey in leading the Ponies in running the distance; boys cross country. Since then, it would...

Girls varsity soccer team huddles before winning game played at home VS Roseville. The team ended regular season with 18 wins, 1 loss, and 4 ties.

Soccer teams return for breakout season

Ashlynn O'Connor and Annika Brown October 1, 2018

Stillwater's varsity soccer teams returned after the summer to play competitively against other teams in the conference. After last year's impressive records, they knew they were being watched. Both varsity...

Students file into the bleachers for the annual Homecoming pep fest Sept. 28.

Pep fest ends Homecoming week, kicks off homecoming game

Lilly Sample, Online Editor-in-Chief September 28, 2018

To wrap up Homecoming week, Student Council has planned another successful pep fest. The Stillwater Armada Robotics team used their robot to shoot t-shirts into the bleachers, a lucky student pie-d...

Last years sophomore team huddles before a play in their win against Mounds View. This year the Ponies take on Mounds View for Homecoming.

Ponies football poised for comeback season

Derek Berg, Video Editor September 20, 2018

Senior Ethan Darby went up and snatched the ball from the air with the ball snug under his arm as he scampered out of bounds. With a roar he ran back over to his ecstatic teammates, his interception...

State champion gymnasts prepare for upcoming season

State champion gymnasts prepare for upcoming season

Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor September 12, 2018

After winning State last year, the gymnastics team prepares for their upcoming season as returning State Champions. The girls 2017-18 gymnastics team beat Lakeville North to claim the title of State...

Freshmen Lucy Zollar (left) and Olivia Foss (right) passing after a home game against Mounds View.

Freshmen volleyball players take varsity by storm

Dylan Stormoen, Copy Editor September 11, 2018

The excitement and adrenaline controlled freshman Lucy Zollar as she sat patiently on the bench on her very first varsity volleyball game. She was focused on putting all of her feelings into each touch...

Blind swimmer promotes new perspective on life

Blind swimmer promotes new perspective on life

Jack Seipel, Social Media Editor May 18, 2018

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...

Snowiest April ever delays spring sports season

Snowiest April ever delays spring sports season

Hunter Hippel, Online Editor-in-Chief May 10, 2018

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...

Odd schedule allows girls lacrosse more prep time

Odd schedule allows girls lacrosse more prep time

Susan Hubbard, Video Editor May 1, 2018

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...

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