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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

Girls basketball expected to meet high expectations

Girls basketball expected to meet high expectations

Jack Seipel, Social Media Editor November 23, 2017

High expectations wait at the front door for the girls basketball team this upcoming season.  Senior captains Rachel Houle and Elizabeth Ogren have made it clear that this year is going to be a large...

Steven Lang runs because it helps him clear his mind. When he runs it’s just him and the open paths he can take. “I just felt like running," Steven Lang says.

Boys cross country strives for fame

Will Gleason, Photography Editor November 2, 2017

The Stillwater boys varsity cross country season is well under way and the boys are finding success. Although the team is doing well, both the boys and Head Coach Scott Christensen believe they can...

Football unites through down year

Football unites through down year

Katelyn Krech, Student Playlist Reporter November 1, 2017

The Ponies Friday night games were not strong, with a 0 and 3 losing streak to start their season off.   After their three losses they came back two weeks ago playing White Bear winning 26-14 and...

Girls cross country runners turn the corner on the track at practice.

Summer prep pays off for girls cross country

Logan Huber, Distribution Reporter October 25, 2017

  The girls cross country team has been very successful so far this season with winning or placing very high in invitational meets and they look to head to state do well. The team has been...

Eighth grader Estelle Auleciems  swimming the butterfly during Thursday’s meet against East Ridge.

Girls swim team battles chlorine

Kenzie Motz, Layout Editor October 24, 2017

The girls swim team’s biggest struggle is not keeping their undefeated streak alive, but instead keeping their health in top condition despite the conditions of the pool they swim in each day. The...

Boys soccer hopes for return to state championship

Boys soccer hopes for return to state championship

Aubrey Kelley, Photography Editor October 18, 2017

The Stillwater boys varsity soccer team has become a powerhouse in Minnesota and national soccer communities in the past couple seasons. Coming off the excitement of a state title last season, the...

The team looks to senior leadership to help direct the team towards success. "We still have our first singles, Jack Leach, and first doubles, Parker and Cole Dutko, from last year who are now all seniors, so we have a more experienced team than last year," juinor Keyan Shayegan says.

Boys tennis team serving up high expectations

Jared Dean, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2017

The boys tennis team has their goal of making the state tournament set again this year with a lineup unlike the lineups they have seen in previous years. The boys tennis season is starting up and...

Photo courtsey Josh Phelps.  Senior Josh Phelps is ready to come back from his injury he received last season. “We weren’t full strength during the big meets because most of our sprinters were injured. I remember feeling a pop in my hamstring and later found out I was going to be out for 3-4 weeks,” Josh Phelps says.

Boys, girls track teams begin season

Sonia Moran, Photographer May 4, 2017

The boys and girls track are sprinting their way in to the beginning on the season. Both teams are strong this year. The runners this year are focusing on training harder this season. The coaches are...

The team is very large in numbers and we're joined by many new faces this year. “We have a big number of new girls this year that are coming from the swim and dive team. Having a swimming background helps so much when learning this sport so it's really nice that we have such a big crossover,” junior Claire Summary says.

Synchro team shoots for success

Ciana Fragnito, Social Media Reporter May 2, 2017

Synchronized swimming, or as some call it underwater dancing, has had a long legacy of great athletes doing great things at Stillwater. The team's competitive side paired with the bonds formed between...

Senior David Johnson putting away his glove after a productive captains practice on the turf at SAHS. Junior Mason Schwerzler says, “The turf is very convenient to have at the high school for baseball. The turf gives us a place to practice despite conditions.”

Baseball starts season training in Kansas City

Andrew Wilcek, Social Media Editor April 4, 2017

  The baseball team is starting off another season and is hoping to thrive off their ability to play as a team in past seasons. The goal for the team each year is to compete for a Conference...

Ultimate frisbee team gains momentum

Ultimate frisbee team gains momentum

Elise Luoma, Student Playlist Editor March 31, 2017

Intramural teams such as Ultimate Frisbee provide a competitive and friendly environment for students. As it has been around for about five years, the team's popularity has grown. This self-officiated...

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