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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

Junior, Jared Christian working his opponent in the Roseville meet. "We have a lot of motivated guys on the team this season, and it's really good to have a team that is bigger than just a few star athletes," Tyler Olsen says.

Wrestling team among top in conference

Craig Sanislo, Layout Editor February 15, 2017

The wrestling team has consistently been among the strongest teams in the conference, and the current season is not exception. In the first 12 meets of the season, the Ponies were able to claim...

The team stands by and watches as a teammate completes her beam routine. One can feel the sense of team from watching as the girls are constantly cheering and encouraging one another. “We have grown so much just within the season, and are continuing to grow with our skills, and that has allowed us to score much higher than in the recent years,” sophomore Peyton Classon says.

Gymnastics team prepares for sections after topping long-time competitor

Ciana Fragnito, Social Media Reporter February 13, 2017

Stillwater gymnastics has a history of performing well each season leading up to the final meets where they often place very high.  With sections right around the corner the team is gearing up for...

Hockey Day glides into Stillwater

Hockey Day glides into Stillwater

Elise Luoma, Student Playlist Editor February 9, 2017

The 11th annual Hockey Day Minnesota made a presence in downtown Stillwater. This event involves various games from high school, university alumni, college and professional hockey teams. It is broadcasted...

Although the super bowl is close to home this year, students say they’d rather watch the game from home than go to US Bank Stadium to watch.“I’d rather watch the game at home than at the stadium because I feel like you get a better view on TV” junior Jonathan Kraemer said.

Community prepares for Super Bowl

Max Kennedy, Distribution Reporter February 2, 2017

As the football season comes to an end, many Minnesotans become exited for Super Bowl LII. On Feb. 4, students and teachers will fill up the couches, restaurants and streets to watch the annual spectacle. The...

Photo courtesy: Stillwater Gazette. The team is looking to get past some tough losses from last year. "It came down to a tough loss in sections last year so we want to over come that this year and get over it," junior Devante Hatcher says.

Boys basketball starts off behind, looking to improve

Matthew McGinley, SNO Social Media Editor January 14, 2017

  The boys basketball  team has been off to a rocky start this season, although things are looking positive for the future of the team. Last year, the team didn’t do as well as they had...

Nordic skiers take a couple practice runs through the course before the race. Sophomore Anna Flor says, "It's always important to know what the weather conditions are like before the race, so that there are no surprises while you are racing. Being able to take a couple practice runs helps a lot for your knowledge of the course for that specific day."

Nordic Skiing teams looking ahead to new season

Thomas Johnson, SNO Sports Editor January 12, 2017

The Nordic Skiing season is underway and due to their recent success in last year's season,  high expectations have already been set for the girls and boys teams. With top finishes in the state tournament...

Boys, girls hockey beings season strong

Boys, girls hockey beings season strong

Jake Caywood, Read and Watch Team January 8, 2017

    Hockey is under way for boys and girls varsity and both teams are off to a fast start on the season. The boys are a favorite for another "trek to the X" and a state title, beginning...

The bench bars on the right are used for benching and tightening up the pectoral muscle. Richman says, "I like to use the benches when there is something in the upper body that I need to be stronger."

Weight lifting continues grind for athletes

Ryan Shepard, Cartoon Editor January 6, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKtGbxJdAYU&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop   Not all after school activities have to be about competition with other students or schools, some just about improving....

Junior captain Danielle Keran before the meet in her warm ups. Keran says, “We were all together as a team getting ready to go, we were a little nervous because it was the first one, but we were also excited.”

Upcoming gymnastics seasons looks strong

Ryan Berg, SNO Social Media Editor January 4, 2017

 Gymnastics is one of the most physically demanding sports.  Exercises require strength, endurance, flexibility and agility, and use of muscle groups that include arms, legs, shoulders, chest, back...

The A league plays on the wood courts, like the synthetic courts they have two games going at a time. Senior Noah Jakupciak says, “I like playing on the wood courts because it's really nice and the same court the school team plays on.”

Intramural basketball, good alternative for players

Andrew Wilcek, Social Media Editor January 3, 2017

Intramural basketball has always been a big part of the school. People wonder, what are Intramural sports; intramural are a less competitive sports league run through the high school. The largest sport...

This is the weight set in Snap Fitness. Senior Patrick Sullivan says, "All of the machines, weights, etc. are all in very good shape and the gym is clean too."

Athletes share workout spots

Thomas Johnson, SNO Sports Editor December 3, 2016

Belonging to an athletic gym has some great benefits, but there seems to be a common issue involving gym memberships, that people don't know which gym they should join. There are a myriad of choices...

Protein and nutrition shakes provide benefits to athletes

Protein and nutrition shakes provide benefits to athletes

Ryan Berg, SNO Social Media Editor December 2, 2016

In one cup of an average protein shake, it is possible to fit up to 33 grams of protein.  It's no wonder people are drinking more and more shakes like these everyday. More people are drinking protein...

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