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Athletes sign to pursue athletic career

Olivia Weirtz, Print Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2016

Much of the 2016 graduating class has already competed in their last game, match or meet. The sport that they fell in love with as a child and obsessed over every year since will soon be a part of their...

Boys and girls track teams set their sights on state

Jared Dean, News Anchor April 28, 2016

  The Track and Field teams are sprinting into the season with high expectations. The team is proud of their high rank. The team broke records last year in 110 hurdles and the 4x1 records that...

Junior Parker Anderson and senior Joe Sorenson are the team’s captains this year. “It’s really fun. There are a lot of jokes around the team. Everyone’s pretty calm, there aren’t any big fights,” Anderson says. The only time it does get heated is during games of lightning. The team is very focused during practice and saying practice is calm is an accurate description.

Putting towards a championship season

Shad Kraftson, Distribution Reporter April 27, 2016

The Stillwater boys golf team placed fourth in an invitational against 32 teams on April 14. The team has enjoyed a good start, and the expectations are high for the rest of the season. The team...

Third baseman Alex Ehde gets in position as she anticipates the ball coming to her during the game against Cretin-Derham Hall. “My hopes for the team this year is to have a good conference record and to hopefully make it to state! I think we are more committed this year. Every game and practice matters and I believe my teammates feel the same and work hard. As long as we play for each other and communicate we can go far,” says sophomore Alex Ehde.

Girls softball returns hoping to win state

Madison Crain, Layout editor April 26, 2016

Stillwater girls softball season just started and their goal for this season is to win conference champs then move onto the state tournament and win that as well. Girls softball season has begun...

This is before an important meet for the alpine ski team, Joe Weber explained struggles of the year, It was getting to know the coaches, and for me it was not falling as much

Alpine Ski wins fifth consecutive title

Austin Dowdall, Distribution Reporter April 7, 2016

The Alpine ski team just won their 5th consecutive conference championship. This after they hired a new head coach, and having a successful year. This year, the team had to overcome some hardships,...

“This is not a club. It’s a team. My athletes dedicate themselves to this program and that’s an area where other teams don’t do so well. Our athletes show a bigger commitment to the team than other athletes from other programs” coach Scott Christensen said.

Boys track runs towards a championship

Craig Sanislo, Layout Editor April 6, 2016

Stillwater has had a dominant track team for decades. Ten state titles and 51 section titles prove they are no ordinary track team. What is the secret? The coach. Head coach Scott Christensen has...

The girls lacrosse team listens as Raisser talks about how to maintain a positive mindset during the season. I learned a lot from Rick. He really got into my head on what it means to be a dedicated and hard working athlete, senior Sara Stickler says.

Girls lacrosse team undergoes teamwork motivation training

Megan McGuire, Online Editor-in-Chief April 5, 2016

  Laughter, frustration and a buzz of activity filled the school cafeteria as Teamwork Motivation Trainer Rick Raisser led the girls lacrosse team through multiple mind challenging activities,...

Senior Carly Fedorowski runs down the field against Blake in the 2015 girls lacrosse season. I’m hoping my senior season of lacrosse will help me prepare for whats to come next year. It will be fun to see how different it is at the college level, senior Carly Fedorowski says.

Fedorowski commits to Lindenwood University

Colin Gray, Social Media Reporter March 17, 2016

Many lacrosse players across America dream of getting an opportunity to be asked by a college to play for them, but for only a few, this becomes a reality. This past November senior Carly Fedorowski ...

Basketball loses first game in sections

Noah Jakupciak, Staff Reporter March 16, 2016

It was a tough season for the Ponies basketball team, as they finished 12-13 and did not win a playoff game. They lost a key player junior Lucas Braun to an injury during the football season, and...

Stillwater made it to the third place game at the state tournament against Wayzata who later won state the following day. The whole tournament was a blast to be at. Although the boys didnt win first place, it was still fun to have the school and community cheering them on, senior Mathias Hoefferle said.

The ride to The Tourney

Justin Hannasch, Print Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2016

In a sellout crowd at Aldrich Arena, fans packed wall to wall and the student section screaming, the boys hockey is heading into overtime versus their rival, Hill Murray. After Stillwater kills off...

Junior Peter Hagel starts a match looking to end in victory as teammates and coaches look on.  I love the environment the matches always have. It pumps me up, says Hagel.

Wrestling team pins down a successful season

Nick Carlson, Field Reporter March 15, 2016

The Stillwater mens wrestling team has finished up their season and are truly proud of what they accomplished. The team may have not seen a complete takedown on their entire season, but certainly flexed...

Many athletes from all sports hope to someday get the opportunity to play their sport in college. The football team works hard in the off-season and some might even get to continue in college.

Athletic scholarships allow students to thrive without worry

Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor February 25, 2016

Since the beginning of college sports, football players have always played for the love of the game. This concept trickled down to lower levels including junior college and high school. Today is a...

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