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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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Girls hockey experiences change in coaching staff

Girls hockey experiences change in coaching staff

Emma Salmi, Social Media Reporter September 13, 2016

The girl's hockey team got a new head coach for the first time in thirteen years, as former head coach Tony Scheid has resigned. Lee Gillespie has stepped up to lead the team as head coach this winter. Gillespie...

The JV team is watching patiently, cheering on their teammates, to close out the inning and win the game. "I feel like we are starting to play together and embrace the "team aspect" of the game of baseball. I hope we can continue with this success for the rest of league and into playoffs," Laubscher says.

Ponies baseball swinging for the fences

Zach Toohey, Copy Editor May 11, 2016

As the dust blows up from under the crashing of the bat, nothing is heard except the gazing of the ball flying high over the pitchers head. This is an average occurrence for the the varsity boys baseball...

This picture is of Coach Jordan and Wyatt Blinkhorn. Jordan explained important figures in his life"My mentor would be Bob Olsen, from Northern State University, I played for him and I ended up coaching with him. I also had four brothers who also coached."

Jordan announces coaching retirement

Austin Dowdall, Social Media Editor May 10, 2016

Coach Randy Jordan has had a great career. He recently told athletic director Ricky Michel that this would be his last season. Jordan thinks time has come for him to begin the next chapter of his...

With the season still young, the team is still very confident. "The season has gone great so far and we just have to keep up the wins and i'm sure we will win the sections," says junior Nick Anderson.

Boys tennis faces construction

Nathan Novotny, Social Media Editor May 5, 2016

Excitement filled the boys tennis team as the season began. Last year's season ended with the record of 11-7 and a third place finish in the Suburban East Conference. The Ponies seemed hopeful for...

At the St. Croix Valley Recreation center, Jackson and Noah Cates converse on what to do during the next play. “It’s always fun playing with Jackson and we always talk about new things to try,” Noah Cates says.

Cates skates onward with future hockey career

Megan Karnuth, Online editor May 4, 2016

Senior Jackson Cates has been working nearly his whole life at the sport of hockey and it seems like his career has only just begun. It started 13 years ago, playing Mites hockey, and has lead him...

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,...

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