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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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Senior Max Evenson (#2) defending the goal last year against Mahtomedi in the section tournament. He looks to be a leader on the team this year and hopes to make a solid run in the post season. Evenson said, "We are looking to improve off last year and it will be a lot of fun."

High expectations for 2016 lacrosse season

Lucas Braun, Social Media Reporter • January 12, 2016

Last year's lacrosse season did not go as well as expected. They had a solid team but fell short losing to Mahtomedi in the section tournament. This year will be a lot different. They are a lot...

Sophomore Siri Bohachek climbs up a hill at the nordic state tournament last year for the girls teams third place finish. "I love participating on the Nordic team, it's a great group of people." Bohachek said.

Siri Bohachek has bright future in store

Colin Gray, Reporter • December 24, 2015

The air is cold and creates wisps of breathe that flow through the air. The sudden shifts of movement only makes everything more nerve racking. As seconds are counted down by a coach with a watch in...

The park is the second largest in Stillwater, besides Lake Elmo Park reserve. With all the new housing going into Lake Elmo, this park could be a popular destination for new kids and families. Lion’s Park is also home to Huff N Puff, a popular softball tournament. Ridgway explains, "Huff N Puff is kind of a big deal for such a small town. It would be nice for the community to have a nicer ball field for everyone to play on. I feel like a lot of people would want to spend more time at Lion's if it had nicer tennis court, basketball hoop and playground as well. I would definitely miss the old park I grew up with, but only positive things can come from new renovations."

Lions Park open to new renovations

Justin Hannasch, Print Editor-in-Chief • December 23, 2015

Where can a student go around Stillwater to play baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball and even ice hockey? Lions Park is one of few. Just a short drive from the high school in downtown Lake Elmo,...

Boys hockey slams previous state champs

Bennett Friedrich, Sports Layout Editor • December 22, 2015

The 4-0 varsity hockey team got out to an amazing start with a huge win 6-5 over Lakeville North, the defending state champions. The team has a solid offensive structure, clearly demonstrated against Lakeville....

Photo courtesy John Diana Junior Olivia plays defense for Stillwater. After committing to Quinnipiac University, Olivia’s hard work has paid off. She explained, “Hard work is obviously giving it your one hundred percent all the time, not just some of the time. I think always being dedicated and never doubting your ability.”

Konigson commits to play D1 hockey

Kleio Vrohidis, Online Editior • December 13, 2015

  It is game day. Her peers are not surprised when they see her walking down the halls in her hockey jersey and wearing a broad smile. As the hockey season begins,  junior Olivia Konigson...

Senior Robbie Dunham is playing in his first match on Nov. 23. Dunham explained his favorite aspect of badminton,"I like smashing it, I like how it makes it difficult on the opponent."

Winter intramurals bring competition

Austin Dowdall, Social Media Editor • December 6, 2015

The winter intramural sports are very anticipated, and began in November. Intramural basketball is the most popular of the winter intramural teams offered to students and teams are being put together...

The Alpine team takes practices very seriously. Right now practices are indoors while they prepare for the upcoming season. "Right now all we are doing is dry land work outs. I played soccer which kept me in good shape but for the kids who have been out of sports for a while, it's really helpful to them to get back into shape," junior Patrick Allan said.

New expectations for Alpine team

Lucas Braun, Social Media Editor • December 5, 2015

The alpine team is looking to improve off of last year's accomplishments, including the title of conference champions for boys and girls as well as having four individuals go to state. They have an...

At practice on Nov. 20 at Lily Lake, the players wait to take the ice. "It's important we work hard," Hamilton said. "I believe we have more talent than other teams, but we need to be able to come together."

High expectations for boys hockey season

Dylan Andres, Social Media Editor • December 5, 2015

  Stillwater boys varsity hockey hasn't even played their first game yet, but have already managed to hold high expectations headed into the season. On Nov. 2 and 11, "Follow The Puck",...

Junior Aidan Steeves going to the max by not only doing push ups with his own weight but with heavy chains on his back. Preparing him to put the team on his back in times of need for the upcoming football season. “The goal is to build strength in the off-season for any athlete through the use of free weights, speed drills, and core endurance," coach Mike Weiss said.

Stillwater athletes on Pony Power

Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor • December 4, 2015

When people think of high school, they usually think first of academic rigor--the challenges of classes and the daily grind.  While that usually is how the high school day begins, it often ends, for...

Not only is basketball a sport for girls, nor just a team. Basketball has become a part of their lives, and their team has become a family for them. As junior Chelania Daniels passes the ball to freshman Megan Lampright, the smile on their faces proves their love for the sport. The girls work hard weekly together, and also have become incredible friends over the years. Senior Madison Schmidt explains her friendships developed through basketball by saying "I've always stuck with basketball because some of my best friends played it with me."

New girls basketball coach redefines team

Sarah McCarthy, Photographer • November 19, 2015

The new girls basketball coach, Willie Taylor, is preparing to start up a new basketball season with a  brand new set of girls. With the new year comes a fresh start and a chance for the girls to...

Team members Linnea Rusted and Danielle Keran put chalk on their hands as they prepare to practice the uneven bars. Chalk helps the gymnasts to grip onto the bars so injuries like slipping do not happen. Chalk also absorbs sweat and it protects the gymnast's hands. ”My favorite skill on the uneven bars is giants. They’re a skill where you basically start in a handstand swing around the bar and finish back in a handstand. You typically do two giants in a routine then let go to dismount. They were pretty scary to learn but once I got the hang of them, they were actually really fun to do,” junior Rustad said.

Gymnastics prepares for upcoming season

Madison Crain, Layout editor • November 18, 2015

  This season the gymnastics team will have three captains and five coaches all working together so that the team can make it to state. The coaches are Traci Swenson, Caroline Urgo, Dusty Dennis...

Senior Shelby Anderson hits a volley towards the net in one of their four matches during the state tournament at the Baseline Center. "I was happy, excited and having some of the most fun I have ever had, playing a tennis match," senior Shelby Anderson said.

Girls varsity tennis team goes to state

Collin Gray, Social Media Reporter • November 18, 2015

After working all season and playing in many grueling matches, it finally paid off after two seniors on the girls varsity tennis team make their way to the state tournament. Seniors Savannah Johnson...

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