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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

Nordic skiers that participate in nordic skiing primarily do cross country and mountain biking for their fall sport.  Cross country and biking helps maintain the endurance and muscle needed for the intense work needed for nordic skiing.  The girls nordic team is doing a light warm up to get ready for practice.  “Including captain practices for me I usually get a weekend between sports,” sophomore Siri Bohacek said.

Athletes transitioning from fall to winter sports

Cole Lebourgeois, Copy Editor November 18, 2015

Managing one sport can be a challenge all in itself, yet some athletes take on multiple sports at once. Students do fall sports, and once that sport is done, they move right onto their winter sport. Students...

When you walk into a varsity volleyball practice you can feel two things: determination and support. Never is there a girl left out or unappreciated. On the last day of practice junior Sarah McCarthy and Rachel Houle team up to bump the ball together. “When you're on the court you can just feel when teams have a certain vibe about them when you walk onto the Stillwater Court you can just tell that these girls have been playing together for 10 years it seems like,” Junior Klein Johnson said.

Volleyball takes second in conference

Rose Stoebner, Visual Arts Managing Editor November 17, 2015

After a difficult season last year, Varsity volleyball has made a complete turn around to finish second in conference at the end of the 2015 season. This year originally started out to be a building...

Captains of the swim and dive team, Jane Delahunt, Abby Kunze, Ellie Hill and Margaret Eisenbrandt, sit together during a meet. The swim and dive team has been undefeated for over 125 dual meets. Photo  Photo by Kleio Vrohidis Courtesy Becky Hill

Captains lead their teams despite stress

Kleio Vrohidis, Online Editor October 28, 2015

The average student is generally compiled with heavy loads of stress, it's inevitable. It is more common than not to see a high school student stressing over something like school, extracurricular...

Team captains pose before going to work on the courts to prepare for upcoming opponents. "I know we have some tough competition in our bracket, and expect to see some difficult matches ahead," said junior Emma Germundson said.

Girls tennis heads into post-season

Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor October 27, 2015

The girls Tennis season may seem like it is winding down, but it is actually just starting up as the girls head into the post-season. The Pony's regular season has come to a close. The Varsity girls...

Boys Cross Country team lines up as they prepare for their race this August.

The past and present success of the boys Cross Country team

Lucas Braun, Social Media Editor October 26, 2015

The boys cross country team had been extremely successful in the past and still is today. They have won multiple state titles, regional tournaments, they have even competed in national tournaments...

The girls swim and dive team worked hard to get 125 consecutive wins.

Making a splash in the record books

Sam Hudachek, In-Studio Producer October 15, 2015

As the Ponies roared ahead in the 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay, Brian Luke, the head coach of the girls swim and dive team, looked up into the stands and saw dozens of people holding signs and cheering...

High school expansion for athletics

High school expansion for athletics

Cole LeBourgeouis, Copy Editor October 13, 2015

In the spring of 2016, Stillwater High School is going to be adding on to the Pony Athletic Center.  They will be making many changes to the existing soccer fields and adding new features to the high...

Ponies With Attitude bring it during homecoming week

Ponies With Attitude bring it during homecoming week

Olivia Weirtz, In-Studio Anchor October 13, 2015

The usual cheerleading squad consists of long ponytails, high kicks and elaborately choreographed routines. The Ponies With Attitude does not quite fit this model, but they were still able to bring it...

Swimmers are neck in neck as they push towards the final lap.

Girls swim and dive team breaks dual meet record

Grace Donner, Photographer October 4, 2015

Screaming, cheering and the splashing of water; that is what it sounded like when the girls swim and dive team tied the record for most dual meets won in a row. The team has had a streak since 2003...

Team captains meet at the middle of the field before the game to decide who will start with the ball. Coach Beau Labore oversees this.

Powderpuff brings out competitive spirits

Dylan Andres, Social Media Editor October 4, 2015

A flag football game played between girls from senior and junior classes, known as Powderpuff, is kicking off for the third year under the lights at Pony Stadium. The seniors look to bounce back with...

Photo by Allie Langness
Before the game, a ceremony was held to honor the local first responders throughout from throughout the community. A flag extended across more than half of the field and a flag was hung on the north end of the stadium by two fire trucks.

Ponies pay respect , honor 9/11

Nathan Novotny, Social Media Editor September 23, 2015

  When America was terrorized on the fateful day of 9/11, many thought it would bring the USA down. Fourteen years later we can see it has done just the opposite. Americans everywhere come...

Photo by Dan Justesen

Boys tennis has their eyes on the prize

Matt Salmi, Social Media Editor May 14, 2015

The Stillwater boys tennis team is playing well and looking to make a splash in the section tournament, hoping to eventually get to the state tournament. The current season was a much anticipated...

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