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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

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...

Sailing team seeks school support

Sailing team seeks school support

Parker Estenson, Advertising Editor May 13, 2015

With the wind whipping past their face, adrenaline pumping through their veins, and the finish line in sight that sailing team looks for victory, but that is not the only thing they are looking for....

Trap team hits the success bullseye

Tyler Hagberg, Online Editor-In-Chief May 12, 2015

The bright orange clay pigeon flies over their heads as senior Erich Korth is at the ready to take fire with his 12-gauge shotgun. Korth has a direct hit, tiny shards fall to the ground into a field. He...

Staying active during the season is very important to both the coaches and players. “We practice every day except for Sunday. But our coaches stress the fact that it's also important to be practicing things you need to work on outside of practice. So we practice ourselves as well,” said midfielder Junior Maria Vitale. Even though the girls spend almost everyday together at practice, they still get together on the weekends. Sam Houle tells us, “Our team is constantly bonding whether it is on or off the field. I'd say the best team bonding is going to Remi's house for team sleepovers.”

Girls lacrosse in the swing of things

Mathias Hoefferle, Distribution Reporter April 30, 2015

  Springtime and warmer weather make for a perfect combination as the season kicks off for the Stillwater Area High School girls lacrosse team. This year the team looks to be one of the best...

Stillwater track continues its winning ways

Stillwater track continues its winning ways

Justin Hannasch, Team Lead April 27, 2015

  As the snow melts and the trees start to bloom, the Stillwater Boys track team begins another season. By winning sections and making it to state last season, the team reached new heights and...

Photo by Anna Craggs Ben Winkle excitingly stands at SAHS knowing his gymnastics career will be brought to the next level shortly. Winkle said, "Gymnastics kind of made me who I am. I spend so much time working out, like 20 hours a week six days a week. It takes just as much time as school does so just the relationships I have developed with my teammates means everything to me."

Winkle flips into the Gophers organization

Joey Costa, Advertising Editor April 9, 2015

Flipping and tumbling may not be the ideal way of getting gymnasts into college for many, but for senior Ben Winkle it is a dream come true. Gymnastics is not an easy sport to master. The amount of strength...

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