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Girls soccer gets fourth in state after making it to US Bank

Garin Warner, Podcast and Distribution Reporter December 13, 2022

The girl's soccer team got fourth in state after losing to Rosemount in the state semi-finals at the US Bank Stadium during the 2022 fall soccer season. Varsity girls won state last year in the 2021...

Whitetail trail race

Emmett Valley earns first in boys mountain biking

Kallie Fahs, Podcast and Distribution Reporter December 13, 2022

Eighth-grader Emmett Valley took first in the state for 8th-grade boys in D1 (overall season). In mountain biking, bikers line team up for a race, which is called the "call up''.  They line up based...

Quarterback Max Shikenjanski throwing a pass to a receiver

Ponies football team ends fantastic season

Soel Riser, Podcast/Distribution Reporter December 13, 2022

The Stillwater Ponies ended their historical football season after a tough loss to Lakeville South on Nov. 11 in the state quarterfinals. The Ponies show Friday nights that they have really great teamwork...

Tare Porbeni making a jumping play during varsity football game.

Tare Porbeni accepted into Princeton University

Angela Taylor, Copy and Business Editor December 1, 2022

Tare Porbeni, senior offensive lineman and academic weapon, has put on a show stopping performance on and off the football field, leading to his tremendous success in his search for further education....

Varsity Bowling Team posing for a photo at a tournament.

Varsity and JV bowling teams roll into state tournament

George Palm, Broadcast Editor December 1, 2022

The varsity and JV bowling teams have recently found great success both being in the top five highest rated teams in their respective leagues as they head into the state tournament, with the Varsity...

volleyball team huddles and cheers

Girls volleyball team makes fabulous run, but falls short for state quarterfinals

Jack Higgins, Photography and Online Editor November 27, 2022

The girl's volleyball team made one of their best runs in school history this year, winning the 4AAAA section championship and going to the state tournament for just the fourth time in school history....

Swimmers in the pool after finishing a workout

Girls swim and dive team jumps into ’22 season with their eyes on the prize

Bailey Holmes, Buisness and Copy Editor October 25, 2022

In their 2021 season, the girls swim and dive team was undefeated, winning their conference meet, and placing third overall in state. This year they have started off strong once again under Brain Luke's...

Karina Fischer hits the ball back to her opponent.

Girls varsity tennis team builds for future

Maggie O'Brien, Layout Editor October 25, 2022

The girls varsity tennis team returned only one girl with past varsity experience.  Fourteen senior varsity tennis players graduated off of last year's team.  Twelve of the thirteen players are new to...

Senior player runs the ball during the 1st down.

Class of 2023 wins the annual powderpuff game

Maya Disher, Photography and Copy Editor October 24, 2022

  Coming off an intense win last year, the senior class of 2023 won for the second time, except this year they truly are the "top dogs," as they beat out the junior class of 2024. Powderpuff...

Photo by Garin Warner

Girls soccer going small, but still a top team in the state

Garin Warner, Podcast and Distribution Reporter October 24, 2022

The girls varsity soccer team has had strong season this year with a record of 13-2 so far. They are also going for the state championship for the second year in a row. Since last year, the girls...

The Pony Football program has a proud tradition of helping out the Stillwater community. The program creates and hosts opportunities meant to help players develop a lifelong understanding of the importance of service.

Football continues the legacy of ‘giving is receiving’

Jasmine Allison, Social Media Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2022

Led by the motto "giving is receiving", the Pony Football program has a proud tradition of helping out the Stillwater community. The program creates and hosts opportunities meant to help players develop...

Players line the middle of the field during the Ponys 2022 Homecoming game.

Football team works hard to prepare for homecoming

Cooper Howe and Aidan Primeau October 5, 2022

The football team took on White Bear Lake for the homecoming game on Sept. 30 They are trying to add another win to the team's 4-0 season, wanting to prove to fans that they have what it takes to go all...

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