Dara Freshman Andringas commits D1 for soccer
Rosie Nichols, Layout Editor
November 4, 2018
Few students, let alone freshman, get the opportunity to commit their future away before even stepping foot in a high school. Junior Dara Andringa commited to play Division 1 soccer for the University of Wisconsin as a freshman. Very rarely will a freshman in high school be offered a scholarsh...
Soccer team regains championship status
Ben Wrightsman, Video Editor
November 3, 2018
A sea of red cheered on the Stillwater boys soccer team on Nov. 3 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The crowds of fans dressed in red were there to see the Ponies kick in the goal that won them the Class 2A state championship. The Ponies faced off against Duluth East. The two schools went hea...
Cross country runners go extra mile
Ben Wrightsman, Video Editor
November 2, 2018
Thirty-five years ago, in 1983, a major player in the school's athletic history was just beginning his journey in leading the Ponies in running the distance; boys cross country. Since then, it would be hard to tabulate exactly how many miles this team has cumulatively run over the years, but they have...
Soccer teams return for breakout season
Ashlynn O'Connor and Annika Brown
October 1, 2018
Stillwater's varsity soccer teams returned after the summer to play competitively against other teams in the conference. After last year's impressive records, they knew they were being watched. Both varsity teams have worked hard to make it to the championships and to win the title for their team.
Pep fest ends Homecoming week, kicks off homecoming game
Lilly Sample, Online Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2018
To wrap up Homecoming week, Student Council has planned another successful pep fest. The Stillwater Armada Robotics team used their robot to shoot t-shirts into the bleachers, a lucky student pie-d Principal Rob Bach, the football team joined the Chevals in their performance, the Cheerleaders ...
Ponies football poised for comeback season
Derek Berg, Video Editor
September 20, 2018
Senior Ethan Darby went up and snatched the ball from the air with the ball snug under his arm as he scampered out of bounds. With a roar he ran back over to his ecstatic teammates, his interception had sealed the Ponies first win of the season, spoiling the undefeated Roseville Raiders home opener. After a ...
State champion gymnasts prepare for upcoming season
Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor
September 12, 2018
After winning State last year, the gymnastics team prepares for their upcoming season as returning State Champions. The girls 2017-18 gymnastics team beat Lakeville North to claim the title of State Champions. The gymnasts have started offseason practicing at their home gym, which was a new addit...
Blind swimmer promotes new perspective on life
Jack Seipel, Social Media Editor
May 18, 2018
The swim and dive team has become a household name since 1975, the year Brian Luke took over as head coach. Since 1991, the Ponies have won 14 section titles and 20 conference titles. Given their decorative history, the Ponies have learned to preach teamwork and the idea that the best swimmer has ...
Snowiest April ever delays spring sports season
Hunter Hippel, Online Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2018
The return from spring break signifies many things for students: warmer weather, the beginning of the spring sports season, and dwindling days of the school year. But this year, that has not been the case. Winter weather has hung around the state for weeks longer than normal. Multiple inches ...
Odd schedule allows girls lacrosse more prep time
Susan Hubbard, Video Editor
May 1, 2018
The girls lacrosse team has taken shelter indoors, waiting for the snow to melt and their season to truly begin. After weeks of practicing in the dome, the team is getting excited to finally play outside on the new turf. Since the season started in early April, the team has been practicing at the S...
Unexpected snow affects spring sports
Jameson Stahl and Lilly Sample
April 22, 2018
Spring is the time of year when the temperature begins to rise, snow starts melting, and patches of grass become visible again. The warmer weather means the spring sports season is beginning, and teams hit the fields to practice. Minnesota, known for its outrageous winters, is seeming to have one that ...
Minnesota female athletes inspire future generations
Logan Huber, Distribution Reporter
March 25, 2018
Many students have important people in their lives who they like to call role models. Whether it is in sports, academics, music or just in life in general, these are people others look up to and inspire them. Many students have been inspired and affected by the athletes of the United States in t...