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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

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 Pony's 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...

2 guys playing soccer

Boys soccer team wins Suburban East Conference

Thomas Cass, Photography and Copy Editor October 4, 2022

Led by multiple Mr. Soccer candidates, the SEC champion boys soccer team takes a 14-1 overall record into section playoffs after going 8-1 against conference opponents. After losing to Mounds View in...

Members of the girls track and field team are ready for the upcoming race. The girls are wearing pony gear to show off their pride for their school.

Track and field starts off with a bang

Ava Stein, Graphics Editor and Online Editor April 25, 2022

Bang! A shot fired into the air and track members zoomed down the field. Junior Kyle Och's feet pounded on the ground as he had his eyes on the finish line. Och inched his way to the front of the group,...

Girls varsity scoring runs in a big game against the Tartan Titans with a final score of 16-0.

Girls varsity softball season starts

Riley Carlson, Online and Business Editor April 17, 2022

The girls varsity softball team is just starting out their season. They are preparing for the season by doing a lot of practices and working out before school starts on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They are...

Senior Lizzie Holder leads basketball team

Girls basketball team leads conference

Nissa Wilcox, Layout Editor-In-Chief February 28, 2022

The girls varsity basketball thrives in the new season, led by new head coach Tim Peper, the team currently holds a record of 19-3 as of Feb. 14. All grades are represented on the team this year, however,...

Jack Hoye races down the hill to finish out last season at Afton Alps.

Alpine ski season starts with eyes on State

Lauren Guinee, Business Editor and Copy Editor January 17, 2022

"Last year, we took second at state both guys and girls. So I think that's definitely a motivation because we came so close to winning it," Jack Hoye, senior team captain said. Alpine is entering this...

The varsity girls nordic team poses before a practice.

Torry Kraftson returns as nordic coach

Abby Thibodeau, Layout Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2022

Nordic coach Torry Kraftson returned to lead the team in their workout on Nov. 15. This marked his first practice as head coach for both boys and girls varsity teams. Kraftson began coaching after he...

Number 49 shoots puck on goal during practice. Girls hockey team is putting their all in getting ready for hockey season.

Girls hockey team gears up for season

Isabelle Knighton, Layout Editor November 24, 2021

The girls hockey team is skating towards the start of their season. The girls are preparing to be a strong team this season. They are practicing for tryouts and have captain's practices on Fridays. Girls...

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