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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
Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor

He plays football, lacrosse, and basketball but also enjoys watching sporting events as well. During the summer he worked as a landscaper and went to many workout sessions for football. Now that the N.F.L. season is kicking back up again he spends lots of time preparing for fantasy football so he can win all of his leagues.

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Sommermeyer post soccer game win bringing in the ladies left and right. Sommermeyer says, “In Germany we don't have school sports. Every sport is in a club. School is very boring compared to America because it's really only studying and no sports or clubs. I think that's one of the biggest differences.”

German exchange student reflects on past year

Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor
May 9, 2016
Sommermeyer and friends having a fun time hanging out. Sommermeyer says, “Going to a college in America is a dream of mine. But I am not quite sure yet where to go.”

Dobson dangles opposing defender and throws him off guard. "If I were to give any advice it would be just to give it your all every practice, every lifting session, because it goes by fast,” says Dobson.

Dobson hits buzzer beater

Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor
April 13, 2016
Many athletes from all sports hope to someday get the opportunity to play their sport in college. The football team works hard in the off-season and some might even get to continue in college.

Athletic scholarships allow students to thrive without worry

Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor
February 25, 2016
Wagner takes flight Friday night and lands on his feet to get a needed first down in the red zone v.s. Mounds View. “It was the community that we shared as athletes that, while not lost after the season, is not the same as it was during our season," says senior Stephen Wagner.

Wagner: a force on the field and in the classroom

Matt Johnson, Sports Media Editor
January 13, 2016
Junior Aidan Steeves going to the max by not only doing push ups with his own weight but with heavy chains on his back. Preparing him to put the team on his back in times of need for the upcoming football season. “The goal is to build strength in the off-season for any athlete through the use of free weights, speed drills, and core endurance," coach Mike Weiss said.

Stillwater athletes on Pony Power

Matt Johnson, Social Media Editor
December 4, 2015
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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
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