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The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

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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...

Senior Karl Gaertner finishes 7th in the section seven race. He will be racing as an individual and with the team at Giants Ridge at the state meet.

Boys alpine captains and coaches show strong start to season

Marlee McGuire, Social Media Editor February 13, 2019

Undergates, delays, hairpins and flushes. Hot iron waxing, and a structured base grind. This is the jargon used by the Stillwater boys alpine ski team, one of the best in the state this year. The Stillwater...

This is before an important meet for the alpine ski team, Joe Weber explained struggles of the year, "It was getting to know the coaches, and for me it was not falling as much

Alpine Ski wins fifth consecutive title

Austin Dowdall, Distribution Reporter April 7, 2016

The Alpine ski team just won their 5th consecutive conference championship. This after they hired a new head coach, and having a successful year. This year, the team had to overcome some hardships,...

Senior and captain Claire Weber carves down the slopes. She sets the example for the team by performing after hours of hard work in practice. "My role on the team is to encourage the skiers to be fearless. to show them a proper technique or give them simple advice on the chairlift about not giving up. I aspire to continue to hold the teams great legacy as it has been held, and to also continue to push everyone to the next level," says Weber.

Neubauer becomes new alpine head coach

Hannah Anderson, Social Media Managing Editor January 13, 2016

Last year's assistant alpine ski coach Kevin Neubauer has taken over Mary Parcheta's longtime position as head coach after 24 years. She has been involved in the program for the past 25 years and announced...

The Alpine team takes practices very seriously. Right now practices are indoors while they prepare for the upcoming season. "Right now all we are doing is dry land work outs. I played soccer which kept me in good shape but for the kids who have been out of sports for a while, it's really helpful to them to get back into shape," junior Patrick Allan said.

New expectations for Alpine team

Lucas Braun, Social Media Editor December 5, 2015

The alpine team is looking to improve off of last year's accomplishments, including the title of conference champions for boys and girls as well as having four individuals go to state. They have an...

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