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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

Senior Shawn Stephens and junior Landon Huber practice their kicks for an upcoming game later in the week. It is anticipated that they will be successful with their contribution to the team.

Varsity athletes juggle two sports during the busy season

Lavender Schleder, Social Media Editor November 2, 2023

Two varsity athletes have to play double time this season, participating in boys soccer while also kicking for the football team.  These players have been pulled from the soccer team their freshman...

Senior midfielder Nick Purdie (#2) gets ready to recieve a throw in during a conference game vs White Bear Lake at Pony Stadium on Oct. 3. Purdie was named captain for this years team after having successful sophomore and junior seasons.

Purdie fills leadership position for senior season

Charlie Valerius, Online Editor October 13, 2019

Ever since a young age, senior Nick Purdie’s electrifying soccer skills could be easily noticed. While often being found as one of the smallest players on the field, he has always found a way to succeed...

Senior Clay Batterton punts the ball as junior Peter Leach watches. Batterton did not allow a goal on Oct. 3 against White Bear, for his fifth shutout of the season.

First year goalie hopes to bring success for team

Joseph Devins, Business Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2019

  The boys soccer team has not found the same success as in year's past, but a bright spot has been the first year goalie: senior Clay Batterton. Last year, all three goalies for the Ponies...

Members of the boys soccer team pose with the 1st trophy after winning the game 2-1 at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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...

Boys soccer finishes as state runner-up

Boys soccer finishes as state runner-up

Jessie Brown, Podcast Reporter November 27, 2017

An incredible two year run by the boys soccer team came to an end on Nov. 2nd with a 2-0 loss to Wayzata, the same team Stillwater beat in the state championship the previous year.  Despite the loss,...

Boys soccer hopes for return to state championship

Boys soccer hopes for return to state championship

Aubrey Kelley, Photography Editor October 18, 2017

The Stillwater boys varsity soccer team has become a powerhouse in Minnesota and national soccer communities in the past couple seasons. Coming off the excitement of a state title last season, the...

The Ponies celebrate winning the state championship on Nov. 3. “It was so surreal winning the championship,” senior defender Patrick Allan says. “I’ve been on the varsity team since I was a freshman, and all I’ve wanted to do is win. Finally doing it means the world to me and I’m glad I got to do it with this group of guys.”

Boys soccer team completes ‘Road to the Bank’

Noah Ness, Read and Watch Video Editor November 14, 2016

It takes a lot to win the state tournament and achieve a top five national rank in a highly competitive sport like boys soccer. This year's team, led by all-state senior players Patrick Allan, Miguel...

Boys soccer exceeding past expectations

Boys soccer exceeding past expectations

Josh Bauer, Distribution Reporter October 12, 2016

The boys high school soccer team has had a very good start to the season this year. Their success is bringing pride to the high schoolers and the community. Last year, the team finished 7-2-7. Due to the...

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