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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

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Dunleap and the ponies offense takes the field for the first time in the win or go home game friday night. 
"It was a big game and I just looked to keep my success going and help the team Dunleap," says.

Jackson Dunleap turns early season disappointment into memorable end

Gabe Wagner, Distribution Reporter November 11, 2016

  Senior Jackson Dunleap’s varsity football dreams were put on hold when the starting job went to juniors Mason Green and Matt Crowl, but that didn't stop Jackson's drive to achieve his...

Photo By Thomas Johnson - Pony Stadium: Home of the Stilllwater Ponies. Senior manager Sydney Slusher explains, "It's always fun to be on the sidelines at the stadium during the game, and that's a reason why I wanted to become a team manager."

Football managers support team through hard work

Thomas Johnson, SNO Sports Editor October 20, 2016

From the outside looking in, it might seem that a team is made up of just players and coaches. Coaches call the plays and players execute, but there's an important link on every team between the coaches...

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Grayson Hosch, prime leader for football team

Jake Caywood, Camera Editor Read and Watch October 12, 2016

There's more to football games than scoring touchdowns and sacking the quarterback. A player must prepare, eat right, have a mindset of winning and must be ready to lead their teammates if they want...

Highly anticipated release of Madden 17

Highly anticipated release of Madden 17

Mason Urban, Social Media Reporter October 4, 2016

The highly anticipated release of the video game Madden 17 happened on August 23. This has given the players a few weeks to get a feel for the game and really see if they like the game and how it compares...

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Highflying Pony football takes on CDH for No.1 in conference

Gabe Wagner, Distribution Reporter September 25, 2016

Something has to give as the 2-0 ponies renew their rivalry with the equally perfect 2-0 CDH Raiders who come to Pony Stadium Friday night under the lights. With both teams off to perfect starts, the...

Senior captain Zach Knox leads the Ponies with the knowledge and wisdom he gained as an underclassman. “Sophomore year, I was playing with upperclassmen,” said Knox. “Now it’s weird seeing sophomores and juniors look up to me.”

Senior Knox leads as football captain

Matt Brown, Social Media Editor October 2, 2014

Three-time Varsity Football player, senior Zach Knox, is one of the new team captains and is now taking up the leadership role and portraying it on the 2014 Varsity Football Team. Although the football...

A look at the Ponies 2014 football season

Matt Salmi, Social Media Editor September 30, 2014

The Ponies football team has started the year off on the right foot as they are 3-0!  The first few games on the Ponies schedule were anticipated to be wins and they won them in convincing fashion.  While...


Schertz pins a teammate while at wrestling practice in the gymnasium.

Schertz makes touchdowns and take downs

Lucy Langmack November 26, 2013

It is Friday night and senior Mitchell Schertz is not at home studying. He stands under the bright, field lights and listens to the enthusiastic, proud cheers of his friends and family in the nearby stands....


Although they have different warm up and preparation tactics, when on the field Tillet (7) and Knox (27) unite under the common goal of a successful season.

Tillett and Knox form a dynamic duo

November 2, 2013

Two of Stillwater’s most prized athletes, senior Trevor Tillett and junior Zach Knox, have impressed the student body, community and even the nation with their talents in football.  Tillett, measuring...

Seniors bring back Powderpuff football

Seniors bring back Powderpuff football

Eric Bromback October 31, 2013

While the senior girls huddled up with their coach to call the next play, the junior girls waited on the line of scrimmage, ready to take the win. On Sept. 30, Stillwater Area High School held their first...


Despite his injury Olson still plays a prominent role in football at the high school. He even served as a coach for the girl’s powderpuff team.

Jake Olson is still a leader despite his injury

Ellie Anderson October 18, 2013

Senior year of sports is supposed to be the year that counts the most: college recruiters watching for potential college scholarships and the last year playing with childhood friends. Senior Captain Jake...

 For the first time in history, the Stillwater Ponies played live on ESPN against Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders. Even though they were placed under the spotlight, the Ponies remained focused and triumphed to win 21-7 over Cretin.

ESPN’s focus shifts to Stillwater

September 19, 2013

On the Sept. 13 the Stillwater football team took on the Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders in a game featured by ESPN2.  The Ponies had lost to the Raiders for the past two years and were looking for revenge. Jashon...

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