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The Pony Express

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The Pony Express

The student news site of Stillwater Area High School

The Pony Express

The boys soccer team defeated Park 1-0 at Pony Stadium on Sep. 26. This brought them closer to their goal of making it to the state tournament.

Boys soccer team has high hopes for this season

Bennet Lacska, Graphics Editor August 29, 2024

“We were considered to be the best team in the state, but we lost,” sophomore Gavin Jagunich said about the soccer team last season. The boys soccer tweam had came close to winning a section championship...

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...

CJ Fredkove dribbles past a Lakeville North player.

CJ Fredkove becomes a leader for young athletes

Brady Lau, Social Media Editor, Podcast Editor May 28, 2022

The sound of the roaring fans echo throughout U.S. Bank Stadium as the Ponies score against Centennial in the state final. All the work the team has put in, training and fighting, will make or break them...

After winning the championship game against Centennial, the team poses with the Class AAA championship trophy.

Varsity girls soccer takes first in MSHSL state championship

Bella Godfrey, Graphics Editor and Online Editor-In-Cheif November 17, 2021

The varsity girls soccer team came to play on Nov. 6 taking a 1-0 lead over Centennial in the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Class AAA championship at the U.S. Bank Stadium. The team won over...

Varsity girls soccer game plays a home game against Cretin-Derham Hall, which ended in a tie.

Girls varsity soccer team dominates with determination

Delaney Clendenen, Podcast Editor and Public Relations Editor November 15, 2021

With only two ties, three losses, and over 13 wins, the girl's varsity soccer team make their way to finals. It took not just the individual talents and efforts, but overall efforts and talents. Doing...

Hannah Anderson mid game receiving the pass from a teammate and going up field. Teammate Junior Emma Anderson says, “Hannah brings high intensity and good energy to practice which is super important when trying to prepare for an upcoming game.”

Anderson wins Athena award for excellence in athletics

Andrew Wilcek, Social Media Editor May 1, 2017

The Athena award is an award given to a female student that accels in athletics at their school. 43 schools participate in the event in Minnesota. This year senior Hannah Anderson has won the award...

Olivia Knox destroys the ankles of a player on East Ridge. "That East Ridge game was one of the highlights of my career because I scored the goal that sent it into over time," Knox commented.

Olivia Knox commits to UND

Kevin Thole, News Anchor April 28, 2017

Throughout her high school career, junior Olivia Knox has been a dominating force on the soccer field. With the way she controls the ball and beats defenders, it comes as no surprise that universities...

Photo Courtesy Wendy Clements-
This photo was taken on September 25, 2016 at the Stillwater High School soccer field. The people in this photo are Hannah Anderson, Lauryn Gosso, Megan Howard, Olivia Knox, Lexi Feyen, Nicole Ingram, Molly Connors, Kallie Clements, Evelyn Flor, Hannah Beech, Abby Begin, Alyssa Lammers, Macala Vilme, Ava Pagnucco, Julia Bernard, Emma Anderson, Dara Andringa, Halle Peterson and Evie Kohn. This soccer team is a family and are always supporting each other on and off the field. They work as a team and make each other better.

Kallie Clements selected for girls all-state soccer team

Sam Johnson, Photographer December 3, 2016

Senior captain Kallie Clements proved to be a great role model for the girls of the Ponies soccer team this season, helping them complete a very successful and nearly undefeated season. Because of her...

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This photo was taken on September 27, in Park Cottage Grove. In this photo Miki is running towards the ball to make a pass to one of his teammates. Miki is a very focused player and is always on his toes.  "He never stops competing and never stops enjoying himself. He is fun to watch," Coach Smothers says.

Villen helps lead soccer team to state

Alex Ehde, Social Media Reporter November 29, 2016

Senior foreign exchange student Miki Villen leads the boys varsity soccer team to a State Championship win. Coming over from Spain was a big change for Miki, but he is having a blast and gets to go...

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Allan was able to establish a close bond with his fellow captains through years of play. He has been on the same soccer team as them for years, he has been able to establish a strong chemistry with them which then translates to a closer bond with his team as a whole. "When he [Allan] wants to win a game you don't want to let him down. He really inspires you to play your best," Eckles says.

Patrick Allan leads varsity soccer team towards state title

Jared Dean, Broadcast Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2016

Nothing speaks to the dedication a captain has to his team quite like the complete sense of leadership and awareness that senior soccer captain Patrick Allan possesses.  If a sports captain has to...

Photo Courtesy Wendy Clements 
This photo was taken on September 19, 2016 at the Stillwater High School soccer field. In this photo Hannah Anderson is intently watching a play that is happening and is ready to jump in at any given moment. Her intensity and focus on the field is what makes her a great soccer player.

Hannah Anderson excels as three-sport varsity athlete

Alex Ehde, Social Media Reporter November 5, 2016

Senior Hannah Anderson is talented. She is a three-sport varsity athlete playing soccer, hockey and track. Managing three sports and academics should be hard, but Hannah makes it look easy. She takes...

Photo By Olivia Knox - Senior Kohei Adams said, "Hard work does not always beat talent when talent doesn't well hard, I don't work hard."

Kohei Adams leads boys soccer team to State

Olivia Knox, Distribution Reporter October 10, 2016

Senior Kohei Adams is the lead goal scorer on the boys varsity soccer team. As of September 26, he has scored 11 goals and produced seven assists helping his team achieve all victories and zero losses. Adams...

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