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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

The fifth Mountain biking race was in Rochester Minn. on Oct. 1. Racers tried to pass each other at the beginning to attempt to get ahead.

Mountain biking team demands sixth consecutive state win

Gibson Strub, Layout Editor November 2, 2023

One of the biggest athletic teams in the school, all 95 riders have fun. The state championship is on Oct. 14-15. They have won all state championships from 2017-2022, excluding 2020 due to COVID and they...

Schmit competing in a figures meet vs. Forest lake, on April 12.

Eighth-grade synchronized swimmer Hailey Schmit ranked first in state

Cambrie Cole, Photographer, Distribution June 7, 2022

Hailey Schmit, an eighth-grader competing in girls' synchronized swimming, is maintaining a winning streak this season, placing first in all three-figure meets. Her team placed well altogether in routine...

Ryder Rogotzke and Charlie Gleason wrestling.

Ryder Rogotzke starts strong in new season

Chelsea Stahl, Social Media Editor January 14, 2022

"He is a hard nosed kid and that's something you don't hear all the time anymore," varsity head coach Tim Hartung said. Wrestling teaches athletes to drive and push for what they want, as well as showcasing...

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...

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...

State champion gymnasts prepare for upcoming season

State champion gymnasts prepare for upcoming season

Elle Sprenger, Social Media Editor September 12, 2018

After winning State last year, the gymnastics team prepares for their upcoming season as returning State Champions. The girls 2017-18 gymnastics team beat Lakeville North to claim the title of State...

Photo Courtesy of Angie Kranz-This photo was taken at true team state and Ciana is seen swimming the breaststroke trying to go for the win. "I think it's the year-round training, as well as the teamwork and mindset that you need to have in order to be successful in a high school sport, that was able to help Ciana achieve All-State," sister Malaina Fragnito says.

Ciana Fragnito takes hold of All-State title

Alex Ehde, Social Media Reporter January 4, 2017

Junior Ciana Fragnito grabs the all-state honorable mention on Nov. 18 for the Stillwater girls Varsity Swim and Dive. She finished 8th at the class AA meet, earning the all-state award. Fragnito has...

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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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One the captains Luke Manning with the puck looks off into the distance at the future of possibilities the team has this year. Manning says, “I think this year will stand out from the rest in terms of how memorable it will be.”

Boys hockey captains prepare to bring back gold

Jack Reinseth, Distribution Reporter November 13, 2016

The varsity boys hockey team has a long road ahead of them on their trek back to "the X", but things are looking up. Last year the team got the school record by finishing fourth in state. The team...

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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...

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